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Festival of Hearts raises over $53,000 for BCC

The Fry Healthcare Foundation’s annual Festival of Hearts gala was a resounding success, raising a total of $53,047.50 to support the purchase of a new EKG machine for Boundary Community Clinics.

BCL has found first ‘Book Nerd’

Marsha Semar has been awarded the first “Book Nerd” T-shirt for completing the adult reading program through the Boundary County Library.

‘Leap Year’ steeped in traditions, history

For some, the fact that there is an extra day in the year has no significance. For others, Feb. 29, or Leap Day, is a chance to explore history, traditions, and celebrations from around the world.

Athlete of the Week: Savannah Rickter, girls wrestling

Senior girls wrestler Savannah Rickter is named athlete of the week. Rickter won the District I-II championship for the third time, going undefeated at the 152 weight class and qualified for state as the No. 2 seed.

State Wrestling: Girls take third, five Badgers place

13 Badger boys wrestling qualified for state, with freshman heavyweight Taylor Dodd taking fourth. Bonners Ferry girls wrestling finished third at the Idaho All Girls wrestling state championship, senior Aubrey Wells (165) and freshman Eva Willis (185) taking second place.

‘Through the Eyes of a Friend’ being held March 15

Area residents are invited to bear witness to the life of Anne Frank and all young people who grew up during the Holocaust at an upcoming Living Voices program.

MARCH NIBJ: Idaho LAUNCH, employee training resource

Idaho LAUNCH provides training opportunities for Idaho residents, whether they are looking for courses to boost their resume or enter a new industry.

Zimmerman retires from BFPD, Cowell new chief

Brian Zimmerman signed off for the last time on Feb. 26 as Bonners Ferry Police Chief nearly 40 years of law enforcement service.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 29-March 10, 2024

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

Partners sought for summer lunch program

While the calendar reminds us that we’re in the heart of winter, the warmth of summer will be upon us before we know it. For many of us, that means backyard cookouts and fresh produce from the garden. But for some Idaho children, summers can mean a lack of food. When they’re dismissed from class on the last day of school, students lose access to regular lunchroom meals. In some cases, these school-day vitamins and nutrients are their most reliable source of nutrition.

This Week In History - Feb. 29, 2024

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

North Bench without a chief

It was standing room only at the North Bench Volunteer Fire District annual meeting on Saturday as many district members wanted to know why Chief Tony Shope had been fired.

From the Archives — Feb. 29, 2024

After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, Orval E. Fredericksen went to work at the Bonners Ferry post office.

Teddy V. Ellis

Teddy V. Ellis passed away on Jan. 27, 2024.

Funding, taxes and the Idaho Legislature

We have finished seven weeks of the 2024 legislative session. It looks like we have four to five weeks to go.

Marjorie Stanley, 95

Marjorie Stanley recently passed away.

Karen Hawks, 74

Karen Hawks, 74, passed away on January 2, 2024.

Patricia Marie Olson, 91

Patricia Marie Olson recently passed away.

Charles 'Chuck' Hatfield

Charles 'Chuck' Hatfield passed away on Feb. 14, 2024.

Matthee announces representative campaign

Former long-time journalist Karen Matthee recently announced her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A seat.

Off to state: Boys hoops Ranked No. 2, District and League Champs

The top-seed Bonners Ferry Badgers swept the second-seeded Timberlake Tiggers in the best-of-3 game 3A District 1 Championship series at Bonners Ferry High last week.

County buys former Safeway building

Last Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Boundary County commissioners approved the purchase of the former Safeway building, located on First street for approximately $700,000.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 29, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Feb. 29, 2024.

Legals for February, 29 2024

Avalanche Watch Issued

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch for Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone Counties in Idaho and Lincoln and Mineral Counties in Montana, and Sanders County in Washington.

Trump wins South Carolina

Easily beats Haley in her home state and closing in on GOP nomination

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

Republican Idaho legislator proposes constitutional amendment to block ranked choice voting

Idaho voters could potentially face two ballot questions over elections this November

If it makes the ballot, it would take a simple majority of voters to approve it

State high school boys basketball tournaments

Sites and schedules for this week's state boys basketball tournaments.

