Free sports physicals offered at BCH

Do you have students in grades 7, 9, or 11 who plan to participate in sports, including cheerleading, in the upcoming school year? Then according to the Idaho High School Activities Association, these students will need to have a physical before the first practice starts. This also applies to those students that are new to the sports program who did not have a physical last year, even if in grades 8, 10 and 12.

Bonners Ferry 2020 sports recap

Sports at Bonners Ferry High School experienced a rollercoaster of a year, IHSAA canceled spring sports season, fall sports returned with new restrictions and precautions in place such as not sharing water bottles, wearing masks when not performing and use of sanitizer.

People helping people ... with used and baked goods

BONNERS FERRY — On a drizzling spring weekend, people gathered early at the back door of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) Aerie #3522 in Bonners Ferry on Friday, April 5, to enjoy the annual Rummage and Bake sale. The sale continued on Saturday with all of the proceeds going directly to the Boundary County Library.

Temporary road closure due to pipeline work

Temporary road closures will continue at TC Energy/GTN continues work on the pipeline.

Boundary County loses 122 jobs in '09

In 2009, Boundary County experienced another year of disappointments.

BOUNDARY COUNTY EXCELLENCE: Portrey named Firefighter of the Century

A long-time South Boundary Fire Protection District volunteer firefighter has received an unprecedented honor — firefighter of the century.

Outdoor column

Five photos of animals taken by hunters were on display at Far North Outfitters five days after the Aug. 30 opening of the season.

Badgers topple Royals and Wampus Cats

The Badgers stomped North Idaho Christian 68-33 Dec. 4, making their record (2-2). Badgers beat Clark Fork 68-38

XC State: Beckle and Steirn run for BF, elevation takes it toll for northern teams

Badger cross country runners Sydney Beckle and Matisyn Stiern represented Bonners Ferry at the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships held at the Portneuf Wellness Complex on Saturday.

Sharing the Schweitzer experience with less fortunate children

People come from all over to enjoy North Idaho’s world-class outdoor activities. However, while tourists and those involved in the local ski industry clearly understand the joy that snow sports offer, many in the shadows of the mountain have no idea.

Majestic tundra swans visit Boundary County

Idaho fires lead to evacuations

Bertling supported for honesty, work for county

About two weeks ago, a Boundary County Republican Committeeman commented about the “write in Tim Bertling signs all over the county.” He wrote that “most of the signs are placed on the properties of people who are members of the corrupt families … running this county for years.”

Town has problems

Your small town has a student drug problem, drinking problem and now threats sent to your schools.

Suppiger supports education, we should support him

I’m voting for Gary Suppiger in the May 19 Republican primary for seat 1B in the Idaho State House of Representatives, representing Bonner and Boundary counties.

City Council approve of new systems to upgrade city infrastructure, troubles with BNSF

City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and discussed improvements to better serve the community through finding new financial resources, designs and upgrading existing systems.

Naples school robbed; funds stolen

NAPLES — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, between 12:17 and 2:46 a.m., the Naples Elementary School was burglarized.

Officials engaging in reckless coronavirus politics

State Rep. Heather Scott and Sage Dixon in District 1 and Tim Remington in District 3 must believe that the coronavirus epidemic is not a North Idaho problem. Representative Scott believes that the stay-at-home guidelines restrict our freedom and liberty. Sage Dixon lobbied to have the violation reporting link on the state website deleted. Until recently, Tim Remington continued to hold in person church services at his church in Coeur d’Alene. Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler does not believe that the information from public health officials is reliable and asks Idaho to change course on social distancing and staying home.

River otters: Well adapted for semi-aquatic living in North Idaho

Recently I was traveling along Myrtle Creek on the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge loop road, when I was surprised by an adult otter swimming in the water below me.

Local church sends huge care package

Trinity Lutheran Church of Bonners Ferry recently shipped 766 pounds of supplies to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in Baltimore, Md. that will be distributed to needy families around the world.