Know signs for grizzly bears

Seeing grizzly bear tracks in the snow on the trail always heightens my awareness, especially relatively fresh tracks where the claw marks can still be seen. The scenarios of what could happen start rolling through my head as I begin to make more noise.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor trivia: What did you learn in 2014?

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

March storms push precip above average

The Kootenai River flowed high for most of April because of March precipitation inundating the Kootenai Basin.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bird nest diversity unparalleled in animal kingdom

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part column.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Hawkins House opens as Healing Center

BONNERS FERRY — One of the most historic buildings in Bonners Ferry is once again open to the public, not as a fine dining restaurant but as a healing center.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Commission seeks advice on P&Z proposal

BONNERS FERRY With the potential of discriminating against businesses, Boundary County Commissioners decided to seek legal advice on a zoning amendment before closing a public hearing.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thieves take donation money

BONNERS FERRY — A recent theft at a downtown business included more than store money but also donation money for the new playground at Memorial Park.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Enrollment drop concerns district

BONNERS FERRY — A drop in student enrollment is causing the Boundary County School District to reevaluate spending.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Students practice safety drills

BONNERS FERRY — Fire drills are routine occurrences for students from elementary to high school so they know how to immediately respond. Less familiar are lockdown drills and active shooter drills are uncharted territory.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Yoga a life-long passion

BONNERS FERRY — Age is not a limiting factor when pursuing a passion, especially for Alicia Braden.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Govt shutdown pushes back forestry projects

BONNERS FERRY — The 16-day federal government shutdown pushed back deadlines on local U.S. Forest Service projects by several weeks.Bonners Ferry District Ranger Kevin Knauth provided an update on USFS projects at the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative meeting on Oct. 21.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Initiative to raise Idaho minimum wage circulating

BONNERS FERRY — A grass roots initiative to raise the minimum wage in Idaho is spreading across the state. More than 84,000 signatures are needed by April 30, 2014, for the initiative to go before voters next November.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire destroys part of home

BONNERS FERRY — A fire Sunday morning destroyed the upper story of a home on Arizona Street.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jail feels insurance pinch

BONNERS FERRY — Small county jails are feeling the brunt of regulations aimed at larger jails in Idaho.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

E.C. in mediation over airspace at airport

By LAURA ROADY

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

TNT found in box

BONNERS FERRY — A box full of dishes brought the Spokane bomb squad to Bonners Ferry after the purchaser discovered a stick of TNT in the box.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

ITD agrees to lower speed at Three Mile

BONNERS FERRY — After pressure to lower the speed limit through the Three Mile area, the Idaho Transportation Department is reducing the 60 mph speed zone to 55 mph on Highway 95.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

IPNF plan first to undergo objection process

After more than ten years of work, the revised Forest Plan for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest is ready for comment. The IPNF Forest Plan is the first Forest Plan in the country to utilize the objection process.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Harvest Festival marks last outdoor market

Pumpkins, squash, and gourds will abound at the farmers’ market on Saturday. The annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 5 is the last outdoor market of the year for the Bonners Ferry Farmers’ Market.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Traffic flow improved with stoplight changes

Have you noticed the flashing yellow stoplight at Alderson Lane? The City of Bonners Ferry and the Idaho Transportation Department have been testing flashing yellow and flashing red lights before school starts and during school release.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BVA and Commissioners settle on contract

After nine months of negotiations and on the last day of the current contract (Sept. 30), Boundary County Commissioners and Boundary Volunteer Ambulance (BVA) agreed on a multi-year contract.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Commission reviews 3 ambulance proposals

BONNERS FERRY — Three proposals for ambulance service in Boundary County are on the table along with continuing good faith negotiations with Boundary Volunteer Ambulance.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Board agrees to hire teacher at Naples

BONNERS FERRY — Third graders at Naples Elementary won’t be split into two combination classes, a second/third grade and a third/fourth grade, once a third grade teacher is hired.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local golfers get discounts; fees raised

