School district to rerun levy, battle state’s school choice initiative

Boundary County School District trustees approved rerunning the failed November levy again in the upcoming May election, along with over $2 million in budget cuts if it does not pass.

Banff's World Tour making stop in region

Come celebrate the outdoors at this year’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which will be making a stop at the Panida Theater this weekend. The annual tour, again presented by Mountain Fever Productions, will be shown for three nights at Sandpoint’s Panida Theater beginning Friday, Jan.17, Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19. Shows on Friday and Saturday will begin at 7 p.m., and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

U.S. will keep protecting Rocky Mountain grizzly bears

Gov. Little critical of decision, calls for Fish and Game to find 'rationale' behind it

Federal officials also said they will reclassify the grizzly’s status so that ranchers would be able to shoot bears that are killing livestock. Officials will end protections for the animals in states where they’re no longer found, including California, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon. The fearsome bruins have been protected as a threatened species across the lower 48 states since 1975. Officials during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term sought to eliminate those protections, but were blocked in court.

Legislators host trio of town hall talks

Sauter, Woodward address concerns, issues

Education, Medicaid expansion and the initiative process were among the top discussion points at a trio of Saturday town halls held by a pair of District 1 legislators. With just the first week of the session under legislators' collective belt, Idaho House 1A Rep. Mark Sauter and Idaho Sen. Jim Woodward told the several dozen people gathered at the Sandpoint town hall that education was shaping up to be a big issue during the 2025 legislative session.

Senior center connects community, seniors

2024 was an adventurous year for the Senior Hospitality Center. The center had several changes in administration and has acquired new board members. “We have a great team to go into 2025 with,” Linda Lederhos, center chief executive director, said.

This week in History - Jan. 16, 2025

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

Bonners Ferry expands rental market with new duplexes

As the nation’s housing costs continue rising, Boundary County remains relatively stable.

Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.

Entrants encouraged to participate in upcoming spelling bee

Free registration offered before Dec. 31 for character-building program

The Idaho Character Foundation announced Wednesday the Inland Northwest Spelling Bee will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 8 in North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center.

Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses

Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.

Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting

Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Pluid helps Snow College to 12th win of season

Four area athletes also received academic honors

LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU to wins over Oregon State, California Baptist

LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU to wins over Oregon State, California Baptist

Bonners Ferry Gun Club Winter League Begins

January 5, 2025 (Bonners Ferry, ID) The Bonners Ferry Gun Club (BFGC) and the Duke's Claybusters High School trap team kicked off their league season with a soft opening this week, with the start of the 8-week Spokesman-Review Trapshoot.

This Week in History - Jan. 2, 2025

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

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys win Reardan Tournament, girls fall just short

The visiting Badgers faced their toughest test of the season, but Asher Williams scored 32 points and came up with some key steals as Bonners Ferry defeated the tourney host Screaming Eagles in the championship game of the Reardan Christmas Tournament.

Legals for January, 2 2025

PREP WRESTLING: Brown crowned George Wild Champion; Liermann picks up four wins

PREP WRESTLING: Brown crowned George Wild Champion; Liermann picks up four wins

Stevens named top Restorium employee

On behalf of the Friends of the Restorium, the Restorium Residents Council has recognized bath aide Linnea Stevens as the November 2024 recipient of the Ray Olson Employee of the Month "We Care" Award.

This Week in History - Dec. 26, 2024

100 Years Ago Announcement of a reduction in the prices of all Dodge Brothers passenger cars was received this week by the Crescent Garage, local Dodge Brothers dealer. The reductions are especially sharp on the closed types. The Type A sedan, for example, on which the list price was formerly $1,385, is now $1,245. The announcement from Dodge Brothers also carried the information that balloon tires are standard equipment on all passenger cars.

Appellants pledge legal action after Panhandle Door receives new permit

Boundary County commissioners approved a new conditional use permit Dec. 11 for Panhandle Door, Inc., a large-scale manufacturer located near residential county homes. The amended permit, set for adoption in the coming weeks, will resolve a nine-month zoning dispute involving numerous allegations of dangerous and illegal conduct by Panhandle Door over the course of several years. Opposers to the permit have indicated they now intend to take legal action.