EMILY BONSANT
I have deep North Idaho roots and graduated from Eastern Washington University with an English degree with a creative writing emphasis with a minor in film.
I worked at at the Bonner County Daily Bee before coming to work at the Bonners Ferry Herald in August 2021. I enjoy writing for the paper that my great-grandfather read and covering the same small town community that is still alive today.
I cover all things Badger sports, local politics and government, community news, business, outdoors and appear on the 7Bee podcast for the Herald's update.
When I'm not working I can be found reading a good book and sipping tea, knitting or attempting to sign opera.
Recent Stories
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.
New absentee voter box at the courthouse
Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston is assuring voters that security steps are in place to ensure the security of a new outdoor voter absentee ballot drop box outside of county courthouse.
GOLF: Badgers sweep at 3A District 1 tourney
Eli Blackmore and Braylyn Bayer earned 3A District 1 medalist honors for Bonners Ferry, who swept team titles at Twin Lakes Village Golf Club, advancing to the state tournament being held Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14, back at Twin Lakes Village.
Travis Stolley responds to financial history and qualifications
Boundary County Sheriff candidate Travis Stolley is disputing claims on social media questioning his ability to hold the office due to his past financial history and training on April 26.
TRACK & FIELD: Abubakari wins discus at Meet of Champions, state rankings
Senior Asha Abubakari placed first in the discus with a new personal record of 136–8 at the District 1 Meet of Champions hosted by Post Falls High on Thursday, May 1.
Commissioners adjourn P&Z code enforcement public hearing
Boundary County commissioners adjourned Monday’s public hearing on planning and zoning code enforcement ordinance, saying it needs to be brought back to the P&Z commission.
Electioneering at the polls no longer allowed within 250 feet
The May 21 Primary will see some changes in electioneering on election day, since a new bill has increased the distance from 100 feet to 250 feet within a polling place or any building where an election is being held.
TRACK and FIELD: Boys take second at Timberlake Invite
Asher Williams, Ireland Grady, Asha Abubakari and the Bonners Ferry girls 4X100m relay took first place at the Timberlake Invitational on Friday, April 26.
Kimball named Bonners Ferry DYW
Bonners Ferry High School Junior Riley Kimball, participant #9, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry on Saturday April 26, at Beckle Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School.
SPOT Bus seeking additional riders
The Selkirk-Pend Oreille Transit, or SPOT bus is an ADA compliant and paratransit seeking additional ridership in Boundary County.