Little requests audit of possible improper purchases with tax dollars

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has requested a “full financial audit” of the troubled Empowering Parents education microgrant program, amid signs that taxpayers might have gotten the bill for thousands of improper or dubious purchases.

Best bank: Mountain West

BONNERS FERRY — People who develop relationships with their bankers know how great it feels when a teller greets them by name upon entering the lobby. Those who bank with the Bonners Ferry branch of Mountain West Bank enjoy that experience consistently. That is one of the many reasons the community voted their local Mountain West as Best Bank and Best Business in the Best of Boundary County contest.

Humphreys is the right pick for governor

Governor's race

Hollis Duane Brooks

Hollis Duane Brooks died peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife on October 14, 2015. Hollis, who in two months would have been 92, had been hospitalized with flu and severe heart failure before being told his illness was terminal and being placed under Hospice care.  Services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Copeland Cemetery with interment to follow.

BCMS honors its teachers for going above and beyond

With just over one month left in this school year, it is time to recognize what our teachers do for the students of this district. After all, this week is teacher appreciation week so feel free to support our teachers and help them feel appreciated during the remainder of the week by doing something special for them.

Agriculture in Boundary County: Dedication program and panel 7

A dedication program was held at the Boundary County Museum on June 9, to present the historic interpretive signs funded in part through an Idaho Humanities Council Grant, featuring the history of farming in the Kootenai Valley and the Bench Land. Guests enjoyed a brief video presentation which included the Merle Olsen ranch on the Deep Creek Loop, Elk Mountain Hops Farm near Porthill, the Dallas Amoth Farm, and Young Living Enterprises at Highland Flats. A few quotable quotes warmed up the crowd and put them into storytelling mode, and attendees were encouraged to relay a story or two from personal experience. These ranged from a history of at least one family farm dating back to the Dust Bowl Days, to humorous anecdotes from a former County Extension Agent. Stories of amusing grain hauling trips, growing up and working on family farms, and various other recollections brought the past into the present with an abundance of laughter and lively discussion. The group then took a field trip to the back entrance of the Museum building to view the newly installed panels.

Second Harvest Aug. 9 food distribution

Over two hundred families will share the eight to ten thousand pounds of food that the third Second Harvest food truck of the year will bring to Bonners Ferry on Aug. 9. Boundary County has been determined an area of high need, so it receives four shipments of food each year.

Electric, sewer rate increase proposed

The City of Bonners Ferry will be raising electric and sewer fees for residents and businesses in Bonners Ferry.

Daniel Robinson helps create school simulator for educators

Daniel Robinson, from Bonners Ferry with a team of entrepreneurs from the University of Idaho, won $7,000 from the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge.

Deadline for flag football and T-ball fast approaching

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to register your kids for flag football and T-ball through Boundary County Parks and Rec. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as well.

Badger baseball busy on the road, 1-5 in non league play

Badgers fell to Colville 11-0, after going 1-1 against Grangeville.

Legals for June, 25 2020

Boundary County Victims Services hosts fashion show

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Victim Services hosted their seventh annual Fashion Show on Nov. 4 at the Pearl Theater. They were fortunate enough to have multiple auction items collected for the fashion show from various people and businesses in the community. They had several volunteers from their board of directors.

Ambulance service needs four-wheel drive

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Robert Rosin and I am a part of the support staff for Boundary Volunteer Ambulance Service.

To have a voice, you must vote

My final thoughts on Idaho’s May 17 primary election are simple: Elections matter. If you don’t vote, you don’t count.

Don Alexander

Don Alexander

General welcomes son into National Guard

Robinson was commissioned in the same place decades earlier

Brig. Gen. Ryan Robinson returned to the Idaho State Capitol Friday to administer the commissioning oath to the Idaho Army National Guard’s newest officer: his son, 2nd Lt. Benjamin Robinson.

Boundary County Middle School is in the spirit!

Boundary County Middle School is already three eighths of the way through the year and this has been a very positive one so far. Students and staff alike are breathing well, staying busy, and looking forward to keeping the momentum going.

BCSD discusses future school bond

At the Dec. 18 regular Boundary County School District meeting, the trustees discussed the path for a future school bond for Valley View Elementary School. It would be the third time the bond would be put to voters.

Airport acquiring land for pilot safety

Trees growing into the instrument approach zone at the Boundary County Airport are threatening the existence of the instrument approach.