BONNERS FERRY — Keeping golf affordable for local golfers influenced the price of season passes at Mirror Lake Golf Course next year.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sabin: Sharing positive birth experiences

BONNERS FERRY — A positive birth experience is the ultimate goal for many moms and a doula can help moms attain that goal.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Students top priority with new year

BONNERS FERRY — “Our kids are worth whatever it takes”, a quote by Spence Rogers, is the new motto for the Boundary County School District trustees.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reminiscing at Rusty Moose

BONNERS FERRY — For many, the opening of The Rusty Moose Tavern and Grill will be a walk down memory lane.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County raises Restorium rates

BONNERS FERRY — After considerable deliberation and opposition, Boundary County Commissioners unanimously agreed to increase the room rates at the Boundary County Restorium.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Documentary educates on natural resource issues

BONNERS FERRY — From the golden fields in the Kootenai Valley to the mountainsides of timber, Boundary County holds a bounty of natural resources.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Three vie for fair royalty

You’ll see them handing out 4-H ribbons, helping with contests and games, and assisting the younger 4-H members at the fair. Three friendly young ladies are the face of the fair this year.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Yankees a part of Little League history

BONNERS FERRY — The Yankees clinched the first Little League State title for Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint this season.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hwy. 95 needs minor, major work

BONNERS FERRY — Three major improvements in the last 15 years have significantly decreased crashes on highways in the county.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Officer files tort against city

BONNERS FERRY — A Bonners Ferry Police Officer contends he has been subjected to a hostile work environment after arresting the stepson of a fellow officer.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Restorium operating at a loss

BONNERS FERRY — A reduction in staff and an increase in rates are the recommendations to balance the budget at the Boundary County Restorium.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Principal positions change in school district

BONNERS FERRY — From the school board to administrators, new faces and familiar faces in new positions will greet students this fall.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Making the only paper hammer

Reviving an art tool once popular from World War I to the 1960’s requires tinkering because there are no blueprints. As an artist her whole life, Denys Knight is familiar with tinkering to achieve the desired outcome.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Richards eighth at nationals

To become a double All-American in wrestling, Eli Richards, 10, placed in the top eight in both Greco-Roman and freestyle at a national tournament.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Knight designs new BFFD logo

BONNERS FERRY — As the fire trucks drive through the Fourth of July parade, look for the new logos on the Bonners Ferry Fire Department fire trucks.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

McFadden retiring as district ranger

BONNERS FERRY — A new ranger will be overseeing the forest at the end of July. Six-year Bonners Ferry District Ranger Linda McFadden retired at the end of June from the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Farm Tour highlights innovation, local businesses

BONNERS FERRY — Innovation is thriving in Boundary County and local businesses are supporting each other.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Prepare to get dusted

BONNERS FERRY — The plume of dust behind vehicles driving on gravel roads will be wide-spread this summer due to limited funding for dust abatement.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Naples parents object to combo classes

BONNERS FERRY — Third grade students at Naples Elementary will start the school year off like never before — in two separate classes.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Future of highway through South Hill congested

BONNERS FERRY — After the school bell rings, Highway 95 on the South Hill is bumper to bumper from the stoplight to Super 1 Foods some days.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Solid science needed for Selkirk grizzlies

BONNERS FERRY — Less than one percent of all species listed under the Endangered Species Act have been delisted in the last 40 years. Will the Selkirk, Cabinet and Yaak grizzly bears ever join those ranks?

