Name of the March 12 shooting victim released

BONNERS FERRY — Law enforcement has identified at 45-year-old Kootenai County resident as the victim of Thursday’s shooting in the South Hill area of Bonners Ferry.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Person killed in shooting

BONNERS FERRY — A shooting Thursday night has led to the death of one person, Bonners Ferry Police posted in an online press release.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

North Idaho firefighters train for ice rescues

NAPLES — Firefighters from three counties and five different districts came together last Saturday to brave the cold and train — on and in — a frozen lake, with the intention of learning and practicing skills that could possibly save lives.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Booms from derailment out of river

MOYIE SPRINGS — The cleanup process since the Jan. 1 derailment of the BNSF train has been a project involving multiple agencies. After the locomotive was removed from the river, the next sign of the progress came when the booms were removed from the Kootenai River.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Locomotive removed from Kootenai

MOYIE SPRINGS — Trains traditionally use a bridge to cross a river.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Plans set to remove train from river

MOYIE SPRINGS — Only one locomotive remains at the site of the BNSF derailment that occurred on Jan. 1, but plans are underway to begin the precarious removal process, possibly as soon as this weekend.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Train derailment rescuers honored

BONNERS FERRY — The first responders who played an integral part in the rescue of the two trapped BNSF Railway employees after the train derailed into the Kootenai River, were recognized last Thursday afternoon at the Waterways building.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Teamwork resulted in rescue of BSNF crew

MOYIE SPRINGS — In a time of crisis, the quick actions of first responders is crucial, but the combined teamwork of multiple agencies can make the difference that results in a positive outcome.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Boundary Ambulance has slow year

BONNERS FERRY — Due to the low revenue this year, Boundary Ambulance has been forced to cut back. In what they hope is a temporary situation, Boundary Ambulance is dropping the part-time EMT position to an on-call position, meaning there will only be two full-time EMS personnel at the station …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Corsi sentenced in sexual battery case

BONNERS FERRY — Kenny David Corsi will spend 90 days in the Boundary County Jail after his sentencing on Sept. 19 for two counts of sexual battery committed by lewd or lascivious acts on a minor child 16 to 17 years of age.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

RV vs. car road rage incident reported

BONNERS FERRY — Road rage escalated to the point where a driver allegedly struck another vehicle with his RV on the North Hill of Highway 95, on Sunday, Aug. 4, leading to his arrest.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Young heroes emerge on Independence Day

BONNERS FERRY — As the Fourth of July celebration neared the climax and the skies darkened into evening, a scenario unfolded that would result in two young men becoming heroes, and a young life being saved.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Rock Creek slide area prompts ITD warning

BONNERS FERRY — A potentially lethal hazard lurks on a wide sweeping corner of Highway 95, something that was set in motion during the spring mudslides of 2017, and continues to grow and evolve into a larger threat to the people traveling that stretch of highway.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

For region's fire departments, teamwork takes practice

ELMIRA — When it comes to protecting communities and the people who live in them, local fire departments know no boundaries. Help is not only given when needed, but prepared for in advance.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kootenai Tribe, community let sturgeon loose

BONNERS FERRY — Eight-year-old Ella Alexander gently scooped the young Kootenai white sturgeon from one of the waiting buckets, carried it carefully to water’s edge at the Waterways Boat Launch, and under the watchful eyes of Mark Elliston Jr., aquacultural technician for the Kootenai Tribe — she released the juvenile …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ryan named BFPD assistant chief

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Police Department has gained a North Idaho native with 29 years of law enforcement experience. Bonners Ferry Assistant Police Chief Marty Ryan started just before Thanksgiving last year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Naples school robbed; funds stolen

NAPLES — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, between 12:17 and 2:46 a.m., the Naples Elementary School was burglarized.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ende explores country on horseback

BONNERS FERRY — So many of us travel through life wearing masks, a persona that we cultivate for work, for social life, a projection of who we want to be, or think people want us to be.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Rescue crews find lost hunter

BONNERS FERRY — On Sunday, Nov. 4, around 7 p.m. Boundary County Sheriff’s Office and Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Team responded to a report of a lost hunter in the Dodge Peak area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dante changes plea; will not face jury trial

BONNERS FERRY — Eric Dante will not face a jury trial as expected.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Boundary patrols get AED Units

BONNERS FERRY — When minutes truly matter, a single tool can be the difference between life and death. When a person begins to experience heart trouble, especially in the remote parts of our county, those minutes become even more precious.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

High school's mural is transformed by color

BONNERS FERRY — When is a wall more than just a barrier, something to keep something in, or to keep something out? How does a plain wall transform into something that inspires creativity and pride? How does a simple wall go down in history, forever a backdrop in scrapbooks and …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burbots' release offers a glimpse of the future

BONNERS FERRY — Just a tiny fish, barely six months old. A tiny burbot, resting in the net and hands of the little girl, her eyes wide as she gently releases the youngster into the waters of the Kootenai River.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Hearts Open Wide' brings local talent to the stage

BONNERS FERRY — The Pearl Theater’s stage was graced by local talent last weekend and will be again this weekend, in the performance “Hearts Open Wide” created by Paul Rawlings. Rawlings’ vision was brought to life by a cast of seven that invited the audience on an emotional journey, exploring …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man rescued from Snow Lake area

