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Updated 14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Republican agenda means prosperity, strength for America

With the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, Congress is fulfilling our promise to prevent the bi…

Updated 1 month, 1 week 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 1 month, 1 week 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 1 month, 1 week ago
Combating organized retail crime

Organized retail crime, which involves coordinated crime groups shoplifting and committing other forms of theft or fraud to then resell the merchandise through…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks 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 1 month, 2 weeks 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 1 month, 2 weeks ago
BFH Edit Cartoons - May 29, 2025

BFH Edit Cartoons - May 29, 2025

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
BFH Cartoons - May 22, 2025

BFH Cartoons - May 22, 2025

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago
BFH Edit Cartoons - May 15, 2025

BFH Edit Cartoons - May 15, 2025

Updated 2 months ago
Idaho's desk in the U.S. Senate

Through regular guest columns, I often inform Idahoans about important efforts in the Senate on their behalf. Every so often, I also delve into sharing a bi…

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Addressing Idaho's veterinarian shortages

The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains a map detailing veterinarian shortages nationwide. Idaho is among the majority of rural states facing a shortage …