Tackling tax complexity for Idaho's small businesses

Small businesses drive our economy, and are particularly essential to Idaho’s economy. More than 99 percent of Idaho’s businesses are small businesses, employing over 347,000 Idahoans and spurring local innovation. Therefore, Congress must extend and build on tax relief that emboldens these economic engines to grow U.S. jobs, manufacturing here at home and higher wages for hardworking families.

Motorcycle rally riding into town

The first-ever 2 The Border Motorcycle Rally, an all-rider event to Jake’s Landing at Porthill is coming at the end of July. For three days, July 28 to July 30 motorcyclists will be meeting up at the northern border to camp, meet up and ride.

Bleacher donations opening soon

Boundary County School District is accepting donations for the new bleachers and grandstands at Mendenhall Stadium at the Bonners Ferry High School.

Legals for July, 20 2023

Patriot Front trial starts today

Five members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial this week for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park.

Best of Boundary County voting deadline Friday

It's not too late to vote for the Best Of Boundary County. Voting closes on Friday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Pair: Recall about politics, not kids

An upcoming recall is a partisan attempt to oust conservative politicians from office, according to pair of West Bonner County School District board trustees. The comments are part of written rebuttals submitted to the county clerk's office by WBCSD board chairman Keith Rutledge and vice chair Susan Brown as they prepare for an Aug. 29 recall election. Residents in western Bonner County launched the recall drive in mid-June, following increasingly contentious board meetings after the board mulled selling Priest River Middle School and Branden Durst, a former policy analyst with the Idaho Freedom Foundation, was announced as a superintendent finalist.

First Ever 2 The Border – Motorcycle Rally in Boundary County

Are you ready to get the Harley out to North Idaho this July?

Trio opens Bonners Ferry Craft Brews

Bonners Ferry Craft Brews aims to bring back the neighborhood bar and community setting at the former Crosstime Saloon.

Olaf Lethrud, 93

Olaf Lethrud, 90, passed away at Kootenai Health on July 3, 2023.

Unsolved fires causing worries, fears in community

I am writing as a concerned citizen to express my deep worry and frustration regarding the recent cases of arson in our beloved town of Naples that have gone unsolved. As someone who takes pride in our community and its people, it is disheartening to see such criminal acts occur without justice being served.

This Week In History - July 13, 2023

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

Boundary County Calendar - July 13-20, 2023

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

IRS should stay out of the tax preparation business

In May, the IRS released a report on the feasibility of the IRS preparing and filing tax returns.

Boundary Ambulance Service sets levy town hall meetings

Boundary Ambulance Service is hosting two town hall meetings next week to inform community members on the services they provide and what they need to continue services.

College Notebook: Bonner and Boundary county athletes excelled on campus this past semester

Athletes from all over North Idaho are making an impact in collegiate athletics.

Boundary County Excellence: Local shares experience from Legislative Page Program

Recent Bonners Ferry High School graduate Trew Lammers got a view of the legislative session that only a few people get to see.

Kootenai River Run returns with local scholarships

Supporting graduating runners with scholarships while providing healthy, family fun in Bonners Ferry.

Kootenai River Run returns and continues to support our Badger graduates with scholarships for their excellence in school and participation in cross country and track.

Schuman bids for Sheriff

David Schuman has announced his bid for Boundary County sheriff for the 2024 election. He will run as a Republican.

The North 14U achieves first program win, plans for another team

The North 14U dominates Krushers in first game of doubleheader.