Betty Helen Wallen Bailey

Betty Helen Wallen Bailey passed away on June 18, 2023, in Spokane, Washington.

Is it diversity or exclusionary?

Over the past year I’ve seen all these signs in people’s yards proclaiming diversity, inclusion, and love among other things.

Celebrating Idaho dairy production by addressing its challenges

June is National Dairy Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate one of Idaho’s economic engines. The University of Idaho reports, “Idaho, ranking third in the United States for milk production, garnered its highest-ever milk revenues in 2022. With estimated cash receipts for 2022 of $4.2 billion, revenues from milk production are the highest of all agricultural commodities produced in Idaho.” However, inflation, supply chain issues, feed expenses and other contributors to soaring input costs drive up the cost to produce milk, making the break-even cost of milk production higher. As we look to the future of the dairy industry, we must continue to work to address the challenges facing Idaho dairy producers:

Extra Law enforcement patrols for Fourth of July holiday

Regional law enforcement reminds Idahoans and travelers to drive sober this Fourth of July weekend.

Legals for June, 29 2023

Second Harvest July 7 Distribution

Second Harvest will be returning to Boundary County for another food distribution on July 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

Parents, Durst debate issues, concerns

The parents made it clear to Branden Durst, hired to lead the West Bonner County School District, that, many in the community didn't want him. He responded that he looked forward to changing their minds. Durst, who was surrounded by several dozen district residents, took 15-20 minutes on Wednesday, June 21, to talk to parents and the community while the board was in an executive session.

North Idaho College awaits accreditation decision

The fate of North Idaho College is in the hands of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as the commission deliberates whether NIC will retain accreditation.

Fragoso wins national powerlifting championship

Recently, Fragoso won the 2023 Powerlifting America Masters National Championship in Scottsdale, Ariz.

A vigil for Aiken

On Wednesday night, a still-grieving community of classmates and community members held a candlelight vigil outside of Smith’s home in Kellogg.

Volunteer 'guards' prompt outrage at WBCSD meeting

The controversy started before the meeting even began. Saying online threats placed the board in danger, a half-dozen or so volunteers were escorted into the superintendent's office at the behest of West Bonner County School Board Chairman Keith Rutledge. As three to four dozen people waited on the sidewalks outside the school district office, and at least another dozen lined the hallway to the board meeting room, Rutledge engaged in a mostly civil, albeit sometimes loudly contentious exchange about the volunteer guards.

Accused Kellogg murderer will not face death penalty

Kaylor is accused of murdering Kenna Guardipee, 41, Kenneth Guardipee, 65, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, at their home in Kellogg on Father’s Day.

Book reconsideration: First of many?

Boundary County Library trustees voted to retain three Ellen Hopkins novels in the young adults section after a reconsideration hearing on May 18.

Tort claim against city, alleges breach of duty

The city received a tort claim in April, a possible precursor of a lawsuit, alleging Bonners Ferry officials failed to keep students safe, among other claims, and seeking $500,000 in damages.

Free sports physicals for student at BCH in July

Boundary Community Hospital will continue its free annual sports physical program to provide free health screenings for youth athletes.

Jeanette Bellmore, 96

Jeanette Bellmore passed away on June 15, 2023.

Fearful despots endangering humanity

In the summer of 1975, I rode my bicycle from Iwakuni to Hiroshima, Japan, a distance of about 30 kilometers. Upon arriving, I was taken aback by the nearly total modernity of the entire city. There were no structures older than 30 years of age, except for the steel hulk of the former International Exposition Building, which sat at ground zero when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945. I was a young Marine NCO at the time.

Boundary County Court Records - June 22, 2023

Boundary County Court Records from the Week of June 22, 2023.

Legals for June, 22 2023

Legals for June, 22 2023