Herndon sponsors bill to remove gender considerations from public projects

A bill that would allow contractors in Idaho to disregard a federal executive order barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity for certain projects was introduced in the Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday morning.

Badger girls take first at Newport Invite

Badger girls wrestling took first place at an all girls wrestling tournament in Newport, Washington on Jan. 14, with all girls placing in the top two.

County OKs ARPA funds for repairs, updates

Boundary County commissioners approved the use of $25,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for locating and mapping Mission Creek Water Association water lines.

2023 brings in newly elected officials

New elected officials sworn in, many are familiar faces.

County officials pass the torch

It is the end of an era in Boundary County with four elected officials retiring and passing the torch to the next generation of county leaders.

Badgers beat Moscow, historic win over St. Maries

Badger boys basketball defeated the Moscow Bears 59-48 on Jan. 10.

Legals for January, 12 2023

Historic win, free throws lead Badgers to victory

It all came down It all came down to Charles Henslee at the free throw line, in an historic win for the Badgers boys basketball team winning 74-68 over the St. Maries Lumberjacks on Jan. 6.to Charles Henslee at the freethrow line, in an historic win for the Badgers boys basketball team over the St. Maries Lumberjacks winning 74-68 on Jan. 6.

Don't wait to buy your 2023 hunting/fishing licenses

A lot of hunters and anglers see the cold, bitter months of January and February as the so-called “off-season.” It’s easy to see why — you step foot outside and instantly need a defroster for your lungs. But with a little bit of mental preparation, the right gear, and (most importantly) an up-to-date hunting and/or fishing license, you can take advantage of every day the calendar gives you and beat that cabin fever, with nearly a dozen hook-and-bullet opportunities around the state.

Idaho Legislature likely to focus on education, property tax

During the legislative preview, Idaho Gov. Brad Little noted that housing affordability is an issue, and said the state has “got room to do some work” on property taxes

NIC attorney subpoenas employees, former trustees

North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber issued 15 subpoenas this week to college employees, former trustees and others, seeking documents, emails, public record requests and other digital records related to the hiring of NIC President Nick Swayne.

2022 in community sports

2022 was a big year in community sports as activities and competitions returned after being postponed due to COVID-19.

Watchman told to cease and desist

Boundary County Watchman, a blog and social media site, has been ordered to stop using Boundary County’s official seal.

4 Badger champs at Chad. E. Ross tournament

Badger wrestling fought at the Chad. E. Ross tournament on Dec. 30, with four Badgers taking first in their weight class.

Critchfield: It’s time to get to work

2022 in Idaho brought with it long campaigns and high-profile races in the May primaries and November election. As a result, three of Idaho’s statewide offices have new leaders this week, including the office I now hold, superintendent of public instruction. With the rallies, speeches and debates of campaign season behind us, today – our first full day in office - the real work must begin.

Idaho slayings suspect agrees to extradition to face charges

A criminology graduate student accused of the November slayings of four University of Idaho students agreed Tuesday to be extradited from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week, to face charges in Idaho. Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old doctoral student at Washington State University — a short drive from the murder scene in the neighboring state — will be transported to Idaho within 10 days. Wearing a red jumpsuit with his hands shackled in front of him, Kohberger showed little emotion during Tuesday's brief hearing in a Pennsylvania courtroom in which he acknowledged facing four counts of first-degree murder and a burglary charge. He waived his right to fight extradition. His attorney says Kohberger is eager to be exonerated and should be presumed innocent.

Legals for January, 5 2023

Suspect in deaths of Idaho students arrested in Pennsylvania

A suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania, a law enforcement official said Friday.

Post Falls chase ends in fatal shooting

Police apparently shot and killed a person suspected of intentionally driving a pickup truck into patrol vehicles Thursday in Post Falls.

Year Recap: Badger sports had bright year

Bonners Ferry High School sports had a great year in 2022 across all seasons and athletics. From state triumphs, to unforgettable program success to revitalizing a team, the Badgers saw it all this year.