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Rotary duck race goes swimmingly

Hundreds of rubber ducks took to the Kootenai River Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club brought back the Great Kootenai River Duck Race, turning months of planning into a successful afternoon of fun and fundraising for the community.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 20 HOURS AGO

Opening ceremonies kick off the Boundary County Fair

BONNERS FERRY — The magic of the 2026 Boundary County Fair officially got underway Tuesday as community members gathered at the fairgrounds for opening ceremonies, marking the beginning of five days of exhibits, entertainment and longstanding fair traditions.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

There's Magic at the Fair in Boundary County

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

There's Magic at the Fair as Boundary County prepares for annual tradition

BONNERS FERRY — There are few traditions that capture the heart of small-town America quite like the county fair.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO

Fires reshape busy weekend of community events

BONNERS FERRY — Smoke, wildfires and evacuations reshaped what was expected to be one of Boundary County's busiest weekends of the summer, forcing several community events to be canceled or postponed while others moved forward despite the uncertainty.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Kootenai River Run set for Saturday, July 18

The Kootenai River Run returns Saturday, July 18, as part of the events of Kootenai River Days, bringing runners, walkers and families together for a morning of fitness, community spirit and support for local student athletes.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Kootenai River Days kicks off in Bonners Ferry

Chalk artists were already at work Tuesday morning as Kootenai River Days got underway with Chalk the Block, kicking off four days of community events, live music, family activities and downtown celebrations across Bonners Ferry.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

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 celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first reading of the Declaration of Independence.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Red, white and blue fill Bonners Ferry for Independence Day celebration

BONNERS FERRY — America's 250th anniversary brought record crowds to Bonners Ferry on July 4 as residents and visitors filled downtown streets and the Boundary County Fairgrounds to celebrate Independence Day.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Kootenai River Days returns with music, art and hometown fun

BONNERS FERRY — Kootenai River Days returns next week, bringing four days of live entertainment, family activities, community traditions and downtown celebrations to Bonners Ferry.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

The Great Kootenai River Duck Race makes a splash for local causes

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Rotary Club is bringing back a community tradition this summer as it prepares for the Great Kootenai River Duck Race on Aug. 15.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

‘What community is all about’: Restorium barbecue brings neighbors together

BONNERS FERRY — Good food, homemade pies and a strong sense of community brought hundreds of people together Saturday for the annual Restorium Community Barbecue to celebrate residents and raise funds for the facility.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

The Great Kootenai River Duck Race makes a splash for local causes

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Rotary Club is bringing back a community tradition this summer as it prepares for the Great Kootenai River Duck Race on Aug. 15.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Boundary County prepares for a star-spangled Fourth of July celebration

The red, white and blue will be on full display on July 4 as the community gathers to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with an Independence Day full of patriotic festivities, live entertainment, family fun and fireworks.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Class of 1976 concert plans spark new fairgrounds pavilion project

What began as a way to celebrate a high school reunion has grown into a community-wide effort that will create a lasting tribute at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

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