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

First proof of bear movement

For the first time, movement of a grizzly bear between the Selkirk Mountains and the Cabinet Mountains has been officially documented through DNA analysis.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

KVPL creates jobs with Subway, others

BONNERS FERRY — After much anticipation, Subway opened on Wednesday. The new 1,500 square foot store features all the regular Subway offerings, indoor seating and outdoor picnic tables.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Selkirk griz proposed for NCDE delisting

BONNERS FERRY — If and when the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) grizzly bear population is delisted, the Selkirk/Cabinet grizzly bear population may be included.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

It's only the beginning

Commencement: a ceremony in which diplomas are conferred on graduating students, a beginning or start.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

4 students BFHS valedictorians

By LAURA ROADY

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Survey: Low morale, confidence in school district

BONNERS FERRY — Staff confidence in the superintendent and Board of Trustees for the Boundary County School District is extremely low.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Gov. Otter attends Legion dedication

Patriotism filled Club 55 during the rededication on Memorial Day as veterans and the community gathered to celebrate a place for veterans to socialize, connect and share.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mud pit permit granted

BONNERS FERRY — Despite dissension among county commissioners and opposition by the community, a special event application for a mud pit/rock crawl event this summer was approved.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Curiosity keeps Evins young at 100 years

BONNERS FERRY — Beginning when she was a little girl, Imogene (Gene) Evins followed her curiosity. She read books on how lightening worked and pursued a career in electricity.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Conifers increase the odds with prolific pollen

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rivers peak from snow, rain

BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai and Moyie rivers peaked earlier this week after heavy precipitation and a spell of warm weather.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Crane flies resemble over-sized mosquitoes

Mosquito eaters, skeeter eaters and mosquito hawks are a few names for a gangly insect that looks like an over-sized mosquito.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Board considers Restorium rate increase

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Woods to spend junior year in India

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Single question enables five to attend Boys State

BONNERS FERRY — An unusual question prompted the American Legion to send five juniors to Boys State instead of one.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

RV park could attract tourists

BONNERS FERRY — Riverside Park could be a real draw for tourists who want to stop and enjoy the Kootenai River.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Motocross track permit sought

BONNERS FERRY — A motocross race series could be coming to Boundary County this summer if the permit is approved.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Judge reviews officials' concerns

Shared positions, crowding at the jail and reimbursement for juvenile housing were a few concerns elected officials shared with Judge Lansing Haynes last week.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Translator Board takes K102 off air

BONNERS FERRY — Tuning into K102 Country this weekend surprised many — no country music, no local news and no local advertising.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Anika Blackmore crowned 2014 DYW

BONNERS FERRY — A phenomenal evening led to the culmination of Anika Blackmore being crowned 2014 Distinguished Young Woman on Saturday.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Gear Up sponsors Friday Savings Day

Local banks are teaming up with Gear-Up to host a community Open a Saving Account Day on Friday, April 26.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Sheriff pay lags behind other areas

BONNERS FERRY — Retaining sheriff deputies is a struggle for Boundary County, with many deputies moving to larger cities with better pay.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Walking for Fallen vet gets warm welcome

BONNERS FERRY — People honked their car horns and waved as Sgt. Chuck Lewis pushed his flag-decorated cart through Boundary County on Friday and Saturday.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Osborn, Smith instrumental in Restorium project

BONNERS FERRY — Friends, family, residents and staff gathered downstairs in the Boundary County Restorium not only to celebrate the new elevator but to dedicate the elevator to the late J.T. “Ozzy” Osborn on Thursday, April 11.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Deep Creek Loop, Lions Den road work to take place this summer

The south end of Deep Creek Loop will be closed for up to 60 days late this summer for construction. The last remaining narrow bridge will be replaced in August and September.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Enrollment drops as 42 students transfer

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Robotics team off to St. Louis

BONNERS FERRY — In recognition of their outstanding performance, the Bonners Ferry Robotics FIRST Team 2130, Alpha +, was given the Engineering Inspiration Award at the Spokane Regional competition April 5- 6.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Mirror Lake course green gem of Boundary County

BONNERS FERRY — “I’ve driven by a hundred times but never stopped,” is heard almost daily during the summer at Mirror Lake Golf Course.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Wolverine proposed for listing despite numbers increase

BONNERS FERRY — Coming back from the brink of extinction in the Lower 48, the wolverine has made a remarkable recovery in the past 50 years.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Vandals damage road signs

BONNERS FERRY — A recent string of vandalism of road signs could be putting drivers in danger. After the last four weekends, Boundary County Road and Bridge has received reports of the stop signs and railroad reflective signs being removed from Snyder Crossing. The same signs have been removed from …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Juveniles may be housed in Bonner Co.

