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Idaho's county clerks deserve our respect

We sometimes hear Idaho’s County Clerks spoken of dismissively as mere clerks – low-level functionaries just there to carry out the orders of county commissioners. Those dismissive individuals might be surprised to learn that elected clerks are the heart and soul of most counties in the Gem State. Idaho law says they serve as clerk of the courts in their county, as well as ex officio auditor, recorder and county commission clerk.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: More refs, larger crews, higher pay ... life is good for District 1 football officials

"The idea is not to get more flags on the ground, the idea is to not miss those calls that you can’t miss," District 1 football commissioner Roger Stewart said. "Just make sure it’s more balanced coverage.”

Tuesday's Trouble: Colby get high scratch Week 15

Regina Colby got high scratch game 173, third high scratch series 395 and second high handicap game 245.

General welcomes son into National Guard

Robinson was commissioned in the same place decades earlier

Brig. Gen. Ryan Robinson returned to the Idaho State Capitol Friday to administer the commissioning oath to the Idaho Army National Guard’s newest officer: his son, 2nd Lt. Benjamin Robinson.

Spirit of giving continues with turkey and ham competition

The Badgers' local tradition of giving before Christmas continued as local schools collected 168 hams and turkeys for local families.

Regehr takes third at middle school wrestling state championship

Boundary County Middle School sixth grader Dalton Regehr (80) took third at the middle school state championship.

First responder appreciation dinner is a success

Boundary County first responders and their families were honored at an appreciation dinner hosted by the Boundary County Chaplain's Corps on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Man tries to evade police via railroad tracks

A man is facing a handful of charges after police claim he decided to drive down the railroad tracks and evade police.

Murder and arson prelim set for February

A local man charged with second-degree murder and arson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in February.

NIC's accreditation crisis, by the numbers

One year after an attempt by the board majority at North Idaho College to oust President Nick Swayne, the college remains under a show-cause sanction, the last step before loss of accreditation.

BCL promoting literacy around town

Thanks to a $5,000 Kindergarten Readiness grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries, the Boundary County Library has been able to set up literacy centers in both Panhandle Laundry and Kaniksu Health Clinic.

BFPD announces new video camera system

The Bonners Ferry Police Department has purchased a new video camera system.

PREP WRESTLING: Four Badgers win at M2 Mallet Invite

Bonners Ferry High School wrestlers Neveah Therrien (105), Brandon Williams (126), Sofia Brown (130), and Eva Willis (190) walked away as champions at the M2 Mallet Invite held at Rogers High on Saturday, Dec. 23.

Former mayor’s son to receive contact as golf manager

The city council unanimously approved moving forward with negotiations on a contract to hire Ben Staples and Jennifer Baulne to manage Mirror Lake Golf Course.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 28-Jan. 8, 2023

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

Community's help is greatly appreciated

I would like to thank the community for their assistance in moving me to a new home. I give thanks to God for his timing of events and his grace throughout the process.

Now is the time for one person, one vote

Just maybe … now is the time to discard a dysfunctional, predominantly gerrymandered electoral college and legislate a more equitable presidential election system based on the premise of "one person-one vote, where (regardless of social, economic, racial, or partisan affiliation) a clearly defined, democratic majority of individual voters determine the outcome of local, state, and national elections."

The greatest gifts this holiday season

According to U.S. House of Representatives historians, on December 24, 1913, “thousands flocked to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Washington’s first ‘community Christmas.’"

This Week in History - Dec. 28, 2023

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

From the Archives - Dec. 28, 2023

There are many traditions people have when it comes to holidays. Some people believe "New Year's foods are dishes eaten for luck in the coming year."

Planning successful New Year’s resolutions

As the new year approaches so do new beginnings and a time for a fresh start.

Wallace Arnold Huggins, 79

Wallace Arnold Huggins passed away on December 21, 2023, in Moyie Springs

John Sage, 72

John Edgar Sage passed away on Dec. 8, 2023.

Accurate Northwest donation means big bucks for food bank

Accurate Northwest and a gaggle of customers made a huge doe-nation just in time to help friends and neighbors in need during this season of giving.

