Simpson recognized conservation law leadership

Congressman Mike Simpson received the national Land Trust Alliance’s Public Leadership Conservation Award for his role in passing the Great American Outdoors Act. Simpson received the award at the Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts' recent meeting.

Legals for November, 26 2020

Many leave Facebook for alternative social media sites

Many conservatives have chosen to leave social media sites, Facebook and Twitter for new obscure platforms such as Parler, MeWe and USA.Life, after the significant crackdown of misinformation, shared across platforms.

Boundary County Fair Board proposes increase in fairgrounds rental fees

The Boundary County Fair Board has proposed an increase in rental fees for the Boundary County Fairgrounds and its indoor facilities. If approved, the new rates would go into effect on January 1st, 2021.

2020 Spirit of Freedom awardees honored

In Idaho, we do not have to look far for good works. So many Idahoans work hard to lift burdens and brighten the days of others. This year’s Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award recipients are a reminder of the great Idahoans who make our state such a wonderful place to live.

Care-N-Share program continues to help community, applications open

The Care-N-Share program spearheaded by Linda Lederhos is now in its 38th year of existence. It is currently accepting applications for their program that ensures no child goes without something nice for Christmas.

Legals for November, 19 2020

A shameless plug for Christmas cheer

The holidays are upon us!! For some people, this may not be a very exciting time, but for the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce, it’s one of our favorite times!

This Week In History - Nov. 12, 2020

News and stories throughout the years from the Boundary County Museum.

Legals for November, 12 2020

Case surges overwhelm public health efforts across state

“We are committed to doing our part in public health,” said Katherine Hoyer, public information officer at Panhandle Health District. “But the reality we are facing is that levels of community transmission are making the critical work of investigation and contact tracing diluted. Simply put, we need the cooperation of our community members to do all they can to reduce their risk and protect themselves, their loved ones and fellow community members."

Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Cristóbal Colón

November is National American Indian Heritage Month and a good time to review the debate about Columbus Day.

Western Grebe; a ballet dancer in a tux!

Last week while observing along the Kootenai River I saw a long-necked, nearly all-black water bird with white chin, neck, chest and yellow bill with unusually bright red eyes in the river next to the southern bank. The bird according to my “Birds of Idaho” Field Guide was a Western Grebe.

PHD outlines COVID-19 quarantine guidelines

In recent weeks, the Panhandle Health District has seen a record number of daily COVID-19 cases. This amount of cases indicates the area has significant community transmission, PHD officials said in a press release.

Valley View honors students for responsible behaviior

Responsibility was the character trait at Valley View for the month of October.

PHD: Boundary County in 'red' COVID-19 risk category

Shoshone County has joined Boundary and Kootenai counties in the red, or substantial risk, category for COVID-19, according to Panhandle Health District officials. Bonner and Benewah counties have been moved into the orange, or moderate risk, category for the novel coronavirus.

Alta garners major recognition for work in sustainability

Long known as the standard bearer in the timber industry, Alta Forest Products is garnering big-time attention for its progressive work in sustainability and energy efficiency. Alta’s Naples mill was recently named a recipient of the 2020 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency.

Community honors Idaho Top Scholars Program students

Every year, the principals of Region 1 get to honor the junior students of North Idaho who have achieved a place in the top ten percent of their class.

Dixon working diligently to preserve conservative values

For voters in Bonner and Boundary counties who have not yet decided on which candidate to select for our state representative seat 1B, I highly recommend voting for Sage Dixon.

Two BFHS cross-country runners advance to state championships

Two Bonners Ferry High School cross-country runners qualified for the 3A state championships this weekend, with juniors Connor Alexander Camile Ussher both finishing in the top 10 in the 3A District I-II championship last week.