Travis Stolley is the best choice for sheriff

I urge you to vote for Travis Stolley for Boundary County sheriff on May 21. As a former Boundary County sheriff, I know what it takes to do the job. Stolley has all of the qualities needed to excel as sheriff and is far superior to the other two candidates.

This Week In History - April 18, 2024

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

Work moving forward on McArthur Lake project

Work is moving forward on the U.S. 95 project near McArthur Lake. As of April, Idaho Transportation Department officials said bridge abutments and the pier, which serve as foundations for the bridge itself, are nearing completion.

Legals for April, 18 2024

County Commissioners special meeting with P&Z

The Boundary County Board of Commissioners will meet in special session with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the County Annex.

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.

Veteran honored for radio operator work on his 100th birthday

On his 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, Robert Douglas Gwin still was clutching the folded American flag he had been given earlier that afternoon by the Kootenai County honor guard. As his family came person by person to greet him and wish him a happy birthday, he pointed out a patch on his uniform from his Army Signal Corps days. “I sewed that myself,” he said.

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.

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.

Trey Bateman named co-player of the year, Badgers recognized at North Idaho Hall of Fame

Bonners Ferry High School senior Trey Bateman shared the 3A-1A male athlete of the year honors at the 62nd North Idaho Sports Banquet on Saturday, April 6 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

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.

VanGesen has experience needed for post

I am a resident of Boundary County, have worked in law enforcement for the past 30 years and have held almost every position from the bottom to the top. A strong background in management and commander experience are just a few strengths necessary to achieve success as a sheriff. An outside candidate is important for a smaller agency as it encourages less corruption, better morale within the department and brings in outside experience.

Travis Stolley is the right choice for sheriff

I am probably not much different than most of you when I say I am sick of all the non-factual political propaganda circulating across our nation and even within our own community. I think you would agree that working shoulder to shoulder with someone you get to know them very well.

VanGesen is only candidate with command experience

After attending the debate, and reviewing websites and Facebook pages of the three candidates for Boundary County Sheriff, it surprised me that only one candidate has any incident command level training and experience.

Sauter’s actions show dedication, hard work

Most of us want our elected representatives to be hard-working, effective, and responsive to us, their constituents. Our current state representative from District 1A is just that.

Think local, vote Stolley for sheriff

I support Travis Stolley for Boundary County sheriff. In listening to the candidates and reviewing their websites, there are things that seem appealing on the surface, but others are deeply concerning.

Valerie Fry, 82

Valerie Fry, 82, of Garden Valley, Idaho, passed away on March 24, 2024.

Boundary County Calendar - April 11-21, 2024

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