This Week In History - April 18, 2024

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

From the Archives - April 18, 2024

A very interesting program on the "History of Cattle in the Purcell Trench" will be presented Saturday, April 20.

40 Under 40

NIBJ publisher lauds the area's best and brightest young people

“You’re the future of North Idaho,” Coeur d'Alene Press publisher Clint Schroeder said to the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 cohort.

Chamber recognizes business 50 years and older

The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce is recognizing businesses that have been in operation for 50 or more years in Boundary County.

'Ten Acres and a Dream' workshop offered in Post Falls

University of Idaho Extension is offering a 1-day program designed to help owners of small rural acreages manage their land and meet their goals.

NIC hit with another ratings downgrade

Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.

International migrants were attracted to large urban counties last year, Census Bureau data shows

Among counties with more than a half-million residents, Ada County, Idaho, which is home to Boise, and two Utah counties that are home to the city of Provo and Salt Lake City, respectively, had among the greatest growth rates of international migration in 2023.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Alexander runs huge new personal best in 10,000-meter run

Lewis-Clark will compete next at the NNU Invitational set to be held Saturday, April 13 in Nampa.

Bonners Ferry’s Adam Hiatt receives Frontier Conference Coach of the Year Award

Even though Hiatt is now in Butte achieving numerous historical feats and milestones at Montana Tech, he hasn’t forgotten the town in which he hails from… Bonners Ferry.

School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session

Legislative leaders originally aimed to wrap the session up in March, but a dispute over the Idaho Transportation Department budget made the work stretch into April. The 2024 session came to a close Wednesday afternoon.

VanGesen is best pick for sheriff

Boundary County is an amazing place that my wife and I are proud to call home. The decent people, the land, and the freedom to live how we like under the Constitution are just a few of the many reasons we love it.

Transportation, immigration among session's top issues

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Stolley is the best candidate for sheriff

A phrase that captures the essence of Travis Stolley is: "it is not the age, it's the mileage." This strong man has a diversified resume that is a path to becoming our next sheriff.

Boundary County Calendar - April 11-21, 2024

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

Cd’A teen pleads not guilty to providing support to ISIS

Trial set for May 28

Trial set for May 28

Senior center changes prompts town hall

Tension and accusations flowed in equal measure at a Tuesday town hall on the community’s senior center and its sudden change in administration.

Distinguished Young Women participants 12-14

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is slated to have 14 junior girls participants. Sydney Beckle, Kimberly Lucas and Alexandra Fodge are participants 12-14.

Marian Rosalie Rosco, 88

Marian Rosco passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at her residence in Sandpoint, Idaho.

2 the Border Motorcycle Rally revving up for this summer

2 the Border Motorcycle Rally is returning to Boundary County for a second year with additional events on June 28-30.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Alexander runs new personal best in 10,000-meter run

Lewis-Clark will compete next at the NNU Invitational set to be held Saturday, April 13 in Nampa.