Jack Terry, 92

Jack Terry passed away on June 27, 2024.

Jarom Enos Zimmerman, 40

Jarom E. Zimmerman passed away on July 27, 2024.

It's time to honor Idaho's wildland firefighters

The Interagency Wildland Firefighter Monument stands on the grounds of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise. NIFC offers a virtual tour of the monument available at nifc.gov/wildland-firefighters-monument.

Ranked choice vote would be a travesty

For Idaho to vote ranked choice voting into law in November would be a travesty, to say the least.

This Week in History - Aug. 8, 2024

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

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 8-18, 2024

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

104th Boundary County Fair is now open

The Boundary County Fair opened for its 104th year on Tuesday, with Katie Vader and Colton Cohen named fair royalty king and queen.

Post Falls blogger requests stay of $1.1 million judgment

The Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has asked the court to stay the enforcement of a $1.1 million judgment against her while she appeals, saying she’s unable to pay.

‘Significant’ amounts of lightning with Monday’s storms spark wildfires across Idaho

Officials say five new fires were burning in the Boise Bureau of Land Management area, nine in the Payette National Forest and 20 in the Boise National Forest.

Legals for August, 8 2024

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.

Avondale, Fernan lakes under health advisories

Public warned to steer clear of harmful algal bloom

If people choose to eat fish from the lakes, it is recommended that they remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking, since toxins are more likely to collect in those tissues.

Happy birthday, Mike Kralicek

Community tasked to send cards to former Cd'A officer shot on duty

Kastning said she hopes that Kralicek will receive thousands of birthday cards and let him know his service to the community and what happened has not been forgotten.

More pollution violation charges for Teck Coal

According to a press release from Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement, it filed...

Teen joins family as volunteer firefighter

An 18-year-old from Naples received her firefighter certification, joining the rest of her family as a volunteer firefighter at South Boundary Fire Protection District.

Sex discrimination complaints filed against Coeur d'Alene School District

Sandpoint man alleges females do not receive equal athletic participation opportunities

A Sandpoint resident has filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, one of which will be investigated.

Emergency shortage of type O blood continues

It's summertime and blood donors are few and far between. Citing a 30% blood donation shortfall during early July and overall low donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant said the issue is even more critical when it comes to type O blood.

Gary Alan Jansen, 80

Gary A. Jansen, 80, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Lester and Susan Hall, 73 and 71

Lester Connie Hall, 73, and his wife, Susan Marie (Taylor) Hall, 71, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, died as a result of a traffic accident on June 29, 2024.

Gene Yates, 64

Gene Yates passed away on July 21, 2024.