Ron Smith is running for reelection
Ron Smith is running for reelection for his seat on the Bonners Ferry City Council.
Man faces rape and assault charges
Peter Wilson, 28, was arrested last month on charges of aggravated assault and rape.
Badger cross country momentum growing
Badgers participated in Kellogg High School’s Ben Castro Invitational held at Pinehurst Golf Course on Sept. 20, with the boys and girls team breaking personal records and potentially a district title in sight.
Boys soccer with three-game winning streak
Badger boys soccer won its third straight game on Tuesday night, earning a 1-0 win at Priest River.
Badgers cross-country breaks personal records
Bonners Ferry cross country participated in the Ivan Benson Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Oregon couple facing drug trafficking charges
An Oregon couple faces trafficking charges following a suspicious vehicle report that led Bonners Ferry Police to stop their car in late September.
Police respond to welfare check, man faces domestic battery charges
A Sept. 18 welfare check led to the discovery of a possible domestic battery in progress, which led to the arrest of a Mark Gillaspy, Bonners Ferry Police said.
Despite rain, cross country performs well
Despite a rainy Saturday, the Badgers performed well at their 5K home cross country meet Saturday, Sept. 18, breaking a number of personal records.
Badgers boys soccer performs well in away games
The Badgers boys soccer split a pair of away games, winning one and losing the other, but overall showing improvement in pass plays.
BFPD, businesses raise money for children safety material
The community and individuals have $2,150 for the National Child Safety Council's Friendly Police Program teaching safety to children.
Badger football delivers another shutout win
Badgers made the long trek to Central Idaho to play against the Orofino Maniacs and came out of the matchup, winning with 35 unanswered points.
Girls soccer faces tough competition, continues working hard
Girls soccer faced a tough match against Timberlake, losing 5-3 but performed well in their matchup on Sept. 14 in a home conference game.
Boys soccer continues to improve, second in league
Boys soccer tied 1-1 against Timberlake on Sept. 14 but continues to look strong and make strides toward improvement.
Cross country improves, personal records broken
Badgers cross-country team competed on Sept. 11 for the Timberlake Invitational held at the Farragut State Park.
Badger volleyball undefeated
The volleyball team remains undefeated in all of their conference and non-conference matches and continues to look strong at first place in the Intermountain League.
Badger's football wins against scoreless Libby
Coming off a significant win the previous game against Grangeville, Badgers continued their success in a 7-0 win against Libby Loggers in an away game on Sept. 10.
Honey Do Painting looking for volunteers who love our town
Honey Do Painting’s yearlong program is looking for volunteers for its “We Love Our Town” community outreach program.
Community veterans honor the 13 fallen U.S. troops in Kabul
Community residents and veterans came together recently to honor the 13 fallen U.S. troops in Kabul.
Community stakeholders reflect on Sept. 11 anniversary
This year, Sept. 11 marks the twentieth anniversary of the events that would forever change United States history and would have lasting effects on the world, but most importantly on individual Americans who watched the horrors of what many regards as the most significant single event to see massive loss of life.
Search & Rescue hosting fundraising golf tournament Sept. 11
The Boundary Search and Rescue Dive Team is hosting their golf tournament to benefit the organization’s operational costs on Sept. 11 at the Mirror Lake Golf Course.
Fundraising golf tournament a hole in one success
The annual Friends of Mirror Lake benefit golf tournament took place over the Labor Day weekend with a great turnout to support improvements to the municipal golf course.
Badger cross country finishes strong
Badgers showcased their skills and improved abilities to run through challenging courses at the Post Falls meet on Sept. 2.
Badgers volleyball dominates in first match
Badgers varsity volleyball competed against Stillwater Christian on Aug. 28 and won in three sets with scores of 25-9, 25-7 and 15-9.
Badgers football looks strong in close game loss
Badgers lose in a close game against Lincoln County High School 14-13 on Aug. 27 but are excited about the performance and look forward to a strong season.
ISP, BCSO to increase labor day weekend patrols, fatalities higher then last year
Idaho State Police Troopers will continue with extra patrols through the Labor Day weekend as part of a statewide education and enforcement campaign to prevent impaired driving.
Girls soccer face toughest match of the season, learns from loss
Girls soccer started the season with their toughest matchup of the season against Coeur d’Alene Charter but took the matchup as a learning opportunity which allowed them to win against St. Maries.
Despite obstacles, cross-country team performs well
Bonners Ferry cross-country competed on Aug. 27 at the Cabinet View golf course hosted by Libby high school in a 5K run.
