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ARTICLES BY JENNIFER WRIGHT
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Neighbors helping neighbors amid government shutdown
Local agencies and residents are working together to help residents impacted by the timing of SNAP benefits.
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Bonners Ferry man creates game to help boys grow into men
Daniel Bushnell, a longtime educator, former principal, and father of four, has created “Knights and Squires of the 21st Century”, a family board game that combines moral decision-making, faith, and fun.
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Giant pumpkins and a big comeback for local grower
Longtime Bonners Ferry resident Rick Maggi has been competitively growing giant pumpkins on and off for more than 15 years, and this season proved to be one of his most successful yet.
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Kootenai Valley Junior Rifle Club thanks Friends of NRA for support
The Kootenai Valley Junior Rifle Club is expressing gratitude to the Friends of the NRA for a $7,442.85 grant that helped the group purchase a competition grade .22 single shot rifle, an air rifle, targets and ammunition.
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Maas Designs marks steady growth since 2024 launch
Since opening in April of 2024, Maas Designs has carved out a niche in Boundary County by offering precision engraving with a personal touch. The result? Custom gifts, branded products and keepsakes that connect craftsmanship with meaning for the community.
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Community Giving Day aims to feed 150 families this Thanksgiving
With autumn’s arrival comes the countdown to the holidays, a time when neighbors are rallying to make sure no family goes without. Community Action Partnership, together with local residents and businesses, is sponsoring a Community Giving Day with the goal of providing 150 families with a free Thanksgiving meal kit.
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Hope House event gives local kids a strong start to the school year
Hope House’s annual Back to School Bash again brought the community together to prepare students for the year ahead.
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Veterans Outreach Center finds temporary home and continues to grow
The Veterans Outreach Center of Boundary County has found a temporary home inside The Coalition building in Bonners Ferry, giving the volunteer-run organization a place to meet with veterans and their families.
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Second Bruce Festival set for Aug. 16-17
The Bruce Festival is back for a second year, returning to the Boundary County Fairgrounds Pavilion Aug. 16 and 17.
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Big changes and bigger fun at the Boundary County Fair
With a theme of “Generations of Champions,” the Boundary County Fair returns Aug. 5-9 with an expanded lineup of events, entertainment, and improvements that organizers hope will reinvigorate community involvement and attendance.
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