Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 16-26, 2025

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Dealing with the federal government

An Idaho veteran honorably discharged from the military after 22 years of service had not received his separation pay after more than a year. His home was under foreclosure and was scheduled to be sold. My staff was able to resolve the issue, and the veteran received his pay of $210,000 and saved his family’s home.

Upcoming events at The Pearl

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but the theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events you can now find at the Pearl include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.

PREP WRESTLING: Dodd, Therrien perfect at River City Duals

PREP WRESTLING: Dodd, Therrien perfect at River City Duals

Idaho gas prices among lowest

Idaho currently ranks 16th in the country for most expensive fuel. Today’s most expensive gas is in Hawaii at $4.55 per gallon, and the cheapest fuel can be found in Oklahoma at $2.59 per gallon.

Idaho Gov. Little visits area to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan

Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.

Banff's World Tour making stop in region

Come celebrate the outdoors at this year’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which will be making a stop at the Panida Theater this weekend. The annual tour, again presented by Mountain Fever Productions, will be shown for three nights at Sandpoint’s Panida Theater beginning Friday, Jan.17, Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19. Shows on Friday and Saturday will begin at 7 p.m., and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Legislators host trio of town hall talks

Sauter, Woodward address concerns, issues

Education, Medicaid expansion and the initiative process were among the top discussion points at a trio of Saturday town halls held by a pair of District 1 legislators. With just the first week of the session under legislators' collective belt, Idaho House 1A Rep. Mark Sauter and Idaho Sen. Jim Woodward told the several dozen people gathered at the Sandpoint town hall that education was shaping up to be a big issue during the 2025 legislative session.

School district to rerun levy, battle state’s school choice initiative

Boundary County School District trustees approved rerunning the failed November levy again in the upcoming May election, along with over $2 million in budget cuts if it does not pass.

Jury nears verdict in Dabbs trial

The jury in the Shannon Dabbs’ murder and arson trial has been deliberating a verdict since Jan. 14 after more than eight days of witness testimony and photo, video and audio evidence exhibited by state and defense lawyers.

Soup’s on at the Naples Fire Station

Warm up during the cold snap with some hot soup. Soup’s On is back at the South Boundary Fire Protection District every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Senior center connects community, seniors

2024 was an adventurous year for the Senior Hospitality Center. The center had several changes in administration and has acquired new board members. “We have a great team to go into 2025 with,” Linda Lederhos, center chief executive director, said.

Larry Myer to perform at KRBC

If you are in the mood for live music, head over to the Kootenai River Brewing Company on Friday, Jan. 17, from 5-8 p.m. to watch Larry Myer perform.

This week in History - Jan. 16, 2025

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

Edward Hendrickson

Edward Hendrickson passed away on December 6, 2024.

Legals for January, 16 2025

New sheriff in town

Kramer, Stephens out, Stolley, Zimmerman in

Travis Stolley was sworn in as Boundary County sheriff Monday on Jan. 13 to fill the position formerly held for two terms by Dave Kramer, who is retiring after 50 years of local service.

Bonners Ferry expands rental market with new duplexes

As the nation’s housing costs continue rising, Boundary County remains relatively stable.

Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.

Entrants encouraged to participate in upcoming spelling bee

Free registration offered before Dec. 31 for character-building program

The Idaho Character Foundation announced Wednesday the Inland Northwest Spelling Bee will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 8 in North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center.

Gov. Little opens Idaho's legislative session with State of the State

School choice, an investment in the state’s natural resources and expanded efforts to address the state’s housing needs were some of the key issues highlighted in Monday’s opening of the legislative session.