Idaho lawmakers approve funding for food banks

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved additional funding to support community food banks, including Second Harvest.

Take a moment to see the butterflies at Kootenai Refuge

TIGERS ON THE WING

Trying to eliminate racism by focusing on race is wrong-minded

I would like to take a moment to respond to a letter to the editor by Timothy Braatz.

New Idaho officials talk taxes, upcoming legislative session

Panelists ask Idaho Legislature to consider investments in education rather than tax cuts

Concerns about the economy, budget outlooks, property taxes and other subjects were the focus of the 76th annual Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference on Wednesday, with legislators and newly elected officials in attendance about a month before the next legislative session begins. The Associated Taxpayers of Idaho is a nonprofit organization that produces reports related to state and local tax policy and distributes them to members. Incoming Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, who is the speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives until January, gave opening remarks at the conference and said he is constantly asked what the 2023 legislative session will be like with so many freshman legislators.

No fireworks show a slap in the face

I’m going to ask or state this as polite as possible.

Carter County Farm & Feed opens here

BONNERS FERRY — Charlie Carter moved to Idaho nearly 20 years ago to be back in the country again.

From the Archives - Sept. 3, 2020

From the Archives Herald Subscription Price in the Year 1966

Richard Leep, 78

Richard Leep, 78, passed away on Dec. 27, 2006 after an extended battle with Cancer.

Mountain Traders brings past into the present

The moment you walk in the doors, it feels as if you’ve taken a step back in time to the gold rush and early logging days of turn-of-the-century North Idaho. And that’s just the way that Mountain Traders owners Todd and Heather Koeppel want it.

The Springs Restaurant welcomes new head chef Jason Lytle

April 1, the Kootenai River Inn, The Springs restaurant welcomed new Head Chef, Jason Lytle. Lytle, originally from Wyoming is a US Veteran and began his career in the culinary arts to supplement his income while using his GI Bill. Starting in Billings, MT he was asked to manage an Applebee’s; his career only accelerated from there.

Second-degree murder and arson case advances to district court

A second-degree murder and arson case is advancing to district court following a two-day preliminary hearing that concluded Tuesday.

Zebras that fly!

Last weekend while driving to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge I stopped by one of my favorite parks just northwest of the refuge office to see if the butterflies were getting nectar from the lilac bushes in the area. As I walked through the bright green grass in the beautiful park I noticed many butterflies flying around the beautiful purple, fragrant lilacs, almost dancing in the spring air.

Zebra swallowtails make their appearance

Recently while driving to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge I stopped by one of my favorite parks just northwest of the refuge office to see if the butterflies were getting nectar from the lilac bushes in the area. As I walked through the bright green grass in the beautiful park I noticed many butterflies flying around the beautiful purple fragrant lilac, almost dancing in the spring air.

Attorney asks high court for re-hearing in murder

The Idaho Attorney General has asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider granting a new trial to a former Bonners Ferry man in prison for the 2001 shooting death of a 21-year-old Moscow woman.

Local organized humanitarian container to Ukraine, makes waves

A local humanitarian effort to send basic amenities to the front lines of Ukraine has seen success with donations coming in and businesses offering to be drop locations for supplies.

VIDEO: More scattered thunderstorms Thursday

This will be the final day of scattered thunderstorms before pleasant weather arrives for the weekend.

Wolf education center unhappy with new movie

The owner of a Bonner County wolf education center wants it made clear she was not involved with the recently released film, “WolfPeople.”

Team Spirit of America: Races with dragon boat team on Missouri River

Pam Am Express breaks world record, just not the one they expected

Local kayakers Josh Friedman and Julie Kirk set out to break the world record for the longest non stop voyage of a dragon boat as part of the team Pam Am Express as part of the MR340, a 34 mile race on the Missouri River.

Letter to the Editor

Education: It’s worth ‘investing in Idaho’

Bonners Ferry says farewell to Far North Deli

BONNERS FERRY — Far North Deli, the beloved sandwich shop owned and managed by Alison Henslee, closed its door for the last time on April 29, after almost five years in business.