Reopening date for KRI anticipated

BONNERS FERRY — On Saturday, March 21, the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa decided to close the doors to the casino in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, management has kept the Springs Restaurant and Lounge open to “to-go” meals only.
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BONNERS FERRY— Most of the local area restaurants are staying open for take out/ to-go orders and delivery options and are ready for business during the COVID-19-initiated stay at home order.
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Historic mail-in primary includes local, state races

BONNERS FERRY — The 2020 primary election is right around the corner but voters will be headed to their mailbox to cast their ballot and not their normal polling place after Gov. Brad Little announced March 30 that for the first time, ever, the election would be entirely by absentee …
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Deadline for disabled veterans' tax relief extended

Disabled veterans now have until June 15 to get their tax relief applications to the Boundary County Assessor’s office.
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Bonners Ferry vocalists to perform at Carnegie Hall

BONNERS FERRY— The local vocal ensemble, BOUNDLESS, are on their way back to Carnegie Hall for an April 16 performance in the legendary New York City venue.
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BCSD 101 prepares for virus

BONNERS FERRY— As of March 5, there have only been a few school closures due to the COVID-19 virus, better known as coronavirus. Many of those schools are in the Seattle, Wash., area. Additionally, on Wednesday, March 4, Los Angeles, Calif., officials declared a public health emergency; whereas, they spoke …
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Veterinarian moves into new location

BONNERS FERRY — Dr. Chad Burt tends to all animals, big and small. The accomplished veterinarian has experience treating elephants, sea lions, and even a pelican.
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El Salvadorian restaurant open for business

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Pupuseria, located at 6428 Kootenai St., right across the street from the post office in downtown Bonners Ferry, has been open and serving patrons authentic el Salvadorian cuisine for the past three months.
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Pearl Theater 'safety policy' causes stir

BONNERS FERRY — On Feb. 15, The Pearl Theater has voiced their safety policy to the public and has many people at odds with the decision.
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The Potentate comes to town

BONNERS FERRY — Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill patrons were graced with a group of sparkly, fez wearing men, dedicated to raising money for children in need. Calam Shriners are known for their philanthropy to the varied Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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APEX Fitness & Martial Arts now open

BONNERS FERRY— APEX Fitness & Martial Arts gym is now open with all brand-new equipment and group classes running every day except Sunday.
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Bear alert system in planning stages

BONNERS FERRY— A meeting of the minds occurred at the Kootenai Tribal office this past Thursday, Feb. 20, to continue a discussion about the creation of a community alert system for bears.
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Soul Shine sells sourdough

BONNERS FERRY — If you’ve got olfactory senses, and you walk into the Under the Sun store in downtown Bonners Ferry, you’ll be met with an aroma of fresh-baked bread.
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Cupid visits the restorium

BONNERS FERRY— The Community Restorium hosted a Valentine’s Day dance this past Friday, Feb. 14, complete with decorations and romantic prime rib dinner for all.
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Community helps Charlie's wish take flight

BONNERS FERRY — Charlie Meeker flew a plane. There are a few folks around here who don’t know who Charlie is, but there are many who have met him and understand the significance of this aeronautical event.
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Under the Sun basement boutique offers quality consignment items

BONNERS FERRY — Under the Sun has redesigned the basement of the old historic building that houses it into a comfortable and pleasant shopping experience.
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Mayor (and helper) take reins

BONNERS FERRY — Tell the mayor, “Congratulations on the election win,” and you might receive his comedic reply of, “or condolences.”
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Local businesses have Valentine's Day gift ideas

BONNERS FERRY — Next Friday, Feb. 14, is that loved (or dreaded, depending on who you are) holiday of Valentine’s Day.
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Plan for safe grizzly bear visits. Bears will be active soon

BONNERS FERRY— Bears that do bear things often die as a result of relocation efforts or by euthanasia on behalf of wildlife authorities. Luckily, there are prevention measures residents can take to live safely and peacefully with the bear population and to hopefully encourage the grizzly population to grow.
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Idaho in lead for 2020 avalanche deaths

BONNERS FERRY — For the many people who enjoy the remote backcountry of Boundary County during the winter months, venturing out on skis, snowshoes and snowmobiles, there exists a quiet, lingering threat building on the mountains — the chance of an avalanche.
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Largest tax overhaul since 1986 promises relief

BONNERS FERRY — Big changes are happening with taxpayers this year. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, being credited to President Donald Trump, has been in place since Jan. 1, 2018. It will affect most taxpayers for this year’s filings and the 2019 tax year.
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Local stores report favorable holiday season

