Avoiding the summer slide

As an educator, I worry about the summer slide. This term refers to the learning loss most students experience over summer break. Like so many of us, students also suffer from the “use it or lose it” effect.

Kootenai River Complex fires update Sept. 19

The Kootenai River Complex fires are estimated to have reached 20,908. Estimated size has not changed due to no infrared detection flight taking place.

Legals for September, 14 2023

Legals for December, 22 2022

Boundary County Court Records---Sept. 21, 2023

Court Records for Boundary County for the Week of Sept. 21, 2023.

Legals for March, 3 2022

Badger JV, They're Grrrrrrreat! Smack Kellogg Cats 48-6

The Badgers travelled to Kellogg last Thursday intent on taming the Wildcats from opening whistle. The Cats won the toss, and deferred to the Badgers. On the kickoff the Badgers brought the ball back to their own 43 yard line.  

Boundary County Court Records---June 30

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of June 30.

Native Plant Society first list of local plants

The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society is excited to announce the completion of the first “Flora” (a comprehensive list of vascular plants) of Bonner and Boundary counties.

Fun in store at upcoming North Idaho State Fair

COEUR D’ALENE — The North Idaho State Fair is putting together an all-star lineup for its grandstand shows and ground attractions. Slated for Aug. 24-28, the fair will showcase entertainment and attractions from 11 different countries, according to Ty Thomas, marketing and resource development manager for Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Emmitt D. Driver, 70 Emmitt D. Driver, 70

Emmitt D. Driver, known to many as “Bo Driver,” died at the age of 70 at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, 30 years to the date that he made Bonners Ferry his permanent home.

Work moving forward on McArthur Lake project

Work is moving forward on the U.S. 95 project near McArthur Lake. As of April, Idaho Transportation Department officials said bridge abutments and the pier, which serve as foundations for the bridge itself, are nearing completion.

Matthee announces representative campaign

Former long-time journalist Karen Matthee recently announced her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A seat.

Restoring the Pack River Delta for people and wildlife

Restoration work on the Pack River Delta is complete, and the area is ready for use by the public and wildlife

The public isn’t the only beneficiary of the project. In fact, wildlife populations stand to benefit the most.

Badgers defeat Lumberjacks 58-23

After a slow start, the Badgers girls basketball team settled down to defeat Lumberjacks, 58-23.

Denton retires from BCSO Dispatch after 20 years

Crystal Denton's 20 years of service at the Boundary County Dispatch was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 5.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago Fred G. Chambers of Copeland is securing a patent for an auto mower. The machine can be attached to any auto, truck or tractor and will mow a swath from 5 ½ feet to 24 feet wide.

Highway 95 construction to pave southbound lane

After the Fourth of July holiday, construction on U.S. 95 will turn to paving the southbound lane in town.

Badgers squeak out win against Royals

Badger girls basketball squeaked out a win over the North Idaho Christian Royals on Nov. 26, scoring 44-39.

Officer impersonation, high speed chase ends in foot race

An Oregon man was arrested following a high speed chase down Roosevelt Street and foot race on May 17.