OLD TIMER'S COLUMN

From the Bonners Ferry Herald,

Carpets of moss similar to mini forests

From five feet above cushions of moss look alike but down on my hands and knees I can see the intricacies of the inch- tall moss.

This day in history

AUGUST 11, 2016

Museum releasing book all about Boundary County

The dedication page of the Boundary County Museum’s new book, “Small Towns, Big Dreams” reads “dedicated to the “dreamers” who came before and to those who will come after.”

Tundra swans stop over for bed and breakfast!

County in running for $250K grant

BOUNDARY COUNTY — Bonners Ferry is in the running against, Plummer, Caldwell, Plummer, Caldwell, Coeur d'Alene, Homedale, and Sandpoint for a community $250,000 grant.

Athlete of the Week April 17-23

Athlete of the Week April 17-23, Ivaan Cartwright.

Legals for June, 3 2021

Democrats seek inquiry by Idaho AG

The Idaho Democratic Party called on Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden to investigate the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and District 1A Representative Heather Scott regarding alleged incidents of stalking and harassment in both Bonner and Boundary counties.

Kerby: Support bill will get House OK

BONNERS FERRY — The chairman of the Idaho Health and Welfare Board is confident that the Idaho Legislature will back child support legislation when it reconvenes in special session on May 18.

Bonners Ferry Police reducing patrols

Staffing shortages are causing the Bonners Ferry Police Department to temporarily reduce police coverage.

Exploring solutions to mass shootings

Idahoans deserve to live without fearing for their lives

Dirtbike racing is back

9B Arenacross is bringing dirtbike racing back to Northern Idaho with over seven thousand dollars in prize money, on Saturday, June 27.

Jim Woodward is a welcome independent thinker

I love the fact that Jim Woodward is an independent thinker.

Freedom isn't free

BONNERS FERRY — Thank you for your service.

It seems like only yesterday ...

BONNERS FERRY — Every four years, Bonners Ferry High School alumni are drawn from around the country to return home, swarm the streets, searching out or accidentally finding their former classmates. The results were a recurring theme of sounds of excited greetings, hugs, handshakes, back slaps, all taking place, over and over, the length of the packed street.

City Turns Off New Water Source

After comments from multiple residents about water quality issues, City Administrator Lisa Ailport gave the council an update on the results of testing of the well water recently added to the supply. She said that she hadn’t had time to consult with the city engineer about the report, but it did confirm the expected results of high levels of calcium in the well water.

Gas tax gimmicks distract from real solution to high gas prices

We need to unleash American energy production

Moore murder case could see appeal in supreme court

The Idaho Supreme Court is considering a state appeal to reverse a First District Court judge’s dismissal of murder charges against a Bonners Ferry resident Daniel Lee Moore in the 2020 shooting of a fellow chiropractor.

Judge weighs gag order challenge

A judge overseeing the case against a man charged with killing four University of Idaho students is considering whether to revoke or alter a gag order that largely bars attorneys and other parties in the case from speaking with news reporters. A coalition of more than 30 media organizations has challenged the order during a hearing Friday, saying it violates the Constitution's guarantees of free speech and a free press. A lawyer for one of the victim's families has also made that argument in the case set to be heard Friday. But prosecutors and the defendant's lawyers insist it's needed to prevent prejudicial news coverage that could damage Bryan Kohberger's right to a fair trial.