Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2023

Approximately 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this June.

Jean Landis soared on ‘Silver Wings’

During World War II, Jean Landis flew with the Women Airforce Service Pilots, a paramilitary organization where women flew military aircraft on non-combat missions, freeing up male pilots for combat roles.

Jay Harvey Thomas, 47

Jay H. Thomas, 47, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Bonner General Health after a long battle with MS.

Solutions to reduce prescription costs for Idahoans

Some of the most life-saving medications remain out of reach for far too many working families and seniors. We must empower consumers, plans, providers and pharmacies to make informed, cost-effective and clinically appropriate decisions. As Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, I joined Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) last month in releasing a bipartisan framework for legislative solutions to modernize and enhance federal prescription drug programs, with the goal of reducing drug costs for patients and taxpayers.

Baseball and softball all-league: Bateman named two-time MVP

Badger baseball and softball players earned All League honors, with junior Trey Bateman named MVP for the second year in a row for Bonners Ferry.

Local man accused of child enticing

A Boundary County man has been charged with enticing youths over the internet.

Boundary County Court Records--June 1, 2023

Boundary County Court Records from June 1, 2023.

Athlete of the Week May 28-June 3

David Hammons, a senior, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger baseball.

JUNE NIBJ: Connection: Economic development and real estate

BEDC helps companies find the right Boundary County location

Commercial real estate can be a tough game in Idaho’s most northern county, but that does not deter the Boundary Economic Development Council from assisting businesses in every aspect of development in rural Boundary County.

Officer impersonation, high speed chase ends in foot race

An Oregon man was arrested following a high speed chase down Roosevelt Street and foot race on May 17.

Sylvia Elaine Rasmussen, 84

Sylvia Elaine Rasmussen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 17, 2023, just after her 84th birthday.

Waneita Robins, 93

Waneita Robins, 93, passed away on May 3, 2023.

Commissioners reconsider Tractor Supply CUP, approved

After a neighbor asked the county to reconsider the approval of the conditional use issued for the coming Tractor Supply Co. store on Homestead Loop, the Boundary County commissioners held a reconsideration hearing on May 22. The meeting was four minutes long.

Memorial Day Weekend: Reminder to recreate responsibly

Keeping Idaho’s outdoors pristine and being a good neighbor when you’re out enjoying it is something we can all take pride in.

From the Archives - May 25, 2023

The former Bonners Ferry Community Hospital was located where the present Restorium stands. My arrival to become part of the nursing staff was in 1954. Drs. R.M. Bowell and F.W. Durose were the only physicians at the time. They were ingenious doing procedures with minimal equipment.

Fighting for regulatory relief for Idaho farmers, ranchers

Federal agricultural-related regulation too often results in more time, more paperwork, more money, more ambiguity, more headaches and more stress for those working to get food on our tables without any real benefits for workers, consumers, taxpayers or the environment. Regulations should be carefully thought through and reviewed, with consideration of the farm families charged with integrating these policies into their operations. If the benefits do not considerably outweigh the costs, the regulation is outdated or just too heavy-handed, it should be scrapped.

Boundary County Court Records---Week of May 25

Boundary County Court Records---Week of May 25

Correction from 'New director at library, first reconsideration meeting' article

Correction from “New director at library, first reconsideration meeting” article which ran in the May 18 edition of the Bonners Ferry Herald.

Kohberger ‘stands silent’ in U of I student slayings

Judge enters not guilty pleas

Kohberger declined to enter pleas in Latah County District Court, with his defense attorney Anne Taylor telling the judge that they were going to “stand silent” at this time

New director at library, first reconsideration meeting

Boundary County Library has a new director, will be hosting its first reconsideration hearing on four library books at its Thursday, May 18 meeting