Michael Poulin

Michael Maurice Poulin died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Badger basketball at holiday tournament, rankings

Bonners Ferry High School basketball teams will compete at the East Valley Holiday Classic Tournament on Dec. 27-28 where they will face Washington state and regional teams.

Athlete of the Week: Brandon Williams, BFHS wrestling

Brandon Williams (126) a senior is named Athlete of the Week for Badger boys wrestling.

Spokane set to have two FCs in 2024

This New Year will bring in two brand new football clubs to Spokane, as the newest editions to the USL in both a men's and women’s team.

Legals for December, 28 2023

Badger Sports Calendar: Dec. 27-Jan. 5

BFHS basketball teams are set to play in a tournament in Spokane, Wash. Wrestling teams will be competing in St. Maries and Montana,

Sandpoint native saves fellow soldier's life

Vissia awarded Army Commendation Medal

Soldiers on the battlefield are expected to be able to react to any situation from engaging enemy forces to providing tactical combat casualty care to an injured comrade.

JAN NIBJ: Four big mistakes local businesses make over and over again

At North Idaho’s Small Business Development Center, we coach and teach hundreds of business owners and leaders every year. Time and time again, we see them struggle with the same four pitfalls, failures, and challenges. What are these pitfalls and what can you do to overcome them?

JAN NIBJ: OPINION: Three keys to making sure regulations don’t suffocate citizens and the economy

Like it or not, regulations play a role in our everyday lives. Some dictate where and how we can eat. Others place restrictions on what we can sell or how we can operate a business.

NIBJ JAN: North Idaho’s 40 Under 40 – 2024

Do you know a young professional who is making a difference in the workplace and shaping the future of our community? If so, nominate them now! Be part of the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.

JAN NIBJ: Here's to a bright new year

Heading into a new year is a potent reminder for businesses that ahead lies an abundance of opportunities for innovation, transformation and growth.

NIBJ JAN: Housing forecast: Interest rates the key

Inventory expected to remain low, prices to hold steady

Chad Oakland, real estate agent and owner with Northwest Realty Group, said he believes sales in the local housing market will be down in 2024 because inventory will remain low.

JAN NIBJ: Economic outlook good for 2024

In the finance world, 2023 was a bit like something out of a fairy tale and 2024 is shaping up to be even better.

JAN NIBJ: Business comings and goings

The Marcus Anderson building under construction at 8182 N. Wayne Drive in Hayden has commercial units to be occupied by Ascent Counseling and Marcus Anderson Family Foundation (now at 8382 N. Wayne Drive).

Summer trial date sought in UI murder case

Prosecutors are seeking a trial date next summer for the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year.

United Way of North Idaho announces grant recipients

United Way of North Idaho announced recipients of the 2023 Community Care Fund competitive grant awards in a Thursday news release. Sixteen local nonprofits that positively impact lives in Idaho’s five northern counties were selected. Grantees demonstrate alignment with United Way’s education, health and financial stability goals; its focus on reaching the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population; and aiding community collaboration. Counties referenced in the grantee list refer to the agency’s primary office location, though most serve clients throughout the Idaho Panhandle.

Big game can handle most Idaho winters, but IDFG is ready if emergencies arise

Fish and Game has plans in place if emergency feeding is needed

PREP NOTES : Bonner and Boundary County teams polling amongst top in state

Bonners Ferry boys basketball is currently ranked No. 1 for 3A, Badger girls are ranked in the top five and Brandon Williams is ranked in boys wrestling.

Lincoln Co. man faces animal cruelty charge

Steven Joseph Davis, 42, was charged with cruelty to animals, failure to provide food and water...

Boundary County Switching from Nixle to Everbridge for Emergency Alerts

Boundary County will soon be upgrading its current emergency alert from the Nixle program to the Everbridge Alert System in order to communicate quickly with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events, Boundary County Sheriff Officials announced in a press release.

Badger Sports Calendar: Dec. 23-29

BFHS sports calendar for basketball and wrestling from Dec. 23-29.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 21-31, 2023

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

Athlete of the Week: Dec. 21, 2023

Senior Asha Abubakari is named Athlete of the Week for Badger girls basketball.

