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Traffic declines on International Selkirk Loop

On June 6, officials from the International Selkirk Loop — a tourism nonprofit promoting U.S. and Canadian communi…

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Hot rods and hometown vibes

Engines rumbled, oldies music filled the air, and polished chrome shimmered in the sun Saturday as the 26th annual Borders 3 Jamboree car show brought vintage …

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KVRI officials discuss retooling forest treatment plan

U.S. Forest Service officials said restructured contracts in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest will result in a 70% increase in 2026 timber sales for the Bon…

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Assessing wildfire risk in Boundary County

Schweitzer Basin experienced its lowest April precipitation in almost 40 years, according to the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Its snow is forecast to…

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BCSO sting operation leads to three weekend arrests

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office concluded a three-day undercover operation June 7 resulting in the arrest of three out-of-county adult males on charges re…

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Hunters could play key role in keeping CWD cases in check

A total of 936 white-tailed deer was sampled within the Unit 1 CWD management zone during the 2024 regular deer season, representing a drastic increase from 20…

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Second half of property taxes due by June 20

Boundary County Treasurer Jennifer Economu is reminding taxpayers that the deadline to pay the second half of the 2024 property taxes without a late penalty is Friday, June 20.

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Francom appointed to Moyie council

North Idaho Classical Academy President Jacob Francom, unopposed, was appointed to the Moyie Springs City Council June 4 to fill a vacancy left last month by T…

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Bonners Ferry Special Olympics athletes shine at state games

Three athletes from the Bonners Ferry Special Olympics team brought home multiple gold and silver medals after strong performances at the State Games in Nampa,…

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State warns of new disease-carrying tick species in Montana

Blacklegged ticks are extremely common in Northeastern United States. Recently, these ticks have steadily expanded into other states. Lyme disease, anaplasm…

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Temporary closures protect people and wildlife during habitat restoration at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge staff will be conducting habitat restoration throughout the refuge and improving existing visitor amenities throughout the summer. To keep people and wildlife safe, some areas of t…

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Ponderay Walmart celebrates grand reopening

Walmart customers in Ponderay were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter as a much-anticipated remodel of the story was completed in late May. The …

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ICF campaign puts grant power in residents' hands

Through its "$200M Moment: Make More Good Possible" campaign, the Idaho Community Foundation is giving four Idahoans the opportunity to direct grants of at lea…

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Health insurance premiums spike for Idaho state government employees, dependents

Here’s how monthly premiums will rise for each insurance plan type, according to the Idaho Capital Sun’s analysis of premiums published by the Idaho Office of Group Insurance for this year and next year: For t…

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North Idaho Classical Academy project moves forward

City councilors voted June 3 to rezone an 8.12-acre parcel west of the Boundary County Fairgrounds from industrial to commercial, clearing the way for a new sc…