Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise

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

IDE seeks applicants for top teaching award

The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent, the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year. Applications to nominate a teacher are now open.

A song and prayer for the 49.8%

Jesus loves you, this I know

Maxine (Richards) Brown, 87

Maxine R. Brown, 87, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Kevin Paul Breneman, 60

Kevin Paul Breneman, 60, passed away on January 30, 2025.

Judge ponders decision in Moore civil case

A judge has taken under advisement on the amount of damages to award the family of a Coeur d’Alene man killed in a 2020 shooting in Boundary County.

Upcoming trapper, wolf trapper, hunter education classes set in the panhandle

Classes fill quickly, so register now before it’s too late

With the holidays and hunting seasons now over, there’s no better time to get enrolled in a class and be ready for hunting and trapping seasons in 2025. Below is a list of classes currently open for registration.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 6, 2025

Court records for the period of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, 2025.

Local rescue dog to undergo critical surgery

A local Search and Rescue dog is set to undergo surgery Friday after a grass seed made its way into his lungs and causing a serious infection.

Medicaid expansion advocates gather at Idaho Capitol

Advocates for Medicaid expansion gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to protect the program amid proposals to eliminate it.

Legals for February, 13 2025

Bills look to extend wolf seasons in Montana

Aim to cut population by more than half

The two bills heard in committee to reduce wolf populations by relaxing hunting rules follow up on legislation passed in 2021 that directed the FWP commission to reduce wolf populations “to a sustainable level.”

Legals for February, 6 2025

Idaho lawmakers return to Bonners Ferry

Sauter and Woodward share legislative progress, challenges after five weeks in session.

The state budget, judicial system, and education were among the topics discussed by Idaho District 1A House Rep. Mark Sauter and District 1 Sen. Jim Woodward Saturday at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center.

Moores ordered to pay $15M in civil case

A former Bonners Ferry chiropractor and his wife must pay the bereaved family of Brian Drake more than $15 million after a First District Court judge earlier ruled they were civilly liable for damages.