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North Idaho Now podcast Episode 110: Headlines from 2/23 thru 2/25 and interview with Hayden Mayor Steve Griffitts

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Feb. 23-25.

All-league girls basketball honors announced

Area leagues announce all-league teams for past season.

Preparing for spring planting

Spring planting is right around the corner and now is the time to prepare and do some garden housekeeping.

New BFPD Garrett on board

Garrett originally thought he would go to school to be an elementary physical education teacher but in talking over his options, a school counselor encouraged him to look into criminal justice. Garrett followed the suggestion and found it was a perfect fit.

North Bench Fire Annual meeting

Annual Membership meeting Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. North Bench Fire Station #1, 64464 Highway 2 East/3 Mile Bonners Ferry.

What about an orchard?

When it comes to fruit bearing trees there are cross pollinators and self pollination trees.

Small Farms, Major Reward

A push for self sufficiency to get the most out of limited space and gardens has caused people to build smaller and smarter.

Precautions to Take at Home with Seasonal Illness

Historically herbs have been used as medicine before modern medicine since herbs strengthen the immune system.

2022 Idaho Forest Stewardship Educational Programs

Roughly 40 percent of the forests in Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, and Benewah counties are owned by family forest owners. Over the next year, University of Idaho Extension is again conducting a series of 30 forestry educational programs at over 40 locations throughout Idaho, to help strengthen family forest owners' abilities to manage their forest land and to meet their goals.

Upcoming Ag. Events and Classes

Upcoming Ag. Events and Classes.

“LEAP Updates”: 1-day Workshops for Loggers March 8-10

Nearly 2,000 Idaho loggers have taken the University of Idaho Extension program on forest ecology, silviculture, and water quality, titled “Logger Education to Advance Professionalism” or LEAP. LEAP Update is an annual opportunity for LEAP graduates to build on that professional development in forestry.

Boundary County Commissioners special meeting notice Feb. 25

The Boundary County Board of Commissioners will meet in special session on Friday, February 25, 2022, beginning at 2:30 p.m., in the Commissioners' Office, located at 6452 Kootenai Street, Rm #28, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to public defense.

House OKs Idaho participation in Powerball with new nations

Legislation clears House, heads to the Senate

Calendar - Feb. 24, 2022

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Sports Schedule Feb. 24-March 3

Friday, Feb. 25th Boys and girls wrestling State in Pocatello at Idaho State University. First softball, baseball, and track practice.

COVID-19 Information - Feb. 24, 2022

The latest novel coronavirus numbers from the region, state and country.

Nonprofit Hope House gets donation

Hope House motto is "Simply here to help, no strings attached."

American ideals remain ours to uphold

For more than a century, the U.S. Senate has carried out the annual tradition of reading George Washington’s Farewell Address

Girls wrestling wins district title

Badger girls wrestling are the first ever District I-II wrestling champions.

Badger boys wrestling sending 13 to state

Boys wrestling took second at the Innermountain league districts Thursday 17, and will be sending 13 Badgers to state Saturday at Idaho State University in Pocatello.

Cathy Pease-Briggs, 64

Cathy Pease-Briggs, 64, passed away on February 15, 2022.

15 years in the making Badger boys basketball are district champs

The Badgers are champions of the Intermountain League and headed to state for the second year in a row.

James Hogan, 75

James Hogan, 75, passed away on February 18, 2022.

Cow Creek Road Scenic Views

Bonners Ferry Beauty

Bill Tompkins

Bill Tompkins

NIVS aims to help voters sort through candidates, issues

Originally formed to conduct voter research, North Idaho Voter Services, Inc has turned its focus to electing qualified candidates through voter participation and trustworthy information.

Our country and state are changing rapidly

The legislative session is flying by.

Going fine free proves popular at library

Going fine free is working at the Boundary County Library.

Court Records for Feb. 24, 2022

Information on Local cases in Boundary County.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago Boundary County is to receive $135,000 for construction of roads adjacent to and through forest reserves. $40,000 is to be used for the Roosevelt Highway and $95,000 for the North and South Highway north of Bonners Ferry.

From the Archives

Remember the "good ol' days" when families and neighbors would meet at the local grange or community hall for parties and dances? The idea was that everyone would "Eat, Drink, Dance, and Be Merry!" — as this wonderful newspaper announcement advertises.

Tuesday's Trouble: Week 22 of Bowling

Kathy Konek got a high scratch game of 182, a second high scratch series of 439, a high handicap game of 248 and a second high handicap series of 637.

Registrations due March 1 for Logger Workshops

2022 LEAP Updates will be held at three Idaho locations: Lewiston on March 8, Coeur d’Alene on March 9 and Bonners Ferry on March 10.

