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Century 21 Four Seasons expands into commercial real estate
BONNERS FERRY — Big news for North Idaho's commercial real estate landscape, as Century 21 Four Seasons Realty officials announced the expansion of its services to include commercial real estate, specifically designed to cater to residents’ unique needs. Leading this venture is designated broker Kirsten Madden, who has...
GOLF: Braylyn Bayer wins second straight title, girls finish runner-ups
RATHDRUM — Bonners Ferry senior Braylyn Bayer, who has signed with Weber State, won a playoff to win the state 3A girls individual championship at Twin Lakes Village Golf Club, her second straight title. Bayer, who led after the first round with a 6-over-par 78, finished with an 163....
Defect found on spillway gate at Albeni Falls Dam during rehabilitation
OLDTOWN, Idaho. — Spill operations remain restricted at Albeni Falls Dam during a major rehabilitation project initiated in 2023. According to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), there are base metal flaws and defects on a spillway gate. The gates are to the original dam built in 1955, using the same type of steel. USACE said they will develop a schedule to evaluate all gates to determine if similar defects exist.
$2 million Powerball ticket sold in north Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – A $2 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Bonner County. According to the Idaho Lottery, the draw took place at a retail store. “The winning Powerball numbers for the draw were 7, 23, 24, 56, and 60. The Powerball number was 25. The winning ticket matched all five of the first numbers, but not the Powerball,” Idaho Lottery said.
Baseball: Bonners Ferry finishes season, Timberlake off to state
SPIRIT LAKE — The Timberlake Tigers didn’t waste any time wrapping up its second straight 3A District 1 baseball title on Thursday, May 9. The top-seeded Tigers scored six runs in the first inning, and went on to beat the Bonners Ferry Badgers 14-2 at John Shaffer Field to sweep their best-of-three series for the district title. Timberlake beat Bonners 2-1 on Wednesday, May 8 to claim the opening game in the series.
Memorial to honor first responders, Friday
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Chaplain Corps is hosting a local memorial observance on Friday, May 10. The month of May marks two national memorials that recognize the sacrifices made by law enforcement and fire personnel. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend is observed in Emmitsburg, Md., on May 4-5,while the annual candlelight vigil for fallen peace officers will be held May 13 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
This red state is becoming an ‘expat’ community for families fleeing western liberal bastions
Idaho's population is growing, thanks to a surge of California, Washington and Oregon residents moving in. Here's what new Idaho residents say drove them out of their previous homes.
Pride and Prejudice resented by BFHS drama
BONNERS FERRY—“Pride and Prejudice” is coming to the Bonners Ferry High School this week, May 16-18. Get ready to step into Regency England with the charming and quaint world of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” as presented by the BFHS after school drama program.
Baseball Recap: Newport - Bellevue comes up short despite Jace Rainey's strong performance
Newport - Bellevue and Bothell squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Newport - Bellevue had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Bothell Cougars by a score of 11-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newport - Bellevue of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
This Week in History - May 9, 2024
Mrs. L.L. Kades found gold nuggets to the value of 60 cents in the craw of a Rhode Island Red hen she killed Monday. The nuggets, which were worn smooth and round, were subjected to several tests by W.E. Drake, of Howe's Jewelry Store, to make sure they were actually gold.
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