BONNERS FERRY — National data gathered by Mastercard found the 2019 holiday sales rose, and further, that online shopping reflected a 19 percent increase over 2018’s online holiday shoppers.
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Firefighters build equipment to meet needs of community

COPELAND — Firefighters use a lot of water for efforts aimed at extinguishing many of the types of fires inherent within this geographical area. According to insider.com, Class A types of fire fueled by materials like wood, paper, clothing, trash or plastics are able to be fought with water to …
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Derailment work shifts to clean up

MOYIE SPRINGS — A multi-agency response has been in full effect with regard to containment and clean up of hazardous materials as a result of the Jan. 1 BNSF Railway train derailment due to a rockslide.
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Derailment work shifts from containment to clean up efforts

MOYIE SPRINGS — A multi-agency response has been in full effect with regard to containment and clean up of hazardous materials as a result of the Jan. 1 BNSF Railway train derailment due to a rockslide.
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Staples sworn in as new mayor

BONNERS FERRY — During an unusually crowded City Council meeting, former mayor David Sims stepped down to welcome Richard “Dick” Staples into the office of mayor on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Father and son offer expert metal fabrication

BONNERS FERRY — Local to Bonners Ferry, Joe Stockdale plans to settle down after a successful military career and travel throughout the world, to open 9B Industrial Welding and Fabrication with his son Aaron Stockdale.
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Mountain West Bank promotes literacy for students

NAPLES — Mountain West Regional Bank Representatives visited Naples school on Dec. 17. They brought with them a bounty of books to give to the students in kindergarten through third grades.
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New Dodge Peak Lodge owners offer authentic European cuisine

BONNERS FERRY — A professional career chef from Holland, who has cooked for residents of castles, brings his expertise and love of the culinary arts to the community of Bonners Ferry.
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Waterway address system sought by county

BONNERS FERRY — Emergency service responders and the Boundary County Geographic Information System (GIS) Cadastral Cartographic Analyst met on Dec. 16 to discuss ways in which the Kootenai River could be physically addressed.
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Community comes together to get the party started

BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Community Restorium has gone all out with their annual Christmas celebration this year, lifting spirits and generating plenty of cheer, friendship, and camaraderie.
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Chariots of Fire parade lifts spirits for the season

NAPLES — Santa Claus gave his reindeer the night off for a ride in a fire engine, and firefighters and Emergency Medical Services took advantage to run with red and green light strings and bells, instead of the normal lights and sirens.
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Unique finds aplenty at Naples Craft Fair

NAPLES — Craft Fair vendors lined the walls and floor of the Naples Elementary School cafeteria on Saturday, Dec. 14, to showcase and sell their wares.
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Staples confirmed as winner of election

BONNERS FERRY — The recount has been completed and votes confirm that challenger Dick Staples has in fact won the Bonners Ferry mayoral race.
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Year ten of the Naples holiday festival doesn't disappoint

The Naples Holiday Festival kicked off another year of fun and community camaraderie with games, treats, ornament making, horse and carriage rides, and fire truck rides all donated by the festival.
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CPA and project consultant business opens

BONNERS FERRY — Tax season is right around the corner, beginning Jan. 1 through April 15, prompting some folks to begin thinking about filing, refunds, and/or making plans to pay Uncle Sam.
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Naples Elementary wins the book lottery

NAPLES — The Idaho Lottery’s Bucks for Books program delivered a couple really big gifts to the Naples Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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New building for Naples Food Cupboard

NAPLES — The Naples Food Cupboard has a new location.
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Santa and Grinch to attend Naples Holiday Festival

BONNERS FERRY — The 10th annual Naples Holiday Festival will be in full swing next Saturday, Dec. 14.
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New Orleans-style cuisine coming soon

BONNERS FERRY — Judie Sowards has identified a need in Bonners Ferry to provide a place to get quality breakfast foods and a spot to hang out Sundays and Mondays.
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Election recount request made

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 19, both David Sims and James “Dick” Staples, City of Bonners Ferry mayoral candidates on the Nov. 5 general election ballot, received a letter from Glenda Poston, the Boundary County Clerk, Auditor and Recorder.
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Holiday market celebrates 15 years

BONNERS FERRY — On Saturday, Nov. 23, the 15th annual Bonners Ferry Holiday Market was held inside the middle school. Many creative and talented vendors were set up with various items for sale.
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Trifekta Tattoo opens in downtown Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — Seventeen years of professional tattooing experience comes to Bonners Ferry by way of artist and business owner, Henry Huff.
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New park planned in Moyie Springs

MOYIE SPRINGS — The Moyie Springs community and outlying areas now have a recreation destination closer than driving to the county fairgrounds park.
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Sam's Stop & Shop opens on Main Street

