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Updated 3 days, 13 hours ago

Reasonable regulations, timely updates for Idaho veterans facilities

Idaho’s state veterans homes play a vital role in meeting the long-term health care and quality of life needs of I…

Updated 3 days, 13 hours ago
Lest we forget lessons of the past

"For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly…

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Idaho needs independent veteran voices in government

Idaho is at a crossroads. Our state's Legislature has become increasingly polarized, with partisanship often drowning out pragmatic problem-solving. It's time for a new approach — one that draws on the leadership, …

Updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago
A victory for schools, call for constitutional fidelity in education funding

The recent passage of our two‐year maintenance and operations levy in School District No. 101 — with 2,135 voters in favor — demonstrates that our community remains resolute in its commitment to superior public edu…

Updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Trump's baseless claims must be condemned

President Donald Trump on Saturday night reposted a baseless claim on Truth Social that former President Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced with clones or robots.

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Idaho Legislature attacking local traditions

The hypocrisy of overreach: Idaho’s legislative assault on local tradition In a state that prides itself on independence, local governance, and community traditions, the Idaho Legislature has taken an alarming a…

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Adapt founders' wisdom to modern times

A recent letter quoted Alexander Hamilton’s warning about how disorder and populist fervor can lead a nation to embrace authoritarianism. It’s a powerful, timely quote. I salute the original poster for contributing…

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
BFH Edit Cartoons - May 29, 2025

BFH Edit Cartoons - May 29, 2025

Updated 1 month ago
BFH Cartoons - May 22, 2025

BFH Cartoons - May 22, 2025

Updated 1 month ago
Idaho public lands need to be kept public

The creeks are roaring but productive. The walk outs to some of my favorite spots are full of springtime with its drumming grouse wings and blankets of new growth underfoot.

Updated 1 month ago
Memorial Day: Honoring Idaho's fallen heroes

Idahoans coming together in communities across our great state to honor our fallen heroes is a heartfelt reflection of the deep respect Idahoans have for those…

Updated 1 month ago
Keep Public Lands Public

I am a longtime resident of Boundary County having moved here with my family in 1994, and other than a handful of years out of state, Bonners Ferry has always been my home. While the town is great and the people ar…

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Fire department thanks all for training assistance

The Bonners Ferry Fire Department would like to thank all of the people involved in the truly successful training exercises.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Support community, vote yes on levy

We all benefit from strong schools. That’s why it's essential we come together on May 20 to vote yes on the school district’s replacement maintenance and operations levy.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
BFH Edit Cartoons - May 15, 2025

BFH Edit Cartoons - May 15, 2025