Monday, February 10
40 Under 40 deadline extended
Every community has young leaders, already making a difference in the world. The North Idaho Business Journal wants to help the region's communities celebrates those young leaders through its Top 40 Under 40 awards. To ensure all young leaders are honored, the nomination period for the Top 40 Under 40 has been extended.
Boundary County celebrates 32nd gun and horn show
The Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association hosted the first gun and horn show of the year in North Idaho, marking the 32nd annual event in Boundary County at the fairgrounds last weekend.
Idaho lawmakers return to Bonners Ferry
Sauter and Woodward share legislative progress, challenges after five weeks in session.
The state budget, judicial system, and education were among the topics discussed by Idaho District 1A House Rep. Mark Sauter and District 1 Sen. Jim Woodward Saturday at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center.
Saturday, February 8
Moores ordered to pay $15M in civil case
A former Bonners Ferry chiropractor and his wife must pay the bereaved family of Brian Drake more than $15 million after a First District Court judge earlier ruled they were civilly liable for damages.
Thursday, February 6
Pair charged in alleged sex abuse case
Police arrested a Bonners Ferry couple amid an ongoing investigation of alleged sexual offenses against a minor. Arrested were Richard Gerald Cowell III, 54, and Katherine Christine Cowell, 50, both of Bonners Ferry. Richard Cowell is charged with criminal conspiracy and is being held on a $1 million bond. Katherine Cowell is charged with lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16.
Bills look to extend wolf seasons in Montana
Aim to cut population by more than half
The two bills heard in committee to reduce wolf populations by relaxing hunting rules follow up on legislation passed in 2021 that directed the FWP commission to reduce wolf populations “to a sustainable level.”
Kevin Paul Breneman, 60
Kevin Paul Breneman, 60, passed away on January 30, 2025.
This Week in History - Feb. 6, 2025
Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.
Judge ponders decision in Moore civil case
A judge has taken under advisement on the amount of damages to award the family of a Coeur d’Alene man killed in a 2020 shooting in Boundary County.
PREP BASKETBALL: Girls win a thriller and prep for districts, boys beat Coeur d’Alene to remain undefeated
The Bonners Ferry Badgers girls (12-8) won a thriller on Senior Night at the Badger Den Jan. 30 against the Lakeside Knights (11-7).
Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Upcoming trapper, wolf trapper, hunter education classes set in the panhandle
Classes fill quickly, so register now before it’s too late
With the holidays and hunting seasons now over, there’s no better time to get enrolled in a class and be ready for hunting and trapping seasons in 2025. Below is a list of classes currently open for registration.
Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 6, 2025
Court records for the period of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, 2025.
City Council talks road safety, energy spending and police fleet
City officials covered a wide range of issues at Tuesday’s meeting, addressing safety concerns with city roads, spending for energy-efficient projects and leasing new police vehicles.
Medicaid expansion advocates gather at Idaho Capitol
Advocates for Medicaid expansion gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to protect the program amid proposals to eliminate it.
N. Idaho legislator proposes SNAP changes
Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, proposed two bills aimed at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP; one would require the state health department to ask the federal government to allow the state to exclude purchases of soda and candy from SNAP-eligible items, and the other would add photo identification to the benefit cards used for the program, known as EBT cards.
IDE seeks applicants for top teaching award
The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent, the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year. Applications to nominate a teacher are now open.
A song and prayer for the 49.8%
Jesus loves you, this I know
Donald Oliver, 94
Donald Earl Oliver passed away on January 17, 2025.
Private school choice is not a civil rights issue
According to Representative Wendy Horman, private school choice is the “civil rights issue of our time.” Her statement was reported on December 19 in Idaho Ed News and then picked up by several news outlets in Idaho.
PREP WRESTLING: Dodd wrestlers to fourth-place finish at North Idaho Rumble
PREP WRESTLING: Dodd wrestlers to fourth-place finish at North Idaho Rumble
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rickter finishes sixth at Grandview Open
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rickter finishes sixth at Grandview Open
Colton Cohen of Bonners Ferry sets personal records at Spokane Highschool Invitational
Bonners Ferry High School junior Colton Cohen competed in the Spokane Highschool Invitational at the Podium Jan. 24 through 26.
Government condemns monopolies unless it holds them
It's ironic how the government condemns monopolies unless they hold the monopoly. For instance, did you know that the Postal Service has an exclusive monopoly on letters? Similarly, school districts across the country hold a monopoly on education. Like private sector monopolies, these government monopolies stifle quality, choices, and accountability.
From the Archives - Feb. 6, 2025
This is a great example of an unfinished project in the Museum's collection. It came from the Eveline Ruhberg Collection. No information is known about this piece; so it could have been made by her, her mother, or her grandmother? Or a friend...... oh, to hear the story about it.
Legislative town halls are set
The meetings will kick off at 9:30 a.m. in Bonners Ferry, followed by a noon meeting in Sandpoint and capped by a 2:30 p.m. meeting in Priest River.
Local rescue dog to undergo critical surgery
A local Search and Rescue dog is set to undergo surgery Friday after a grass seed made its way into his lungs and causing a serious infection.
BCSD February meeting location change
The Boundary County School District has moved the regular February board meeting to the Bonners Ferry High School auditorium. The meeting is normally held at the Boundary County Middle School library. The meeting is on Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.
University of Idaho hosts backyard forest workshop
University of Idaho is hosting a backyard forest workshop on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1-4 p.m., at the University of Idaho Extension office.
Local firefighters aid in L.A. wildfire battle
Paradise Valley firefighters returned safely to Boundary County Jan. 28 after two weeks in California fighting the most destructive wildfires to ever hit Los Angeles County.
Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 6-Feb.16, 2025
Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.
Maxine (Richards) Brown, 87
Maxine R. Brown, 87, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Area Bowling Scores – Feb. 6, 2025
The Tuesday's Trouble has finished 20 weeks of bowling.