Second Harvest Inland Empire Food Distribution

Second Harvest Inland Empire will return to Bonners Ferry with their free food distribution on Friday, March 4.

BCSD preparing for worst for VVE

Boundary County School Board officials presented worst case scenario for Valley View Elementary if the bond does not pass at the Tuesday Feb. 15 city council meeting.

Legals for February, 24 2022

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 109: Headlines from 2/19 thru 2/22

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Feb. 19-22.

Athlete of the Week Feb. 20-26

Jackson Rickter (Senior)

Gov. Little calls on Gov. Inslee to stop six cent gas price increase in Idaho

The letter has come on the same day as Inslee's visit to Spokane and Airway Heights.

HB 658 aims to provide lethal injection confidentiality

The bill would allow non-disclosure protections for entities to carry out the death penalty

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 108: Headlines from 2/16 thru 2/18

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Feb. 16-18.

Paul McCartney to launch tour in Spokane

Sir Paul McCartney will visit Spokane Arena on April 28. The first stop in a U.S. tour.

Washington mask mandate ends March 21

Gov. Jay Inslee announced plans to end the state’s indoor mask mandate on March 21 in most locations, including schools. Masks will still be required in hospitals.

Don't ID.Idahoans

The Internal Revenue Service raised serious red flags about the protection of confidential taxpayer information and fundamental civil liberties when it announced a major expansion of its collaboration with ID.me.

Richards and Rickter honored at Senior Night

Eli Richards and Jackson Rickter were honored at the wrestling senior night Feb. 8.

Petesch signs letter of intent

Sierra Petesch, surrounded by her family, friends and teammates, signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana, a D2 school.

Spartans beat Badgers in wrestling dual, 48-40

The Badgers varsity wrestling team lost a close one to the Spartans in a dual Feb. 10, 48-40.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago “The Sheik,” starring Rudolph Valentino, is playing at the Amazon Theater this week. R.E. Alexander, county agent, reported that there is a demand for about 3 carloads of dairy cattle of the Holstein-Freisan and Guernsey breeds. Twenty-one local farmers responded to the questionnaire from last week.

From the Archives - Feb. 17, 2022

"Rowing on the Kootenai" is the caption attached to this photo.

Tuesday's Trouble: week 21 - Feb. 17, 2022

Kathy Konek got a high scratch game of 165 and third high handicap game of 231. Donna Lunsford got a second high scratch game of 163, tied for high scratch series 421, got a high handicap game of 248 and a high handicap series 676.

Court Records for Feb. 17, 2022

Heath A. Ferhald (DOB 1981) of Moyie Springs; charged with exceeding the maximum posted speed limit (1-15 mph) on Feb. 2 by BCSO. Disposition: Guilty with fines of $33.50 and costs of $56.50.

Badgers boys basketball finish second in league, preparing for districts

The Badgers came out ready to compete with Timberlake and held on tight in the third quarter to claim a 83-60 victory.

Athlete of the Week for Feb. 13-19, 2022

Athlete of the Week Braeden Blackmore for Feb. 13-19, 2022

Boundary County Fair Board member celebrates service

Celebrating 25 Years of Continued Service

Another Fentanyl bust

Local man is found climbing a second story railing to an apartment in order to claim fentanyl pills.

Sports Schedule Feb. 17-23

Thursday, Feb. 17: Wrestling Districts at Bonners Ferry 4 p.m. Weigh-ins 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18: Girls Wrestling Regionals at CDA high school 5:15 p.m.; Weigh-ins 4:00 Saturday, Feb. 19: Boys varsity Basketball at home: IML Districts, vs. Timberlake; 3 p.m. (If the boys win they will play Feb. 22)

Badger girls basketball finish season

Badger girls basketball fell to Timberlake for the playin game to State by a last second three-pointer Wednesday Feb. 9.

Personal bill process is in need of reform

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

‘Volley for a Cure’ funds given to cancer support group

Sierra Petesch and Lexie Maas recently presented the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer and Support Group with a donation.

Montana, not Canadian firm, should decide protection for river

I grew up in North Idaho and then returned about 13 years ago after retirement

PSA from Boundary County Solid Waste

Effective January 2022, Boundary County Solid Waste has opened the monitored public collection sites in Paradise Valley, Naples, and the Junction to six days a week, Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Concerns regarding overreach aren't opinions or conspiracies

ARPA legislation lists the federal government overreach

Nuclear destruction should be a concern for all

Everybody, that means each everybody.

