Tractor Supply hearing to be redone

Boundary County commissioners approved two road variances for a Tractor Supply store, which will be built at 87 Homestead Loop, but due to an appeal and a procedural error the commissioners will redo the hearing.

City Comp. plan open house and hearing

An open house for the city’s comprehensive plan and public hearing is scheduled for March 1 at the Boundary County Annex.

Bonners Ferry regains lead, downs Timberlake

Early on, it worked. By the end of Tuesday’s opening game in the best-of-3 3A District 1 championship series, Timberlake was happy, but still has work to do to catch top-ranked Bonners Ferry.

Three Badger girl wrestlers named district champs, off to state

Badger girl wrestling took second at the Division I & II District Wrestling Championships by one point, with three Bonners Ferry wrestlers taking first and earning the title district champion and four Badgers advancing to state this weekend.

Library board reviewing material policy, director candidates

It’s going to be a busy meeting in March for Boundary County Library Board trustees, from reviewing the district’s materials policy to going over candidates for the library director post.

We need adults to step up and serve

Last week, two special City Council meetings were held to discuss a local option tax and land use planning map. Both items were significant and urgent. Council scheduled these meetings, in advance, knowing some members found attendance at an Oregon golf event a higher priority.

Legals for February, 23 2023

Backcountry Avalanche Warning in Effect

A backcountry avalanche watch has been put in place at 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 by the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint for NWS Spokane, Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties.

This Week In History - Feb. 16, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Legals for February, 16 2023

City to hold another workshop for LOT

The Bonners Ferry City Council will hold a workshop for a proposed local option tax on Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. before going out again for community input.

Legals for February, 9 2023

Free personal use firewood permits available

The Forest Service will once again issue free, personal use firewood permits for up to 12 cords of firewood per permit holder during the 2023 calendar year.

'Karma Bums' takes a road trip to Idaho

Portion of new adventure, thriller shot in Porthill

When the pandemic hit, Keon Hedayati had been shopping around a few scripts. But COVID shut everything down and money to shoot films was nowhere to be seen. It was then, the multi-hyphenate director, actor, and writer decided to go on a road trip — one that ended up in Porthill near the Canadian border.

Tractor Supply Co. store to go before commissioners

Tractor Supply Company is planning to come to Boundary County located on Homestead Loop, but still seeks the approval of County Commissioners.

Land Board adds new endowment land

18,000 acres of new endowment land benefits public schools, supports idaho’s economy and preserves recreation

It was a deal that the Idaho Department of Lands couldn't refuse. When the state had a chance to bid on almost 18,050 acres of timberland spread across the five northern counties, officials didn't hesitate. “Adding an additional 18,000 acres of timberland to the endowment portfolio increases future revenue for the beneficiaries while also supporting Idaho’s broader economy,” IDL director Dustin Miller said. The land included in the bid package was offered as a package deal and offers good quality timberland, Sharla Arledge, IDL public information officer, said. Proceeds from the sale of endowment cottage sites and commercial real estate were used to pay for the properties.

City considering LOT to fund general budget

City officials are pondering putting a local option tax before voters to cover a general fund shortfall caused by a Idaho Supreme Court ruling on how such budgets can be funded.

Legals for January, 19 2023

City considering local option tax

Among the ideas generated at a special city council meeting last week was a proposed future vote on a local option tax.

County OKs ARPA funds for repairs, updates

Boundary County commissioners approved the use of $25,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for locating and mapping Mission Creek Water Association water lines.