Parent claims children were blessed with good teachers at Boundary County schools

As a parent of college graduates and products of Boundary County School District, I want you to know they were blessed with teachers much like the treasured educators you described in your letter.

Letter to the Editor

VISITORS: Canadians appreciate kindness

Smith accepts plea deal, 4 controlled substance charges

Shallyn Smith, 28, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, substances into a correctional facility and driving under the influence.

The Alley Fabric Nook is closing soon

BONNERS FERRY — About eight years ago, The Alley Fabric Nook opened their doors to the quilting and sewing community.

Reporter, family remembers loved one

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, my father told me to turn on the news, saying you aren’t going to believe what you see.

Speaker Bedke, my door is always open

Speaker Scott Bedke’s recent comments and questions about my concept to end the Northwest salmon, dam and energy wars caught my attention.

Running for a cause ... and running for pie

BONNERS FERRY — Despite a cold rain that hovered on the edge of snow, roads slippery with ice and slush, 230 brave and dedicated people of all ages showed for the 10th annual fun, family-friendly and free Turkey Trot 5K/10K on Thanksgiving morning.

Gookin under fire, fires back

Accusations fly, emotions run high at Republican candidates' forum

Gookin under fire for Kootenai Rants, fires back

A chance encounter with a pine marten

While driving up Smith Creek, there was movement on a snowbank along the road. The small creature was holding a huge piece of meat. I was amazed at how big the piece of meat was compared to the animal. 

We live in a nation that lets us have beliefs

Cheated? Deprived of a complete education? Replace the entire school board? An atrocity?

Letter to the Editor

On Feb. 8, Kris Johnson will be speaking at the cattle association meeting in Sandpoint on the topic of climate change and environmental sustainability related to beef production. This concern can easily be proven to be bull ...

The left are the true fascists

It troubles me greatly to have a man call others and me fascist just for supporting a candidate.

Fine dining with a great blue heron

It is Herman Melville who said, “We become sad in the first place because we have nothing stirring to do!”

Veteran Profile: Jeff Petersen

Jeff Petersen has served in the military for nearly 22 years.

Pool parking issues simple to remedy

The dog days of summer are here and the kids are in a hurry to get to the pool. And I am sure parents are in a hurry to get their kids to swimming lessons. Before you get out of your car, please make sure that you are in an actual parking space.

Steve Johnson: Voters’ choice

During the primary campaign, candidate Scott Herndon demonstrated viciousness and untruthfulness in his attacks on the incumbent senator. A lengthy text from him that blocked my reply made it clear he didn’t want to hear from me; his mind was set. Such absolutism and extremism are evident in his agenda: he would reject funding for Medicaid, public education, Meals on Wheels, highway and road improvements, and veterans’ services, among others. He believes a woman has no right to choose under any scenario. He wants to sell our public lands into private hands.

Sali bad news for Idaho

To the Editor:

Thompson's 'Ancient Voices' performance coming to Pearl Theater

“Ancient Voices: Songs of Earth and Ancestors” is a multimedia choral theater work conceived, created, and directed by Vicki Blake Thompson and presented by The Pearl Theater. It features the BOUNDLESS vocal ensemble and SPIRITSONG women’s choir.

Milt E. Hittle

Milt E. Hittle, 73, of Rudyard, Mont. passed away in his home from his battle with cancer on March 29, 2017. Born to Orval and Ruth Hittle on July 18,1943 in Collbran, Colorado. Milt’s family settled in Idaho in 1946 after living in Washington and Oregon. Milt went to school locally in Bonners Ferry and married Toni Hilton in 1966 where they raised their three children.

The ring-necked pheasant can be found in county

However, it was a ring-necked pheasant that caught my attention last week as I was traveling the Farm to Market road in northern Boundary County.