Move is a step in the right direction

We are four months into the 118th Congress, and it is clear we face many challenges in the U.S. Senate and in Idaho. With the federal government’s outsized role in our state, especially in Boundary County, it is more important than ever to ensure the voices of Idahoans are heard in Washington, D.C.

Nancy Jean Hill, 69

memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Yates Funeral Home – Hayden Chapel, 373 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden, Idaho.

Harry Shearer, 87

Harry Francis Shearer, age 87, was called home to paradise by our Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023. He passed peacefully at home comforted by his family.

This Week in History - May 4, 2023

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

Boundary County Calendar - May 4-11, 2023

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

Softball Roundup: Sees some success before Districts

Badger girls softball has been busy competing against region teams seeing some success.

BCH Health Fair and Fun Run

Boundary Community Hospital and the Fry Healthcare Foundation is hosting a 2023 Health Fair and Fun Run benefiting the Boundary Community Hospital, taking place May 13 at BCH - 6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID.

Wilson runs for library board

Mary-Ester Wilson is running for Zone 5 (Naples) of the Boundary County Library Board.

Chase named Bonners Ferry's DYW

Ana Chase was named the 2024 Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Woman at the “Jurassic Quest” program on Saturday, April 29.

Legals for May, 4 2023

2023 4th of July Celebration fundraiser

Boundary County’s Fourth of July celebration takes place thanks to the hard work of a team of community volunteers bringing the light show and people all together.

Yellen: U.S. could default as early as June 1

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call a meeting with congressional leaders next week.

Annual United Methodist Women’s community ladies luncheon

The luncheon is scheduled for Thursday May 11 at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Lincoln and Denver Streets. S

Risch: Title 42 expiration will open immigration floodgates

As one of several lawmakers who just introduced legislation to stop the smuggling of fentanyl into the United States, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch is firm in his stance on immigration and enforcement at the southern border.

NIC trustees hire new attorney

North Idaho College trustees conducted business Wednesday night, hiring new legal counsel for the college, taking a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 and approving tenure for faculty members.

Distinguished Young Woman Moellmer to welcome this years recipient

Leah Moellmer, the Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Woman for 2022-2023, will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 29 at this year's program to welcome the new recipient of the title.

Deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closing April 30

Moose, sheep and goat drawing results will be online in early June

Job Fair at BFHS May 10

Bonners Ferry High School will be hosting a job fair on May 10, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the high school commons area. The job fair will provide students with an opportunity to meet with local businesses and explore potential career paths.

101 birthdays — and counting

Even as a youngster, Darrell Ewing didn't spend much time inside. On the go, hanging out with friends, he rarely was found indoors. It was a great place to grow up, the 101-year-old former Bonners Ferry resident said at a party in his honor at Second Avenue Pizza on his birthday on Tuesday.

Safeguarding Idaho's farmland

There has been increased concern in Idaho and across the country regarding Chinese companies’ purchases of U.S. farmland. Idaho agricultural land is a precious resource that should be protected from foreign adversaries. I recently co-sponsored legislation that would prevent foreign adversaries’ purchases or investment in U.S. farmland.