Robert 'Bob' Henry Neumeyer, 93

Bob Neumeyer, 93, passed away on January 19, 2024.

Remember, educate and celebrate Black History Month

Imagine millions of people stolen from their homes and sent to a foreign land, hundreds at a time shackled tightly together naked in chains, unable to move in the bottom of ships sailing across the ocean. Those still alive when they reached their destination were taken to auction and sold like cattle. People owning human beings as their own possessions, resulting in enslaved people trying to escape their captors by taking dark perilous journeys towards freedom.

Bonners Ferry man charged with sex crimes against minor

A local man is faces charges of lewd and lascivious conduct and child sexual abuse with a minor under the age of 16, both felonies.

NBVFD acquires land for future expansion

The North Bench Volunteer Fire District’s Station 1 will be on the move soon as new property has been purchased by the expanding district.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 1, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Feb. 1, 2024.

Legals for February, 1 2024

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

Zuckerberg stayed on message and repeated that Meta's job is to “build industry-leading tools” and empower parents.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: What shot clock? What new foul rules?

One was the addition of a 35-second shot clock, which will be used at state tournaments this season for the first time. Most schools, particularly the larger schools, are using the shot clock in the regular season and postseason, in preparation. It’s not required during the regular season yet, but …

PREP WRESTLING: Sandpoint win Battle for the ‘B’ Cup, Badger girls win dual

Four Badger boys won their matches by pin, but Sandpoint still won the Battle for the B-Cup. The Badgers girls defeat the Bulldogs in the first ever girls dual in Sandpoint.

PREP BASKETBALL: IML opens at Backwoods Brawl, Bonners goes 1-1

League opener, Badger girls lead until 2:06 remaining against Timberlake. Badger boys blowout the Tigers.

Badger Nation comes out for Backwoods Brawl

Badger pride was on full display at the Backwoods Brawl, a multi-sport event, cheer and band contest, and overall spirit competition, held annually against Intermountain League opponent Timberlake.

From the Archives - Jan. 25, 2024

In the early 1930s, many lookouts were being constructed and manned by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) men in Boundary County.

BFHS alum qualifies for Team USATF

Bonners Ferry native wins Champions Masters Men’s 8k at USATF Cross Country Championships

Bonners Ferry native wins Champions Masters Men’s 8k at USATF Cross Country Championships

Legislative session gets off to a quiet start

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

Bonners Ferry Gun Club Winter League begins

On Jan. 7, 2024, the annual trapshooting leagues at the Bonners Ferry Gun Club had a soft opening as the club and the high school trap team started their league season with the beginning of the 8-week Spokesman-Review Trapshoot.

2023, deadliest year on Idaho roads in two decades

Almost 300 people were killed in fatal crashes on the state’s roads in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Transportation Department.

Boundary County Court Documents: Week of Jan. 25, 2024

Boundary County Court Documents from the of Week of Jan. 25, 2024.

Legals for January, 25 2024

NIC ordered to turn over Swayne report

A judge ordered North Idaho College to turn over an investigative report to college president Nick Swayne by 5 p.m. Monday.

Lawmakers recommend 3% state pay raises

A legislative committee is recommending what could amount to a 3% raise for state employees. The proposed raises don’t affect public schools, since K-12 salaries are set locally. But the pay recommendations apply to the state’s colleges and universities — which have used student tuition and fees to cover portions of the raises.