Marine Corps celebrates birthday

More than 50 people turned out to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 248th birthday on Nov. 10. The local Marine Corps League presented a free dinner of grilled chicken, lasagna and green beens to the Marine veterans who turned out to celebrate. Also joining in the celebration were Army, Navy and Air Force veterans.

Moyie sewer contract with engineering company amended

The City Council voted to amend its sewer contract with the Keller Associates to reflect additional costs.

Community celebrates local veterans’ service

Community members and veterans came out in full force at the local Veterans Day remembrance tribute on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Legals for November, 16 2023

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Barajas takes down Iowa State wrestler at Grand View Open

Barajas took down Iowa State’s Thomas Freking, 5-2 in Round 2 for his second victory of the season.

Officers testify at Kaylor motion hearing

Shoshone County District Judge Barbara Duggan heard testimony from two law enforcement officers as part of a motion to suppress evidence filed by Majorjon Kaylor’s defense.

No answers after Spirit Lake shooting

More than week after a woman died amid an “officer-involved shooting” in Spirit Lake, city and county officials remain tight-lipped.

Executive session recordings raise questions

Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday to seek further clarification on a protection order against Commissioner Steve Bradshaw filed earlier this year by Commissioner Asia Williams. The vote came after a deputy was found to be recording executive sessions.

Omodt OK'd to records request Williams's emails

Two Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to allow Commissioner Luke Omodt to continue utilizing Idaho Code for the purpose of requesting access to Commissioner Asia Williams’s emails.

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

When thinking of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, images of rows upon rows of white headstones from Arlington Cemetary may come to mind. This image often comes to my mind, but not because I’ve seen a headstone on the TV screen of one lone name as the camera pulls back to reveal the multitude of stones memorializing the dead.

Veterans earn a wide variety of services

Idaho's Veterans Services officers are tasked with helping the state's veterans access the services they have earned.

Veteran Profile: Jeff Petersen

Jeff Petersen has served in the military for nearly 22 years.

American Legion mural project to honor veterans

The American Legion Post 55 is working to add a mural honoring veterans on the outside of the Veterans of Foreign War and Veterans Alliance building in Bonners Ferry.

Valor: A Tribute to Veterans

Honoring those who serve.

Veteran Profile: Dustin Woelfle

At 19 years old, Dustin Woelfle received a call from a Navy recruiter asking if he'd like to meet. At that meeting, Woelfle signed up for a six-year term due to the extensive schooling required for his rate of fire controlman (as in missile fire not firefighting).

The Gaffield family, serving generationally

Both sides of the Gaffield family have served for generations across the U.S. military branches.

Bill Hunt: Missing in action; never forgotten

Bill Hunt was 31 when he was last seen alive. Leaning up against a tree, badly wounded, the Special Forces ranger provided cover for a wounded comrade that November in 1966. He never came home. Married with two kids, Hunt had served in the military before but got out after one enlistment to return home to Sandpoint.

Dean Larry Hosterman

Dean Larry Hosterman enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 in 1960.

BFWC strong contenders at home tournament

The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club hosted the North Idaho Wrestling league in a home tournament on Saturday, with many members placing.

Walleye aren't bad fish, just the wrong fish for Idaho

Fish and Game provides them in three reservoirs, but they keep showing up elsewhere.