Boundary County Christmas gift exchange announced

The Boundary County Christmas gift exchange is coming to town.

Badgers only give up one goal at state tournament, earn sportsmanship award

In the first round of the state championship, Bonners Ferry and American Falls had to head to penalty kicks to decide the game after the teams were tied 0-0 in regular time.

Football: Timberlake takes League, Badgers season ends

Cooper Lenz scored three touchdowns, including two on the ground, and the Timberlake Tigers overcame a slow start to steamroll the Bonners Ferry Badgers 66-28 to win the Intermountain League title on Friday, Oct. 20, at Kenny Mendenhall Stadium.

Council to start over search for golf manager

At the last Bonners Ferry City Council meeting, the board voted to start over in its search for a new golf course manager. Tuesday at a special meeting, they discussed how to make that happen.

Compassion: 'The Cure for Hate'

It was the face of his newborn daughter, scrunched together, staring up at him in the delivery room, the first thing she saw. That was the catalyst. However, his journey away from extremist ideology and hate groups such as the Aryan Nations evolved over time, Tony McAleer told a crowd of roughly 100 area residents who attended Sunday's screening of "The Cure for Hate".

BCH Celebrates Physical Therapy Month with Expanded Services

October is Physical Therapy Month, and Boundary Community Hospital said the hospital is proud to reiterate its commitment to providing exceptional physical therapy services to the community.

McGrane: Idaho won't be the next California

Says state is becoming more and more firmly Republican

McGrane said nearly 70 percent of those who have moved to Idaho are affiliating as Republicans. In Kootenai County, 72% of new arrivals are registering as Republicans.

Sheriff investigates complaint against Reinbold's absences

The West Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal complaint against West Bonner School District trustee Troy Reinbold for nonfeasance as a public official. The West Bonner school board has been unable to have a meeting because Reinbold has been absent, and therefore, school business has ground to a halt. The five-member board was reduced to three following the August recall of two board members. The board needs three for a quorum to meet.

The freedom from want

Task force notes Food Scarcity Month

The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights recognizes rights that every person has by birthright in the human race. Four of the most basic human rights are the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from fear and the freedom from want.

Festival teases lineup announcement

This year, the Festival at Sandpoint will be announcing headliners as soon as possible. Instead of following a strict schedule of announcements each week, the Festival will announce its lineup as early as artists allow.

Reinbold's absence again forces meetings' cancellation

A trio of West Bonner school board meetings were canceled Tuesday morning when Zone 3 trustee Troy Reinbold advised he would be unable to attend. Reinhold's absence, attributed to an unspecified family emergency, caused the cancellation of two special meetings set to interview candidates for two open board seats set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Zone 3 trustee's absence also caused the cancellation of the board's regularly scheduled meeting for October, set for Wednesday, Oct. 18.

This Week in History - Oct. 19, 2023

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

Accurate Collision sells and is now Accurate Northwest

An iconic Bonners Ferry business has just been sold. Since 1980, Vern’s Autobody and then Accurate Collision has been the go-to autobody repair shop in Boundary County and for much of the Troy and Libby areas of Montana.

Voters should 'West Bonner' extremist candidates in November

The voters of West Bonner County School District (WBCSD) are still working to clean up the wreckage caused to their school system by a board of trustees inspired by the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF). A low turnout election in 2021 resulted in a three-person school board majority that seemed to be intent on turning the WBCSD schools into right-wing indoctrination mills. Among other things, the board tanked the district’s finances, caused havoc with the schools and turned a deaf ear to parents’ concerns.

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 19-26, 2023

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 19-26, 2023

Pearl Theater packed fun activities

Looking for ways to make the most out of fall? The Pearl Theater has plenty of options this month.

CASA plans popular Purse Party fundraiser

If you're looking for a new purse, North Idaho CASA has it in the bag. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 4–7 p.m., the Pend d’Oreille Winery Tasting Room will host North Idaho CASA’s annual Purse Party, an event that area residents have been supporting for close to two decades. Hundreds of handbags will be available for purchase, and some will be up for silent auction bid. Appetizers and wine will be available to guests who mingle and shop during the three-hour event, generously sponsored by Finan McDonald and Rhonda Tate again this year.

Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns

Time’s running out to file your 2022 Idaho income tax return. The Idaho State Tax Commission says taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension to file must send in their return and full payment by October 16.

New durable RV registration stickers available

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation have created new durable registration stickers for recreational vehicles. The new stickers will be available starting this month for all 2024 RV registration renewals.

Risch introduces Support for Israel Resolution

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel, which he co-led with Senate leadership and Chairman Ben Cardin (R-Md.).