Choose Colson, Bohachek for library board

Lee Colson and Aaron Bohachek have stood through fire, proving their worth by restoring order to BCL, which is efficiently staffed and fully reopened. At this time, we cannot afford to lose their experience, honesty or integrity.

Bohachek, Colson offer experienced leadership

The upcoming library board election has taken on new importance this year. A vote for Lee Colson and Aaron Bohachek is a vote for experienced and responsible leadership for all people in Boundary County.

We need new voices on library board

A nation cannot be both ignorant and free nor can it be immoral and free. Our public library could and should be an institution for promoting both morality and freedom.

Voting Information May 16

On Tuesday May 16, city residents have the opportunity to vote on a proposed local option tax of 1% on taxable goods up to $1,000 to fund the police, fire and street departments. Those living in Boundary County Library Trustee Zones 5 and 3 have the opportunity to vote for candidates also at the May 16 election.

Local ceremony honored fallen firefighters

A local memorial ceremony was held for Idaho firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1894, on May 5 at main Bonners Ferry Fire Station.

Legals for May, 11 2023

Districts Game One: Softball sees one hit

Casey Whaley pitched a one-hitter with five strikeouts and two walks as the top-seeded Tigers beat the second-seeded Badgers in Game 1 of a best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title and the district’s lone berth to state.

Districts Game One: Badgers fall by two run in extra inning

Seeds mean nothing between these two teams as the No. 2 seed Tigers, who had dropped four of five to the Badgers during Intermountain League play, upended the top seed in Game 1 of a best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 championship and the district’s lone berth to state.

District 1 All-Star Track and Field: Abubakari wins discus

Badger athletes held their own at the District 1 Meet of Champions on May 4, facing competition against north Idaho schools of all classifications.

Colson running for library board

Incumbent William “Lee” Colson is running for the Boundary County Library Board of Trustees for Zone 5 in Naples.

Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored at National Memorial

The U.S. Fire Service will pay tribute to the lives of firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and in previous years during the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, May 7.

Wilson, Clark are not 'book banners'

Mary-Esther Wilson in District 5 and Lewis Clark in District 3. are running for Library Board seats. They are not "book banners"

Move is a step in the right direction

We are four months into the 118th Congress, and it is clear we face many challenges in the U.S. Senate and in Idaho. With the federal government’s outsized role in our state, especially in Boundary County, it is more important than ever to ensure the voices of Idahoans are heard in Washington, D.C.

Boundary County Calendar - May 4-11, 2023

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

Baseball Roundup: 12-game winning streak, looking to districts

The Tigers and Badgers tuned up for their upcoming best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title next week with a pitchers’ duel in their Intermountain League finale.

Softball Roundup: Sees some success before Districts

Badger girls softball has been busy competing against region teams seeing some success.

Badgers take third at Timberlake Invite

Bonners Ferry junior Asha Abubakari won the shot put and discus, freshman Makenna Baisden won the 400m and junior Riley Petesch won the triple jump as the trio helped the Badger track and field teams to take third at the Timberlake Invitational on April 28.

Wilson runs for library board

Mary-Ester Wilson is running for Zone 5 (Naples) of the Boundary County Library Board.

Boundary County Court Records — May 4, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Legals for May, 4 2023