Boundary County Calendar - June 20-30, 2024

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

D-Day anniversary: Marking the price of freedom

On the western side of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., stands a blue wall, called the Freedom Wall.

BCSD discusses bond, M&O and contingency plan

The Boundary County School Board voted to run both a school bond to rebuild Valley View Elementary and the two-year $2.4 million supplemental levy. Both measures will go before voters at the Nov. 5 general election.

Legals for June, 20 2024

Grizzly killed near St. Maries

Hunter told Fish and Game he thought it was a black bear

After identifying the bear at the scene as a grizzly, the hunter contacted Idaho Fish and Game and has cooperated with the investigation.

US-2 and US-95 junction road construction still underway

Construction crews at the junction of highways 95 and 2 will continue milling the existing roadway as part of the resurfacing project.

Kari Lake speaks in Coeur d'Alene: 'Can we get along for five months?'

Arizona Senate candidate calls for unity among Idaho's Republicans

Lake said in the next five months, Democrats and the media will try to divide Republicans and create infighting, she said.

Moon reelected Idaho GOP Chair, party now opposes funding higher education

Republican party platform opposes higher ed funding

In North Idaho, skilled workers are in demand

Creating the next generation of trade workers proves challenging

The demand for skilled labor in North Idaho is high. Some of the highest projected employment growth in the region is driven by occupations in health care, construction, personal care and services and transportation and material moving. These occupations made up 35% of total job postings in North Idaho over the last year while accounting for 25-30% of regional employment, according to Lisa Grigg, Idaho Department of Labor economist for north-central Idaho.

School board to discuss bond and levy on Monday

The Boundary County School District is seeking public input on a possible bond to replace Valley View Elementary as well as a proposed supplemental levy. The board, which met in special session Monday, will be discussing the issues at its June 17 meeting.

Kelly Rae Kerby, 50

Kelly Rae Kerby passed away on May 30, 2024.

Bird walks set for Saturday

Nature lovers, mark your calendars, the Friends of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is hosting bird walks at the refuge from 9-11 a.m on Saturday, June 15.

Coach Alan teaches positivity, real-life lessons

I'd like to report an incident I witnessed after the recent Little League baseball team. I wasn't trying to eavesdrop; I was just sitting there minding my own business when I overheard two of the players on the Bonners Ferry Navy team. They were talking about a team much further south of us. The conversation went something like this:

BFHS 23-24 sports success celebrated

Bonners Ferry High School athletes had a successful year with many earning state champions, placers, district champions, all league and all state honors.

Churches and business present In His Image Family Festival

Local churches and businesses have joined together to unify the community and its churches by providing the opportunity to fellowship at the In His Image Family Festival.

Boundary County Calendar - June 13-23, 2024

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

BCSD retires 158 years of experience

In every school district, there are individuals who inspire, guide and shape our students. The wisdom and grace demonstrated by our retirees will be missed. CHRISTIAUNA COLLIER

County passes SOS primary election audit

Boundary County was selected for an audit of the Tuesday, May 21 Primary Election through the Secretary of State’s Office. No errors were found on Monday. June 2.

Legals for June, 13 2024

Festival sets three-day ticket sale

The Festival at Sandpoint is kicking off summer with a special three-day sale for fans. The sale, which runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 14 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 16, offers Festival-goers a 20% discount when buying four or more tickets to qualifying concerts.