PREP WRESTLING: Dodd wrestlers to fourth-place finish at North Idaho Rumble

PREP WRESTLING: Dodd wrestlers to fourth-place finish at North Idaho Rumble

Judge ponders decision in Moore civil case

A judge has taken under advisement on the amount of damages to award the family of a Coeur d’Alene man killed in a 2020 shooting in Boundary County.

Local rescue dog to undergo critical surgery

A local Search and Rescue dog is set to undergo surgery Friday after a grass seed made its way into his lungs and causing a serious infection.

City Council talks road safety, energy spending and police fleet

City officials covered a wide range of issues at Tuesday’s meeting, addressing safety concerns with city roads, spending for energy-efficient projects and leasing new police vehicles.

PREP BASKETBALL: Girls win a thriller and prep for districts, boys beat Coeur d’Alene to remain undefeated

The Bonners Ferry Badgers girls (12-8) won a thriller on Senior Night at the Badger Den Jan. 30 against the Lakeside Knights (11-7).

Legals for February, 6 2025

North Idaho Classical Academy announces new 2026 opening date

After careful consideration, North Idaho Classical Academy (NICA) is moving its opening date to August 2026.

This week in History - Jan. 30, 2025

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

Activities and programs at the Senior Center

The center offers a variety of benefits for seniors, including nutritional meals, social activities, events, health and wellness programs, recreational and educational classes, and support groups.

PREP WRESTLING: Therrien finishes fifth at Othello Lady Huskies Tournament

PREP WRESTLING: Therrien finishes fifth at Othello Lady Huskies Tournament

Legislators push for public education funding amid school choice debate

Boundary County School District officials traveled to Boise last week to voice opposition to state-funded private school tuition and to meet with North Idaho lawmakers.

Boundary Consignments owners to sell

Luke and Nancy Croll are selling Boundary Consignments after eight years of owning the family department store.

PREP BASKETBALL: Boys pull away after close first half, girls dominate

The Bonners Ferry Badgers (17-0) defeated the Lakeland Hawks (8-8) to extend their winning streak to 34 games.

The impact of wildfires

Can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here's why

“Fire resets the ecological clock,” Fish and Game’s Salmon Region Wildlife Biologist Sean Schroff said. “Idaho is a diverse state, and the timetable at which a site recovers is dependent on the habitat type, and that timetable also changes as you travel across the state.”

Glacier to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent construction

Officials with Glacier National Park have announced that due to limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service for hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1 to September 21.

Mask mandate ban heads to Idaho House

A bill that would ban government entities from implementing mask mandates has been sent to the Idaho House.

After much debate, bill to prohibit DEI policies at Idaho colleges moves forward

Sen. Ben Toews, R-Coeur d’Alene, presented the proposed legislation, which was a slightly altered version of a draft he presented on Jan. 9.

Idaho bill would end Medicaid expansion

Voters approved expansion in 2018

Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans.

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 30-Feb. 9, 2025

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

Vouchers and refundable tax credits: Comparing Ada and Butte counties

From the moonscape of Butte County to the meandering Boise River in Ada, there is plenty to see across the Gem State. When we talk about school vouchers (including educational savings accounts and refundable tax credits), the differences extend beyond the scenery.