Widow appreciates Head Start naming new building in husband's memory

I appreciate the many community leaders for your tireless effort in making a reality the Julien Bucher Early Learning Center to house the Head Start. Especially for honoring my husband's memory by placing his name there. It is a wonderful tribute. Also to the many, many anonymous contributors to this project.

Legals for September, 15 2022

Permission to kill wolves is sought in North Idaho

LEWISTON (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for permission to kill wolves in North Idaho to protect deer and elk herds.

End of an era: Judge Buchanan to retire in January

“I didn’t know any lawyers but people always told me I should be a lawyer because I debate all the time,” Buchanan said. “So, I took the LSAT test and did well and ended up going to law school.” The move paid off. After almost 30 years as a judge, Buchanan will retire Jan. 30, 2023 – ten years to the day after she first took the job. A district judge must serve 10 years before they can retire. Buchanan, who is at least a third-generation Idahoan, grew up in Moscow and went to law school at University of Idaho and then clerked for a few years at the Idaho Supreme Court.

Highway officials warn motorists of Rock Creek slide

BONNERS FERRY — A potentially lethal hazard lurks on a wide sweeping corner of U.S. 95, something that was set in motion during the spring mudslides of 2017, and since has continued to grow and evolve into a larger threat to the people traveling that stretch of highway.

Congressional internships offer invaluable experiences

I interned on Capitol Hill for then-Representative Orval Hansen of Idaho’s Second Congressional District. That eye-opening experience helped spur my interest in the political process and public service.

U.S. House backs McCarthy as speaker

Idaho's congressmen voted for McCarthy 15 times

The U.S. House elected Kevin McCarthy speaker early Saturday after most of the chamber’s Republicans finally gathered behind him, ending a four-day stalemate that led to the most rounds of voting for a speaker since before the Civil War.

This Week In Boundary County History

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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?

Removing monuments to white supremacism

Across the South, in response to racist violence, protesters and city officials have taken down statues of Confederate leaders and soldiers — 36 in 2017 and 26 so far in 2020. Over 700 Confederate monuments remain. History can help us understand why their removal is critical.

Militia

Your Boundary County Militia, the 21st Battalion of Light Foot, has been busy as of late.

Road storage compliance project eyed

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is proposing the Grouse Bear Management Unit Compliance Project in order to comply with the Grizzly Bear Access Amendment adopted in 2011. The compliance project would affect an area near McArthur Lake east of Highway 95 and northwest of Lunch Peak known as the Grouse Bear Management Unit.

From the archives - July 15, 2021

On these many days of hot weather we have had here in Boundary County, we have all wished for some rain.

Weather creates mudslide, flooding conditions

BONNERS FERRY — Once again Boundary County will be experiencing wetter weather than normal. This moisture added to our already wet conditions may create more sliding and flooding conditions, Boundary County Emergency Manager Michael Meier said in an April 13 press release.

Database shines line on candidates' donations

I recently did some research into local candidates' donations using the Idaho Sunshine Database. After this research, I have a few questions

Farm to Market Grains: your local, homegrown flour source

Flour is one of the primary staples of a well-stocked kitchen, and there are a handful of industrial mills with recognizable names that produce the majority of the flour available in the United States: Gold Medal, King Arthur and Pilsbury, to name a few. There are also, however, a few small-scale, family-run mills producing quality, whole grain flour around the country, and one of them is located right here in Boundary County less than five miles from the Canadian Border.

Deep Creek Loop open to traffic

Public Information Officer Mike Meier announced that, as of May 22, all Boundary County roads are now open to Hauling.

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This Week in History - Jan. 25, 2024

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