'Case rises and falls on that DNA'

How a technique to pin Bryan Kohberger as Idaho murder suspect could shape case law

Depending on the circumstances that come to light, it could be grounds for a constitutional rights challenge over the methods police used to find and charge Kohberger, his defense attorneys have said

Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus this Saturday

The Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus is this Saturday, March 2. This will be the opportunity for register Republicans to vote for Republican Presidential Candidates. The Presidential Primary has been removed from the May 21 primary election, and so political parties are hosting their own caucus to elect an candidate.

Tuesday's Trouble: Kent wins his scratch, Week 23

Donna Kent got high scratch game 147.

Work on Long Bridge delayed until mid-March

Project will improve driving surface on 2-mile long bridge

Work to improve the Long Bridge's driving surface has been delayed until next month. The work, which was set to start Sunday, Feb. 25, but will now begin in mid-March, Heather McDaniel, ITD public information officer, said.

Rumpler sues North Idaho College, trustees

Laura Rumpler, North Idaho College’s former chief communications officer, is suing the college, alleging trustees violated the terms of her employment contract and Idaho’s employment laws and deprived her of due process rights.

Boys hoops off to state, District and League Champs

Junior guard Asher Williams scored 20 of his game-high 32 points in the first half for the top-seeded Bonners Ferry Badgers in a win over second-seeded Timberlake to sweep the best-of-3 game 3A District 1 championship series at Bonners Ferry High.

Woodward won't be swayed by IFF propaganda

I agree with only one thing that I read in Fay Almond’s letter last week. Scott Herndon definitely stands for the so-called Idaho Freedom Foundation lobby’s principles. In doing so, he is working only for that special interest organization.

May matters so remember to vote

Maybe you’ve already seen the "May Matters" signs around the area? What the signs say is true, especially now. This May does matter. May 21 is the date for the Idaho Primary election when all 105 state legislative positions will be decided.

Break barriers at the 9B Ladies Event

Boundary County women will gather together to break mindset barriers at the 9B Ladies Event on March 10 at the Kootenai River Inn.

Woodward invests with infrastructure

Eric L.'s letter in the Herald, and those like him, are the reason Idaho's state budget has skyrocketed.The hoards of out-of-state refugees have created a strain on resources, services, and infrastructure. Our per-capita growth rate is amongst the highest in the nation. Adjusting the outlays to accommodate the level of services we have enjoyed can be difficult when growth is logarithmic.

For common sense and transparency, vote for Woodward

What’s the difference between a “conservative base budget” and a “bare-bones budget?" It depends on whether the information comes from the Idaho Freedom Foundation and Scott Herndon or from traditional Idaho Republicans.

Legislature tackling growing government spending

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

ICA raising awareness on loneliness, impacts

The Idaho Commission on Aging would like people to know that February is Loneliness Awareness Month and that loneliness isn’t only an emotional response, there are serious conditions that could occur as well.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 22-March 3, 2024

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

Forest Service seeks feedback on fuels reduction proposal near Bonners Ferry

The USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are seeking feedback on a proposal to treat more than 11,000 acres of forested public lands near Bonners Ferry, Idaho to reduce the wildfire danger to communities and improve overall forest health into the future.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 22, 2024

Court Records for the week of Feb. 22. 2024.

From the Archives - Feb. 22, 2024

Henry J. Klebert was born in New York in 1889. By the age of 20, he married Anna, and they resided in New Jersey. Hank wanted to see what the “West” was like, so he left his wife with his parents and traveled to Idaho.

This Week In History - Feb. 22, 2024

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

May election candidate filing coming soon

Candidate filing for the May 21 primary election opens on March 4 and ends March 15.

Gary W. Lies, 78

Gary W. Lies, of Moyie Springs, Idaho, passed Jan 28, 2024, at Kootenai Health.

Lowman announces candidacy

Chuck Lowman, a District 1B candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, is focusing his campaign on three areas: education, economy, and efficient government.