BONNERS FERRY — Rescuers set out on July 27, after receiving a call around 1 p.m. that a subject with medical issues was in need of help near Snow Creek. The man was unable to hike out on his own and members of Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Team, Boundary …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

YCC takes youth jobs outdoors

BONNERS FERRY — Your first job. It is something that you remember throughout your life. For some it may have been the classic local burger joint; for others it may be bagging groceries at the grocery store, or possibly a bookstore or a pet store.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A chance to steer the city's future

BONNERS FERRY — Road construction. Traffic.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mt. Hall students turn over a new leaf

BONNERS FERRY — Mount Hall Elementary School introduced students, specifically fifth graders, to a whole new way of thinking about plants and food, thanks to help from Mark and Teri Baird.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Train to Hunt returns with May regional qualifier

BONNERS FERRY — The Train to Hunt North Idaho regional qualifier will take place at the Selkirk Bowhunters Archery Range in Moyie Springs on May 26. The Train to Hunt competition, began eight years ago by founder Kenton Clairmont, formerly from Bonners Ferry. He had a desire to help keep …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New owner sought for historic building

BONNERS FERRY — In 1928 — the year black-and white-animation “Steamboat Willie” first grazed the screens, and then the legendary Amelia Earhart was invited to become the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a plane — a small, growing community worked hard to build a church.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Young Bonners Ferry author chasing literary dreams

BONNERS FERRY — Local author Morgan J. McCallum started writing his first novel when he was 12 or 13 years old. By the time he was 17, he had completed “A Hole in the Ice,” the first in a trilogy called The Weather Casters’ Saga.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Rally remembers victim, raises awareness

BONNERS FERRY — A rally and peaceful protest gathered at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on March 3, at 11 a.m. About 40 people came out to support the family of Jesseka Musson, who was murdered last year in Boundary County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Judge rejects plea agreement in murder case

BONNERS FERRY — Eric Dante withdrew his guilty plea of second-degree murder Thursday in the shooting death of Jesseka Musson and will now go to trial.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

It's mid-winter; you never know what you'll find

BONNERS FERRY — A few Boundary County residents found some unexpected surprises on their properties last week.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Family arranges letter campaign, rally

BONNERS FERRY — “Retribution is at the heart of just about all judicial systems that deal with law and order. To the extent that punishment is supposed to fit the crime, retributive justice can be distinguished from revenge in the sense that defendants are expected to give up something in …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Winter comes to Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

BONNERS FERRY — Snow changes the landscape of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, smoothing lines and softening the sounds. Winter is peaceful, stark, quiet — yet for those who look closer, it is still bustling with life.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

From adversity to art

BONNERS FERRY — Despite being blind in one eye, 59-year-old Mickey Hughes brings depth and clarity to his artwork. His pencil drawings of people and animals are capturing the attention of the Bonners Ferry art community, yet he has not had much of a chance to share his work with …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man pleads guilty to murder

BONNERS FERRY — Eric Dante pleaded guilty Dec. 21 to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jessika Musson.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Neglected horses rescued

BONNERS FERRY — Pam Royer remembers Dominos Raggedy Andy well.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Critters spending summer at wildlife refuge

BONNERS FERRY — The hazy, hot days of summer have slowed the animal activity sightings at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, but that has not stopped the tourists, who have been coming from every corner of the country, as evidenced by the overflowing guest book at the Refuge center.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Train to Hunt: a national champion

BONNERS FERRY — Run. Shoot. Pack.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Women tackle the outdoors

BONNERS FERRY — “The fastest growing demographic in hunting is actually women,” explained Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Julie Lininger, who has been teaching the Women’s Outdoor Clinic for 12 years. “Women are getting into the outdoor sports. It is traditionally, and still is, a male dominated sport, …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

North Idaho pair's quest for a dream

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — “You have to have an unbeatable mind,” said retired U.S. Navy SEAL Josh Friedman, about chasing a dream.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Washington state rafter drowns in Moyie River

BONNERS FERRY — James Harston of Spokane drowned after falling from his raft May 8 on the Moyie River near the Meadow Creek Campground.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Spring arrives at national wildlife refuge

BONNERS FERRY — Spring is a magical time, especially in the Kootenai National Wildlife refuge. Although it’s coming later this year, the first signs are arriving in the form of migratory birds, turtles emerging from hibernation, plants and trees beginning to leaf out, and fresh grass sprouting, turning the landscape …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BF man accused of fiance's murder

BONNERS FERRY — In a place often referred to as “The Friendliest Town in Idaho,” where friends and strangers alike wave at each other as they drive past, homicide comes as quite a shock.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mudslide uncovers vintage dynamite

BONNERS FERRY — Repeated heavy rains caused two more mudslides in Boundary County, one shutting down U.S. Highway 95 and another exposing two cases of vintage dynamite.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Mudslide uncovers old dynamite

BONNERS FERRY — Repeated heavy rains caused two more mudslides in Boundary County, one shutting down U.S. Highway 95 and another exposing two cases of vintage dynamite.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Mudslide uncovers dynamite

BONNERS FERRY — Repeated heavy rains caused two more mudslides in Boundary County, one shutting down U.S. Highway 95 and another exposing two cases of vintage dynamite.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Lengthy mudslide covers Westside Road

BONNERS FERRY — A mudslide lasting approximately two to three minutes covered a section of Westside Road, just inside the north border of the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge at 7:36 a.m.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO