Community calendar - June 10 to June 16

Community calendar - June 10 to June 16

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 37: Headlines from 6/5 thru 6/8 and interview with PHD Program Manager Mary Rehnborg and IDEQ Remediation Manager Andy Helkey

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from June 5 to 8 (special cold open appearance by Lola the Bulldog).

Valdie Virginia Burkholder, 95

Valdie Virginia Burkholder, 95

Shaun David Helsper, 59

Shaun David Helsper passed away peacefully Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk above average

Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of April.

Idaho Humanities Council Announces SHARP Grants

The Idaho Humanities Council has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan. The primary purpose of this funding is to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the coronavirus. The funding is also meant to assist Idaho’s humanities-based organizations restore and sustain their core functions.

Second half property taxes due by June 21, 2021

Boundary County Treasurer, Susan M. Larson, would like to remind all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the second half of the 2020 property taxes without penalty is Monday, June 21, 2021 due to the 20th falling on a weekend this year.

Traffic stop turns into drug bust

What began as a reported reckless driving call quickly turned into a drug bust that included fentanyl pills and methamphetamines by arresting officer Branden Johnson.

Kathleen (Kathy) Renee Hunsaker

Kathleen (Kathy) Renee Hunsaker passed away on June 2, 2021.

Idaho Supreme Court schedules hearing for Reclaim Idaho initiative rights case

The Idaho Supreme Court announced this morning that they will hear Reclaim Idaho’s case against the new anti-initiatives law.

Best of Boundary County is about to begin

Best of Boundary County is about to begin.

From the archives - June 3, 2021

The shelves were stocked clear to the ceiling, some items reached only by climbing ladders that glided easily along the shelving.

Community calendar - June 3 to June 9

Community calendar - June 3 to June 9

WIC recipients to receive extra fruits and vegetables

Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children will see a temporary increase in their June through September benefits for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables.

AAA warns of teen driving and the '100 Deadliest Days' of summer

Summer presents a particularly dangerous stretch for teen drivers who have more time to spend behind the wheel, yet lack the experience, skills and maturity of more seasoned drivers. AAA encourages parents to help reduce crash risks during these “100 Deadliest Days” by modeling safe driving behaviors and ensuring their teens adopt them.

Thoughts on racism and antiracism in today's world

Why do we categorize people according to skin and facial features?

Government overreach is very real, dangerous

Our basic rights and civil liberties are being infringed upon.

Under the Sun debuts parklet

When Under the Sun’s owner Kendall Cady first heard about the city’s proposed parklet program she was “gung-ho for it.”

Legals for June, 3 2021

Under the Sun debuts parklet

When Under the Sun’s owner Kendall Cady first heard about the city’s proposed parklet program she was “gung-ho for it.”