Porthill POE extended hours promising, but business uncertain

The Porthill Port of Entry crossing hours were extended to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on March 31, previously from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gift celebrates Stations of the Cross

The community is invited to join the congregation on Frday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. for Good Friday Service. The gift from Mark will be dedicated and blessed. A simple potluck will follow and an invitation to partake in the Stations of the Cross.

Boundary County Calendar - April 6-13, 2023

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

BCRCC prohibits recording at meetings

The Boundary County Republican Central Committee voted to prohibit any form of recording at meetings until after the next elections.

Legals for April, 6 2023

Another Idaho hospital to stop delivering babies, cites ‘labor and delivery staffing’

Valor Health, the only hospital in Emmett, announced Wednesday that starting in a couple of months, it no longer will provide labor and delivery services to the city of nearly 8,000 people.

Freight train derails into Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River.

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Tacopina said in a statement: “He did not commit any crime. We will vigorously fight this political prosecution in court.”

Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics

After a two-year hiatus, the Polar Plunge will return April 1 to benefit Special Olympics Idaho.

DYW participants 1-3 announced

Three participants in this year’s Distinguished Young Women of Bonners Ferry are announced.

Stolley seeking sheriff’s post

With Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer planning to retire, Travis Stolley seeks to run for Sheriff in 2024, as a Republican.

Softball, full rooster and new coach

Badger softball is back at it, with a full rooster and a new head coach.

Track and field: Youthful team with big turnout

Badger Track and Field returns with a state champion and several state placers. The program maintains its size, despite seeing a loss in upperclassmen.

Porthill POE hours temporarily expanded

Hours at the Porthill border crossing will be a little bit longer for the next few months.

Free traumatic brain injury seminar offered

On Friday evening, April 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Chaplain Corps is hosting a free public seminar where participants will learn basic information about TBI, and why Veterans and First Responders can be unique and might require specialized care.

This Week in History - March 30, 2023

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

Crafting new farm bill starts with listening to Idaho farmers, ranchers

As many of the programs authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill expire this year, it is time to write a new Farm Bill. Throughout my time in Congress, I have greatly valued opportunities to work for Idahoans to help shape past Farm Bills to ensure federal farm policy best empowers Idaho production. I am looking to Idaho agriculture to once again share your input on what federal farm policies are working and what policies need fine-tuning in the upcoming Farm Bill discussions.

Boundary County Calendar - March 30-April 6, 2023

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

How Boundary County School District spends tax dollars

County School District schools were in session Jan. 24-28 with activities while three BCSD administrators and two teachers took off for sunny San Antonio, Texas, for luxury hotel accommodations and a Riviera gondola boat ride through the city paid with your tax money.

Legals for March, 30 2023