We need adults to step up and serve

Last week, two special City Council meetings were held to discuss a local option tax and land use planning map. Both items were significant and urgent. Council scheduled these meetings, in advance, knowing some members found attendance at an Oregon golf event a higher priority.

Let's give our children the opportunities they deserve

Twenty-five years ago, I walked into the old high school. It was like walking into a grade school from the early 1970s. It was 1998 and the school was like it was 1973.

Tax policy that will fuel a healthier Idaho economy

I am honored to continue to serve Idahoans as Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in the 118th Congress. The Finance Committee has the largest jurisdiction of any congressional committee, overseeing all tax policy and giving Idaho a pivotal role in affecting policy shaping our nation’s economy. As this Congress gets underway, the following are my tax policy priorities to fuel a healthy economy.

Legals for February, 23 2023

Volleyball raises over $4,000 at Volley for a Cure

The 2022 “Volley for a Cure” fundraiser raised $4,516.36 for the Bonners Ferry Women's Cancer Group. The event was presented by the Bonners Ferry High School volleyball program.

North Haven Campground: A new era for luxury log cabins and RV sites

Bonners Ferry residents Munro and Rachel Murdock have purchased five luxury log cabins, a log cabin-style bathhouse building and 21 RV sites situated on 3.7 acres from Log Inn.

Bill to eliminate two school election dates passes house

Legislation which would eliminate two of Idaho’s four school bond and levy elections dates passed in the Idaho House of Representatives on Feb. 10. House bill 58, which would eliminate election dates in March and August, now heads to the Idaho State Senate before becoming law.

City workshops LOT for general fund

The Bonners Ferry City Council plans to put a 1% local option tax on the ballot on taxable goods up to $1,000, before voters, but has yet to vote on the proposed tax. The LOT would be for a term of 10 years and would fund fire protection, roads, buildings, grounds, law enforcement and capital operation expenses for the three departments as well as property tax relief.

District cognizant of Title IX duties

In 1972, with urging from the public, Representative Mink’s bill to bring equity opportunities in education and activities for girls and women, Congress passed Title IX which was signed into law by President Nixon. This was a game-changer for the nation’s girls and women.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 16-23, 2023

Community events and meetings across Boundary County for the coming week.

Levy needed to fund essential programs

Unfortunately, our state legislature has underfunded education for years.

Vote no on supplemental levy

Property owners are not responsible for funding schools, the state is. Levy money funds the job factory bloating school payroll with more liberal-minded teachers and unnecessary administrators. Early release schedules appease teachers' unions but reduce needed student class time, performance, and equal education.

Wrestling poised for districts

Badgers beat Spartans in Dual 53-30, fall to Tigers

For senior night, Badger boys wrestling was victorious in a wrestling dual against the 2A Priest River Spartans on Feb. 9, winning 53-30.

From the Archives - Feb. 16, 2023

Sometimes, surprises come through the mail. When checking the post office box on Tuesday, a package from a "Friend of the Museum" arrived. One of the artifacts in the envelope was this fantastic photograph.

Providing for the common defense

In December, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This yearly legislation backs this sensible approach--of speaking courteously, dealing fairly, and keeping ourselves armed and ready--highlighted in President Roosevelt’s speech as it meets Congress’s responsibility spelled out in our Constitution “to provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States.”

Legals for February, 16 2023

Badgers beat Spartans in Dual 53-30, fall to Tigers

For senior nights Badger boys wrestling was victorious in a wrestling dual against the 2A Priest River Spartans on Feb. 9, winning 53-30.

N. Idaho systems awarded DEQ grants

A trio of North Idaho systems are among the half-dozen selected for grants to fund studies to evaluate community drinking water and wastewater systems. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced the award of $191,300 to six drinking water and wastewater systems on Wednesday. Among those selected for a grant were the Sagle Valley Water and Sewer District in Bonner County, the Curley Creek Water Association in Boundary County, and the Kingston Water District in Shoshone County.

Student spellers to compete Feb. 11

North Idaho Spelling Bee will be held at NIC

Student spellers will showcase their linguistic know-how during the North Idaho Spelling Bee starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College.

Boundary County Excellence: BFHS senior up for presidential scholar program

Bonners Ferry High School senior Kaylee McCabe is in the running for the U.S. Presidential Scholar Program, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.