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Yes, Glenda, we look forward to this coming on October 26th. More details will be released when we know time and place.
09/03/2026

Yes, Glenda, we look forward to this coming on October 26th. More details will be released when we know time and place.

Mishell Temo was among the best known, best liked, and most respected members of the Kootenai Tribe. Born in 1854, he wa...
09/03/2026

Mishell Temo was among the best known, best liked, and most respected members of the Kootenai Tribe. Born in 1854, he was the son of Temo Little Spotted Blanket and Palestine Handshade Over Eye. His sister was Theresa Temo Bighead.
Mishell Temo married Anntty Mall-Kooss. They had two sons, Joe Mishell and Mike Mishell.
Mishell Temo, age 69, passed away on September 5, 1923 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
(as written for From the Archives)

Thanks for sharing.
09/03/2026

Thanks for sharing.

Mishell Temo was among the best known, best liked, and most respected members of the Kootenai Tribe. Born in 1854, he was the son of Temo Little Spotted Blanket and Palestine Handshade Over Eye. His sister was Theresa Temo Bighead.

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09/03/2026

Thanks for sharing. (click on link in comments to read)

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

September 5, 2026 is the Museum's FREE Saturday. Bring your family and friends to see the Museum. Thank you, Kris and Li...
09/01/2026

September 5, 2026 is the Museum's FREE Saturday. Bring your family and friends to see the Museum. Thank you, Kris and Lillian Lonborg for sponsoring the FREE Day. ;)

Today's Tale ~ September 1st, did you flip your Museum calendar?
09/01/2026

Today's Tale ~ September 1st, did you flip your Museum calendar?

The Duarte family took the Herald too .... Dublin, Ireland in 2001
08/29/2026

The Duarte family took the Herald too .... Dublin, Ireland in 2001

The Herald Staff took the Herald too .... the Herald Office. 🤣
08/29/2026

The Herald Staff took the Herald too .... the Herald Office. 🤣

An envelope was found of people, who in their travels took the Herald along, and posed for photographs. It will take a b...
08/29/2026

An envelope was found of people, who in their travels took the Herald along, and posed for photographs. It will take a bit of time to scan them. Watch this 'album' for future posts. ;)

We hope you have enjoyed the “Moments That Made Us” exhibit on display in your Museum. If you have not been in to see it...
08/27/2026

We hope you have enjoyed the “Moments That Made Us” exhibit on display in your Museum. If you have not been in to see it, you have three days left as the exhibit runs through August 29th.
The “Moments That Made US” exhibit (18 panels) illustrates the history and photographs of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, the United States of America, State of Idaho, and Boundary County.
Additional features on display during the exhibit: 4th Grade Land Surveying Art; US Flag flown over the Capitol in Washington, D.C.; Quilt and Wall Hanging by 9B Quilters; Digital Frame with Music and JFK; and Display Featuring the Book “1776” by David McCullough.
Happy “America250”.
(as written for From the Archives)

Address

7229 Main Street
Bonners Ferry, ID
83805

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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(208) 267-7720

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