P-Tech route to higher education

Plans to make Sandpoint program statewide

SANDPOINT — North Idaho will be the testing ground for a program that could connect graduating high schoolers with jobs right out of the gate.

Financial planning for college

'Peter and Wendy' production a success

BONNERS FERRY -- In one whirlwind week of auditioning, song-learning, rehearsing, and performing, 64 local children brought Neverland to life in Bonners Ferry’s Becker Auditorium last Friday and Saturday.

Department of Labor issues new service plan

The Idaho Department of Labor has implemented its new service model in the Bonners Ferry area, providing direct mobile services to Bonners Ferry, Moyie Springs and Naples.

Levy needed to fund essential programs

Unfortunately, our state legislature has underfunded education for years.

BCSD taking part in Summer Food Service Program

Boundary County School District 101 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The program is ongoing through June 10, 2021.

UMC hosting rummage sale

BONNERS FERRY — The annual fall United Methodist Women’s rummage, bake, and book sale will is taking place this weekend.

Valley View first-graders learning with Lucky

“Learning with Lucky,” a reading program for first-graders, has been brought to Valley View Elementary School courtesy of Forest Capital Partners.

Iacolucci named 2021-'22 DYW of Bonners Ferry

Iacolucci will represent Bonners Ferry in Idaho Falls on Oct. 1-2.

Alta garners major recognition for work in sustainability

Long known as the standard bearer in the timber industry, Alta Forest Products is garnering big-time attention for its progressive work in sustainability and energy efficiency. Alta’s Naples mill was recently named a recipient of the 2020 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency.

Super 1 fun helps fund Fourth of July

BONNERS FERRY — From across the parking lot at Super 1 in Bonners Ferry, a lot filled with first responder vehicles from fire trucks to the Sheriff’s boat, a bouncy house and a dunk tank, came the powerful gospel-trained voice of Veronika Ward, singing, “We got barbecue, it’s very nice. We got soda pop, here on ice …”

More housing planned to be completed in Ponderay this summer

A 32-unit townhouse development on Kootenai Cutoff Road and Larkspur Street is expected to be completed this summer, city officials said.

Summer science programs at the library

Science adventures are happening at the Boundary County Library every other Friday.

Registration for DYW program now open

The Distinguished Young Women program is now open for registration for the class of 2025.

Where is our public library?

When our library was closed down

Stankiewicz defends local militia

BONNERS FERRY — Every able-bodied Idaho male 18 through 45-years old, already belongs to the militia, according to Jeff Stankiewicz.

Family searches to reclaim priceless memories

BONNERS FERRY — Nearly two years after their son and daughter in-law died in an auto accident and they lost an attempt for custody of the couple’s children,  Fred and Anna Belle Heiss discovered the family’s property has disappeared.

Legals April 20, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE Boundary Community Hospital 6640 Kaniksu Street Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 HVACEquipment and Control in a Surgery Room. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Boundary Community Hospital is engaging Honeywell IntI. Inc (HBS) for a design build proposal to install HVAC equipment and control in a surgery room. The scope of work includes generating construction documents that accurately describe the mechanical, plumbing and electrical system improvements. Boundary Community Hospital is requesting proposals for engineering and design services from qualified firms for the engineering scope of work. Further information and scope of work specifications may be obtained from the Boundary Community Hospital Facilities Director at 208-267-3141 or email at DeAnna.g@bcch.org. All labor and materials must conform to or surpass all specifications. A site visit will be conducted on May 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Communications and Written Questions All communications, including written questions, shall be directed to DeAnna Galbraith, DeAnna.g@bcch.org, 208-267-3141. E-mail is preferred. Written requests for clarification or information shall be due by 12:00 noon on May 10, 2017 and responses to all questions will be distributed to all responders on or about May 12, 2017. SEALED PROPOSALS must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, May 19,2017. The PROPOSAL will be submitted to the individual indicated below: Boundary Community Hospital 6640 Kaniksu Street Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Attention: DeAnna Galbraith, Facilities Director Email: DeAnna.g@bcch.org Phone: 208-267-3141 The successful proposal, if awarded, shall provide the services as determined by Boundary Community Hospital. Boundary Community Hospital reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Dated this 7 day of April, 2017 DeAnna Galbraith, Facilities Director Boundary Community Hospital BFH Legal 9659 April 13, 20, 27, 2017

Boundary County counterfeiter goes to prison

Billy Jo Mutter, 46, of Moyie Springs, recently returned from the six-month retained jurisdiction program of the Idaho State Board of Corrections.

School offers free breakfasts, lunches

They say there’s no such things as a “free lunch.”