Kids Shop Free at SCAA

Second Chance Animal Adoption Thrift Store is hosting a Kids Shop Free event for children ages three to 12, which will sunset on Dec. 23.

New group forms to educate about access to contraceptives

A new organization with an aim to protect and expand access to contraceptives in Idaho announced its statewide launch Monday.

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.

Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Human Rights Day is celebrated worldwide annually on December 10 to commemorate the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; this year marking the Declaration’s 75th anniversary.

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.

Boundary County’s feral cat population is concerning

It is estimated there are hundreds of thousands of feral cats in Boundary County, Linda Endow Hall with Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic told Boundary County Commissioners last month.

Swayne sues NIC for investigative report

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against NIC, asking the court to compel the college to turn over an investigative report that has been at the center of heated debate on the board of trustees.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Walkington named Second Team All-PacWest, scores game-winner in first round of DII West Regional

Sandpoint’s Riley Walkington scored the game-winning goal to defeat Cal State San Marcos in double overtime.

Local senior evicted, community looking to help

A Boundary County senior has been evicted and the community is coming together to move her before winter sets in.

KTOI receives grant to help reduce overburdened landfill

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has been selected for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program by the Environmental Protection Agency. The program, which is for recycling grants is for tribes and intertribal consortia.

ITA sets membership drive

As the holiday season approaches, Idaho Trails Association is launching its annual membership drive, strategically beginning on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28.

Supporting Idaho crime victims

The Senate recently unanimously passed legislation important for exacting justice and helping crime victims in Idaho and across the country. S. 499 would reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act, which has provided Idaho law enforcement agencies with resources to complete forensic analyses of DNA from crime scenes and untested rape kits. I have been a longtime supporter of this important legislation that supports prompt and thorough forensic investigations to bring perpetrators of crime to justice.

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 30-Dec. 7, 2023

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

Legals for November, 30 2023

Season opener: Back-and-forth battle against the Bears

Badger girls basketball had a back-and-forth battle against the 4A Moscow Bears, with freshman Taren Bateman scoring 25 points for the Badgers.

Groups offer details on property tax relief

The Idaho Legislature passed several bills during the 2023 session to provide property tax relief based on the Fiscal Year 2023 surplus. The bills include House Bill 292, HB258, and changes to the property tax reduction program, which was formerly known as "circuit breaker."

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 23-Dec. 3, 2023

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

Community unites against hate at forum

“We need to recognize that our differences among us make us stronger,” U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit told over 170 Bonner and Boundary residents in the Heartwood Center on Nov. 14. “We need to listen to one another,” he said via Zoom on a big screen on the stage behind the in-person speakers. “I hope you’ll accept today’s program in the spirit with which it was intended.” U.S. Departmentt of Justice officials based in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Seattle along with human rights task force members from both counties explained how they work to prevent and combat and hate crimes.

Idahoans should honor America’s veterans

Americans can commemorate Veterans Day twice this year. The official observance is November 11. It dates back to the armistice ending World War I, which went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It was originally called Armistice Day, but renamed Veterans Day in 1954. November 11 fell on a Saturday this year, so the state and federal holiday was observed on Friday, Nov. 10.