BONNERS FERRY — Sam’s Stop & Shop is open for business, and the owners are excited to serve the community.
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FFA raises funds for scholarships and more

BONNERS FERRY — Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live and living to serve, the motto of the Future Farmers of America is something that our local chapter strives to achieve.
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Student flies with Experimental Aircraft Association

BONNERS FERRY — Sixteen-year-old Nicole Blackmore’s first time in the air was when she was in the seventh grade. She recalled hearing horror stories about airplanes, though now has plans to become a commercial pilot and try her hand at aerobatics.
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Freedom isn't free

BONNERS FERRY — Thank you for your service.
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Snow provides rude wakeup call to local drivers

BONNERS FERRY — The vehicle accident calls were streaming in, one after another, during the initial hour of the snowfall on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Up to the 'challenge'

BONNERS FERRY — His boots are made for walking, and that ‘s just what Mayor David Sims does. He’s walked 10,000 steps all just for you.
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Quality car audio store arrives in Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — There is a new audio store in Bonners Ferry next to Riverside Auto.
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Staples wins mayoral race by slim margin

BONNERS FERRY — Those who say “every vote counts” may have had this year’s Bonners Ferry mayoral race in mind.
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New gym to focus on fitness, martial arts

BONNERS FERRY — A brand new family fitness center will be open soon in Bonners Ferry.
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Stray bullet strikes man in his own home

BONNERS FERRY — It’s deer season in North Idaho.
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Blue Lake RV Resort has new owners, new plans

NAPLES — Liz Waitinas and her son, Nick Larsen, recently purchased the Blue Lake RV Park Resort — located right off U.S. 95 just five miles south of Bonners Ferry, in Naples.
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Panel opposed to subdivision plan

BONNERS FERRY — A public hearing originally scheduled at the Extension Office regarding an application for an urban subdivision in Paradise Valley, had to be moved to the upstairs courtroom in the Boundary County Courthouse on Thursday night.
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Salvadorian-American restaurant opening soon

BONNERS FERRY — There is a new restaurant opening in what used to be the Kootenai River Kitchen. The location will now house, Bonners Ferry Pupuseria.
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Historic bed and breakfast hosts open house

BONNERS FERRY — The Northside School Bed and Breakfast celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19, hosted by Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Van Etten.
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Candidates discuss budget, sewer issue

BONNERS FERRY — The candidate forum that took place on Wednesday, Oct. 16 — moderated by Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Van Etten — was informative despite the low turnout by both voters and candidates.
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Cowcreek Blueberry Farm celebrates fall harvest with pumpkin patch

BONNERS FERRY — The cooler temperatures did not deter folks from visiting the Cowcreek Blueberry Farm’s celebration of the harvest this past Saturday and Sunday.
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Local agencies plan ahead for winter emergencies

BONNERS FERRY — The October Boundary County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting was held this past Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Armory with a large turnout of agencies.
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9B Pho Noodle Joint under new management

BONNERS FERRY — New restaurant managers Lee and Tanna Yeoumans are ready to provide the community with interesting culinary delights.
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Community Bands Together to Bring Lost Pets Home

BONNERS FERRY — A very well-loved and dearly missed cat was found more than 10 miles away from its home last Monday evening, and no one knows how this pet ended up there.
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Coworkers and community congratulate Joe Farrell

BONNERS FERRY — A fond farewell via a retirement party complete with cake, balloons, and refreshments was happening all day Friday, Sept. 27, inside the Pace-Kerby & Co., Inc. Real Estate office.
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Bees to Bears, and a new slug

BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary-Smith Creek Wildlife Management Area has been under construction in an effort to restore 250 acres of lowland habitat.
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Taming the beast, saluting the customers

PORTHILL — The Porthill event at newly named Jake’s Landing was a collaborative effort put forth by Mike Kupper of Simple Simon’s Pizza and new owners of the Porthill businesses, Lars and Wendy Jacobson and family.
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More options for exercise? Give me a High Five!

BONNERS FERRY — There’s a new recreational opportunity in town for everyone to enjoy, thanks to a team of dedicated individuals who came together to brainstorm ideas on getting community and school needs met.
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Good Grief! Eastport store is open again

EASTPORT — From its early days as a post office, a saloon and local, rowdy meeting place, Good Grief Store is a welcome surprise to locals and travelers alike.
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Bob Manley's Friends of the NRA Foundation takes aim at fundraising

BONNERS FERRY — The 18th annual fundraiser on behalf of the National Rifle Association Foundation, was held this past Saturday evening on Sept. 14, and was a tribute to longtime local supporter, Bob Manley.
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