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Boundary County braces for financial fallout of U.S.-Canada trade war

Canadian traffic takes first dip since COVID

As the peak tourism season approaches, Boundary County businesses are already feeling the impact of Canadian shoppers staying home in recent months.

City maintains electric rates after court dismisses IFG lawsuit

Last month, the Boundary County district court dismissed a years-long lawsuit filed by Idaho Forest Group against the city of Bonners Ferry, ruling that IFG failed to prove its claim that the city's electric rates for the Moyie Springs Mill were "unjust, unreasonable, and discriminatory,” according to court records.

PREP BASEBALL: Badgers off to strong 2-1 start

The Bonners Ferry Badgers baseball team opened the season with a sweep at St. Maries last weekend and a 2-1 record overall.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Bonners Ferry boys win home-opening invitational; Badgers score plenty of top finishes

The Badgers hosted a 13-time track and field invite on March 22, with dominant showings from the boys’ sprinters, throwers and jumpers and the girls’ shot put and long jump.

APRIL NIBJ: Boundary County blends luxury camping with small-town spirit

Tourism in Boundary County has grown in recent years, but Munro Murdock, co-owner of North Haven Campground near Bonners Ferry, says the area’s small-town charm remains strong.

Victims take the stand against Cowells

During the March 17 joint preliminary hearing for Richard and Katherine Cowell, a Boundary County couple facing multiple sex crime charges, the alleged victims testified they were coerced into sexual relationships as minors.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Both new and familiar faces on the BFHS golf team

Fresh off a state tournament bid a season ago, but with some new faces, the Bonners Ferry High School Boys’ and Girls’ Golf teams will have competitive leaders at the top and lots of development from underclassmen.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: BFHS baseball has solid core, state tournament aspirations

The Bonners Ferry High School Badgers Baseball team has championship aspirations this season, with a chance to host superregionals as part of a new state tournament format.

'We're turning one spigot on and another off'

North Idaho legislators warn of quick-fix decisions in Boise

At a Saturday town hall, North Idaho lawmakers voiced their concerns over state lawmakers’ rush to secure short-term political wins through tax cuts, funding shifts, and program overhauls — moves they say lack a long-term strategy for Idaho’s future stability and growth.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: BFHS track and field expects to be competitive in all events

This season, 64 athletes will suit up for the Bonners Ferry High School Track and Field team, including a few record-breakers, district champions and state competitors from last season.