Tuesday's Trouble Week 21: Osborn hits high scratch

Jeanne Osborn got high scratch game 159 and second high handicap game 234 for Week 21 of Tuesday's Trouble.

13 Badger boys qualify for state

Saber Blackmore (120), Brandon Williams (126), Israel Johnson (145), Eli Leyden (160) and Taylor Dodd (285) won the district championship for Bonners Ferry at the two-team state qualifying tournament at Timberlake High on Thursday.

Martha Mae Penner, 91

Martha Mae Penner, 91, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Moundridge Manor.

Bonners Ferry community blood drives announced

Vitalant Blood Drive will be in Bonners Ferry on March 12 and March 16.

Boys Basketball: Badgers win Game 1 of Districts

Junior Asher Williams scored a game-high 25 points for the top-seeded Badgers in a win over the second-seeded Tigers in Game 1 of the best-of-3 game 3A District 1 championship series at Bonners Ferry High.

Badger girls reclaim District 1-2 title, six off to state

Badger girls wrestling reclaimed the District I-II team title on Feb. 15, in Spirit Lake with fiver wrestlers competing in the championship round, and Neveah Therrien (107) and Savannah Rickter (152) claiming the championship.

Athlete of the Week: Eli Leyden, boys wrestling

Eli Leyden, a senior, is named athlete of the week for Bonners Ferry boys wrestling. At 160 pounds, Leyden won the 3A Intermountain League district championship on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Correction for “Sex offender requests reduced sentence, denied” from Feb. 15.

The story has been updated online to clarify the identity of the individual charged.

Badger Sports Schedule — Feb. 22 to March 2

Badger Winter sports schedule from Feb. 22- March 2, including spring sport practices.

NAMI Far North sets sights on new 'Clubhouse'

Facility will provide recovery-based programs in region

To kickstart efforts, a fundraiser for the Sand Creek Clubhouse is planned for Feb. 29 at the Heartwood Center in Sandpoint. The event, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., will include refreshments, presentations from a Clubhouse international representative, and a special guest appearance from Evergreen Clubhouse members in Spokane, the next closest facility.

Legals for February, 22 2024

Ballot battle looming in North Idaho

Parties at odds over open primary initiative, ranked-choice voting

Mayville said it would create a nonpartisan primary. Anyone would have the right to cast a primary ballot, regardless of party affiliation. All candidates would be on the same ballot.

USS Idaho to be christened

In a uniquely Idahoan twist, rather than breaking a bottle of champagne on the boat's hull, Stackley will christen it with a bottle containing water that she has collected from four of Idaho's lakes, Lake Pend Oreille, Payette Lake, Henrys Lake, and Redfish Lake

BFHS Spring Sports tryouts starting up

It’s not too late to come out for Badger spring sports.

Man faces new battery charge

34-year-old Naples man was arrested on a charge of domestic battery a week after being released from jail for an earlier, similar count.

This Week In History - Feb. 15, 2024

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

Athlete of the Week, Taren Bateman, girls basketball

Taren Bateman, a freshmen, is named Athlete of the for Bonners Ferry girls basketball team.

Badger girls pin their way to victory over Post Falls

Bonners Ferry girls wrestling sweep Post Falls with every Badger winning their match for Senior Night on Feb. 7.

Badger boys win big for Senior Night

Badgers boys wrestling won big against 4A Post Falls junior varsity for Senior Night with eight wrestlers and every senior winning their match cinching a 51-30 Badger victory on Wednesday Feb. 7.

NBVFD annual membership meeting Feb. 24

NBVFD will having their annual membership meeting on Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1.

Fiber Fest, stitches of fun

New and experienced fiber enthusiasts alike came out for a day of crafting and learning at this year’s Fiber Fest.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 12, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Feb. 15.

PSA on recent fraud nationally

BFPD warns of fraud locally and nationally.

Revving Up Learning: From Traditional Grading to Standards-Referenced Grading

Boundary County Middle School Principal Mark Fisk announces the sift from traditional grading to standards-referenced grading.

Plea deal reached in child enticing case

A Boundary County man has entered a plea agreement to child enticing.

