Steven Ray Gorton

Steven Ray Gorton died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2023.

This Week In History - Feb. 9, 2023

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

From the Archives - Feb. 9, 2023

Fred Stoos (Freddie) graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1914. In high school, he was very recognizable by his "pompadour" hair! Fresh out of school he started a small creamery business to help the local farmers.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 9-16, 2023

Community events and meetings across Boundary County for the coming week.

Is personal agenda behind Title IX complaint?

It is a shame that one individual, a non-resident, chose to file a Title IX complaint when the district is faced with the closing of one school, double shifts and losing programs.

Where were our officials at town hall?

This past Saturday, Feb. 4, Bonners Ferry was host to a town hall meeting at which Idaho Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle and Idaho Rep. Sage Dixon, R-Pondaray, spoke. Mr. Sauter was absent. There was decent public attendance, but noticeably missing were any Boundary County commissioners or city council members.

Bonners Ferry native will support Super Bowl flyover

During the 2023 Super Bowl National Anthem performance three Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover. Petty Officer 1st Class Zackary Ray, a native of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, is one of the sailors maintaining the aircraft for Electronic Attack Squadron 129.

New House Bill hopes to target fentanyl trafficking

Proposed legislation — House Bill 67 — would amend current Idaho law relating to penalties for heroin and would add a minimum mandatory sentencing statute for those convicted of trafficking fentanyl.

BCSD responds to Title IX complaint

The Boundary County School District is collecting data on Badger female athletics in response to a Title IX complaint.

City to hold another workshop for LOT

The Bonners Ferry City Council will hold a workshop for a proposed local option tax on Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. before going out again for community input.

Legals for February, 9 2023

GIRLS BASETBALL: Timberlake wins Game 1 at Districts

Leading by nine points after one quarter, the host Tigers held the Badgers to two second-quarter points in capturing Game 1 of the best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title.

Badgers ranked 2nd in state, beat Lumberjacks

Bonners Ferry boys basketball (16-1) defeated the 2A St. Maries Lumberjacks 56-46 in non-league play Feb. 3, with Badger sophomore Asher Williams scoring 19 points.

‘Taxpayers are asking for relief’: Three property tax bills unveiled in Idaho Legislature

The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a trio of new property tax bills on Thursday morning in an effort to address one of the top priorities facing Idahoans.

Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting

An estimated 40-50 grizzlies live in Idaho

Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act

Bill aims to make first responder help permanent

Legislation to remove a sunset clause from a 2019 bill making psychological injuries suffered by first responders compensable was approved Tuesday by the Idaho House of Representatives. HB18 passed the House 69-0 and has been referred to the Senate Commerce & Human Resources Committee. If approved by the committee, it must be approved by the Senate and then signed by Gov. Brad Little to become law. The bill would then become part of Idaho’s standard coverage for first responders.

Free personal use firewood permits available

The Forest Service will once again issue free, personal use firewood permits for up to 12 cords of firewood per permit holder during the 2023 calendar year.

Grant helps BCSO extends radio range

Like most things, communication is important, but in law enforcement it is critical, Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer wrote in a press release.

County Divers train in the Kootenai River

Law enforcement agencies participated in several training dives in the Kootenai River using a weighted dummy to practice search and recovery techniques.

Bill would enhance Stand Your Ground laws

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