Season Opener: Boys basketball surpass century mark

Coming off back-to-back trips to the state 3A tournament, as well as their first district title in 15 years and first win at state in 15 years, the Bonners Ferry Badgers have high hopes coming into this season.

Thousands of vets seeks toxic exposure benefits, health care

VA has set up website at va.gov/pact as well as a phone number, 800-698-2411, for veterans to call for more information or to file claim

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims at the fastest rate in its history, hoping to avoid a significant backlog as hundreds of thousands of veterans apply for health care and benefits under the landmark toxic exposure law Congress passed earlier this year. The day after President Joe Biden signed the bill into law in August, veterans set an all-time record for benefits claims filed online and more than 136,000 have applied for benefits under the toxic exposure law as of mid-November. The VA expects the number of veterans and surviving family members applying could reach more than 700,000 in the coming months.

BCSO advises caution in winter recreation on frozen bodies of water

With winter weather finally arriving, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office would like to caution those choosing to participate in recreational activities, such as ice skating and fishing, on frozen bodies of water.

Idaho AG-elect hires former Trump administration attorneys

Idaho will add a new position of solicitor general to challenge federal government actions and policies when Republican Raul Labrador becomes the state's new attorney general in early January. Labrador on Thursday announced two staff positions to be filled by former members of President Donald Trump's administration. David Dewhirst will be Labrador's chief deputy, and Theo Wold will be the solicitor general. Both will also be part of Labrador's transition advisory committee. Dewhirst most recently was the solicitor general for Montana. Only about a dozen states have solicitor generals. Wold served as deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy under Trump.

Three Badgers earn all-league volleyball honors

Three Bonners Ferry High School volleyball players have received all-league honors for the Intermountain League.

Republicans win control of the U.S. House with 218th seat

Republicans clinched a majority in the U.S. House Wednesday night after a Republican won reelection to a California seat that put the GOP over the top, according to Associated Press projections.

81 years of looking down the scope

Mildred Bryant celebrates 80th hunting anniversary by harvesting mule deer

Hunting has no set expiration date — if you can shoulder a firearm, still see good enough to look down the sights and traverse a fair amount of open country, then your clock’s still ticking. If you’re 41 and fighting for a Super Bowl ring, you’re ancient. If you’re 41 and looking for that seven-point bull, well, you’re in your prime. Then there’s Mildred Bryant. The 90-year-old New Plymouth resident has been hunting big game for nearly double that timespan, and she recently harvested a handsome 3x4 mule deer near Malta after 80 years of looking down the scope. Next time you’re out stalking a buck and your legs get a little sore, think of Mildred’s story.

Local man fights cancer, even after death

Passing away didn’t stop one local man from making a difference and giving back to children battling cancer.

Badger football makes history: Making it to the quarter finals

The Badgers win streak ended in the quarterfinals of the 3A IHSSA football state championship, but the team has won the heart of the community and these players will be remembered for years to come.

Kootenai Valley Rifle Club places third

In the spring of 2022, members of the Kootenai Valley Rifle Club shot in the NRA Sectional rifle match at their home range.

From the Archives - Nov. 10, 2022

It is always exciting when new artifacts make their way into the Boundary County Museum's collection. These three Kootenai stone tools were just donated by the Gertrude Baker estate.

Knowles selected to represent America’s Team in softball

Ali Knowles, a freshman at Sandpoint High School, has been selected to represent America’s Team in softball. Knowles said she loves the sport and was excited to be invited to be on the team. “I love working hard because then I get to earn my spot,” Knowles said about what she loves most about softball.

Legals for November, 10 2022

Legals for November, 10 2022

Kootenai Valley Rifle Club places third

In the spring of 2022, members of the Kootenai Valley Rifle Club shot in the NRA Sectional rifle match at their home range.

Top 3 small game species to hunt this fall and winter

It’s known as the Forestland Trifecta. Here’s how to find it

Bundy campaign fined for ‘Don’t Vote’ signs

Signs included tiny sticker, but website did not disclose who paid for ad, deputy secretary says

The Idaho Secretary of State’s office has imposed a fine of $250 and instructed Ammon Bundy’s gubernatorial campaign staff to add the words “Paid for by Ammon Bundy for Governor” to the website associated with signs posted across the state that say, “Don’t Vote.” The QR code on the signs brings up dontvoteidaho.com, followed by a series of statements about how a person should not vote if they are not informed, and if they do, they are the most dangerous person to a democracy. The site then prompts the person to “Get informed” by going to Bundy’s campaign website.

Early voting ends today in Idaho

Early voting and in-person absentee voting for Idaho’s general election ends at 5 p.m. today according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.

Girls XC perform well at state

Badger girls cross country performed well and finished in ninth at the 3A IHSAA state race.

Legals for November, 3 2022

Legals for November, 3 2022

Commissioner candidates answer questions

Boundary County commissioner candidates were given questionnaires to give their last pitch to voters before the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election.