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Center hosting Fit and Fall Proof classes
The free, hour-long classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. It is part o…
The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950
But there's some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade.
More guns on campus?
Legislation that would allow school staff to carry concealed weapons without guidance from local school boards was recommended Thursday by the Idaho House Stat…
BFVC hosts sterilization Clinic on Saturday
The Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic is continuing its efforts to address the overpopulation of the county’s feral cats by hosting another sterilization clinic this Saturday.
Fentanyl trafficking sentence bill heads to House
A bill that would impose mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of trafficking fentanyl is heading to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives…
Klaus named as city administrator/engineer
The City Council voted to hire city engineer Mike Klaus to fill its open city administrator post at the Jan. 16 meeting.
2023, deadliest year on Idaho roads in two decades
Almost 300 people were killed in fatal crashes on the state’s roads in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Transportation Department.
Badger Nation comes out for Backwoods Brawl
Badger pride was on full display at the Backwoods Brawl, a multi-sport event, cheer and band contest, and overall spirit competition, held annually against Int…
Survey on homelessness due soon
A survey focused on homelessness is taking place this week, Jan 25 - Jan 31.
NIC ordered to turn over Swayne report
A judge ordered North Idaho College to turn over an investigative report to college president Nick Swayne by 5 p.m. Monday.
Thousands without power Sunday night
Thousands of homes were without power Sunday night after winter storms hit the area hard, Northern Lights Inc. officials said, adding that crews worked tireles…
Gas prices drop to near $3/gallon
According to AAA, Monday’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State was $2.97, which is 8 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month …
Lawmakers recommend 3% state pay raises
A legislative committee is recommending what could amount to a 3% raise for state employees. The proposed raises don’t affect public schools, since K-12 sal…
Garrett promoted to AC at BFPD
Jeremy Garrett has been promoted to assistant chief of the Bonners Ferry Police Department following the retirement of Marty Ryan.
County road project nets funding
A host of local road projects recently received grant funding from the state as part of Idaho's Strategic Initiatives Program.
Man stranded in freezing temperatures
A Boundary County man suffered frostbite after he became stranded in his disabled vehicle.