Bill Hunt: Missing in action; never forgotten

Bill Hunt was 31 when he was last seen alive. Leaning up against a tree, badly wounded, the Special Forces ranger provided cover for a wounded comrade that November in 1966. He never came home. Married with two kids, Hunt had served in the military before but got out after one enlistment to return home to Sandpoint.

Walleye aren't bad fish, just the wrong fish for Idaho

Fish and Game provides them in three reservoirs, but they keep showing up elsewhere.

Operation Green Light returns to Boundary County

Boundary County is showing its support for veterans by lighting the courthouse green from November 6-12, as part of the national Operation Green Light.

Tax audit directive raises more questions than answers

President Biden has hit the campaign trail touting the so-called victories of “Bidenomics.” However, for most Idahoans, Bidenomics has meant record-high grocery bills, soaring housing costs, a $33 trillion national debt and a higher tax burden.

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 9-16, 2023

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

Holiday Markets coming to town

With the holidays right around the corner winter markets and craft fairs are popping up to help you find the perfect gift or treat.

Innovia honors Community Coalition for Families

Innovia Foundation recently recognized the life-changing work of the Boundary County's Community Coalition for Families at the foundation's annual reception on Oct. 9.

BCSA makes strides toward skatepark

The Boundary County Skatepark Alliance continues to make strides toward a community skatepark. Key among that was a donation from supporter Laura Kitchen, who ran into BCSA officials at a recent event. After a conversation, Kitchen turned to them and said she wanted to donate.

Legals for November, 9 2023

Boundary County residents may qualify for three months of free rent

Boundary County residents may qualify with three months of free rent through the Community Resource EnVision Center.

Former resident publishes memoir

Former Bonners Ferry resident Eunice (Goyen) Boeve has recently published her memoir titled "This Thin Veil Between Us".

Lotspiech set to retire from Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake Golf Course will begin a new chapter in the spring of 2024 as the course management shifts in a direction yet to be determined by the city of Bonners Ferry.

Anderson off to Nationals for 4-H Horse Program

Myia Anderson, a Boundary County 4-H Horse Program member, is off to the 4-H national competition for public speaking.

Better FAFSA is coming, but delayed

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be much easier for families to fill out starting this year, but it will be a few more weeks before it is actually available, state officials said.

Marsha Buroker Sayre, 83

Marsha Kay Buroker Sayre passed in her sleep on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Ashland, Ore.

Veterans Day tributes planned

A host of community events are planned to honor Boundary County residents.

Month celebrates Native Americans, culture and history

November is acknowledged as Native American Heritage Month; a time to honor the diverse culture of Native Americans and to celebrate the true history. The following is a “brief” historical view of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

From the mailbag: hunting safety and archery programs

Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. Concerns with the Biden Administration’s efforts to defund hunting safety and archery programs at schools are among the issues Idahoans have contacted me about recently.

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 2-9, 2023

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

BCVS hosting festival, fashion show

Many community residents are both loyal attendees and contributors to the Boundary County Victim Services’ annual Fall Festival & Fashion Show. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the action will start at 6 p.m.