40 Under 40 deadline extended

Every community has young leaders, already making a difference in the world. The North Idaho Business Journal wants to help the region's communities celebrates those young leaders through its Top 40 Under 40 awards. To ensure all young leaders are honored, the nomination period for the Top 40 Under 40 has been extended.

Boundary County celebrates 32nd gun and horn show

The Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association hosted the first gun and horn show of the year in North Idaho, marking the 32nd annual event in Boundary County at the fairgrounds last weekend.

Lawmakers return to Bonners Ferry to tackle EMS, budget, education issues

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.

Pair charged in alleged sex abuse case

Police arrested a Bonners Ferry couple amid an ongoing investigation of alleged sexual offenses against a minor. Arrested were Richard Gerald Cowell III, 54, and Katherine Christine Cowell, 50, both of Bonners Ferry. Richard Cowell is charged with criminal conspiracy and is being held on a $1 million bond. Katherine Cowell is charged with lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16.

University of Idaho hosts backyard forest workshop

University of Idaho is hosting a backyard forest workshop on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1-4 p.m., at the University of Idaho Extension office.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 6-Feb.16, 2025

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

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.”

A song and prayer for the 49.8%

Jesus loves you, this I know

Private school choice is not a civil rights issue

According to Representative Wendy Horman, private school choice is the “civil rights issue of our time.” Her statement was reported on December 19 in Idaho Ed News and then picked up by several news outlets in Idaho.

Government condemns monopolies unless it holds them

It's ironic how the government condemns monopolies unless they hold the monopoly. For instance, did you know that the Postal Service has an exclusive monopoly on letters? Similarly, school districts across the country hold a monopoly on education. Like private sector monopolies, these government monopolies stifle quality, choices, and accountability.

Maxine (Richards) Brown, 87

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

Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise

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

Donald Oliver, 94

Donald Earl Oliver passed away on January 17, 2025.

From the Archives - Feb. 6, 2025

This is a great example of an unfinished project in the Museum's collection. It came from the Eveline Ruhberg Collection. No information is known about this piece; so it could have been made by her, her mother, or her grandmother? Or a friend...... oh, to hear the story about it.

This Week in History - Feb. 6, 2025

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

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.

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.

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.

N. Idaho legislator proposes SNAP changes

Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, proposed two bills aimed at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP; one would require the state health department to ask the federal government to allow the state to exclude purchases of soda and candy from SNAP-eligible items, and the other would add photo identification to the benefit cards used for the program, known as EBT cards.