Legals for August, 31 2023

Voter turnout expected to double in West Bonner recall election

Bonner County officials expect twice the voter turnout for next week’s recall election than two years ago, when the school board trustees were first elected. “There’s huge interest in this,” said Bonner County Clerk Michael Rosedale. Embattled West Bonner chairman Keith Rutledge and vice chairwoman Susan Brown will learn their fate Tuesday when five voting precincts close at 8 p.m. Displeased patrons and parents mounted an effort to recall them following the controversial hiring of new superintendent Branden Durst.

Boundary County Court Records---August 24

Court Records for the Week of August 24.

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 24-31, 2023

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

BCSD 2023-2024 School Information

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Boundary County School District #101. Here are some need to know information for the school year.

Legals for August, 24 2023

19 lot subdivision to go before P&Z Thursday

A proposed urban 62-acre subdivision is scheduled to go before Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday. Called Poulton Pines, the subdivision would create 19 lots from two parcels adjacent to 822 Chokecherry Drive.

Towns could save themselves from wildfire — if they knew about this money

U.S. Forest Service is distributing $1 billion to help communities protect themselves during fire season

There’s actually a huge pot of federal money available to communities across the country — an unprecedented amount that would allow towns to quickly tackle work that otherwise would take decades. But local leaders in Packwood, which has fewer than 1,200 residents, and some other areas say they haven’t heard of the program, and most haven’t drafted the protection plans needed to apply for grants.

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 17-24, 2023

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

Court Records — August 17, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of August 17, 2023.

Badger Sports Calendar: Aug. 18-24

Bonners Ferry high school sports returns for the fall season.

Blue and White Scrimmage this Friday

The third annual Blue and White Badger football scrimmage and barbeque is this Friday.

Initiative drive is good news for voters

Friday, August 18, Luke Mayville, head of non-partisan Reclaim Idaho, will be in Bonners Ferry to kick off the initiative petition drive to give all Idaho voters freedom to vote in one open primary which combines all parties and independent candidates. Currently, a quarter million independent voters are unable to vote in a closed party primary. Many signatures from a majority of the districts are required to get this initiative onto the 2024 general election ballot; once on this ballot, a majority of the voters need to approve, then it becomes law.

From the Archives - Aug. 17, 2023

Callahan & Bogle are driving a raft of over 1,000,000 feet of logs down Deep Creek from a point near Naples. They were making good progress when the water began to fall and the drive is now at a standstill." Kootenai Herald, April 14, 1900.

Boundary County Fair packed with fun, memories

The Boundary County Fair has closed, but the memories, accomplishments and bragging rights will remain.

Legals for August, 17 2023

Cooling centers set up for Boundary County residents

The National Weather Service has forecast very high temperatures in Boundary County for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. Prolonged temperatures in the 100s during the day can be dangerous to anyone who does not have proper hydration or adequate cooling.

Fire crews battle area fires

Almost 2,800 acres in the region have been burned in a handful of wildfires, with the largest being the Ridge Creek Fire, roughly 3 1/2 miles east of the northern tip of Hayden Lake. Fire danger in the region is rated as very high to extreme, prompting the implementation of Stage 2 fire restrictions in the state. Under these restrictions, open burning is prohibited, including campfires, stove fires and recreational fires.

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 10-17, 2023

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

Couple loses house in fire, community comes to support

A local couple was left homeless after a fire destroyed their Yakima Street home when a propane tank valve exploded due to the high temperatures.