This Week In History - Feb. 16, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

The best hikes around are closer to the sun

A friend who introduced me to custom firearms and the Idaho backcountry in winter, both of them accessible to anyone with a passion for either, once harvested a mountain goat, sliding the billy down to a high mountain lake where he camped.

Baby Jesus debuts at Idaho State Capitol for 2020 Christmas

Baby Jesus Debuts at Idaho State Capitol for 2020 Christmas Season

Soul Shine restaurant changes hands

BONNERS FERRY — As time marches on and the seasons change from one to another, so do things around Bonners Ferry. Soul Shine’s former owners, Tracy Truesdell and Josh Sherven, have handed the reins down to Laken Rice, who at 20 years old, has become a business owner to a well-rated business in the city.

KVRI backs Boulder Creek Restoration Project

Board members of the Kootenai Valley River Initiative (KVRI) met on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss any concerns regarding the proposal of the Boulder Creek Restoration Project, as well as to examine other land management projects that are being proposed in the Kootenai Valley over the next five to 10 years.

Survival tips for big game hunters

Every fall, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho’s woods shouldn’t be underestimated. For that reason, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters of precautions they can take to prepare themselves for an unexpected stay in the woods:

Fish & Game sets CWD hunt in region

The Commission’s goal is to collect 200 samples from harvested white-tailed deer to gain a better understanding of disease prevalence and spread in the area, according to a press release from Fish and Game.

University of Idaho works to develop cure for COVID-19

MOSCOW — The University of Idaho is working to identify a cure for coronaviruses, including COVID-19.

Land Board adds new endowment land

18,000 acres of new endowment land benefits public schools, supports idaho’s economy and preserves recreation

It was a deal that the Idaho Department of Lands couldn't refuse. When the state had a chance to bid on almost 18,050 acres of timberland spread across the five northern counties, officials didn't hesitate. “Adding an additional 18,000 acres of timberland to the endowment portfolio increases future revenue for the beneficiaries while also supporting Idaho’s broader economy,” IDL director Dustin Miller said. The land included in the bid package was offered as a package deal and offers good quality timberland, Sharla Arledge, IDL public information officer, said. Proceeds from the sale of endowment cottage sites and commercial real estate were used to pay for the properties.

Court Reports

Lukes Allen Marble, born 1979, charged with misdemeanor third or subsequent offense driving without privileges by ISP on April 7. Amended to misdemeanor second offense driving without privileges.

Prop. 2 is the wrong answer

To the Editor:

Teresa Rae

Teresa Rae is seeking Boundary County School District Zone 5 seat.

David Wilson

David Wilson is seeking the Boundary County School District, Zone 5 seat.

Richard P. Luedtke, 85

In the early morning of Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, Richard P. Luedtke, 85, passed away in his sleep at his home, the Welcome Ranch in Eastport.

Let Forest Service do its job

What would you think if you heard your local Forest Service was proposing to improve 600 miles of forest roads in need of maintenance?

Annexation challenge endures

SANDPOINT — A petition challenging the city of Bonners Ferry’s annexation of 77 parcels was spared a premature death on Wednesday.

Mayor breaks tie, denies home for addicts

The opening of a home in Bonners Ferry for up to eight women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse has been denied.

City feeling pinch from economy

Bonners Ferry City coffers are  starting to feel the pinch of the ailing economy.

Have a scary good time at Silverwood

A cursed Egyptian tomb. A bayou teeming with bloodthirsty cannibals. A world overrun by zombies. These bone-chilling attractions and even more unimaginable horrors await as Silverwood Theme park transforms once again into Scarywood Haunted nights.

Living next door to a meth lab

For most of my time in the big city I lived in a condo. Our condo was a corner unit which meant I only had one direct neighbor, that is, a 2X6 and a couple sheets of drywall apart. For years I never met the woman who lived next door, there was only an occasional wave as we passed each other as we entered or departed from our adjoining garages.