Budget turmoil spills out into the open

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the Bee's weekly Notes From Boise column.

Herndon leading the way in Idaho

54 percent? Holy spending spree, Batman. Yet that's how much Idaho state government spending has increased in just the past four years. Since early 2020, therefore. To add further insult to taxpayer injury, the Legislature has in recent history, reviewed a mere 19 percent of total state spending before setting annual budgets.

Congressional internships offer invaluable experiences

I interned on Capitol Hill for then-Representative Orval Hansen of Idaho’s Second Congressional District. That eye-opening experience helped spur my interest in the political process and public service.

From the Archives - Feb. 15, 2024

In the process of brewing beer, yeast eats sugar and releases CO2, which causes a ton of bubbles to foam up; the foam is called krausen (kroy-zen). The krausen was scraped from the top of vats. As it dried, the “yeast foam” became a soft powder.

Sex offender requests reduced sentence, denied

A local man convicted on a lewd conduct charge over 30 years ago was denied a reduction of his sentence last week.

Timberlake girls win league and districts, off to state

After playing a couple of nail-biters earlier this week, the Timberlake Tigers looked like, well, the Timberlake Tigers on Thursday.

“LEAP Updates”: One-day Workshops for Loggers offered

Over 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”.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 15-25, 2024

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

Roger Doering, 84

Roger Lee Doering (Big Roger) passed away from end-stage renal failure surrounded by family on January 9, 2024.

Complaint alleges auto dealer creates ‘traffic hazards’

A local man has filed a complaint against a local business operation claiming its operations violate city and state code, while also being a “traffic hazard.”

Commissioners host town hall to discuss issues

Boundary County commissioners hosted a town hall on Jan. 18 to share the work they have done the past year and to explain how tax dollars are spent and the different functions of county departments.

Badger Sports Calendar: Feb. 15-23

Winter Sports Calendar for Bonners Ferry High School for Feb. 15-23.

Badger Cheer returns to state

After a successful district competition, Badger cheerleading will return to state with all three of there routines.

Legals for February, 15 2024

Certain sex crimes against children could carry death penalty in Idaho

Sex crimes against children could be punishable by death under a new bill that Idaho House Republican legislators passed Tuesday.

Prioritizing safety at school bus stops

Boundary County School District has received reports of unfamiliar individuals near school bus stops and is asking students, parents and guardians to be alert when waiting for the bus.

Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus explained on the 7Bee Podcast

A new episode of the 7Bee Podcast has dropped covering the Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus.

Timberlake wins Game Two, tie breaker district game tonight

Sophomore Payton Young scored 14 points and the host Tigers came out strong, then held off the Badgers to square their best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title.

Museum hosting Fiber Fest

Do you enjoy hobbies such as knitting or weaving, well head over to the Boundary County Historical Society and Museum on Saturday, Feb. 10, for Fiber Fest.

House Bill 415 and District 1 schools

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

Badger Sports Calendar: Feb.8-15

Winter Sports Calendar for BFHS from Feb.8-15.

Facility committee waiting until after legislative session before discussing school bond

The Boundary County School District’s facility committee is recommending the district wait to run a possible school bond until after the legislative session is over.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 8-18, 2024

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

BFPD thanks Off Grid Doc for first aid kits

The Bonners Ferry Police Department wants to thank a local healthcare provider for donating first aid kits for officers to keep in their patrol vehicles.

Tuesday's Trouble: Week 20, Smith wins high scratch and high handicap

Evelyn Smith got high scratch game 163, high handicap game 258 and tied for third high handicap series 630.

Boys hoops on 11-game winning streak, win league

After a slow start and trailing the Lakeside Knights, the Bonners Ferry Badgers (17-3) came back and locked down their defense winning 72-61 and continuing on to an 11 game winning streak

This Week In History - Feb. 8, 2024

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

From the Archives - Feb. 8, 2024

According to This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago ~ "A new supply of the 45 rpm record "Ballad of Two Miners," composed by Verna Hodgson, Bonners Ferry, and sung by Dale Miller, is now available at local stores."

