SEASON OPENER: Track takes third at BF Invite

On the sunniest and perhaps warmest day of the year so far, both Badger track teams finished third at the Bonners Ferry Invite March 18 against several area teams.

John Campbell Schooley, 59

John Campbell Schooley passed away March 16, 2023.

Festival of Hearts Dinner Gala raises $34,000 for medical equipment at BCH

Fry Healthcare Foundation officials said they are thrilled with the incredible success of the recent Festival of Hearts Dinner Gala. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the community, the event raised a total of $34,000 to support critical medical equipment in the Emergency Department and the newly expanded Med/Surg floor rooms at Boundary Community Hospital, foundation officials said.

Legals for March, 23 2023

NIC responds to community questions

As the deadline to respond to its accreditor approaches, North Idaho College leaders fielded questions from the community on Thursday. Around 100 people filled the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in the Student Union Building on campus for a community focus group organized by Kootenai County’s four chambers of commerce.

Holly brings 'holistic' growth day to region

Julie Holly travels around the country to teach others how to invest in real estate and perform at their highest levels. And yet, it had been on her heart to do something closer to home. A former teacher who taught at Valley View Elementary in Bonners Ferry, Holly wanted to help her friends and neighbors.

Battle of the Books Back at it

Valley View Elementary hosted its second Battle of the Books event Feb. 9 with elementary and junior high students competing in a trivia-style quiz bowl.

15 Badgers named North Idaho awards finalists

Athletes, teams and coaches from 33 high schools and three colleges in North Idaho have been selected as finalists for the 60th annual North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame awards, with 15 Bonners Ferry Badgers in the running.

March Madness at Republican Central Committee meeting

Local law enforcement are investigating claims of an alleged assault following a March 6 executive session by the Boundary County Republican Central Committee.

Michael Franti & Friends headline family show

Looking for something fun to do with the family this summer? Head on over to War Memorial Field for a Festival at Sandpoint show designed for the whole family that features Michael Franti and Friends on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Special Olympics enjoys trip to Schweitzer

Bonners Ferry Special Olympics athletes recently enjoyed a trip to Schweitzer for a great day of tubing and have been out practicing snowshoeing.

Legals for March, 16 2023

Idaho Senate votes to eliminate use of student IDs for voting

Little will now have the final say in whether the bill becomes law

The Republican-controlled Idaho Senate voted Thursday night to eliminate student IDs as an acceptable form of identification to vote in Idaho elections. If passed into law, House Bill 124 would remove a student ID issued by an Idaho high school, college, university or technical school from the list of forms of identification that are accepted at the polls.

Legals for March, 9 2023

JFAC recommends more funding for pay raises for community colleges

Legislators on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee rejected budgetary items related to administrative hires at North Idaho College, instead embracing Gov. Brad Little’s recommendation to spread the requested money across Idaho’s four community colleges.

Bill to offset U of I costs from student murders passes House

North Idaho lawmakers opposed legislation to help cover costs of security, police, student counseling and more

COEUR d’ALENE — A bill that would provide the University of Idaho with $1 million to help offset some of the costs resulting from the murder of four college students last November was passed Thursday by the Idaho House of Representatives and is headed for a Senate vote. House Bill 222 passed the House by a vote of 56-14 and was opposed by North Idaho House members. It provides funds to partially reimburse the university for increased campus security and Idaho State Police patrols, student counseling, a vigil and other expenses in the wake of the murders of Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen.

Boundary County Excellence: Trinity Gaffield overcomes burns to shine at BFHS

Trinity Gaffield, a Bonners Ferry High School senior and athlete, has everything going for her.

Therrien wrestling state champion, Badgers finish 5th and 12th

Freshman Neveah Therrien (107) claimed the Idaho State Wrestling Championship title for her weight class on Feb. 25 and is the first girl to take first at the state for the Bonners Ferry Badgers.

Historic win: Badgers seeded first at state; are league and district champs

Sophomore Asher Williams scored 16 points for Bonners Ferry, which advanced to the state tournament with an 82-44 win over the Timberlake Tigers in Game 2 of a 3A District best-of-3 championship series on Feb. 23 at Bonners Ferry High.

Tax relief remains atop legislators' goals

Three weeks ago, I explained the difference between three property tax proposals currently circulating in the Statehouse. While each of these proposals addressed the subject in a different fashion, all had the overarching goal of reducing the tax burden that property owners in Idaho are experiencing. The introduction of these three bills (H77, H78, H79) led to broader discussions within the Legislature about the merits of each proposal.