Boundary County Calendar for Feb. 17, 2022

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

BFPD gets approved new TASERs

Bonners Ferry city council approves the purchase of updated TASER 7 for Bonners Ferry Police Department for $16,610.

'Keep Idaho, Idaho'

State leaders criticize far right in telephone town hall

Far right to blame

Words with Wasden

Idaho attorney general follows law, not political winds

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden visited the region last week

Thompson announces for 1A House seat

Heather Scott currently holds the seat but lives outside the new boundaries for District 1.

Aryan visit resisted

Spokesman for white supremacist group says Hayden Lake has sentimental value

Civil rights group opposes planned Aryan gathering in Hayden Lake

Idaho Supreme Court upholds new congressional redistricting plan

Ruling clears up uncertainty and means maps will be in place for 2022 primaries

A beautiful day for an adventure

Local scenes as captured by photographer Robert Kalberg.

Turkeys are plentiful in Boundary County

Turkeys in the snow.

Boundary County School District answers levy questions

Boundary County School District continues to make presentations and provide additional information concerning the upcoming bond election on March 8, 2022.

Legals for February, 17 2022

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 107: Headlines from 2/12 thru 2/15

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Feb. 12-15

Work in progress

Economist says labor shortage isn't going away anytime soon

Economy faces challenges

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 106: Headlines 2/9 thru 2/11 and interview with local musician Sam McCue

NIN brings on their VERY FIRST musical guest, local county music artist Sam McCue

Panhandle counties eyeball ARPA purchases

Panhandle counties are speculating their options for possible American Rescue Plan Act spending.

Badgers end Priest River’s season

The Badger girls basketball smashed the Spartans for a second time in a week at the loser-out game Tuesday.

Boundary County Calendar for Feb. 10, 2022

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Blackmore and Williams score 19 points, Badgers 2nd in league

The Badger boys basketball was down two points at halftime, but went on a second-half run to beat the Spartans, 68-52.

Sports Schedule Feb. 10-14

Thursday, Feb. 10: Wrestling at Priest River 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11: Boys basketball vs. Priest River at home. C Team TBD, JV Boys vs. Priest River 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

Badgers and Tigers tie at Wrestling Dual

Badgers and Timberlake Tigers tied at 42 at the Tuesday wrestling dual.

New study shows the durable skills Idaho employers are looking for

Idaho Business for Education has teamed up with America Succeeds and Emsi Burning Glass to promote the “High Demand for Durable Skills” report regarding which durable skills employers want their employees to have.

SDE offers Sources of Strength grants for Idaho elementary schools

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11.

Bradley Meinhold

Bradley Meinhold recently passed away.

Making progress on the plan

In the coming weeks, we will focus on infrastructure improvements.

Plans for new Valley View Elementary

Community members got a first look at what a new Valley View Elementary could look like at a community presentation earlier this month when Boundary County School District officials outlined a proposed bond.

The Hill: Congress should close the book on the failed Book Minimum Tax

Congress must once more reject this flawed proposal

Athlete of the Week - Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, 2022

Markynn Pluid is named Athlete of the Week for Feb 6 to Feb. 12, 2022

We must protect our rights before it is too late

The American Rescue Planning Act wants to give our city free money to do what we want with it. That's what the federal government told us last summer.

The dangers of fentanyl exposure

Fentanyl is a dangerous drug not just for those that use it but for anyone that comes in contact with it.

This Week In Boundary County History - Feb. 10, 2022

100 Years Ago Bonners Ferry’s first “Father and Son” banquet was a huge success at the I.O.O.F. Hall. Over 250 men and boys attended the affair carried out by the Boundary Co. Boy Scouts. The women of the Union Church Ladies Aid served the meal.

Council owed thanks for bringing our tax dollars home

I am writing to thank the Bonners Ferry City Council for using the ARPA funds to purchase a much-needed snow blower.

A word from the Sheriff: The Family Plan

“We have a lot of people that come into our jail for different reasons,” said Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer.

From the Archives - Feb. 10, 2022

“Located northwest of Naples, Highland Flats (first called "High Land Flats") was heavily forested with huge cedar and white pine in abundance. As homesteaders arrived, trails and roads were cut giving the appearance of tunnels." This is how the story of Highland Flats begins in “Small Towns, Big Dreams.”

Badgers conquer at Conrad Garner Invitational

The Badgers placed second at the Conrad Garner Invitational with several wrestlers placing.

Court Records - Feb. 10. 2022

Information on Local cases in Boundary County.

Tuesday's Trouble: Week 20

Jeanne Osborn got a high scratch game of 198, a third high scratch series of 444 and a high handicap game of 266. Elaine Wheeler got a second high scratch game of 186 and a second high handicap game of 256.

