IRS must better protect Idaho taxpayers

Taxpayers have certain fundamental rights when it comes to dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, including the right to privacy and the right to confidentiality. From serious breaches of confidential taxpayer data and document mismanagement to poor cybersecurity training and infrastructure vulnerabilities, the IRS has a decades-long and troubled history with adequately protecting American taxpayers’ information. One particularly egregious event in recent history was the unauthorized disclosure of private, legally-protected IRS data to online news source ProPublica — an incident of which little has been revealed, despite an ongoing, years-long investigation by multiple agencies.

XC: Break from racing leads to intense workouts

Bonners Ferry cross country has had a week break between races and has been focusing on pushing some boundaries while recovering from injuries before competing int two races in three days.

Legals for October, 5 2023

This Week in History - Sept. 28, 2023

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

OCT NIBJ: What it takes to get your name out there

A tried and tested way to find customers is word of mouth, but what if they can’t find your business due to Google business listing issues? Off Grid Unlimited, a veteran-owned one-stop business for all things off grid, alternative energy and consulting had this very issue in Boundary County, where business can be difficult to find for newcomers and navigational systems.

Boundary County Excellence: BFPD officers honored after water rescue

Two Bonners Ferry police officers received the Life Saving Award from at the Sept. 19 city council meeting—the second life savings award the officers have earned this year.

XC: Beckle takes first at Ivan Benson, multiple PRs

Sydney Beckle took first at the Ivan Benson Invite in Priest River for Badger girls cross country on Sept 21.

PREP SOCCER: Badgers defeat Lumberjacks by large margin

Badger boys and girls soccer defeat the St. Maries Lumberjacks by large margins over the weekend.

Legals for September, 28 2023

PREP: XC sees several PRs, Beckle takes second; Volleyball sweeps Wampus Cats

Five badger cross country runners earned season best times, with Sydney Beckle taking second place and Matisyn Stiern taking fourth place for the girls at the Bonners Ferry Invite on Saturday, Sept. 16.

PREP SOCCER: Badgers go 1-1 against Timberlake, sweep over the weekend

In this week's PREP Soccer, Badger soccer teams faced 3A IML opponent Timberlake, Orofino and Grangeville.

Open primaries gives people a choice

Since its August launch, the Idahoans for Open Primaries ballot initiative has had unprecedented voter support. The measure is designed to 1) increase freedom of choice and 2) elect responsive officials.

Legals for September, 21 2023

BF Wrestling Club returns for fall season

The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club returns and is taking sign up for the North Idaho Wrestling League Fall Season.

Badger XC earns PRs at Farragut

Bonners Ferry cross country had a sneak preview of the district course on September 9, at Farragut state park, with many Badgers earning PRs.

SOCCER PREP: Badgers face league opponents, girls play packed schedule

Badger soccer had a packed schedule with boys and girls playing IML opponents and the girls playing 4A Lakeland.

Get ready for the Book of Lists

We are introducing something new and exciting for the North Idaho business community

We are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural North Idaho Business Journal Book of Lists. Scheduled for publication in December 2023, this first-of-its-kind resource will become an annual touchstone for our diverse and thriving business community.

Open primaries make sense for Idaho

Imagine going to an Idaho primary election where, regardless of your political viewpoint, any registered voter could vote for any candidate on the ballot. Republican, Democrat, independent, or Libertarian — all on the same ballot! We could vote for Republicans for some offices and Democrats for others, if we choose.

Honoring Idaho's Medal of Honor recipients

Highways are an essential part of our country’s infrastructure. They are a key to our productivity and opportunity. They enable the transport of an incredible amount of goods across the nation and around the world.

Legals for September, 14 2023