Murder and arson prelim set for February

A local man charged with second-degree murder and arson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in February.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: More refs, larger crews, higher pay ... life is good for District 1 football officials

"The idea is not to get more flags on the ground, the idea is to not miss those calls that you can’t miss," District 1 football commissioner Roger Stewart said. "Just make sure it’s more balanced coverage.”

PREP WRESTLING: Four Badgers win at M2 Mallet Invite

Bonners Ferry High School wrestlers Neveah Therrien (105), Brandon Williams (126), Sofia Brown (130), and Eva Willis (190) walked away as champions at the M2 Mallet Invite held at Rogers High on Saturday, Dec. 23.

BFPD announces new video camera system

The Bonners Ferry Police Department has purchased a new video camera system.

First responder appreciation dinner is a success

Boundary County first responders and their families were honored at an appreciation dinner hosted by the Boundary County Chaplain's Corps on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Spokane set to have two FCs in 2024

This New Year will bring in two brand new football clubs to Spokane, as the newest editions to the USL in both a men's and women’s team.

Legals for December, 28 2023

Sandpoint native saves fellow soldier's life

Vissia awarded Army Commendation Medal

Soldiers on the battlefield are expected to be able to react to any situation from engaging enemy forces to providing tactical combat casualty care to an injured comrade.

JAN NIBJ: Business comings and goings

The Marcus Anderson building under construction at 8182 N. Wayne Drive in Hayden has commercial units to be occupied by Ascent Counseling and Marcus Anderson Family Foundation (now at 8382 N. Wayne Drive).

JAN NIBJ: Economic outlook good for 2024

In the finance world, 2023 was a bit like something out of a fairy tale and 2024 is shaping up to be even better.

NIBJ JAN: Housing forecast: Interest rates the key

Inventory expected to remain low, prices to hold steady

Chad Oakland, real estate agent and owner with Northwest Realty Group, said he believes sales in the local housing market will be down in 2024 because inventory will remain low.

JAN NIBJ: Here's to a bright new year

Heading into a new year is a potent reminder for businesses that ahead lies an abundance of opportunities for innovation, transformation and growth.

NIBJ JAN: North Idaho’s 40 Under 40 – 2024

Do you know a young professional who is making a difference in the workplace and shaping the future of our community? If so, nominate them now! Be part of the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.

JAN NIBJ: OPINION: Three keys to making sure regulations don’t suffocate citizens and the economy

Like it or not, regulations play a role in our everyday lives. Some dictate where and how we can eat. Others place restrictions on what we can sell or how we can operate a business.

JAN NIBJ: Four big mistakes local businesses make over and over again

At North Idaho’s Small Business Development Center, we coach and teach hundreds of business owners and leaders every year. Time and time again, we see them struggle with the same four pitfalls, failures, and challenges. What are these pitfalls and what can you do to overcome them?

United Way of North Idaho announces grant recipients

United Way of North Idaho announced recipients of the 2023 Community Care Fund competitive grant awards in a Thursday news release. Sixteen local nonprofits that positively impact lives in Idaho’s five northern counties were selected. Grantees demonstrate alignment with United Way’s education, health and financial stability goals; its focus on reaching the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population; and aiding community collaboration. Counties referenced in the grantee list refer to the agency’s primary office location, though most serve clients throughout the Idaho Panhandle.

Big game can handle most Idaho winters, but IDFG is ready if emergencies arise

Fish and Game has plans in place if emergency feeding is needed

PREP NOTES : Bonner and Boundary County teams polling amongst top in state

Bonners Ferry boys basketball is currently ranked No. 1 for 3A, Badger girls are ranked in the top five and Brandon Williams is ranked in boys wrestling.

Lincoln Co. man faces animal cruelty charge

Steven Joseph Davis, 42, was charged with cruelty to animals, failure to provide food and water...

Boundary County Switching from Nixle to Everbridge for Emergency Alerts

Boundary County will soon be upgrading its current emergency alert from the Nixle program to the Everbridge Alert System in order to communicate quickly with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events, Boundary County Sheriff Officials announced in a press release.