The emperor isn't wearing any clothes

Based on what I have seen of our emperor’s actions in the Idaho Senate, it is high time that we stand up and use our power of the vote to tell Mr. Herndon he has no clothes on! After all, there is an alternative to turn to who has no preconceived notion of being emperor – Jim Woodward.

Angel’s kindness will be paid forward

A heartfelt thanks from this senior man. I was reminded of the goodness in people when I was shopping for sanitary products for my wife at Super 1 Foods.

Herndon stands for IFF principles

The IFF Index is based on conservative principles of limited government, free markets and self-reliance.

Weston D. Baines, 86

Weston D. Baines passed away on January 31, 2024.

Don Johnson, 87

Don Johnson passed away on February 1, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Susan Diane (Inbody) Dunnick, 73

Susan Diane (Inbody) Dunnick passed from this life to her Savior, on Saturday morning, February 3, 2024.

Virginia T. Addams, 92

Virginia T. Addams passed away on February 6, 2024, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at the Community Restorium.

Froyo Mama offers fun, family-friendly treats

Froyo Mama may be a fun phrase to say, but owners of a new frozen yogurt spot promise an equally fun family-friendly place to go.

Badgers beat Timberlake Game 1 on districts, break nine year drought

Monday night the Bonners Ferry girls basketball did something they haven't done in nine years, beat the Timberlake Tigers.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 8, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Feb. 6, 2024.

Athlete of the Week, Trey Bateman, boys basketball

Senior Trey Bateman is named Athlete of the Week for Bonners Ferry boys basketball.

BCSO will discontinue Nixle notifications on Feb. 29

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is discontinuing the Nixle emergency notification system on Feb. 29, as they have moved to another alert system.

Man again arrested on trespass charge

The Bonner County commissioners’ regular meeting was delayed Tuesday by almost half an hour after Dave Bowman — who was trespassed from the building Jan. 26 for disruption and perceived threats — arrived at the meeting despite the ban.

Bill to protect public land, water access clears Senate panel

Legislation inspired by Camp Bay Road controversy

State lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that seeks to protect public access to Idaho’s lands and waters if a local government decides to vacate a roadway. If a public right-of-way provides access to state lands or waters, Senate Bill 1258 would require counties and highway districts to obtain equivalent replacement access for the public before deciding to vacate it.

Veterans: Don’t feed the ‘claim sharks’

Sharks are circling local veterans. They’re not out for blood, but for a cut of disability compensation benefits.

Five Badgers win at Conrad Gardner Invite, BF girls take team title

Neveah Therrien (114, 24-3), Brandon Williams (126, 19-5) Aubree Graves (126, 21-10) Rylann Lewis (138, 10-12), Eva Willis (180, 11-4) were named the champions at the Conrad Garner Invitational last weekend.

Legals for February, 8 2024

Bonners battles past Timberlake in first round at districts

The Timberlake Tigers were runners-up at last year’s state 3A girls basketball tournament.

Boys hoops wins league, Bateman leads with 28

Junior Thomas Bateman scored 28 points as the visiting Bonners Ferry Badgers wrapped up the 3A Intermountain League title, beating the Timberlake Tigers 82-33 on Friday night.

St. Maries Jacks victorious over Bonners in dual

Saber Blackmore (120), Brandon Williams (126), Eli Leyden (170) and Taylor Dodd (285) defeated their Lumberjacks opponents in a dual against St. Maries on Wednesday, Dec. 31 .

NBVFD acquires land for future expansion

The North Bench Volunteer Fire District’s Station 1 will be on the move soon as new property has been purchased by the expanding district.

4-H Fridays filling need for Boundary County parents

It’s been several years since Boundary County School District 101 switched to a four-day week, closing on Fridays for budgetary reasons.

FEB NIBJ: 132 years and counting for small-town paper

The Bonners Ferry Herald, a weekly newspaper in Boundary County, has served and informed the local community for 132 years and is the oldest business in the county.

Seen and Heard

Seen and Heard

Badger Sports Calendar - Feb. 2-7

Winter sports schedule for BFHS from Feb. 2-7.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 1, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Feb. 1, 2024.

