'Karma Bums' takes a road trip to Idaho

Portion of new adventure, thriller shot in Porthill

When the pandemic hit, Keon Hedayati had been shopping around a few scripts. But COVID shut everything down and money to shoot films was nowhere to be seen. It was then, the multi-hyphenate director, actor, and writer decided to go on a road trip — one that ended up in Porthill near the Canadian border.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 2-9, 2023

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

Tractor Supply Co. store to go before commissioners

Tractor Supply Company is planning to come to Boundary County located on Homestead Loop, but still seeks the approval of County Commissioners.

BCSD receives Title IX complaint

Rossmiller previously filed a Title IX complaint against Lake Pend Oreille School District 2021 in Bonner County for allegedly failing to adequately address Title IX concerns.

Boundary County School District has received a Title IX complaint allegedly the district is not providing equal opportunities for female high schoolers to play sports.

United Way invests $150K in North Idaho

Nonprofit announces Community Care Fund grants

From day camps and school programs to infant safety and senior nutrition, the $150,000 United Way of North Idaho has awarded through its Community Care Fund program touches a large swath of society. "I am really excited for a couple reasons, and really happy with this year," said United Way of North Idaho Community Impact Director Keri Cederquist.

February is Black History Month

Black history in Idaho is complex and encompasses a wide range of topics. Historically, the presence of Blacks in Idaho has been limited, with African Americans comprising less than 1% of the state's population in the early 21st century and yet Black individuals have played a significant role in shaping the state's history and culture.

Voters' work doesn't end on Election Day

I'm hoping I'm wrong, but some elected people only represent one side of the coin. And possibly don't want to consider it — those who might have a different side of the coin.

This Week In History — Feb. 2, 2023

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

Badgers slam Hawks, win Backwoods Brawl

The 3A Bonners Ferry boys basketball team (15-1) spread the ball around against the 5A/4A Lakeland Hawks (3-12) with four Badgers ending the night in double digits, two Badgers just a point shy of 10 points in the 77-57 win on Jan. 31.

Badger cheer wins two bids to state

Badger cheerleading is heading to the state tournament and will compete in show and stunt routines on Feb. 10, after winning these categories at districts.

Blackmore soars, Backwoods Brawl

Badger girls basketball (11-9) came back stronger after half time, but the strong half in the Jan. 28 game wasn’t enough as Stillwater Christian won, 71-57.

Rickter takes first at North Idaho Rumble, five Badgers place

Five Badger wrestlers placed at the North Idaho Rumble last weekend, with Savannah Rickter (G152, 21-1) becoming a two-time champion after pinning her Coeur d’Alene High School opponent in the third round.

Williams brothers lead at Backwoods Brawl

Badgers Ridge and Asher Williams led the contest with 25 points a piece giving Bonners Ferry (14-1) a league win against the Timberlake Tigers (6-10) and a victory at the Backwoods Brawl, a new spirit competition between the two schools on Jan. 27.

Man gets prison for threatening to shoot school and police

Almost a year after his actions led to an armed standoff near Dalton Gardens Elementary School, a local man was sentenced Thursday to prison. Robert J. Green, 40, was convicted in December of three counts of aggravated assault on police with a deadly weapon and one count of threatening violence upon school grounds.

Russell sentenced to life for murder

James D. Russell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal slaying of the caretaker of his family's property in Clark Fork. In her ruling, First District Judge Barbara Buchanan said the sentence was the only one possible to protect society — and James D. Russell himself — following the September 2021 murder of David M. Flaget, who worked as a caretaker of the Russell family's property in Clark Fork in September 2021.

Fairchild Airmen rescue injured snowmobiler

Earlier this month, Fairchild Air Force Base crews successfully completed the 36th Rescue Squadron's 708th save near Schweitzer Mountain. The team is credited with saving an injured snowmobiler on Jan. 3 who spent 18 hours outside in 19-degree weather with little access to food or water, Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, said in a press release issued by the base this past week.

IDFG: Familiarity likely behind coyotes' behavior

Unusual coyote behavior in the greater Sandpoint area is likely tied to the animals becoming too comfortable around people, Idaho Fish & Game officials said. In addition to multiple reports of coyote activity as recently as Thursday at Schweitzer, two young coyotes have been seen in the Sandpoint downtown business district during daylight hours.

Jensen sworn in as newest District 1 judge

Thursday, friends and family — and fellow judges — watched Jensen become the newest district judge to serve Bonner and Boundary counties. She is only the 14th person to become a district judge in Sandpoint in the past 132 years. District judges from throughout the five northern counties came together to celebrate Jensen's formal swearing-in before a packed courtroom filled with friends, family and numerous country officials. While her parents, Terry and Lynn Jensen; husband, in-laws and aunt were in the courtroom, other family members attended via Zoom and join in the ceremony.

Post Falls man arrested for child porn production

Post Falls man allegedly saving child pornography in cloud storage

A Post Falls man has been arrested for federal child pornography production.

Charges filed in dog abandonment case

Bonner County Sheriff's Office is filing 31 criminal counts of animal cruelty and abandonment against two former Bonner County residents. Charges were filed Wednesday morning against Jacob M. McCowan, 31, and Jessica L. Smurtwaite. Both have left Idaho and are now residing near Salt Lake City, Utah.