Fentanyl charges growing in area

The number of fentanyl possession charges is growing in the area with multiple people being held in Boundary County Jail on such cases.

Registrations due Feb. 11 for Idaho Native Tree Identification Class in Sandpoint

Due to the varied range of latitudes, altitudes, soils, and precipitation patterns, Idaho has a wider variety of native trees than most other Rocky Mountain states. The first step in caring for these trees, whether they be in a landscape or in a forest, is to correctly identify the species.

Valley View Elementary closure

Jan. 26 and 27 Valley View Elementary was closed due to staff shortages.

Legals for February, 10 2022

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 105: Headlines from 2/5 thru 2/8

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Feb. 5-8.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 104: Headlines from 2/2 thru 2/4

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Feb. 2-4.

Girl Badgers basketball 2-3 in league

Girl Badger basketball put the pepper to the Kellogg Wildcats beating them 71-52.

Fight against ARPA funds and keep Idaho free

Did you know that ARPA has strings attached?

Grama J’s Cafe final farewell before closing⠀⠀

Grama J’s Cafe will be closing with owner Judy Sowards saying she wants to concentrate on her family.

Calendar Feb. 3, 2022

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week. (The photo to add for the website comes up when you search: calendar)

Sports Schedule Feb. 3-10

Friday Feb. 4, Basketball at Kellogg JV boys 5:30 p.m., girl varsity TBA, boys varsity at 7 p.m. Wrestling at home, Conrad Garner Duals 5pm

The orchestrated circus has begun

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

Kootenai Valley Rifle Club hosted Championship

On January 22nd, the Kootenai Valley Rifle Club hosted the Junior Olympic Rifle State Championship for North Idaho.

February is Library Patron Appreciation Month

All libraries think that their patrons are the best; the Boundary County Library is no different.

Tuesday's Trouble: Week 19

Bowling: Tuesday's Trouble week nineteen

Fentanyl in Boundary County

Over the past two weeks, the Bonners Ferry Police Department, with assistance from the Department of Probation and Parole as well as U.S. border agents, has conducted numerous efforts to slow the influx of fentanyl into the community.

Badgers place 8th at North Idaho Rumble

With top 4A and 5A teams, many national ranked wrestlers and USA All-American National placers and National champions, the Badger wrestling placed 8th out of 18 teams with six badgers placing at the 2022 North Idaho Rumble.

Court Records - Feb. 3. 2022

Information on Local cases in Boundary County.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago Idaho Gold and Ruby Mining Project at Leonia is nearly ready for operation. The massive bedrock flume structure is finished with 400 feet of the creek bed above the flume being cemented. A new road on the east side of the creek has been constructed and a 75-foot bridge placed across the creek.

From the Archives - Feb. 3, 2022

Produced by the Stanley-Williams, Co. in the 1930s, this "Stan-Will Talc-em Brush" was created to dispense and brush talcum powder onto one's baby.

Stolley promoted to detective

Travis Stolley has been promoted from a patrol deputy to detective with the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.

February celebrates Black History Month

History is the study of the past, but who decides through which lens the stories are told?

Doesn't city know nothing in life is free?

Someone just told me that the City Council agreed to accept the ARPA funds

Taking federal funds is nothing but a trap

An open letter to officials

A beautiful winter day for an Adventure Drive

Winter beauty captured by local photographer Robert Kalberg.

Gov. Little activates National Guard for COVID response

Governor Little activated 75 Idaho National Guardsmen to assist Primary Health and the Idaho Department of Correction, which are experiencing staffing shortages because too many employees are absent from work due to COVID-19.

Doctor: Therapeutics making a difference

Novavax offers 'more traditional' vaccine that could alleviate concerns of unvaccinated

Therapeutics can be helpful in COVID fight

In a tight game, Badgers fall to Kellogg 60-56

Badgers lead Kellogg early on, but fall to the pressure in the fourth quarter losing to Kellogg 60-56.

Seniors and State champs honored

Seniors, state champs and the 20221 girl’s state golf team were recognized at the Jan. 28 and Feb. 1 home games.

Economist likes look of 2022 — kind of

Mitchell sees continued growth in Idaho

John Mitchell talks ecoomy

NIC: Search obstruction alleged

Trustee believes board chair trying to impede presidential search

A North Idaho College Trustee said she believes the board chair is trying to detain the process for the search for a permanent president.

Legals for February, 3 2022

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 103: Headlines from 1/29 thru 2/1

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Jan. 29-Feb. 1.

Steps for Schools walking challenge starts today

70 Idaho legislators, elected officials participating

Athlete of the Week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Athlete of the Week: Cheyanne Johnson