PREP BASKETBALL: Boys ranked No. 2 in 3A, Badgers win Battle of the Border

The visiting Badgers, ranked No. 2 in 3A this week by the state’s media, got nine 3-pointers from five different players, and rolled past the Hawks on senior night at Hawk Court.

Museum hosting Fiber Fest

Do you enjoy hobbies such as knitting or weaving, well head over to the Boundary County Historical Society and Museum on Saturday, Feb. 10, for Fiber Fest.

Bonners Ferry man charged with sex crimes against minor

A local man is faces charges of lewd and lascivious conduct and child sexual abuse with a minor under the age of 16, both felonies.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb, 1-11, 2024

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

Woman faces sexual battery, property damage charges

What could have been a night of fun turned into a night in the county jail with a local woman facing charges of sexual battery and property damages.

Alleged arsonist changes plea

A Boundary County man charged with two counts of arson in 2022, pled guilty earlier this month to one count in the case as part of a plea deal.

KVRC hosts Idaho State Junior Olympic Rifle Championship

On Jan. 20, the Kootenai Valley Rifle Range, in Bonners Ferry, hosted the Idaho State Junior Olympic Rifle Championship. Shooters from the Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and Coeur d’Alene clubs along with Little Explorers 4H from Boise were represented.

January thaw brings a perfect score in singles at BFGC

Traditionally there always seems to be a winter thaw in January and this year did not disappoint. Temperatures rose to the high 30s. Sunday, January 28, 2024, was a foggy day to go shooting. Overall, there were only 23 shooters that came out to shoot.

From the Archives - Feb. 1, 2024

Last week, From the Archives had a great slide, taken in October 1956 by Dale Sargent. It is labeled "Road to Dodge Peak."

This Week in History - Feb. 1, 2024

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

Remember, educate and celebrate Black History Month

Imagine millions of people stolen from their homes and sent to a foreign land, hundreds at a time shackled tightly together naked in chains, unable to move in the bottom of ships sailing across the ocean. Those still alive when they reached their destination were taken to auction and sold like cattle. People owning human beings as their own possessions, resulting in enslaved people trying to escape their captors by taking dark perilous journeys towards freedom.

Robert 'Bob' Henry Neumeyer, 93

Bob Neumeyer, 93, passed away on January 19, 2024.

Marian Rosalie Rosco, 88

Marian Rosalie Rosco, 88, passed away on January 14, 2024.

Tax credits have the same impact as other voucher-like programs

A tax credit bill that would divert $50 million from the state general fund to provide money to support private and religious schools will soon be considered in the Idaho Legislature.

Elect Jim Woodward as District 1 state senator

I've been a registered Republican for 8 years and my husband Orrin is a Democrat but we're both more interested in the candidate's character, voting record and positions on issues rather than party affiliation.

JFAC sending weekly budgets to the floor

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

Boundary County presidential caucus March 2

Idaho Republicans will hold a presidential caucus on March 2, rather than a regular presidential primary due to a faux pas during the 2023 legislative session.

Badgers shine at Spelling Bee

Boundary County Middle School students showed off their spelling skills at this year's bee.

PREP WRESTLING: Badger girls win North Idaho Rumble

The Bonners Ferry Badgers girls wrestling won the North Idaho Rumble. Savannah Rickter and Neveah Therrien won the championship and every Badger girl placed.

Tuesday's Trouble: Week 19, Wheeler takes high scratch

Elaine Wheeler got high scratch game 144, high scratch series 416 and tied for third high handicap series 596. Jeanne Osborn got second high scratch game 135, second high scratch series 368 and tied for third high handicap series 596.

Athlete of the Week: Neveah Therrien, girls wrestling

Sophomore wrestler Neveah Therrien is named Athlete of the Week for Bonners Ferry girls wrestling. Therrien (107, 22-3) walked away as the undefeated North Idaho Rumble champion.

Cheer named grand champs at Prairie Classic

The Badger cheer team won grand championship honors at the Prairie Classic at Lakeland High School on Jan. 27.

Legals for February, 1 2024