City raises hourly wage for water and sewer department

City Council recently approved a $3 hourly wage increase for the water and sewer department as part of an effort to help recruit new staff for two vacant positions.

Shane Ryan Brown, 30

Shane Brown, 30, passed away. This tragic loss is felt by many. He will forever be loved and missed.

Health of Idaho forests key to addressing wildfire costs

Idaho has the unfortunate distinction of being in the top five states for acres burned by wildfire in 2022, including the disastrous Moose Fire that impacted Salmon, Idaho, and other nearby communities. The Moose Fire burned for more than 100 days and consumed more than 130,000 acres. Wildfires are burning longer and hotter, harming natural resources, wildlife habitat, budgets and workforces. They also carry an immense human toll, including the loss of firefighters who risk all to keep communities safe, health issues from smoke-clogged skies and lost homes and livelihoods.

BF wrestlers compete at national competition

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club’s Savannah Rickter, Nevaeh Therrien and Aubree Graves competed in the Women’s USA Freestyle National Championship in Spokane April 14-17, facing off against other elite wrestlers from across the country.

Track Roundup: Finney Co-Ed Relays, IML Duals

Badger track and field teams have been busy, competing at the IML Duals and in Washington.

Robotics makes lots of memories at Regionals

Boundary County’s First Team Alpha+2130 robotics team made a lot of memories at the Regional Competition in Nampa at the end of March, but unfortunately won’t be advancing to the next competition.

Boundary County Court Records - April 20, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Legals for April, 20 2023

Badger takes second at duals, Individual IML rankings

Bonners Ferry and Timberlake Track and Field teams went head-to-head at the Intermountain League Duals on Friday.

Bond reduction denied in lewd conduct case

Bond reduction was denied for a Copeland man charged with sex crimes with children under 16.

Bayer twins on top at golf match

Bayer twins, Avery and Braylyn finish as the top two girl golfers against Lincoln County High School on April 6 at the Indian Springs Ranch golf course.

Polar Plunge, making a splash for Special Olympics

On April Fool’s Day, folks and fools alike came out to plunge into the Kootenai River in support of Special Olympics Idaho, raising over $2,000.

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club April update

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club hosted a freestyle/Greco wrestling tournament over the weekend with nearly 200 wrestlers competing from Montana, Washington and Idaho from ages 4-18.

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Tacopina said in a statement: “He did not commit any crime. We will vigorously fight this political prosecution in court.”

Recreating records at Paradise Valley Cemetery

The caretaker of the Paradise Valley Cemetery is in the process of recreating all the records for the cemetery that were previously destroyed.

Stolley seeking sheriff’s post

With Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer planning to retire, Travis Stolley seeks to run for Sheriff in 2024, as a Republican.

Badger golf: Driving for another state title

Despite poor green conditions as spring inches near, Badger golf teams are out swinging.

Softball, full rooster and new coach

Badger softball is back at it, with a full rooster and a new head coach.

Badgers shine in field events at Lewiston

Badger track and field teams finished seventh and 11th at the Lewiston Invitational on March 23 against regional 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A schools.

Crafting new farm bill starts with listening to Idaho farmers, ranchers

As many of the programs authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill expire this year, it is time to write a new Farm Bill. Throughout my time in Congress, I have greatly valued opportunities to work for Idahoans to help shape past Farm Bills to ensure federal farm policy best empowers Idaho production. I am looking to Idaho agriculture to once again share your input on what federal farm policies are working and what policies need fine-tuning in the upcoming Farm Bill discussions.