Senators reprimanded over writings criticizing other senators

Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder has removed Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld as the vice chair of the Senate House and Welfare Committee and reprimanded Sen. Scott Herndon over editorials those two senators wrote that were critical of other senators.

Martin sentenced to 15 to life for lewd conduct

A local man was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in connection to his conviction in a lewd conduct case.

Four VVE students advance in Elk Hoop Shoot contest

Once again, the fourth and fifth graders at Valley View Elementary have been practicing their basketball free throw shots for the annual Elk’s Hoop Shoot contest.

Comer and Harris, A-class shooters at Washington state shooting contest

Two members of the Kootenai Valley Junior Rifle Team traveled to the Spokane Gun Club on Nov. 4 to compete in the Washington State Indoor three position International Rifle Championships..

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

When thinking of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, images of rows upon rows of white headstones from Arlington Cemetary may come to mind. This image often comes to my mind, but not because I’ve seen a headstone on the TV screen of one lone name as the camera pulls back to reveal the multitude of stones memorializing the dead.

Veterans earn a wide variety of services

Idaho's Veterans Services officers are tasked with helping the state's veterans access the services they have earned.

Bill Hunt: Missing in action; never forgotten

Bill Hunt was 31 when he was last seen alive. Leaning up against a tree, badly wounded, the Special Forces ranger provided cover for a wounded comrade that November in 1966. He never came home. Married with two kids, Hunt had served in the military before but got out after one enlistment to return home to Sandpoint.

Legals for November, 9 2023

Boundary County residents may qualify for three months of free rent

Boundary County residents may qualify with three months of free rent through the Community Resource EnVision Center.

Burn Ban on the Kootenai Reservation

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has issued an air quality advisory and a ban on open burning on the Kootenai Reservation until Monday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

XC State: Beckle and Steirn run for BF, elevation takes it toll for northern teams

Badger cross country runners Sydney Beckle and Matisyn Stiern represented Bonners Ferry at the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships held at the Portneuf Wellness Complex on Saturday.

Better FAFSA is coming, but delayed

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be much easier for families to fill out starting this year, but it will be a few more weeks before it is actually available, state officials said.

Volleyball returns to state, tie for fifth place

Bonners Ferry went 1-2 on the first day and finished tied for fifth at the state 3A tournament at Coeur d’Alene High’s Viking Court.

This Week in History - Nov. 2, 2023

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

Legals for November, 2 2023

Turco, Yount appointed to open WBCSD seats

The West Bonner School District gained positive traction Monday with two milestones: Trustees hired an experienced interim superintendent and filled two board vacancies

Dogsmile Adventures helps others heal through sailing

Organization's auction, film event set for Nov. 14

Dogsmile Adventures will hold its annual celebration and "Race to Alaska" film premiere online Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at dogsmileadventures.com. Those interested should sign up now for the online silent auction, with bidding open from Nov. 1-14. Individuals can sign up for the online auction at onecau.se/dogsmile2023.

XC sends Beckle and Stiern to state contest

Bonners Ferry cross country sends two runners to state, as junior Sydney Beckle finishing fourth at Districts last Thursday at Farragut State Park with a time of 21:37.

Melvin 'Duane' Fulgham, 76

I left this world with the great joy of my life — my wonderful family — close by and giving me comfort.

Gas prices drop in area

Idaho ranks eighth in the country for most expensive fuel