Fed nominee withdrawal reinforces need for transparency, commitment to improving the economy

The Federal Reserve is tasked with an incredibly important role

Scott has grassroots support

There was an interesting quote on the Idaho Democratic Party’s website by Kate McAlister, the Democrat running for state representative in our District: “My opponent in this race and others running are failing to listen and no longer understand how hard things are for working people and middle class Idahoans.”

Rep. Sage Dixon is the clear choice for District 1 seat

My family and I moved to Idaho in 2012, in part, to escape the leftist authoritarianism controlling Oregon.

NIC Foundation receives grant for rural dual credit scholarships

A total of 75 students from the rural areas of North Idaho will benefit from a $14,625 grant received by the North Idaho College Foundation for the creation of dual credit scholarships.

City pool open for business

Summertime brings the heat and what better way to cool off than a day of swimming? The Bonners Ferry Municipal Pool offers community members exactly that.

City pool open for business

Summertime brings the heat and what better way to cool off than a day of swimming? The Bonners Ferry Municipal Pool offers community members exactly that.

This Week In Boundary County History

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Small Business Administration releases all PPP recipients

More than 31,000 Idaho businesses received Paycheck Protection Program loans, a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.

GOP candidates make pitch for state offices

State and federal legislative candidates came out to the March 31, candidate forum at Boundary County Middle School.

Board approves plan for digital campus

The Idaho State Board of Education today approved an initial implementation plan to expand online postsecondary education opportunities to Idahoans regardless of where they live.

Vote yes to fund our local schools

The upcoming school levy, to be put before the voters on March 9 is something it would be smart for all of us to support.

Innovia Foundation awards $446K to area nonprofits

The Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho.

Be aware of latest telephone scam

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Bonners Ferry Chamber introduces Area of Interest Business Fund

The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Innovia Foundation has established a Small Business Recovery Fund to help small businesses with one to five employees.

Equinox Foundation announces $420K in grants

Almost 40 nonprofits in Bonner and Boundary counties were recently awarded grants totaling $420,798 through the Equinox Foundation Grant Program at Innovia Foundation.

BFPD, businesses raise money for children safety material

The community and individuals have $2,150 for the National Child Safety Council's Friendly Police Program teaching safety to children.

We Love Our Town campaign

“We Love Our Town” is not just the motto at Honey Do Painting, but an active way of giving back and blessing others, the owners say.

Badgers sweep Maniacs in 3-game series

The Bonners Ferry Badger baseball team travelled to Orofino this past weekend for their annual 3 game series against the Maniacs winning all 3 games for the first time in program history.  The wins put the Badger baseball record at 3-1 in the early season.

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.

Benkula takes Bonners' police chief helm

Twin Falls  Idaho native, father of eight and new Bonners Ferry Chief of Police Steve Benkula is on the job.