IRS must act quickly to help resolve identity theft cases

The Internal Revenue Service has been flush with funds since the Biden Administration enacted an incredible $80 billion in addition to the agency’s $12.3 billion annual budget. Despite these funds being described as a cure-all for the IRS’s shortcomings, some customer service has actually worsened. One in particular is the resolution of identity theft cases, sometimes leaving identity theft victims in stressful financial limbo for nearly two years.

It's time to end the Direct File program

In May, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made the mistake of converting the Direct File pilot program into a permanent, unauthorized, multibillion-dollar government detour into the tax preparation business.

Congress writes laws, not bureaucrats

Idaho was among 27 states that jointly implored the U.S. Supreme Court to scrap the Chevron doctrine.

Shooting News: Comer takes 8th at WA Junior Indoor Rifle Championships

Kootenai Valley Jr Rifle team member Kyalynn Comer took eighth at the Washington State Junior Indoor Rifle Championships on March 9.

Be wary of tax scams, says local resident

Area residents might want to watch their mail boxes for Internal Revenue Service collection or lien settlement scams. Recently, collection notices appearing to be from the IRS or the state of Idaho have been found in mail boxes in Boundary County.

Bonners Ferry hosts Junior Olympic Idaho Rifle Championships

The Kootenai Valley Rifle Club hosted the Idaho State Junior Olympic Rifle Championship in Bonners Ferry Jan. 18. 19 shooters from the Bonners Ferry (KV), Sandpoint, and Coeur d’Alene (CdA) clubs along with Little Explorers 4H from Boise and the AJROTC from Walla Walla, Wash. high school were represented.

BCH health fair and ‘Super’” fun run Saturday

BONNERS FERRY — Get free health service and bring out your inner superhero at this year’s Boundary Community Hospital 2024 health fair and fun run.

Budget turmoil spills out into the open

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the Bee's weekly Notes From Boise column.

Certain sex crimes against children could carry death penalty in Idaho

Sex crimes against children could be punishable by death under a new bill that Idaho House Republican legislators passed Tuesday.

Critchfield: 'We're hopeful'

Public school budget should be ready soon, says state superintendent

Reverting to average daily attendance-based funding from the enrollment-based funding formula used during COVID-19 years has left many Idaho school districts feeling a financial pinch. “Money was left on the table, and we knew that last year,” Idaho State Superintendent of Public Education Debbie Critchfield said Friday during a visit to The Press office.

Stolley is the right choice for sheriff

Schuman has been around for a while, and he seems like a decent guy, but I think he lacks the wherewithal to do the job effectively.

We are well represented by Mark Sauter

While Mark is a conservative, he exercises decision-making that does not necessarily conform to labels. It was clear from my interaction with Mark and others who worked with him to get H596a passed that he wanted to pass prudent legislation that helped the citizens of Idaho.

From the Archives - May 16, 2024

The Boundary County Historical Society and Museum shares news and stories of interesting people, places and events from the community's past.

NICA sees a year of milestones

Looking back, North Idaho Classical Academy has had some significant milestones this past year:

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Priest River’s Teagun Holycross helps break Montana University 4x100 record

The 4x100 quartet consisting of Holycross, Jason Upton, Xavier Melice, and Cooper Hewett broke the school record with a time of 40.35 seconds and placed first at the invite.

This Week In History - May 16, 2024

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rickter finishes sixth at Grandview Open

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rickter finishes sixth at Grandview Open

Bill benefits region's water management

Kootenai Basin Adjudication is expected to take five years, cost $3.25 million

Two bills approved by the Idaho Legislature are expected to enhance water management in the state, Idaho Water Resource Board officials said following its March 29 meeting. The first bill, House Bill 687, would allow the Idaho Department of Water Resources to petition a District Court judge to commence a water rights adjudication in North Idaho's Kootenai River Basin.

Legals for August, 15 2024

Boundary County Records - Jan. 8, 2024

Court records from Dec. 28, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025