Rickter earns bronze at Flathead Invite

Senior Bonners Ferry High School Wrestler Savannah Rickter (152) took third at the Flathead Invitational all girl tournament on Dec. 9.

Fundraisers and festivities bring in the holiday cheer

With Christmas just around the corner, this last week was bursting with Christmas cheer as many holiday events took place throughout Boundary County.

This Week in History - Dec. 21, 2023

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

From the Archives - Dec. 21, 2023

Have a Merry Christmas!

Christmas is a great time to register

This Christmas season is a great opportunity for parents to help their college students register to vote and request absentee ballots for their college addresses.

A Senate tradition with Idaho connections

For more than 100 years, bean soup has been on the menu in the U.S. Senate.

Suzanne Marisa Riedlinger, 45

Suzanne Marisa (Unruh) Riedlinger recently passed away.

Linda Sue Powers, 70

Linda Sue Powers, 70, passed away on Dec. 13, 2023.

Marianne Beard

Bunny went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 13, 2023, in Monument, Colo.

Fire academy comes north to train firefighters

While the fire academy has been a staple at North Idaho College's Workforce Training Center for 13 years, the Dec. 12 fire academy graduation marked the first time the course had been held in Bonner County. Firefighters from both Boundary and Bonner County took part, including those volunteering at South Boundary Fire Department.

'Angel tree' brings in abundance of toys at Coldwell Banker

Christmas cheer and giving were on full display at Coldwell Banker Northwoods as piles of Christmas gifts for local children littered the floor and area surrounding the “angel tree.”

DYW Chase gives advice to future participants

Ana Chase, Bonners Ferry’s Distinguished Young Woman, encourages other young women to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the local DYW program.

BCSD Christmas Break

Boundary County School District Christmas Break begins on Monday Dec. 25 with student returning to school on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Raise the steaks: Five tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat a new way

It’s hard to beat a perfectly cooked steak, but other methods of preparation can be just as satisfying.

Trial pushed back for lewd and enticing case

A local man accused of child enticing and lewd conduct is scheduled for a jury trial in February 2024.

Boundary County Court Records—Week of Dec. 20, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Dec. 20, 2023

Williams passes 1,000-point milestone

For the second time this season, a Bonners Ferry basketball player has scored 1,000 points.

Open primaries initiative reaches 50,000 signatures

With half of petition signatures secured, initiative steps closer to the Nov. 2024 ballot

Night of Nativities, a family tradition continues

A beloved tradition continues to celebrate the Advent season with the Boundary County Night of Nativities.

St. Nicholas inspired Santa Claus legend

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America's secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide. But Saint Nicholas' origin story is not. The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children. They include interceding on behalf of condemned prisoners to saving sailors from storms and covering the dowries of young women.

BCSD discusses future school bond

At the Dec. 18 regular Boundary County School District meeting, the trustees discussed the path for a future school bond for Valley View Elementary School. It would be the third time the bond would be put to voters.

PREP WRESTLING: Fierce competition at Tri-State, Girls win at Lakeland

Badger boys wrestling competed at the Tri-State tournament on Dec. 15-16, finishing 63rd place out of 67 teams from all classifications across Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Ten of the Badgers girls placed in the top four with the team beating out second place Sandpoint by 43 points at the Lakeland Girls Tournament on Dec. 16.

Willis graduates basic training

A 2023 BFHS graduate and son of Hannah Sucsy and Hank Willis, Henry Willis graduated from the U.S. Army basic training at Fort Moore, Ga., on Nov. 30, 2023.

Pearl Theater to welcome The Sweet Lillies

The Sweet Lillies' music is, first and foremost, heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the quartet who make up the Lillies, Julie Gussaroff, upright bass, vocals, guitar, and mandolin; Becca Bisque, viola, vocals, and percussion; Dustin Rohleder, guitar and vocals; and Jones Maynard, drums.

