Legislature tackles gun, gender legislation

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

This Week In History - April 4, 2024

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

Bill requires Idaho libraries move ‘harmful materials’

House Bill 710 would require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits.

A bill to require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho Senate and House on Wednesday. House Bill 710, backed by Republican legislative leaders, follows years of attempts by the Idaho Legislature to regulate materials deemed harmful to children in Idaho libraries.

DYW Participants 9-11

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is slated to have 14 junior girls participants. Participants 9- 11 are Rylie Kimball, Morgan Tye and Renea Barnes.

BCH welcomes Dr. Robles, Expanding Women’s Healthcare

Boundary Community Hospital has welcomed Dr. Aleksander Robles, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, to the hospital's guest clinic. Dr. Robles joins BCH from Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Senior Hospitality Center closed until further notice

The Senior Hospitality Center has been closed until further notice to give officials time to investigate claims that funds have been misappropriated, interim director Misha Davis said Monday.

Legals for April, 4 2024

Critchfield: 'We're hopeful'

Public school budget should be ready soon, says state superintendent

Reverting to average daily attendance-based funding from the enrollment-based funding formula used during COVID-19 years has left many Idaho school districts feeling a financial pinch. “Money was left on the table, and we knew that last year,” Idaho State Superintendent of Public Education Debbie Critchfield said Friday during a visit to The Press office.

DYW Participants 5-8 announced

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is slated to have 14 junior girls participants. Participants 5-8 are as follows.

Sheriff candidate debate, more of Q&A

Boundary County’s three sheriff candidates gave their pitch to voters on March 21 to a packed Bonners Ferry High School gymnasium.

Civil Air Patrol open house April 2

The Selkirk Composite Squadron is inviting the community to attend its open house next month to learn about Civil Air Patrol, a non-profit organization for kids ranging from ages 12-18, and adults of all ages.

Mudslide in Moyie caused by water line break, water conservation issued

When the city's main water line broke early Sunday morning, it caused a several hundred foot mudslide and led the city to declare a local state of emergency.

Gary Meddock, 75

Gary Lewis Meddock, age 75, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the home he shared with his sister, Judy Everhart.

Concerns surround Katkee Fuels assessment

Deep concerns surround the Katkee Fuels Environmental Assessment. The current proposal by the Bonners Ferry Ranger District, backed by the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative, omits vital information: logging diminishes carbon reserves, CO2 sequestration, and O2 production crucial both locally and globally.

This Week In History - March 28, 2024

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

Boundary County Calendar - March 31-April 7, 2024

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

Legals for March, 28 2024

Legals for March, 28 2024

Water line break in Moyie, water conservation issued

A water line break Sunday has prompted Moyie Springs officials to issue a water conservation notice.

APRIL NIBJ: Young entrepreneur has a passion for business

Entrepreneur Tyler Lucas, 20, discovered his passion for business in middle school when selling paracord bracelets with his friend Brady Hinthorn.