BONNERS FERRY — Significant money could be saved if Boundary County Commissioners decide to send delinquent juveniles to the Bonner County Juvenile Detention Center rather than the Kootenai County facility.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

County to seek bids for ambulance service

BONNERS FERRY — After the initial contract renegotiations with the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance Board in mid-March, Boundary County Commissioners have decided to seek bids for the county’s ambulance service.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Youths identified in threats

BONNERS FERRY — Suspects in four of the 10 bomb threats have been identified by authorities.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Van opens doors for Life Skills class

BONNERS FERRY — Field trips will be easier for students in the Life Skills class at Valley View Elementary with their new seven-passenger van.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Badger Shipping under new ownership

BONNERS FERRY — The name and location hasn’t changed, but the inside of Badger Shipping has changed under new ownership.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Naples, Mt. Hall named top schools

BONNERS FERRY — Mount Hall and Naples Elementary were recently recognized as top schools in Idaho. Both earned Four-Star Ratings for the 2012-2013 school year.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Conoco to open car wash on Monday

BONNERS FERRY — Keeping you vehicle clean of mud and road grime will be easier next week when Conoco opens its car wash on Monday, March 11.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Doggy Doo grooming business works with pets big and small

BONNERS FERRY — From three pounds to 203 pounds, pets are pampered at Doggy Doo dog and cat grooming.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bog Creek comments sought

Access isn’t easy in the northwest corner of Boundary County, especially for U.S. Border Patrol agents protecting the border. Road access is limited due to grizzly bear management and certain roads are impassible, such as the Bog Creek Road.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Invernon owns 3 state titles

BONNERS FERRY — Blaine Invernon achieved what only one other Badger wrestler has — three 3A Idaho state champion titles.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Restorium residents enjoy new elevator

BONNERS FERRY — A trip between the Restorium and the hospital no longer involves going up and down a hill, especially a snowy hill in winter.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Olsen selling shop; keeps repair business

BONNERS FERRY — The basic theory behind how a sewing machine makes a stitch hasn’t changed since the 1800s.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Library expansion could be model for state, nation

BONNERS FERRY — A wheelbarrow full of books started the humble beginnings of the library 100 years ago in Bonners Ferry.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Mail thefts reported in Moyie area

MOYIE SPRINGS — Mail is being taken from mail boxes east of the Moyie Bridge to Troy, Mont.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

USFWS proposes listing wolverines as threatened

On Friday, Feb. 1, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is proposing to list the wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

505 Steak & Sushi opens at Dodge Peak Lodge

BONNERS FERRY — Sushi is now available in Bonners Ferry at the newly opened 505 Steak & Sushi restaurant at Dodge Peak Lodge.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bears factor in opening road

BONNERS FERRY — To better secure the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working with the U.S. Forest Service to open Bog Creek Road.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trapper mistakes lynx for bobcat

BONNERS FERRY — Lynx in northern Idaho are very uncommon and distinguishing them from bobcats can be difficult.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BCSD reviews school safety

BONNERS FERRY — After last month’s tragic school shooting, in Newton, Conn., schools across the nation are looking at ways to make their schools safer, including Boundary County.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners sworn in

BONNERS FERRY — A crowd gathered in the Boundary County courthouse to witness new and re-elected officials being sworn in on Jan. 14.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Smith longest serving commissioner

BONNERS FERRY — This week, a long-time fixture on the Boundary County Board of Commissioners will be leaving. Commissioner Ron Smith has served the county for over two decades as a county commissioner and sheriff.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

What if the Moyie Dam fails?

