IDFG's 'Tag, You're It' tracks fish, data

Whether you are fishing at an urban pond, a wild river, or an alpine lake, that next fish you catch might have an orange tag, and Idaho Fish and Game needs your help reporting it.

Boundary County to Open ISDA Watercraft Inspection Station

Boundary County Soil Conservation District is set to open an Idaho State Department of Agriculture watercraft inspection station in Bonners Ferry.

GOP convention this week in Coeur d'Alene.

On Friday night, the Kootenai County GOP will host the Idaho Republican Gala, featuring Kari Lake, who narrowly lost the governor race for Arizona in 2022 and is now running for the Arizona Senate.

Innovia Foundation awards $446K to area nonprofits

The Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho.

FOR announces basket winners

Friends of the Restorium has announced three lucky winners of the annual gift basket raffle. The raffle raises funds to support and enhance the quality of life for Boundary County Restorium residents.

This Week In History - June 6, 2024

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

IRS must act quickly to help resolve identity theft cases

The Internal Revenue Service has been flush with funds since the Biden Administration enacted an incredible $80 billion in addition to the agency’s $12.3 billion annual budget. Despite these funds being described as a cure-all for the IRS’s shortcomings, some customer service has actually worsened. One in particular is the resolution of identity theft cases, sometimes leaving identity theft victims in stressful financial limbo for nearly two years.

Abubakari sign to compete in collegiate D1 track and field

Amongst teammates, coaches, friends and family, Asha Abubakari signed to play Track and Field at Fresno State University, a D1 school in California on a full scholarship.

Boundary County Calendar - June 6-16, 2024

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

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.

Legals for June, 6 2024

Initiative calls to support local businesses Friday

The Support Local Gems initiative is an all-day celebration of Idaho’s small businesses. On Friday, June 7, 2024, Idahoans are encouraged to support small businesses in our communities.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Davis, Hathaway finish out remarkable track & field careers

Davis hails from Sandpoint, Hathaway from Clark Fork.

2nd Harvest returns June 13

The third 2nd Harvest free food distribution of the season will be held Thursday, June 13, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

Second half property taxes due by June 20

Boundary County Treasurer, Jennifer Economu, would like to remind all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the second half of the 2023 property taxes without penalty is Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Trump convicted of felony crimes

Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex.

West Bonner ponders school closures

Community hopes to fund extracurricular programs on its own

Several elementary schools will likely be closed as part of an effort to close a $4.68 million shortfall brought about by the failure of a West Bonner County levy.

The Boundary Art Connection

Welcome to the first edition of a monthly arts column. Boundary County is rich with hundreds of artists, creating with wood and paint, song and words, and everything in-between. Each month I will introduce you to some of the artists, showcase some of the art, and invite you to connect with the beauty being created every day all around us.

Rickter signs to wrestle in college

First female BFHS wrestler to advance to collegiate level

Savannah Rickter has once again made history and is the first Bonners Ferry High School female wrestler to advance to the collegiate level.

Boundary County Calendar - May 30-June 9, 2024

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