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.

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.

Open primaries would enable all voters

There’s an old adage that a lie can get ‘round the world before the truth gets its boots on. As I explain to everyone who will listen, there are over 1,000 volunteers like myself working in all areas of Idaho to get signatures of registered voters on the Citizen’s Petition for Open Primaries.

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.

Court Records - Nov. 9, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Nov. 9, 2023.

Legals for November, 9 2023

BF City Administrator resigns, set to take job in Hayden

Bonners Ferry City Administrator Lisa Ailport has resigned, letting the council and mayor know Nov. 2 that she had accepted the position of city administrator in Hayden.

Former resident publishes memoir

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

Blood Drive scheduled for November

The November Vitalant Blood Drive will take place over two days and donors will have the chance to win one of five $5,000 prepaid gift cards.

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.

BCSD announces school closure information

With the winter months at hand, Boundary County School District are letting area residents know the procedure for emergency school closure announcements.

Glen Elvin Patterson, 88

Glen Patterson passed away on October 26, 2023, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

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.

From the Archives - Nov. 2, 2023

On February 8, 1973, 50 years ago, Ralph Anglen began writing "Anglin' With Anglen," a fishing column that ran weekly in the Bonners Ferry Herald.

Community makes SAR food drive a success

Thanks to the community's generous support, Selkirk Association of Realtors officials said the organization's annual fall food drive raised $1,582.05 and 1,345 pounds of food. The donations were given to the Bonners Ferry Food Bank to support the local Community Action Partnership Food program.

BFPD hires two new officers, getting dash and body cams

The Bonners Ferry Police Department has hired two new officers since the city council removed the hiring freeze in October.

Idaho legislators gearing up for 2024 session

November meetings will help set stage for legislative session

Idaho legislators will set the stage for the upcoming 2024 legislative session during a series of seven meetings at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise over the next two weeks. Although the 2024 legislative session does not begin until Jan. 8, activity will pick up inside the Statehouse halls starting Thursday, with the first of seven consecutive days of meetings. During some of the meetings, legislators are expected to discuss deadlines for the legislative session and begin looking at budget requests and revenue reports.

Turco, Yount appointed to open WBCSD seats

The West Bonner School District gained positive traction Monday with two milestones: Trustees hired an experienced interim superintendent and filled two board vacancies

NOV NIBJ: A pathway to wellness, Be Free Natural Living

Be Free Natural Living offers pathways to wellness by providing holistic vegan bath and body care products and infrared sauna treatments.