BONNERS FERRY — If Moyie Dam fails, how will the Twin Rivers area be impacted?

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City panel may put brakes on truck noise

BONNERS FERRY — Complaints from citizens about the noise trucks make going down the hills into town prompted Mayor David Anderson to recommend forming an ad hoc committee.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man charged with 6 burglaries

BONNERS FERRY – While out on own recognizance release for two previous burglary charges, Aspen A. Schaffer, 18, allegedly committed six more burglaries in the Naples area on the night of Dec. 21.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Shop under ground at Under the Sun

BONNERS FERRY — Many of the basements under the businesses of downtown are spooky places full of cobwebs and dust, but not at Under the Sun. Bright and stocked full of ‘finds’, the flea market might be reminiscent of the basement under Taft’s Variety Store.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Airport acquiring land for pilot safety

Trees growing into the instrument approach zone at the Boundary County Airport are threatening the existence of the instrument approach.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Annexaton 2.0 draws fire

BONNERS FERRY — Resounding opposition was voiced at the public hearing for the second attempt of annexation by the city of Bonners Ferry on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trustees vote to close Riverside

BONNERS FERRY —Riverside High students will transition to Bonners Ferry High School at semester’s end in January. The Boundary County School District 101 Board of Trustees voted 3-1 on Dec. 6 to move the students and close Riverside High School.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tax implications with voided annexation

After the city annexation ordinance was enacted on Dec. 6, 2011, residents of the annexation had to pay city taxes instead of county taxes. Now with the annexation ordinance invalid after last week’s court decision, there is question about the taxes collected. “The money will be held in a trust …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Christmas Brunch shows appreciation for local National Guard

Members of the Idaho National Guard 145th Brigade Support Battalion across north Idaho were treated to a Christmas brunch on Saturday, Dec. 1.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Youth wrestlers place at State Championships

Local youth hit the mats last weekend at the state championships and brought home six medals. Seven members of the Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club traveled to Shelley to wrestle in the USA Idaho Wrestling Folkstyle State Championships on Saturday, Dec. 1.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Slow start plagues Badgers

BONNERS FERRY — After a slow start, the Badgers couldn’t catch up to Lakeland at the home game on Dec. 1. Lakeland won 51-23 over the Badgers.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New hatchery will help burbot recovery

Major plans are under way to help burbot recovery in the Kootenai River.The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho will begin building a state-of-the-art fish hatchery next year at the Twin Rivers Canyon Resort, which it owns.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Selkirk woodland caribou final critical habitat less than proposed

BONNERS FERRY — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating 30,010 acres in Boundary County and Washington’s Pend Oreille County as critical caribou habitat.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Northern Treasures has new owner

Under new ownership since August, Selkirk Northern Treasures continues to support local artists and vendors.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Jacob's expands business

Jacob’s Automotive & Repair renamed themselves to include their expanding business, Jacob’s Auto Parts, Feed & Farm.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trison Service & Repair opens

When Jacob’s Auto Parts, Feed & Farm decided to rename and expand, they leased the repair shop portion of the building to Trison Service & Repair.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Board to decide fate of Riverside High School

Riverside High School is under scrutiny from the Idaho’s Department of Education.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Brother, sister team buy Mojo's Coffee

Small but bold, Mojo’s Coffee can’t be missed on the south end of town. The bright green and black coffee stand opened in June.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Henslee buys Far-North Deli

Not wanting to see Far-North Deli close this summer, Alison Henslee quickly decided to buy the business.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sprungl re-elected; Props 1, 2 & 3 defeated

BONNERS FERRY — In the contested race for county sheriff, Greg Sprungl won by a wide margin.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Conoco station opens

BONNERS FERRY —After a busy month of preparations, Conoco quietly opened on the south end of town earlier this week. Drivers noticed the newly posted gas prices and started filling up over the weekend. The convenience store opened on Tuesday.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO