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Gun & Horn Show, Sportsman’s Expo set for Feb. 13–15

The Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association is hosting its annual Gun & Horn Show this weekend, Feb. 13–15, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, marking approximately 33 years of the longtime winter event while introducing a new addition: the Sportsman’s Expo.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 17 HOURS AGO

Line dancing steps into the spotlight in Bonner and Boundary counties

Weekly line dancing classes are drawing growing crowds in both Bonner and Boundary counties, creating a fun, welcoming social option built around movement and connection.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Foundations School director nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award

Foundations School executive director Charlisa Turner has been nominated for the 2025–26 LifeChanger of the Year award, a national honor recognizing K–12 public school educators and employees who are making a difference in the lives of students through excellence, positive influence and leadership.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Foundations School director nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award

Foundations School executive director Charlisa Turner has been nominated for the 2025–26 LifeChanger of the Year award, a national honor recognizing K–12 public school educators and employees who are making a difference in the lives of students through excellence, positive influence and leadership.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

Far North Plumbing builds local roots in Boundary County

Far North Plumbing is a new business in Boundary County, but its owners bring decades of experience to the community.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

South Boundary Fire Department seeks volunteers for new community auxiliary

The South Boundary Fire Protection District has launched a new community auxiliary aimed at easing the workload on its all-volunteer firefighters while increasing opportunities for community involvement.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

Community comes together for second Share the Light of Christmas

Families across Boundary County took part in the second annual Share the Light of Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Naples Holiday Festival and Chariots of Fire mark season of community traditions

Holiday traditions filled the afternoon and evening Saturday as families gathered for the Naples Holiday Festival and the annual Chariots of Fire parade.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Christmas cards help keep families connected

The long-time tradition of sending Christmas cards is slowly withering away, as we have fully entered a digital age.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Why shopping small matters in region’s communities

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Gratitude and giving at the heart of Boundary County

In Boundary County, gratitude rarely announces itself. It’s not flashy or loud; instead showing up in small acts of service, long-standing community traditions, and in how people quietly step up when they’re needed most.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Boundary County schools honor veterans

Patriotism filled the halls of Boundary County schools this week as students, teachers and community members came together to honor the community’s veterans for their service and sacrifice.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO

Family pleads for help to save local father battling rare, excruciating disease

His family says they have exhausted every option — contacting lawmakers, drug manufacturers, and journalists — and are now turning to the public for help to raise $400,000 to continue his treatment long enough for doctors to pursue a final, experimental path that may save his life.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors helping neighbors amid government shutdown

Local agencies and residents are working together to help residents impacted by the timing of SNAP benefits.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Family pleads for help to save local father battling rare, excruciating disease

A family is pleading for help to save the life of Ryan Becker, who is fighting an extremely rare and devastating illness known as Pyoderma Gangrenosum, a condition described by doctors as one of the most painful known to medicine.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

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