Inflation, credit ratings warrant action, not celebration

Since President Biden’s Inauguration, inflation has cost Idaho families, raising monthly expenses in November an additional $984. In other words, it costs Idahoans $11,807 more this past year to afford the same standard of living as roughly three years ago, according to data from U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Republican Staff. The White House’s celebration of prices rising slower than record paces is hollow when inflation-fueled prices have increased so drastically and continue to erode paychecks.

IDF highlights identity theft prevention

While December may be over, the Idaho Department of Finance wants all of the state's residents to know there are steps they can take to prevent identity theft. Identity theft is when a consumer’s personal or financial information is illegally obtained to commit fraud.

ITD informs on plow strikes

Exercising caution around snow plows can play a strategic role in the success of local storm management, state transportation officials said.

Final Kaniksu OSV decision announced

A system of over-snow vehicle routes across the Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake ranger districts has gotten the final green light from the Forest Service. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests issued a final decision for the Kaniksu Over-Snow Vehicle Use Designation Project in late December.

Experience the Scotchmans’ winter wonders

To make sure everyone gets out and enjoys the outdoors, the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness offers plenty of free guided hikes this winter, so bust out those snowshoes and trekking poles and fill your thermos with hot cocoa. Whether you’re new to snow hiking or a seasoned alpinist, the Friends have an adventure for you.

NICA gains state approval for 2025 opening

American Classical Schools of Idaho gained state approval in mid-December to open its third Idaho school in the span of six years. North Idaho Classical Academy will be located near Bonners Ferry and is scheduled to open in August 2025. The other two schools are Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland and Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Eagle.

Legals for January, 4 2024

Prosecutors to attend all BOCC meetings

Bonner County prosecutors will now be required to attend all Bonner County commissioners’ regular business meetings, including executive sessions, after a motion was approved Tuesday morning.

Athlete of the Week: Sofia Brown, girls wrestling

Bonners Ferry High School girls wrestler, Sofia Brown, a junior, is named Athlete of the Week.

Idaho's county clerks deserve our respect

We sometimes hear Idaho’s County Clerks spoken of dismissively as mere clerks – low-level functionaries just there to carry out the orders of county commissioners. Those dismissive individuals might be surprised to learn that elected clerks are the heart and soul of most counties in the Gem State. Idaho law says they serve as clerk of the courts in their county, as well as ex officio auditor, recorder and county commission clerk.

Badger basketball at holiday tournament, rankings

Bonners Ferry High School basketball teams will compete at the East Valley Holiday Classic Tournament on Dec. 27-28 where they will face Washington state and regional teams.

Michael Poulin

Michael Maurice Poulin died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Accurate Northwest donation means big bucks for food bank

Accurate Northwest and a gaggle of customers made a huge doe-nation just in time to help friends and neighbors in need during this season of giving.

Planning successful New Year’s resolutions

As the new year approaches so do new beginnings and a time for a fresh start.

From the Archives - Dec. 28, 2023

There are many traditions people have when it comes to holidays. Some people believe "New Year's foods are dishes eaten for luck in the coming year."

This Week in History - Dec. 28, 2023

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

The greatest gifts this holiday season

According to U.S. House of Representatives historians, on December 24, 1913, “thousands flocked to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Washington’s first ‘community Christmas.’"

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 28-Jan. 8, 2023

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

Former mayor’s son to receive contact as golf manager

The city council unanimously approved moving forward with negotiations on a contract to hire Ben Staples and Jennifer Baulne to manage Mirror Lake Golf Course.

NIC's accreditation crisis, by the numbers

One year after an attempt by the board majority at North Idaho College to oust President Nick Swayne, the college remains under a show-cause sanction, the last step before loss of accreditation.