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Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Human Rights Day is celebrated worldwide annually on December 10 to commemorate the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; this year marking the Declaration’s 75th anniversary.
Some good news out of Washington
Congress can work together to advance good policy for Idahoans without driving up the national debt
We hear a lot about what Congress does not do well — namely, work together to get things done. Frankly, I share these justified criticisms. But, I am also happy to report about an issue where senators have been working well together to fix some problems for Idahoans and all Americans. I serve as Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee that oversees federal social safety net and health care programs. This Committee recently advanced legislation I have been working on with Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to reduce out-of-pocket medication costs for seniors, enhance accountability in our federal health care programs, improve access to high-quality mental health services, and extend critical support for clinicians and suppliers, without adding to the federal deficit.
This Week In History - Dec. 7, 2023
Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.
Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 7-17, 2023
The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.
Rains, warm temps prompt flood watch
Rains and warmer weather prompted a flood watch that continues through today. The flood watch, issued by the National Weather Service, impacts Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, Shoshone, Kootenai, and Latah counties in North Idaho, as well as Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties in Washington state.
Boundary County’s feral cat population is concerning
It is estimated there are hundreds of thousands of feral cats in Boundary County, Linda Endow Hall with Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic told Boundary County Commissioners last month.
Legals for December, 7 2023
Swayne sues NIC for investigative report
North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against NIC, asking the court to compel the college to turn over an investigative report that has been at the center of heated debate on the board of trustees.
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Walkington named Second Team All-PacWest, scores game-winner in first round of DII West Regional
Sandpoint’s Riley Walkington scored the game-winning goal to defeat Cal State San Marcos in double overtime.
Badgers fall to Bulldogs in second game of season
After leading by 14 points at the end of the first quarter, 4A Sandpoint (1-0) cruised to a 66-47 road victory over 3A Bonners Ferry (0-2) on Tuesday Nov. 21 in non-league play.
Cornerstone Urgent Care now open
An Urgent Care has opened just north of Bonners Ferry and offers family medicine, s-rays and more.
Badgers fall to 5A Vikings in season opener
The 3A Bonners Ferry Badgers stormed back to take the lead after a 12 point deficit at halftime to the 5A Coeur d’Alene Vikings on Monday night, the bigger-school Vikings had an answer.
Local senior evicted, community looking to help
A Boundary County senior has been evicted and the community is coming together to move her before winter sets in.
Supporting Idaho crime victims
The Senate recently unanimously passed legislation important for exacting justice and helping crime victims in Idaho and across the country. S. 499 would reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act, which has provided Idaho law enforcement agencies with resources to complete forensic analyses of DNA from crime scenes and untested rape kits. I have been a longtime supporter of this important legislation that supports prompt and thorough forensic investigations to bring perpetrators of crime to justice.
This Week in History - Nov. 30, 2023
Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.
Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 30-Dec. 7, 2023
The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.
District 1 volunteers celebrate Open Primaries goal
Open Primaries Initiative volunteers celebrated a big milestone Saturday — qualifying the measure for the 2024 ballot. “Legislative District 1 is one of the very first districts in Idaho with enough signatures to qualify our Citizens’ Initiative for the 2024 ballot,” Luke Mayville told initiative volunteers from Bonner and Boundary counties who packed Sandpoint Community Hall.
Fowler Creek grizzly habitat conservation project expanded
Key wildlife habitat and the rural, scenic character of Montana’s Yaak Valley will be protected for generations to come as The Vital Ground Foundation enlarged its Fowler Creek conservation project with a 64-acre land acquisition last week.