Christmas is a great time to register

This Christmas season is a great opportunity for parents to help their college students register to vote and request absentee ballots for their college addresses.

Boundary County Court Records—Week of Dec. 20, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Dec. 20, 2023

Legals for December, 21 2023

Man accused of killing 4 university students in Idaho loses bid to have indictment tossed

After reviewing transcripts, recordings and other evidence from the secret grand jury proceedings, Second District Judge John Judge rejected those arguments in a written ruling issued late Friday

Third grade class receives book grant

At Valley View elementary, Shelly Hoisington’s third grade class has received $794.25 worth of new books for their classroom library.

Electric bill discrepancy between Moyie and Bonners Ferry

The Dec. 6 council meeting saw a discussion of an electric fee discrepancy and overcharges from the city of Bonners Ferry for the use of street lights.

Eugene 'Gene' Perry, 92

Eugene H. Perry, 92, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2023, in Post Falls, Idaho, after a brief illness.

Both helped weakened trust in electoral system, both must help restore it

This is a perilous moment of global instability. The very ideals of constitutional democracy that define America are at risk in every corner of the world. Amid such darkness, the United States is a beacon of hope for those who struggle under dictators and autocrats and yearn for peace, freedom, and self-determination. For democracy.

Spotlighting Idaho's Spirit of Freedom

The enormous service of Idaho veterans and the devotion to serving the veterans community is one of the things I most enjoy highlighting each year. Every November since 2002, I have had the great opportunity to honor Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans. The 16 Idahoans who are recipients of the 2023 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award once again represent the many deserving Idahoans who lift up others with their service and thoughtful care.

Supaman brings life, hope to Bonners Ferry

Supaman’s recent performance, blending Native American traditions, music, dance and history with hip-hop and rap, was loudly appreciated by a big audience in Bonners Ferry. He shared the stage at the Becker Auditorium with DJ Element, a Native hip-hop celebrity in his own right who is featured in the last episode of season 2 in the PBS series “Native America,”

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 14, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Dec. 14, 2023.

Athlete of the Week, Dec. 14, 2023.

Asher Williams, a junior, is named athlete of the week for Badger boys basketball.

Badgers earn first season win, face tough teams

Bonners Ferry girls basketball (1-3) came back against the Deer Park Stags on Dec. 5, to within two points at halftime, but the third quarter was their downfall.

Santa Claus is coming to local fire stations

Santa Claus is coming to town and a fire station near you.

PREP WRESTLING: Badger girls on top in season opener, Van Tuinstra duals

Badger wrestlers compete at the Blizzard Invite and Van Tuinstra duals as the season opener. Badger girls take first with every wrestler placing.

Local volunteers send Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

After months of monetary and humanitarian donations, a group of volunteers has been able to pack and send a shipping container to Ukraine.

Thomas Smith, 80

Born January 29, 1943, in Sunnyside, Wash., Thomas M. Smith, 80, passed away November 18, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho, following a valiant battle against melanoma cancer.

Bonnie Tritt Kelson

Former Boundary County resident Bonnie June Tritt Kelson, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 15, 2023, beside her faithful husband of 73 years, Phillip Charles Kelson in Tualatin, Oregon.

Some good news out of Washington

Congress can work together to advance good policy for Idahoans without driving up the national debt

We hear a lot about what Congress does not do well — namely, work together to get things done. Frankly, I share these justified criticisms. But, I am also happy to report about an issue where senators have been working well together to fix some problems for Idahoans and all Americans. I serve as Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee that oversees federal social safety net and health care programs. This Committee recently advanced legislation I have been working on with Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to reduce out-of-pocket medication costs for seniors, enhance accountability in our federal health care programs, improve access to high-quality mental health services, and extend critical support for clinicians and suppliers, without adding to the federal deficit.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 7-17, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.