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Why shopping small matters in region’s communities

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 DAY, 12 HOURS 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 1 DAY, 12 HOURS 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 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY 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 1 MONTH 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 1 MONTH 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 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK 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 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

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.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

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