NEWS
Storms pose threat to area wildfires
Thunderstorms and strong winds are a concern for firefighters working on the Upper Smith Fire in Boundary County. Officials say the Turner Fire is fully lined and 67% contained, while crews continue suppression efforts on the Upper Smith Fire amid steep terrain, heavy fuels and changing weather conditions.
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Northside Fire helping at Turner Fire
Northside Fire crews are helping battle the Turner Fire south of Copeland, which has burned 681 acres and reached 47% …
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Evacuation orders lifted on Turner Fire
Firefighters have lifted evacuation orders near the Turner Fire after containment reached 43%, allowing residents to return home. The Upper …
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Firefighters gain ground on Turner Fire
Containment of the Turner Fire has reached 43% following intensive firefighting efforts near Copeland while a full suppression effort continues …
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Crews battling Boundary County wildfires
The Turner and Upper Smith fires are being fought by hundreds of firefighters and drawn extensive air support. Evacuations are …
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Northern Lights announces public safety power shutoff
The Northern Lights Electric Cooperative announced a public safety power shutoff scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 16, at 5 …
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Medical cannabis initiative fails to qualify for Idaho’s general election ballot
A contractor working for the medical cannabis initiative arrived with nearly 900 signatures minutes after the local elections office in …
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Route of the Hiawatha: A treasured spectacle through the Bitterroot Mountains
It was pitch-black inside the cavernous tunnel.
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Restoration of Idaho’s Liberty Bell replica is complete
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Sold-out event brings winemaker's craft back to his hometown
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Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution Returns July 21
Residents in need of food assistance will have another opportunity to receive support when the Second Harvest mobile food distribution …
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Avian Flu Testing set for July 27 at Boundary County Fairgrounds
Boundary County youth planning to exhibit poultry at the 2026 Boundary County Fair are reminded that avian flu testing is …
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Upcoming Events in Bonners Ferry
Kootenai River Days returns July 16-19 with four days of activities throughout Bonners Ferry. Events begin Thursday, July 16, with …
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Upper Smith Fire continues to grow
The Upper Smith Fire has reached 567 acres in northern Boundary County and remains 0% contained.
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Boundary County participates in historic America250 reading
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County residents looked to the future by remembering the past as they gathered July 8 to …
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Vaccine skeptic Dr. Ryan Cole to stay on board of Idaho’s largest public health district
In votes of three of the four counties in Central District Health, enough commissioners voted to reappoint Cole for his …
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Initiative to end abortion ban qualifies for ballot
The proposed initiative would legalize abortion until fetal viability or in cases of emergency — essentially re-establishing the abortion rights …
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Veterans event to connect community with resources
Area veterans are invited to the Sandpoint Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Thursday, July 16, to help connect them …
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BCH navigating Medicare, Medicaid funding challenges
Boundary Community Hospital officials say reimbursement challenges tied to Medicare, Medicaid and other government-funded healthcare programs are creating financial pressure …
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