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.

Operation Green Light returns to Boundary County

Boundary County is showing its support for veterans by lighting the courthouse green from November 6-12, as part of the national Operation Green Light.

Rena Martin, 67

Rena Laverne Martin departed this world on October 22, 2023

Tax audit directive raises more questions than answers

President Biden has hit the campaign trail touting the so-called victories of “Bidenomics.” However, for most Idahoans, Bidenomics has meant record-high grocery bills, soaring housing costs, a $33 trillion national debt and a higher tax burden.

Foreign aid violates our Constitution

Events are being planned to honor U.S. veterans. While I appreciate being honored, I would like to make a few comments on the misuse of our military, which is responsible for so many veterans.

No contested races means no November election

None of the city nor school board races were contested in Boundary County and so, no election took place.

Open primaries would enable all voters

There’s an old adage that a lie can get ‘round the world before the truth gets its boots on. As I explain to everyone who will listen, there are over 1,000 volunteers like myself working in all areas of Idaho to get signatures of registered voters on the Citizen’s Petition for Open Primaries.

This Week In History — Nov. 9, 2023

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

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 9-16, 2023

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

Legals for November, 9 2023

BF City Administrator resigns, set to take job in Hayden

Bonners Ferry City Administrator Lisa Ailport has resigned, letting the council and mayor know Nov. 2 that she had accepted the position of city administrator in Hayden.

Boundary County residents may qualify for three months of free rent

Boundary County residents may qualify with three months of free rent through the Community Resource EnVision Center.

Former resident publishes memoir

Former Bonners Ferry resident Eunice (Goyen) Boeve has recently published her memoir titled "This Thin Veil Between Us".

Blood Drive scheduled for November

The November Vitalant Blood Drive will take place over two days and donors will have the chance to win one of five $5,000 prepaid gift cards.

BFWC sees large turnout, NIWL in BF on Saturday

The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club has seen an exponential increase in youth wrestling with approximately 110 wrestlers between ages 4 to 14, compared to 50 wrestlers in past years.

Swanson honored with Diamond award at BCH

Boundary Community Hospital honors Alison Swanson, PT, DPT with the Diamond Award for exceptional compassion in Patient Care.

Lotspiech set to retire from Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake Golf Course will begin a new chapter in the spring of 2024 as the course management shifts in a direction yet to be determined by the city of Bonners Ferry.

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.

Better FAFSA is coming, but delayed

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be much easier for families to fill out starting this year, but it will be a few more weeks before it is actually available, state officials said.

Glen Elvin Patterson, 88

Glen Patterson passed away on October 26, 2023, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.