From the Archives - Nov. 10, 2022

It is always exciting when new artifacts make their way into the Boundary County Museum's collection. These three Kootenai stone tools were just donated by the Gertrude Baker estate.

Legals for June, 24 2021

Shelton, Kinkead catch way to LPOIC derby honors

It might have been slow fishing on the derby's final day, but when the last line was pulled it was Josh Shelton and Paul Kinkead claiming top honors.

McArthur Lake Idaho's top spot for wildlife collisions

State officials recently reported that Highway 95 at McArthur Lake is Idaho’s top spot for wildlife collisions.

Badgers win pair of IML duals

The Bonners Ferry High School wrestling team was successful in its first two Intermountain League dual meets of the season, topping visiting Kellogg 55-30 on Tuesday, Jan. 21, then winning at Priest River 61-12 on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Froyo Mama offers fun, family-friendly treats

Froyo Mama may be a fun phrase to say, but owners of a new frozen yogurt spot promise an equally fun family-friendly place to go.

Badgers win pair of IML duals

The Bonners Ferry High School wrestling team was successful in its first two Intermountain League dual meets of the season, topping visiting Kellogg 55-30 on Tuesday, Jan. 21, then winning at Priest River 61-12 on Thursday, Jan. 23.

‘Taxpayers are asking for relief’: Three property tax bills unveiled in Idaho Legislature

The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a trio of new property tax bills on Thursday morning in an effort to address one of the top priorities facing Idahoans.

XC: Beckle takes first at Ivan Benson, multiple PRs

Sydney Beckle took first at the Ivan Benson Invite in Priest River for Badger girls cross country on Sept 21.

Badger Baseball claims third straight league title with sweep of Tigers

The Badger baseball team were trailing 4 – 1 and down to their last two outs when they put up 7 runs in the top of the 7th inning to stage an 8-4 victory in game one over the Timberlake Tigers in IML play. They went on to beat the Tigers 19-3 in game two to secure their 3rd straight league title.

YOUTH SPORTS: Sandpoint Sparks Elite ready to take on competitive cheer scene

The program is open to all aspiring competitive cheer athletes from ages seven to 15, boys and girls, especially those in Bonner and Boundary Counties.

Boundary County UI Extension offering free avian flu testing

Mark your calendar for free Avian Flu testing on Tuesday, July 28, from 2-6 p.m. in the Boundary County UI Extension Office back parking lot.

op wrestlers will return for districts

Bonners Ferry will see the return of some of its top wrestlers when the team travels to Lakeland for the Region 1, District 1 and 2 Championships on Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21.

Badgers beat Colville in West Valley opener

Kootenai Valley Rifle Clubs start new season

Rifle shooting is not just for hunting or plinking. For some dedicatd Boundary County residents, it is a serious sport of precision. A group of these sharpshooters meets weekly from October to May to participate in the sport of small-bore target shooting.

All American Apple Pie

I just finished harvesting my apples as I am sure many if you also have. Here is an apple pie I have had much success with. Remember when making that pie crust use cold, not room temperature, butter and ice water in your ingredients. Work your crust when it is cold and it will be light and flakey. I mix mine then put it in the refrig while mixing my pie filling. Then I roll it and place it in the pie tin. Enjoy.

Students create new Fire Chief's Association logo

BONNERS FERRY — “The Boundary County Fire Chief’s Association wanted a logo because we never had our own,” said North Bench Fire Chief Gus Jackson.

Boundary County 4-H Beef program has successful spring

Members of the Boundary County 4-H Beef program have been busy this spring. Four began showing off their animals March 31 in Moses Lake at the North Central Washington Junior Livestock Show. Nine ventured to the Spokane Jr. Livestock Show May 2-7 to show their heifers, prospect steers and five sold market steers.

Cabinet making at BFHS

Students at Bonners Ferry High School finished up their table projects for the semester. The students pictured are enrolled in Ms. Garner’s Cabinet Making and Millwork 2 Class. This is a junior level class where the students learn key cabinet making and furniture construction skills. This semester, students built small night stands for their table projects. They used Rustic Hard Maple and various other types of wood for this project. In completion of this project, students learned how to layout and cut various joints. These joints consisted of dovetails, mortise and tenons, floating mortise and tenons, and other various joints. Students used planers, jointers, table saws, and other various machines and hand tools to complete their projects. Each table contains a drawer, taper legs, and turned knobs. Some students took their projects even further and used a computerized router to cut designs into their tops.

Tax relief proposal advances in Idaho legislature

Rep. Steven Harris (R-Meridian) spoke to Idaho’s House Revenue & Taxation Committee — which he chairs — to discuss the tax-cut bill on Friday, March 12, 2021.