NBVFD acquires land for future expansion

The North Bench Volunteer Fire District’s Station 1 will be on the move soon as new property has been purchased by the expanding district.

Legals for February, 1 2024

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

Zuckerberg stayed on message and repeated that Meta's job is to “build industry-leading tools” and empower parents.

NW Specialty, Providence expand pregnancy care in NI

Hospitals collaborate for easier access to advanced perinatal care

Northwest Specialty Hospital and Providence are working together to bring advanced imaging and perinatal services to North Idaho so local families won’t have to travel for specialty care.

BFVC hosts sterilization Clinic on Saturday

The Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic is continuing its efforts to address the overpopulation of the county’s feral cats by hosting another sterilization clinic this Saturday.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: What shot clock? What new foul rules?

One was the addition of a 35-second shot clock, which will be used at state tournaments this season for the first time. Most schools, particularly the larger schools, are using the shot clock in the regular season and postseason, in preparation. It’s not required during the regular season yet, but …

PREP WRESTLING: Sandpoint win Battle for the ‘B’ Cup, Badger girls win dual

Four Badger boys won their matches by pin, but Sandpoint still won the Battle for the B-Cup. The Badgers girls defeat the Bulldogs in the first ever girls dual in Sandpoint.

Balanced Timberlake clinches IML girls title

Timberlake wins league over Bonners Ferry girls basketball.

Fentanyl trafficking sentence bill heads to House

Bill would impose mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking the drug

A bill that would impose mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of trafficking fentanyl is heading to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives for a vote, where it already has the support to pass.

PREP BASKETBALL: IML opens at Backwoods Brawl, Bonners goes 1-1

League opener, Badger girls lead until 2:06 remaining against Timberlake. Badger boys blowout the Tigers.

Regehr and Therrien compete at Helltown Throw Down

Dalton Regehr (82), of Naples, took second place at the Helltown Throw Down Wrestling tournament over the weekend.

This Week in History - Jan. 25, 2024

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

From the Archives - Jan. 25, 2024

In the early 1930s, many lookouts were being constructed and manned by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) men in Boundary County.

Ruth Eileen Cooper, 94

Ruth Eileen (Merritt) Cooper passed away on January 12, 2024.

Legislative session gets off to a quiet start

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the Bee's weekly Notes From Boise column.

The law hasn’t changed

Every two years, we go to the polls and elect all 105 members of the Idaho legislature. In the May primary election, we choose a candidate within our party. In the November general election, we put the party candidates up against one another to determine who will represent our legislative district.

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 25-Feb, 1, 2024

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

Survey on homelessness due soon

A survey focused on homelessness is taking place this week, Jan 25 - Jan 31.

Badger Sports Calendar Jan. 26-31.

Badger Winter Sports Schedule for Jan. 26-31.

Little League returns to Boundary County

After a 10-year hiatus, Boundary County Little League is back.