College Notebook: Recognizing Nik Bertling, 3-time national qualifier and NAIA All-American pole vaulter

When Nik was just a sophomore at Bonners Ferry, he decided that he was going to try and pole vault at track and field practice one day.

Correction:

In the article last week, “Fleming Creek fire”, in the list of agencies involved, Bonners Ferry Fire Department was not mentioned. We apologize and want to thank all the firefighters and first responders for their service. Also, Hall Mountain Firefighter Wally Nyberg, photo on A9, last name was spelled incorrectly.

Santa coming to Shopko!

He’s making a list ... and visiting Shopko: Santa Claus will be visiting Shopko in Bonners Ferry on Saturday, Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children in to see Santa!

Hospice helps dream come true

BONNERS FERRY — Life can be full of surprises, both good and bad. For Lydia Hays (Lala), life dealt a solid blow when she was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in November of 2015.

Kootenai Tribe intervenes in caribou litigation

BONNERS FERRY- The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (Kootenai Tribe) has moved to intervene in the litigation over the endangered woodland caribou.

Be careful what you ask for

Dear Mary, you might consider getting your news from somewhere other than the alphabet stations. They have been spewing hateful venom President Trump's way since before he was inaugurated in 2016. And be careful what you ask for. A President Biden would wreck havoc that you have yet to see.

Wrestler takes national title

You can add one more name to the litany of Sandpoint wrestlers who have made a name for themselves at the national level: Anneliese DeAragon.

Rickter goes 5-3 for Team Idaho at Junior Nationals Duals

Bonners Ferry wrestler Savannah Rickter competed for Team Idaho June 15-17 at the 2022 Junior Nationals Duals.

Noxious Weeds: Scotch Broom now included on state list

As of the close of the 2017 Idaho Legislature Session, four genera of plants are now included on the Idaho Noxious Weed List as “prohibited genera”; Cytisus, Chamaecytisus, Genista, and Spartium.

Fallen law enforcement officers memorial scheduled Friday

On Sunday, May 13, at 8 p.m. at the National Mall, 360 fallen law enforcement officers were honored during the 30th annual Candlelight Vigil.

Dehlbom named to Sherman College fall dean's list

Kimberly Dehlbom of Bonners Ferry has been named to Sherman College of Chiropractic's dean's list.

Idaho open primary initiative made final stretch

Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters made there final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.

Polling locations

Voting for the primary election will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday May 15, at the polling places listed below.

ONGOING CALENDAR

Local student makes honor roll at Oregon State University

A Boundary County resident is among the students named to Oregon State University’s scholastic honor roll for spring term 2020.

Robert Vickaryous

The recent Republican loss of both the House and Senate was probably the most deserved of any loss in American political history. Never before had the GOP had the chance to do so much good and did so little. We voted for a change in 1994, in 1996 and again in 2000, and they kept giving us the same old program of deficit spending, bigger and more intrusive government, higher taxes and the list goes on. In short, the GOP changed the direction from bad to worse and then pretended that they were doing what the people wanted.

Judge does not grant sex offender's request

A  Boundary County man who had sex at least 50 times with a 14-year-old girl in six months was denied a petition to be removed from the sexual offender list.

Scammers are on a mission to con military personnel

Spokane, Wash. — May 19, 2016 — On Saturday the country will celebrate Armed Forces Day by coming together and thanking military members for their service. This is a time to honor service members for their sacrifice and show them our support. Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest is an advocate for these men and women and would like to remind them that they are often easy targets for scammers.

BCSD meal delivery locations updated

BONNERS FERRY — An updated list of meal delivery locations has been put into place by the Boundary County School District.

Artisan pizza returns downtown with Goat Mountain pizza