Internal Medicine Associates joining BGH

Bonner General Health is adding another facility to its portfolio of clinics. In the next two weeks, Internal Medicine Associates, PA, and its providers, Dr. Charles Crane, MD and Dr. Paige T. Russell, DNP NP-C, will join the Bonner General Health portfolio of clinics, becoming Bonner General Internal Medicine.

PREP BASKETBALL: Badgers sweep Orofino Maniacs, girls down Kellogg

Badger basketball teams sweep Orofino on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Herald closed for Christmas

The Bonners Ferry Herald will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 8 a.m.

Legals for December, 21 2023

Man accused of killing 4 university students in Idaho loses bid to have indictment tossed

After reviewing transcripts, recordings and other evidence from the secret grand jury proceedings, Second District Judge John Judge rejected those arguments in a written ruling issued late Friday

Tuesday's Trouble: Colby gets high scratch week 14

Regina Colby got high scratch game 164, third high scratch series 423 and third high handicap series 642.

Kaylor expected to change plea following mediation

Majorjon Kaylor is expected to plead guilty to four counts of second-degree murder, according to a mediated settlement agreement that was signed and filed last week.

Badgers comes within four against 5A defending champs

3A Badger boys basketball led the 5A defending state champions Lake City until the third quarter, finishing within four points as junior Asher Williams scored a three-pointer at the buzzer.

Badger Sports Calendar Dec.14--23

BFHS sports schedule for wrestling and basketball teams from Dec.14-23.

Orchestra celebrated 50th anniversary at holiday concert

The Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra, directed by Glenda Novinger, performed a free holiday concert celebrating their 50th anniversary together.

Supaman brings life, hope to Bonners Ferry

Supaman’s recent performance, blending Native American traditions, music, dance and history with hip-hop and rap, was loudly appreciated by a big audience in Bonners Ferry. He shared the stage at the Becker Auditorium with DJ Element, a Native hip-hop celebrity in his own right who is featured in the last episode of season 2 in the PBS series “Native America,”

Chamber welcomes Accurate Northwest to organization

More than 80 people stopped by in the afternoon to wish Accurate Northwest owners Eric and Cory Donenfeld and their local crew good luck in their new venture.

Eugene 'Gene' Perry, 92

Eugene H. Perry, 92, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2023, in Post Falls, Idaho, after a brief illness.

Electric bill discrepancy between Moyie and Bonners Ferry

The Dec. 6 council meeting saw a discussion of an electric fee discrepancy and overcharges from the city of Bonners Ferry for the use of street lights.

Blagrove steps in as new VSO

Brooke Blagrove has taken over the Boundary County veterans service officer position, as Ron Self has retired from the position.

Hope House invites community to Christmas party

Friday Dec 15, celebrate the holidays with the Hope House of Boundary County at their community Christmas party.

Santa’s Village Returns to Jake’s Landing

Santa’s Village at Jake's Landing in Porthill is always a memorable Christmas experience for everyone

GEORGE WILD INVITE: Girls tie for first, boys take ninth

Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint girls wrestling tied for first place on Saturday at the George Wild Invite.

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 14, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Dec. 14, 2023.

Girls basketball on hot streak, wins four in a row

Badger girls basketball blew past the Clark Fork Wampus cats on Dec. 12, leading 47-15 at half time.

Third grade class receives book grant

At Valley View elementary, Shelly Hoisington’s third grade class has received $794.25 worth of new books for their classroom library.

Trio named middle school wrestling champs

Badger middle school wrestlers competed at the Middle School District I Champions with Dalton Regehr, Nate Brothers and Melody Graves winning the championship for their weight classes last week.

First half property taxes due by Dec. 20

Boundary County Treasurer, Jennifer Economu, reminds all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the first half of the 2023 property taxes without penalty is Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Spotlighting Idaho's Spirit of Freedom

The enormous service of Idaho veterans and the devotion to serving the veterans community is one of the things I most enjoy highlighting each year. Every November since 2002, I have had the great opportunity to honor Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans. The 16 Idahoans who are recipients of the 2023 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award once again represent the many deserving Idahoans who lift up others with their service and thoughtful care.

