ARTICLES BY SALLY BALCAEN

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Rocha disappearance investigated as homicide

Since the disappearance of Michael Rocha in November, the Boundary County Sheriff's Office, Bonners Ferry Police Department and the Idaho State Police have been actively investigating the case. During the course of the investigation, it has been determined that Rocha is deceased. Chief Deputy Rich Stephens confirmed that Rocha's death …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boundary County Sheriffs refute dog claims

There has recently been media reports of a large number of dogs being shot and killed in Boundary County. KHQ News released a story on Jan. 12 stating that as many as 90 dogs had been found dead at a dump site north of Bonners Ferry near the Canadian Border. …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

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BCSO continuing search for missing man

The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is continuing their search into missing resident Aram Wade Dowell. Dowell, 36, was last seen Dec. 16. Candy Colvin, Dowell's mother, is very concerned for her son. "Three weeks, no one's seen him," said Colvin, "He hasn't called. It's like he fell off the face …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

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Sheriff's offfice looking for more info on Rocha

The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation in the case of Michael Rocha. Rocha, 58, has been missing since Nov. 8. The BCSO is looking for any information on the whereabouts and activities of Michael Rocha on Nov. 8 and 9. The BCSO is also looking for anyone …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

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Sheriff's Office investigating missing person case

The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation in the missing person's case of Michael Rocha. Rocha, 58, has been missing since Nov. 8. He is not a permanent resident of Boundary County, but was staying with different friends in the area. The last contact the BCSO had with …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

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Middle school students launch project

Four students in the Boundary County Middle School Leadership Class have taken it on themselves to reduce tobacco and nicotine use at the Fairgrounds and surrounding playground.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

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Wehner back in MT, half-pound of meth found in car

Thomas Wehner of Bonners Ferry is back in Cascade County as of Oct. 28 after fleeing to Idaho and violating the terms of his original $100,000 bond. Wehner is connected to a suspicious death investigation and facing criminal drug distribution and possession charges.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Remains found in Kootenai River identified

The skeletal remains found in the Kootenai River on a gravel bar Oct. 12 have been identified as a Libby man who had been missing for more than a year. According to press release issued Oct. 26 by the Sheriff's Office in Lincoln County, Montana, the Boundary County coroner has …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Badgers boys soccer season comes to an end

The BFHS boys soccer lost to Emmett 5-to-2 on Oct. 23, thus eliminating the Badgers from the state tournament and ending their season.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Local man charged in MT case in custody

Bonners Ferry resident Thomas Wehner, 44, is being held in the Boundary County jail on a Montana warrant after being arrested on Oct. 15 by deputies from the Boundary County Sheriff's Office. His warrant was issued for violating the terms of his release out of Cascade County. His Montana bond …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lady Badgers soccer season comes to a close

The BFHS girl's soccer season has come to a close as the Lady Badgers were defeated 5-to-0 against Coeur d'Alene Charter in their second round in districts. The Lady Badgers had initially won their first round 1-to-0 against St. Maries.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Remains found in Kootenai River

According to press release issued last week, the Boundary County Sheriff Office received a report of skeletal human remains on Oct. 12. The remains were discovered on a gravel island in the Kootenai River, east of Bonners Ferry. The remains were found as workers were clearing brush off the island …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Badgers boys soccer upsets St Maries, advances to State

The BFHS boys soccer team defeated Priest River 4-to-2 during District Playoffs on Oct. 13. The Badgers were seeded second and played the third seeded team. The score at halftime was 1-to1 with Bonners Ferry playing evenly against Priest River, before finally dominating in the second half.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer district results

The BFHS boys soccer team defeated Priest River 4-to-2 during District Playoffs on Oct. 13. The Badgers were seeded second and played the third seeded team. The score at halftime was 1-to1 with Bonners Ferry playing evenly against Priest River, before finally dominating in the second half.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Arrest made in connection with body

BONNERS FERRY — Further developments have been made in connection to the case of the remains found near Roman Nose Lakes. According to a press release from the Boundary County Sheriff's Office issued on Oct. 14, Post Falls resident Skyler Ingraham, 20, has been arrested by the Post Falls Police …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO