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Jury nears verdict in Dabbs trial

The jury in the Shannon Dabbs’ murder and arson trial has been deliberating a verdict since Jan. 14 after more than eight days of witness testimony and photo, video and audio evidence exhibited by state and defense lawyers.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 DAY, 22 HOURS AGO

School district to rerun levy, battle state’s school choice initiative

Boundary County School District trustees approved rerunning the failed November levy again in the upcoming May election, along with over $2 million in budget cuts if it does not pass.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 DAY, 22 HOURS AGO

New sheriff in town

Travis Stolley was sworn in as Boundary County sheriff Monday on Jan. 13 to fill the position formerly held for two terms by Dave Kramer, who is retiring after 50 years of local service.
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Bonners Ferry works to expand rental market

Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO

Bonners Ferry expands rental market with new duplexes

Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

PREP BASKETBALL: Badgers' historic run continues with Williams' record-breaking game

Asher Williams broke the Badgers single-game scoring record with 45 points, playing only three quarters in a Jan. 7 home win over Libby.
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Dabbs murder trial underway

The two-week jury trial of Shannon Dabbs, accused of killing his wife and setting their house on fire in 2020, began on Jan. 6 at the Boundary County Courthouse.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry Boys make history with 10-0 start, but Girls are upended with injuries

The Badgers cruised to another tournament victory with a 47-point win in the Championship game of the Avista Holiday Tournament. They are the first Badgers basketball team to open the season 10-0 in school history.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys win Reardan Tournament, girls fall just short

The visiting Badgers faced their toughest test of the season, but Asher Williams scored 32 points and came up with some key steals as Bonners Ferry defeated the tourney host Screaming Eagles in the championship game of the Reardan Christmas Tournament.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Retail chains come to town

The newly opened O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tractor Supply Co. bring product overlap with existing businesses, but owners agree that the corporate chains will enhance the local economy.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Fair board seeks sponsorships and facilities upgrades

The Boundary County Fair Board is seeking new funding sources to sustain popular events and upgrade aging facilities. Though the fairgrounds get most of its attention during the summer months, its staff is hard at work in the off-season to sustain and improve hallmark community events.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Badgers take down Flathead Valley

Sophomore Taren Bateman poured in a season-best 31 points in the win.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Opportunities and limitations of industrial growth in Boundary County

The recent dispute over Panhandle Door Inc.'s industrial expansion near residential homes has highlighted a larger issue in Boundary County: where should industrial development go?
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys reach 5-0 with rout of Logos; girls take down St. Maries

Bonners Ferry's boys (6-0) will not play again until Dec. 27 when they head to Reardan High for the Lions Club Christmas Tournament.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Appellants pledge legal action after Panhandle Door receives new permit

Boundary County commissioners approved a new conditional use permit Dec. 11 for Panhandle Door, Inc., a large-scale manufacturer located near residential county homes. The amended permit, set for adoption in the coming weeks, will resolve a nine-month zoning dispute involving numerous allegations of dangerous and illegal conduct by Panhandle Door …
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

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