This Week in History - Dec 11, 2025

100 Years Ago

An appropriation of $100,000 for the dredging and cleaning of the channel of the Kootenai River near Bonners Ferry is being asked in a resolution passed by the Kootenai Valley Commercial Club Monday night. The resolution was submitted by A.J. Kent, of the resolution committee, and was adopted by a unanimous vote.

Word was received here this week that Stephan D. Taylor, former editor and owner of the Bonners Ferry Herald, died last Friday at Strawn, Texas, following an attack of blood poisoning.

Chas. Heis and William Lefebvre were arrested at the Motor Inn Dance Hall at Herman Lake last Saturday night by Special Deputy Sheriff Rudolf Eisner and on arraignment in probate court here Monday asked for a change of venue to Justice Court. The men were fined $10 and costs each, on a charge of being drunk and disorderly.

50 Years Ago

School District 101 has adopted the guidelines of the Affirmative Action Policy which offers equal opportunity in the district.

Davidson-Kelson is the apparent low bidder on the fill for the new bridge at Deep Creek.

Local merchants are sponsoring a free Christmas show for youngsters on Dec. 13.

Bonners Ferry boxers had an overwhelming victory over Fairchild AFB and Coeur d' Alene here Saturday night.

15 Years Ago

City says Idaho Forest Group owes $80,000 after electric rate change.

Life Skills class helps Care-n-Share.

Boys varsity wins opener against Post Falls JV.

Several local groups join forces to provide employment and training opportunities for local young people.

Dana Fox, owner of Mobile Hearing Care, will travel to clients home to test hearing aids.

Submitted by the Boundary County Museum