Gary Walson, 73

Gary Dale Walson, 73, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

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.

BCSD eighth grade top readers from 1st semester

Boundary County Middle School’s three top readers from the first semester read over 40 books each.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 23, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Legals for February, 23 2023

Schools locked down due to threat

An anonymous caller Wednesday reported a threat to schools in Idaho, prompting several Boundary County schools to go into lockdown mode.

Correction for Sunrise Road Project

It was incorrectly reported that the Sturgeon Travel Center would be discussed at a Feb. 22 open house, rather the open house is scheduled for the Sunrise Road-Kootenai Tribe of Idaho and Boundary County road project.

Revolutionizing Education: The Rise of OpenAI's Chat GPT Model

In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence has made incredible advancements, and OpenAI's Chat GPT model is no exception. As a language model, Chat GPT has the ability to generate human-like text and has shown remarkable results in language generation tasks such as language translation and summarization. With these capabilities, it's no wonder that educators and students alike are exploring the potential of Chat GPT in the classroom.

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.

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.

This Week In History - Feb. 16, 2023

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

Open house for Sunrise Road project coming

An open house is scheduled for the Sunrise Road-Kootenai Tribe of Idaho and Boundary County on Feb. 22 from 3-6 p.m. at the County Annex.

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.”

Badger cheer hits goals and state honors

The Bonners Ferry High School cheerleading squad took second in stunt and fifth in show routines for the 3A All Girls State Competition.

Watchman pleads with commissioners

Boundary County Watchman requested “peace” with Boundary County commissioners in regards to a “cease and desist” letter from the county advising the group to stop using the county emblem.

Legals for February, 16 2023

Athlete of the Week Feb. 12- 18

Nevaeh Therrien, freshman, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger girls wrestling.

3A DISTRICT 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers back on top — After hiccup last year, Timberlake wins eighth district title in nine years

Timberlake (20-2), No. 2 in the final MaxPreps regular season rankings, advances to state Feb. 16-18 at Skyview High in Nampa, and will open in the day’s first game at 11 a.m. PST vs. the No. 7 seed, which is to be determined.