Boys soccer starts season strong, dominates St. Maries
Boys soccer starts the season strong with two wins and a tie the first week of matches against Coeur D’Alene Charter, Stillwater Christian and St. Maries.
Group of women participate in REDress project, highlights missing Indigenous women
A group of women came together to bring awareness to the many missing Indigenous women by participating in the REDress project. You may have noticed the photos circulating on social media of red dresses.
Jay Peak Fire control line set, contained at 12 acres
Operations will be completing the control line on Tuesday, Aug.17 and begin mopping up. Again, the use of aircraft on Monday, Aug. 16, and the hard work of the crews and equipment worked to prevent the fire from expanding even in the hot and dry current conditions.
IDL battling 15 acre fire near Naples
The Idaho Department of Lands is battling the 15-acre Jay Peak Fire East of Naples and 5 miles East of McArthur Lake.
NBFD dealing with burn piles, purchases new vehicle
On Aug. 7, around 5 p.m., North Bench Fire District was informed by dispatch of a report of several slash piles burning in the area of Songbird Lane.
PVFD conduct monthly meeting, raise funds, discuss volunteer needs
Paradise Valley Fire District held its monthly commissioner’s meetings to approve expenditures and discuss potential funds to help equip the volunteer firefighters.
CQB Underground provides new entertainment for Boundary
Tim Garcia, the founder of the bushcraft brand Uberleben, has teamed up with Dathan Senn to create a unique indoor airsoft experience for Boundary County called CQB Underground.
O'Bryant faces controlled substance charges
Phillip O’Bryant, 32, is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 18 after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance with the intent to manufacture or deliver.
Gorham faces felony charges felony, misdemeanor charges
John Thomas Gorham, 32, will be arraigned in First District Court next week on various misdemeanor and felony charges, including possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence and resisting arrest.
Man shoots at brother, faces assault charges
Jon Gustaf White faces aggravated assault charges for shooting at his brother Peter White and driving while under the influence with an arraignment hearing on Aug. 18.
Gervasi eludes police, faces multiple narcotics charges
On July 28, Joshua Gervasi was served with the Boundary County warrant after being arrested and booked in the Bonner County Jail with a $250000 bail set.
Detective Watts makes routine traffic stop, becomes drug bust
Boundary County Detective Caleb Watts made a routine traffic stop which led to the arrest of suspects with warrants and a drug seizure.
Hankey accepts plea agreement, misses sentencing
Donald Paul Hankey accepted a plea deal on May 21 but failed to appear at sentencing on July 23.
North Bench receives grant funding, purchases equipment
North Bench Fire District received over $15,000 in grant funding to purchase new equipment and protective equipment for firefighters.
Man steals construction vehicle, faces grand theft charges
On July 18, at 6 a.m., Idaho State Police Cpl. Shane Grady responded to a report of a stolen D8-T Caterpillar being driven by Boundary County resident Allen Funkhouser.
Blumenauer sentenced 35 years
On July 21, Bill Blumenauer, 46, was sentenced to five counts of lewd conduct with a minor. Each count required a minimum sentence of seven years; First District Judicial Officer Barbara Buchanan presided over the case.
ISP release yearly crime reports, county offenses increase
According to the Idaho State Police’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Boundary County has seen a 67.9% increase in narcotics offenses in 2020 from the previous year.
Moose involved car accident, passengers survive
On Saturday, July 17, around 11 p.m., Dixie Stephens struck a Moose on Highway 95 at milepost 525.
Moyie Springs sues resident for setback violation
The City of Moyie Springs sues resident Rosanne Smith for violations regarding residence zoning.
Joseph A. Morelli, 64 involved in fatal motorcycle crash
According to Idaho State Police, on July 20, 2021, at approximately 11:54 a.m., Idaho State Police Investigated a two-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 95 at milepost 530, eight miles south of Eastport.
Hemlocks restaurant hosting live performance
Old West Texas BBQ at The Hemlocks RV & Lodging in Moyie Springs will be hosting a live performance of Scott Helmer on Friday, July 16, at 7 p.m., as part of his Campfire Songs US Tour 2021.
Woman accepts plea deal related to drug charges
On July 9, Tina Cornella, 59, pleaded guilty to three charges in a plea agreement which included possession of a controlled substance, driving without privileges and drug paraphernalia.
Melvin Cornella faces drug trafficking charges
Melvin Cornella, 60, posts bail and faces three felony charges for being a persistent violator, trafficking heroin and possessing a controlled substance.