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.

BCL Receives Insurance Renew

The Boundary County Library has received an insurance renewal from ICRMP, or the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program.

Steven Ray Gorton

Steven Ray Gorton died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2023.

Bettilu Hogue, 98

Bettilu Hogue, 98 peacefully passed away at the age of 98.

This Week In History - Feb. 9, 2023

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

From the Archives - Feb. 9, 2023

Fred Stoos (Freddie) graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1914. In high school, he was very recognizable by his "pompadour" hair! Fresh out of school he started a small creamery business to help the local farmers.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 9-16, 2023

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

Is personal agenda behind Title IX complaint?

It is a shame that one individual, a non-resident, chose to file a Title IX complaint when the district is faced with the closing of one school, double shifts and losing programs.

Where were our officials at town hall?

This past Saturday, Feb. 4, Bonners Ferry was host to a town hall meeting at which Idaho Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle and Idaho Rep. Sage Dixon, R-Pondaray, spoke. Mr. Sauter was absent. There was decent public attendance, but noticeably missing were any Boundary County commissioners or city council members.

M&O levy is continuation of existing one

What is the truth about the proposed M&O levy and our property taxes? After seeing social media light up and hearing some dire predictions, I decided to dig for the truth.