Both helped weakened trust in electoral system, both must help restore it

This is a perilous moment of global instability. The very ideals of constitutional democracy that define America are at risk in every corner of the world. Amid such darkness, the United States is a beacon of hope for those who struggle under dictators and autocrats and yearn for peace, freedom, and self-determination. For democracy.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 14-25, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

From the Archives - Dec. 14, 2023

Are we looking forward to this?

This Week in History - Dec. 14, 2023

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

Aneita Marie Depue, 86

Aneita Marie (Bales) DePue, 86, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on November 25, 2023.

Joanne Young, 71

Joanne Wombacher Young passed away on November 12, 2023, after a valiant two-and-a-half-year battle against metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, Tom, and three children, Katy, Kevin, and Danny.

Legals for December, 14 2023

Athlete of the Week, Dec. 14, 2023.

Asher Williams, a junior, is named athlete of the week for Badger boys basketball.

BFPD warns of scam calls

The City of Bonners Ferry Police Department would like to make the public aware of a recent telephone scam that was perpetrated upon a local business.

Badgers on five-game winning streak

Badger boys basketball is on a five game winning streak, after defeating the East Valley Knights 82-34 on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Tuesday's Trouble: Konek takes all for Week 13

Kathy Konek took it all, high scratch game 200, high scratch series 443, high handicap game 275 and high handicap series 668. Denise Crichton got second high scratch game 146.

Snow expected Saturday, 5 to 10 inches in mountains

Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected with 5 to 10 inches possible over the mountains in the Idaho Panhandle, eastern Washington and central Idaho. The heaviest snow amounts are expected to occur the night of Saturday, Dec. 9 into early Sunday morning.

Williams scored 37 against the Pirates

Badger boys basketball (4-1) defeated the Rogers Pirates 65-52 on Dec. 7, with junior Asher Williams earning a high of 37 points for the Badgers.

Schweitzer to remain closed until Saturday

The region's skiers and snowboarders are going to have to wait another day before hitting the slopes. Schweitzer officials announced Thursday that the resort would remain closed until Saturday due to poor weather conditions.

Reward offered in monk's disappearance

The family of a 64-year-old monk reported missing from a Washington state monastery is offering a reward for information leading to his recovery. Geshe Dadul Namgyal, a senior monk at Sravasti Abbey in Newport, was reported missing after he failed to show up for a buddhist prayer ceremony Nov. 7.

Badgers beat Pirates by 49 points

In non league play, the Badgers (2-3) spirited past the Roger Pirates, from Spokane, WA on Dec. 6, leading 17-2 in the first quarter with freshman Taren Bateman earning 11 of her 27 points in the first.

Badgers earn first season win, face tough teams

Bonners Ferry girls basketball (1-3) came back against the Deer Park Stags on Dec. 5, to within two points at halftime, but the third quarter was their downfall.

Tuesday Trouble: Week 12 VanGundy got high scratch

Tuesday's Trouble has finished twelve week of bowling, Alice VanGundy got high scratch game 160, high scratch series 474 and tied for second high handicap series 666.

Boundary County’s feral cat population is concerning

It is estimated there are hundreds of thousands of feral cats in Boundary County, Linda Endow Hall with Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic told Boundary County Commissioners last month.

Rains, warm temps prompt flood watch

Rains and warmer weather prompted a flood watch that continues through today. The flood watch, issued by the National Weather Service, impacts Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, Shoshone, Kootenai, and Latah counties in North Idaho, as well as Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties in Washington state.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 7-17, 2023

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

Badger Sports Calendar Dec. 7-13

Badger sports calendar for basketball and wrestling teams from Dec. 7-13.

This Week In History - Dec. 7, 2023

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

From the Archives — Dec. 7, 2023

“Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941.

Some good news out of Washington

Congress can work together to advance good policy for Idahoans without driving up the national debt

We hear a lot about what Congress does not do well — namely, work together to get things done. Frankly, I share these justified criticisms. But, I am also happy to report about an issue where senators have been working well together to fix some problems for Idahoans and all Americans. I serve as Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee that oversees federal social safety net and health care programs. This Committee recently advanced legislation I have been working on with Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to reduce out-of-pocket medication costs for seniors, enhance accountability in our federal health care programs, improve access to high-quality mental health services, and extend critical support for clinicians and suppliers, without adding to the federal deficit.

