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Honoring those behind Idaho's historic election
The Nov. 5 general election was a historic milestone for Idaho. With over 900,000 ballots cast, we achieved the hi…
Bertling is the right choice for county
Let’s vow to not allow the negative rot to take root in our community. A major step this community can take in that direction is to write in Tim Bertling for county commissioner.
Conservatives need to stick together
We conservatives agree on at least 80% of our positions, likely more than that. We’re supposed to be on the same team here and we have a formidable opponent.
October is Disability Awareness & History Month
Pamela Beck, known fondly as Candy Beck, is the owner-operator of Bonners Ferry Social, a community access-based program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For a few hours Tuesday, Wedn…
Community's support is appreciated
Family thanks community for support
This November, pick a candidate of character
Character counts! When I go into the voting booth to select someone who will represent me, I want a person of character. Steve Johnson’s announcement to run a District 1 Senate write-in candidate against Scott Hern…
Player is a credit to himself, team, community
I watched a varsity player, No. 21, standing by the JV players encouraging and mentoring them. For a very brief instant, I also saw him glance back to the bleachers. There in the stands was a very old gentleman, we…
To sleep, perchance to dream
"To sleep, perchance to dream. Ay, there's the rub!" Borrowing line from Shakespeare's “Hamlet”, I also awoke from a poignant dream. Maybe you know what the symbolism might mean.
Base vote of facts, not fear
Terry Betsher, in his September 15 letter, writes, “Let’s talk facts instead of fluff.” Let’s go there. Fact – Tim Bertling knows the duties and responsibilities of being a county commissioner
This Week In History - Sept. 22, 2022
The Readers Club held their opening meeting and annual reception to the teachers of Bonners Ferry at the home of Mrs. George R. Gray Tuesday afternoon.
If you don't like the library, start your own
I suggest the people who have moved into Boundary County the last few years and dislike the public library's material, personal, and board policies start their own private library. You can have only the books and m…
Fioravanti is the person for the job
Steve Fioravanti is the person for county commissioner. He won by a majority of the vote. Period.
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Write-in Tim Bertling for county commissioner
As a 61-year resident of Boundary County, I have always been proud of my community. Recently, I have been saddened by disruptive and even intimidating behavior that is hateful. This has no place in my community.
Vote for Johnson and against extremism
Do you want more extremists in Idaho government? That’s what we’ll get unless enough moderate voters pay attention to the November election, and vote Steve Johnson, not Scott Herndon, for Idaho Senator.
Attacks against library filled with irony
Congratulations Bonners Ferry, now you’ve made international news. Last week the story of our library was carried in The Guardian and Yahoo News.