Elaine Doris (Erickson) Peterson Elaine Doris (Erickson) Peterson

Elaine Doris Peterson died peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa.

Pumpkin grower breaks state record

Rick Maggi has “recultivated” his state title.

This week in history - May 20, 2021

This week in history - May 20, 2021

This week in history - May 20, 2021

This week in history - May 20, 2021

Gov. Little urges Idahoans minimize wildfire risks

Governor Brad Little joined state and federal fire managers during a press conference today at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise to urge Idahoans to be safe and smart in the outdoors to minimize the risk of wildfire during what could be the worst fire season Idaho has faced in years.

IRS must better protect Idaho taxpayers

Taxpayers have certain fundamental rights when it comes to dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, including the right to privacy and the right to confidentiality. From serious breaches of confidential taxpayer data and document mismanagement to poor cybersecurity training and infrastructure vulnerabilities, the IRS has a decades-long and troubled history with adequately protecting American taxpayers’ information. One particularly egregious event in recent history was the unauthorized disclosure of private, legally-protected IRS data to online news source ProPublica — an incident of which little has been revealed, despite an ongoing, years-long investigation by multiple agencies.

DYW Fashion Show April 10

BONNERS FERRY — Being stylish is just one of the many attributes the 2015 -2016 Distinguished Young Women of Bonners Ferry participants possess, and they will share this gift at the upcoming Style Show, scheduled for Friday, April 10.

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.

Pancakes, firefighters and the community

EASTPORT — Hall Mountain Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 18 for its annual Hall Mountain Fire Association Meeting. Mixing pleasure with business, people were treated to a breakfast of pancakes, sausages and scrambled eggs.

UMW Annual Rummage Sale

The United Methodist Women’s (UMW) Mission Outreach is putting the word out: come check out their annual rummage, bake and book sale, March 5 and 6 and help the community in the process.

Educate yourself about the real levy facts

Could we vote to add a 1 cent sales tax to help fund our schools?

Gov. Little signs transportation funding bill

Gov. Brad Little signs historic HB 362, a transportation bill that will provide $80 million in continuous funding and allow the state to bond for up to $1.6 billion in transportation infrastructure projects.

Legals for January, 23 2025

Little prioritizes clean, reliable water systems with new planning grants

Local communities in Idaho will be better able to quickly apply for and execute new upgrades to wastewater and drinking water systems in the coming years after Governor Brad Little directed funds this week to cover additional grants for their engineering and planning costs.

Urge elected officials to step up, protect our freedoms

The Idaho Legislature has just finished our eighth week in session and unfortunately there hasn’t been a lot of wins for the people.

Multi-Church Vacation Bible School in eighth year

All kids age 4 through entering sixth grade are invited to join the fun at the Multi-Church Vacation Bible School July 30 through Aug. 3, noon to 5 p.m. each day all week, at the Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Church at 6957 LaBrosse Hill St. A FREE USDA lunch will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m., with the ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD! program running from 12:30-5 p.m.

Legals for May, 23 2024

Hospital sponsors Christmas Trees of Care

This year Boundary Community Hospital is sponsoring Christmas Trees of Care in their Outpatient Services Lobby, Emergency Waiting Area, and Boundary Community Clinics for the benefit of Boundary County children through the BoCo Backpacks program. Special limited edition, hand-crafted ornaments created by Naples, Mt. Hall and Valley View elementary school students will be available for a $5 suggested donation.

School board to discuss bond and levy on Monday

The Boundary County School District is seeking public input on a possible bond to replace Valley View Elementary as well as a proposed supplemental levy. The board, which met in special session Monday, will be discussing the issues at its June 17 meeting.

State faces tough budget year

BOISE — Processes in the Idaho Legislature’s joint budget committee may seem stuck in an arcane world of finance wonks. They might look hopelessly entangled in an uncertainty mirrored by the gray sandstone facade of the state Capitol building.