Spring snow can’t keep Badger baseball down

Thirty-three participants have come out for Badger baseball, resulting in the program expanding to three teams.

Golf returns to the fairway, girls state champs, boys district champs

Seventeen Badger athletes came out for golf, some for the first time. Eight girls and nine boys have joined the Bonners Ferry high school golf program.

Badger Sports Calendar: March 14- 21

BFHS Spring sports for the March 14-21. North Idaho Middle School Basketball Tournament at BCMS and BFHS on Saturday.

SEASON OPENER: Badger softball fights at triple-header against Maniacs

3A Bonners Ferry softball opens the season against the Orofino Maniacs of the 2A Central Idaho League in a triple header, going 0-3.

Just like zombies, bad bills keep returning

This week I voted in favor of Senate Bill 1252, and it passed 27-8 on the Idaho Senate floor. This important piece of legislation would prohibit the deployment of the Idaho National Guard into combat for the United States without a declaration of war by the United States Congress.

Investing in the state's forestry workforce

It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found that the forest products business sector contributed $2.5 billion to Idaho’s gross state product in 2022. The vast majority of the $61 million in state endowment lands money that went to public schools in 2023 came from timber harvesting proceeds. That means close to 30,000 of our friends, families and neighbors work in Idaho forests. They’re the loggers, truck drivers, mill workers, foresters, sales and accounting professionals who sustainably manage our forests to produce lumber, paper products, furniture and other wood products.

From the Archives - March 14, 2024

Construction of the “new” high school on the South Hill began in 1969. By December 19 of that year construction was “nearing completion,” with plans of moving into the building on February 1, 1970.

This Week In History - March 14, 2024

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

Boundary County Calendar - March 14-24, 2024

Upcomimg events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Athlete of the Week: Sumpter and Frederickson, softball

Senior team captains Taylor Sumpter and Ava Frederickson are named Athlete of the Week for Badger softball.

Legals for March, 14 2024

Legals for March, 14 2024

Saturday night shooting near Porthill

Boundary County Sheriff Office responded to a reported shooting in the Porthill area Chisholm Road on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m.

Doctor: Death scene was staged

Kendy Howard’s death “bears the hallmarks of a staged crime scene,” doctors said in court Friday.

Bill restricting absentee ballots sent out for possible amendments

A bill that would place restrictions on who could apply for an absentee ballot in Idaho was sent out for possible amendments Wednesday after members of the public and several state and county elections officials came out against the bill. Only voters who would be out of their jurisdiction, or have an illness or disability, would be able to request absentee ballots for elections under House Bill 667

Fugitive found deceased in Athol home

Late last month, the U.S. Marshals Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force located 50-year-old Todd Andrew Miller dead in a residence off Kelso Lake Road in Athol following the issuance of arrest warrants from two North Idaho counties.

Sandpoint to unveil sports center plans

Curious about what the new James E. Russell Sports Center at Travers Park will look like on the inside? A "question and answer" public meeting is being held Wednesday to give the public a sneak peak at the revised court layout of the sports complex.

Athol woman didn’t die from gunshot, medical examiner says

Police and death investigators said Kendy Howard’s death appeared suspicious from the beginning.

Troop 114 thanks donors

Boy Scout Troop 114 officials want the Bonners Ferry Eagles to know they appreciate the organization’s generous donation of $350, which helped the troop purchase two tents. New scouts who lack equipment for their camping adventures will be using the new tents.

Trump overwhelmingly wins Boundary County and Idaho

Despite heavy snow, voters lined up outside the Boundary County Middle School to vote at the Republican Presidential Caucus on Saturday, March 2.