West Bonner trustee skips meeting

As the clock ticked closer to 6 p.m., the murmuring started as West Bonner County School Board trustee Troy Reinbold's seat remained empty. "Is he here?" someone whispered at a table near the middle of the room? "Is he coming?" asked another. Without Reinhold's presence, the remaining board members of Hall and Carlyn Barton did not constitute a quorum and were forced to cancel the meeting.

'Empty the Shelters' with Better Together Animal Alliance

If you’re looking for a four-legged friend, there’s no better time than now to check out the critters at Better Together Animal Association. Adult dogs and cats at the local animal alliance facility will be available for waived fees as part of “Empty the Shelters,” a national event that creates opportunities for shelters to offer low to no adoption fees.

Repertory Dance Theatre kicks off POAC season

The Pend Oreille Arts Council presents the first performance of its 2023-24 season with a magical evening of dance performed by one of the most highly respected companies in the country, Repertory Dance Theatre, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater.

SBA economic injury disaster loans available to Idaho small businesses

Boundary County small non-farm businesses may be eligible for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

PREP SOCCER: Badgers go 1-1 against Timberlake, sweep over the weekend

In this week's PREP Soccer, Badger soccer teams faced 3A IML opponent Timberlake, Orofino and Grangeville.

Welcome to Idaho, now it's time to relax

This is an open letter to those of you who have arrived in Idaho since 2019. Welcome. You have arrived in a sanctuary state, not like the sanctuary cities from which you escaped that were sanctuaries for illegal immigrants, but a sanctuary for freedom-loving, community-spirited people eager to live and let live and help a neighbor in need.

Boundary County Calendar - Sept. 21-28, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

BCRCC censure vote against commissioners fails

The Bonner County Republican Central Committee voted Tuesday night to not censure Bonner County commissioners Luke Omodt and Steve Bradshaw. The vote followed over an hour of discussion from committee member Dan Rose, Omodt and multiple public commenters.

Legals for September, 21 2023

Innovia Foundation announces scholarship awards

Innovia Foundation recently awarded $393,038 in scholarships to students throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho for the 2023-2024 school year. Innovia manages over 30 scholarship programs on behalf of donors who have established funds to help students achieve their higher education goals.

Art selected for Silver Box program

The Sandpoint city council approved three sculptures, one by a Bonners Ferry artist, to be featured downtown as part of the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission's “Silver Box Program” on Wednesday.

Boundary County Calendar - Sept. 14-21, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

FOR thanks friends and neighbors for support at annual barbecue

Friends of the Restorium thanks all that attended the annual barbeque and fundraiser in June, which helps improve the value of life for Restorium residents.

PREP: Football learns tough lessons against Wolverines, volleyball goes 1-3 against Moscow

Badger football falls to Weiser and Badger volleyball goes 1-3 against Moscow.

Get ready for the Book of Lists

We are introducing something new and exciting for the North Idaho business community

We are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural North Idaho Business Journal Book of Lists. Scheduled for publication in December 2023, this first-of-its-kind resource will become an annual touchstone for our diverse and thriving business community.

Seniors, are you ready to exercise?

The Fit and Fall Proof exercise class for seniors has been going strong all summer. Now, beginning the week of Sept. 18, the class will resume its three-times-a-week schedule. The class is held at the VFW Hall located at the Senior Hospitality Center. The hour-long class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Moyie Springs receives additional funding and takes on debt to cover sewer project

The city of Moyie Springs has received additional funding for its sewer project.

Rate increase for Restorium residents

The Boundary County commissioners voted Aug. 31 to increase rates for Restorium residents due to increasing costs.

Local candidates file for November election

Filing deadlines for candidates for the November 7, 2023 election were due on Friday September 8 to the respective taxing district office.

Legals for September, 14 2023