Chase to pass the DYW torch on Saturday

Ana Chase will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 27 as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of the title.

Let's get Woodward back where he belongs

Politics have never been top on my list of interests, but the numerous bills coming out of Boise do not reflect my rights or values. I never want guns in schools or music festivals. I don’t want armed militias walking the streets. I don’t want my tax dollars going to ludicrous lawsuits.

Travis Stolley responds to financial history and qualifications

Boundary County Sheriff candidate Travis Stolley is disputing claims on social media questioning his ability to hold the office due to his past financial history and training on April 26.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Journey to a title in Bonners — with a brief stop in Cd’A

“The whole process has been completely amazing,” said Nathan Williams, now in his fourth season as the Badgers boys basketball coach. “And the parents … it’s an hour and a half to Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, when we’d play an AAU game, and an hour and a half back, and there were so many times there was 6, 8 inches of snow. And we’ve got a game at 8 a.m. They’d always schedule us at 8 a.m., coming from Bonners. So we’re waking up at 5 … it was crazy. But the commitment from the parents and the kids has been amazing.”

Neal Marcy, 65

Neal Marcy, 65, passed away on July 31, 2024.

Doris Verna Jantz, 95

Doris Verna Dirks Jantz passed away on June 11, 2024.

Herndon leading the way in Idaho

54 percent? Holy spending spree, Batman. Yet that's how much Idaho state government spending has increased in just the past four years. Since early 2020, therefore. To add further insult to taxpayer injury, the Legislature has in recent history, reviewed a mere 19 percent of total state spending before setting annual budgets.

Karen Matthee listens to the voters

I support Karen Matthee for Idaho state representative, Seat A, District 1. She is passionate about the children of Idaho, and Karen listens to the voters.

Bill requires Idaho libraries move ‘harmful materials’

House Bill 710 would require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits.

A bill to require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho Senate and House on Wednesday. House Bill 710, backed by Republican legislative leaders, follows years of attempts by the Idaho Legislature to regulate materials deemed harmful to children in Idaho libraries.

Legislature tackling growing government spending

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

No room for differences on Memorial Day

The last Monday in May has been established by Congress as Memorial Day, the day to remember, honor and mourn the Americans who have died in the country’s wars. We should all put aside our differences on May 27 to thank those who gave their last full measure to protect America’s “government of the people, by the people and for the people” as President Abraham Lincoln described it.

Bonners Ferry High’s Roberts takes second at national eventing competition

Roberts’ ultimate goal is to make it to the Olympics one day, potentially the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Memory Bear Maker an instant hit — stuffed animals keep loved ones close, cozy

Creating memory bears and gifting them to community members has offered Sebern a fulfilling way to express her creativity — a driving force for her craft. “I really like doing art and things, but art with purpose is really much more meaningful to me,” Sebern said. “I really have to have purpose behind it, or I lose steam. So, this really is the perfect outlet for me.”

Adam Hall named Utah Valley University head men’s wrestling coach

Hall said it was the right time in his career to make the move, noting that it has always been his dream to be a head coach.

Post Falls blogger testifies in defamation trial

A blogger on trial for defamation admitted in court Tuesday that she knew her claims that a drag performer exposed himself to a crowd in City Park were untrue.

National spelling bee run ends in Round 3 for North Idaho student

'Tirthankara' takes out Van Hill

In February, Amiah spelled the winning word, "stimuli," at the North Idaho Spelling Bee, earning a gold trophy, $1,000 and a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Gary Meddock, 75

Gary Lewis Meddock, age 75, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the home he shared with his sister, Judy Everhart.

VanGesen is only candidate with command experience

After attending the debate, and reviewing websites and Facebook pages of the three candidates for Boundary County Sheriff, it surprised me that only one candidate has any incident command level training and experience.

‘Love Letters’ to the library

Boundary County Library supporters are hoping a new project they helped develop called Library Love Letters will shift the focus from misinformation to the wonderful services the library and its staff offer.

Think local, vote Stolley for sheriff

I support Travis Stolley for Boundary County sheriff. In listening to the candidates and reviewing their websites, there are things that seem appealing on the surface, but others are deeply concerning.