An open primary for Idaho makes sense

The Open Primaries Initiative, if enacted, would create unrestricted primaries where, regardless of your political viewpoint, any registered voter could vote for any candidate on the ballot. Republican, Democrat, independent, or Libertarian – all on the same ballot. We get to do that in the general elections in November; we should be able to do it in the primaries.

Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Human Rights Day is celebrated worldwide annually on December 10 to commemorate the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; this year marking the Declaration’s 75th anniversary.

Larry Kenneth Schave, 66

Larry Kenneth Schave passed away on November 27, 2023, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Hannah Marie Brown, 43

Hannah Marie Brown passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, surrounded by her family and closest loved ones.

2nd BCH Festival of Trees

Boundary Community Hospital is delighted to announce the return of a new holiday tradition - The 2nd Annual BCH Festival of Trees by Employees.

Bonnie Tritt Kelson

Former Boundary County resident Bonnie June Tritt Kelson, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 15, 2023, beside her faithful husband of 73 years, Phillip Charles Kelson in Tualatin, Oregon.

Thomas Smith, 80

Born January 29, 1943, in Sunnyside, Wash., Thomas M. Smith, 80, passed away November 18, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho, following a valiant battle against melanoma cancer.

Local volunteers send Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

After months of monetary and humanitarian donations, a group of volunteers has been able to pack and send a shipping container to Ukraine.

Willis takes second at logging games for U of I

Bonners Ferry high school alumni Eika Willis took second place overall at her second logging games competition for the University of Idaho on Nov. 10 and 11.

PREP WRESTLING: Badger girls on top in season opener, Van Tuinstra duals

Badger wrestlers compete at the Blizzard Invite and Van Tuinstra duals as the season opener. Badger girls take first with every wrestler placing.

Santa Claus is coming to local fire stations

Santa Claus is coming to town and a fire station near you.

Orchestra to celebrate 50th anniversary, holiday concert

The Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra, directed by Glenda Novinger, will perform a free holiday concert on Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. in Becker Auditorium at the Bonners Ferry High School.

Brink harvests turkey

Brink harvests turkey.

New group forms to educate about access to contraceptives

A new organization with an aim to protect and expand access to contraceptives in Idaho announced its statewide launch Monday.

Boundary County Court Records—Dec. 7, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Dec. 7, 2023.

Kids Shop Free at SCAA

Second Chance Animal Adoption Thrift Store is hosting a Kids Shop Free event for children ages three to 12, which will sunset on Dec. 23.

Abubakari hits 1,000 points milestone

Bonners Ferry senior Asha Abubakari scored her 1,000th career point in the third basketball game of the season on Dec. 2.

Boys basketball three-game winning streak

Bonners Ferry boys basketball (3-1) slammed the Deer Park Stags Tuesday night, winning 76-33 and earning a three game winning streak.

Legals for December, 7 2023

First Responder Appreciation Dinner this Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 9, Boundary County Chaplain Corps is hosting a drop-in dinner for all first responders in Boundary County from 4-7 p.m. at the Covenant Bible Church facility located at 59 Plato Drive, on Hwy 95 near 3-Mile.

Badgers defeat Jaguars earning first season win

Fresh off a season opener loss to 5A Coeur d’Alene, junior Asher Williams scored 13 of his game-high 21 points in the second half for the Badgers in a non league win over 1AD1 Genesis Prep Academy on Nov. 29.

Swayne sues NIC for investigative report

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against NIC, asking the court to compel the college to turn over an investigative report that has been at the center of heated debate on the board of trustees.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Walkington named Second Team All-PacWest, scores game-winner in first round of DII West Regional

Sandpoint’s Riley Walkington scored the game-winning goal to defeat Cal State San Marcos in double overtime.

Kaylor case headed to mediation

Defense for Kaylor filed a stipulated motion to continue the case on November 17, on the basis that additional time would be needed to prepare for a potential trial. Along with that motion, Kaylor also waived his right to a speedy trial.