Why do local commissioners have beef with militias?

Since election day is only a little more than a month away I thought it might be in order to review a couple of pertinent points with regards to the constitution and the oath of office of elected officials. 

Motorhome fire blocks highway

BONNERS FERRY — Hall Mountain Fire was called out to a burning motorhome on U.S. 95, mile marker 519, on the north side of Rock Creek on June 13, just after 1 p.m. The fire resulted in the highway being shut down completely for about an hour.

Roger Lee Guthrie, 81

Roger Lee Guthrie, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 20, 2012, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Library shown support by community members

After a Boundary County Library Board meeting was canceled “in the interest of public safety,” community members descended on the library Monday to show their support through messages of encouragement and gratitude on the nearby sidewalks.

Cynthia P. Weiss

Legislative District 1, Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 1A candidate

Abraham says she did not give drugs to teen who died

Nicole Abraham claims she didn't give 16-year-old James “Jimmy” Wylie the drugs that led to his December 2006 death from an overdose.

School Board discontinues Wednesday family nights

Staff writer

Another vote planned for animal shelter

The controversial decision to sell a partially-built animal shelter south of Bonners Ferry could be reversed.

Help sought after local family suffers tragic loss

On the morning of Feb. 28 Brayden Herbert received a call no one wants — “I’ve been in an accident.”

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.

Commissioners adjourn P&Z code enforcement public hearing

Boundary County commissioners adjourned Monday’s public hearing on planning and zoning code enforcement ordinance, saying it needs to be brought back to the P&Z commission.

The ring-necked pheasant can be found in county

However, it was a ring-necked pheasant that caught my attention last week as I was traveling the Farm to Market road in northern Boundary County.

Trust but verify with all local issues, boards

I suggest local, freedom-loving citizens rally and focus on local government and local issues. Here, we can be heard, take a stand, and make a difference.

Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting

An estimated 40-50 grizzlies live in Idaho

Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act

Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body moves next to Riverside Auto Center

BONNERS FERRY — Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body Shop moved into town from the top of North Hill to a building located adjacent to Riverside Auto Center in April 2017.

Dinning receives Idaho Distinguished Service Medal

Former Boundary County Commissioner Dan Dinning has been awarded the Idaho Distinguished Service Medal by the Idaho National Guard. The award was given in recognition of Dinning’s service to the county, Idaho Military Division, and the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.

NIC's 'dirty laundry'

Call for Banducci's resignation fails in 3-2 vote

Call for Banducci's resignation fails in 3-2 vote

Train derailment rescuers honored

BONNERS FERRY — The first responders who played an integral part in the rescue of the two trapped BNSF Railway employees after the train derailed into the Kootenai River, were recognized last Thursday afternoon at the Waterways building.

Couple's 40 to 50 cats trigger concerns

A Bonners Ferry couple, whose 400 cats were taken from their Bonner County home in 2006, are now living in Boundary County, where they are getting complaints from neighbors for having 40 to 50 cats.

Library collections decided by patron interest

Like their communities, library materials reflect the whole community and a diverse range of interests.