March is Women's History Month

So why am I, an old man, writing about Women's History Month? Excellent question and after reading this you might have a small peek at the answer. In 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter designated March 8 as National Women's Week. Congress in 1987 designated the month of March, Women's History Month, and every president since has continued that designation. March 8 is also International Women's Day. Below is a little history of remarkable and influential women from the past and present.

Facility committee waiting until after legislative session before discussing school bond

The Boundary County School District’s facility committee is recommending the district wait to run a possible school bond until after the legislative session is over.

School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session

Legislative leaders originally aimed to wrap the session up in March, but a dispute over the Idaho Transportation Department budget made the work stretch into April. The 2024 session came to a close Wednesday afternoon.

80 years later, veterans reflect on D-Day

Morgensen, along with fellow VFW Post 889 in Coeur d’Alene veterans Bob Martin and Paul Mahlow, shared their thoughts on D-Day over a cup of coffee with The Press.

Libby 5K learning experience for new XC runners

The Badgers cross country squad’s first meet was a learning experience for young and new runners.

Travis Thompson

Legislative District 1, Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 1A candidate

Candidates file for legislative races

Here's the list as of Friday night.

Hospital establishes COVID-19 task force

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary Community Hospital has established a COVID-19 task force made to provide guidance and discuss internal protocols as well as continuing to assess the ever-changing environment and regulatory direction in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Boundary County notes COVID-19 cases

Boundary County notes COVID-19 cases

Western Grebe; a ballet dancer in a tux!

Last week while observing along the Kootenai River I saw a long-necked, nearly all-black water bird with white chin, neck, chest and yellow bill with unusually bright red eyes in the river next to the southern bank. The bird according to my “Birds of Idaho” Field Guide was a Western Grebe.

Report shows impact of Alzheimer’s disease in Idaho

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Disease Fact and Figures Report, over 5 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, with that number expected to triple to as many as 15 million by 2050.

Gun Club News

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SPORTS: BFHS wrestling sweeps IML foes

BFHS wrestling update for Jan. 21

Gov. Little gave his State of the State address, historic tax relief cuts

Gov. Brad Little gave his State of The State address remotely from a Statehouse auditorium, a break from tradition when Idaho lawmakers would generally listen at a packed house chambers floor.

Gov. Little gave his State of the State address, historic tax relief cuts

Gov. Brad Little gave his State of The State address remotely from a Statehouse auditorium, a break from tradition when Idaho lawmakers would generally listen at a packed house chambers floor.

Badger duffers enjoy busy season

By Mike Weland

Another vote planned for animal shelter

The controversial decision to sell a partially-built animal shelter south of Bonners Ferry could be reversed.

Marjorie Unruh, 90

Funeral services for Marjorie Unruh, 90, were held on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mountain View Mennonite Church near Bonners Ferry, Idaho, followed by internment in the Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery.

Spoil yourself at Picturesque

BONNERS FERRY — Nissa Henslee purchased the 104-year-old, two-story brick building at 7196 Main St. with a ‘Picturesque’ vision in mind.

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.