Francom named founding principal for NICA

Dr. Jacob Francom has been named the founding principal of the North Idaho Classical Academy, which will be located at the former Boulder Creek Academy.

BCSD retires 180 years of experience

The end of the Boundary County School District’s year also brought the closing of several long careers in education.

This Week In History - June 8, 2023

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

Connie Kay Hamlin, 78

Connie Kay Hamlin passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 78.

BCRCC proud of Herndon, his hard work

Mr. McDermott’s recent letter to the editor is filled with loaded language (“dirty tricks,” “sick,” “corrupt,” “cesspool,” “toxic leadership,” and “closet full of skeletons”). In my experience, when writers use such language to attack via an appeal to readers’ emotions, it is because they cannot make their case with reason and rational argument. I think his emotional screed is personal, not political. His characterizations are false. I’m writing to set the record straight.

Account shows Washington's faith, dedication

Published in 1800 by the Rev. Mason Locke Weems, a firsthand account of the "Father of our Country": In the winter of ’77, while Washington, with the American army lay encamped at Valley Forge, a certain good old friend, name of Potts, had occasion to pass through the woods near headquarters. Treading his way along the venerable grove, suddenly he heard the sound of a human voice and became like the voice of one speaking much in earnest. As he approached the spot with a cautious step, whom should he behold, but the commander in chief of the American armies on his knees at prayer! Motionless with surprise, Potts stood still, until the general, having ended his devotions, arose, and with a countenance of angel serenity, retired to headquarters: friend Potts then went home, and on entering his parlor called out to his wife, “Sarah, my dear! Sarah! All’s well! All’s well! George Washington will yet prevail!”

U.S. 95 projects to start later this month

Two construction projects will start later this month on U.S. Highway 95 near Copeland.

Dodgers beat Bonners Rockies in close playoff game

Fourth-seed Bonners Ferry Rockies faced off against the top-seeded Sandpoint Dodgers in the first round of the Sandpoint Little League playoffs on Tuesday.

BFHS graduates celebrate Badger spirit

With a lot of excitement — and a well organized squirt gun fight — the Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2023 graduated on June 3 and will always be remembered as the class that brought the Badger spirit.

Durst selected as new WBCSD superintendent

Saying change was needed to steer a troubled district, the West Bonner County School District voted 3-2 to hire an Idaho Freedom Foundation policy analyst as its new superintendent. The position would be the first school district administrative position for Branden Durst, who was selected over longtime Priest River educator and administrator Susie Luckey.

Faire brings Renaissance to life

Annual event taking place this weekend

The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire features everything from music, magic, dancing and comedy to combat, feasting, and aerial arts. Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the sixth annual event is being held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road. A jousting tournament, featuring the Epona Equestrian Team, will take place at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., both days. In addition, faire organizers said there will be performances by mar=gicians, comedy and more.

Boundary County Court Records---June 8

Boundary County Court records for the week of June 8.

'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary

ON UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — World War II veterans shared vivid memories of D-Day and the fighting as dozens returned to Normandy beaches and key battle sites to mark the 79th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.

Kellogg HS: Protests and a secret graduation

Chants of “Let him walk!” rang down the narrow canyon of Jacobs Gulch Friday morning during a protest outside Kellogg High School. Parents and residents joined a large number of students who walked out of the high school in support of senior student Travis Lohr.

Support Local Gems on June 9

June 9 is a day to support the state’s “Local Gems” – Idaho’s small businesses.

Athlete of the Week June 4-10

Helene Rae, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week June 4-10 for Badger Track and Field.

Student's comments lead to graduation suspension

A student at Kellogg High School isn’t being allowed to participate in his graduation ceremony as a result of comments that were made during a recent assembly. The assembly was a way for senior students to impart words of wisdom to the underclassmen of KHS – the statement that was made by 18-year-old Travis Lohr was one that raised a few eyebrows.

9B Family Foundations offers summer series

9B Family Foundations is offering a free parenting course series this summer.

City receives donations for flags at Memorial Park

The city of Bonners Ferry received donations for the flag maintenance at Memorial Park from the local Eagles and veteran groups at the April 18 council meeting.

Avoiding the summer slide

As an educator, I worry about the summer slide. This term refers to the learning loss most students experience over summer break. Like so many of us, students also suffer from the “use it or lose it” effect.