Why are tax breaks going to those who don't need them?

Resting at the desks of each elected member of the federal government are strong solutions to aid and protect the future and common good of the people. To continue to favor the drug companies financial “too big to fail” and a host of others simply for their money, in order to get elected again is moral bankruptcy on their part. There are a few simple solutions.

United Way of North Idaho announces grant recipients

United Way of North Idaho announced recipients of the 2023 Community Care Fund competitive grant awards in a Thursday news release. Sixteen local nonprofits that positively impact lives in Idaho’s five northern counties were selected. Grantees demonstrate alignment with United Way’s education, health and financial stability goals; its focus on reaching the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population; and aiding community collaboration. Counties referenced in the grantee list refer to the agency’s primary office location, though most serve clients throughout the Idaho Panhandle.

BCSD STRAP and Sub update

Boundary County School District has been able to fill several staff positions, thanks to the School to Registered Apprentice Program.

IRS should stay out of the tax preparation business

In May, the IRS released a report on the feasibility of the IRS preparing and filing tax returns.

Tax relief remains atop legislators' goals

Three weeks ago, I explained the difference between three property tax proposals currently circulating in the Statehouse. While each of these proposals addressed the subject in a different fashion, all had the overarching goal of reducing the tax burden that property owners in Idaho are experiencing. The introduction of these three bills (H77, H78, H79) led to broader discussions within the Legislature about the merits of each proposal.

Robert Lavala

Robert Lavala is seeking a seat on the Bonners Ferry City Council.

Legislative session is complete — for now

Idaho Legislature had a busy — and historic — year.

Gov. Little opens Idaho's legislative session with State of the State

School choice, an investment in the state’s natural resources and expanded efforts to address the state’s housing needs were some of the key issues highlighted in Monday’s opening of the legislative session.

Idaho Senate sees chance, seizes day

The Idaho Senate this week had a tremendous opportunity and seized the day.

Exploring solutions to mass shootings

Idahoans deserve to live without fearing for their lives

Investing in Idaho

Senators on both sides of the aisle have long agreed on the need to modernize and expand hard infrastructure

Rural areas need help

District receives tax-free fire apparatus

The federal government has developed equipment repurposing programs that provide apparatus to community fire departments and law enforcement agencies across the country at little to no cost to taxpayers.

Newspaper Association: End of Idaho Legislative Session Report

The First Regular Session of the 64rd Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die at noon on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 on the 80th legislative day.

Boundary County businesses receive more than $500,000 in relief funding

BONNERS FERRY — A total of 69 businesses in Boundary County received $572,188.42 in small business grants that are funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) — a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Pizza Factory to aid No Kid Hungry

Pizza Factory to aid No Hungry Kid effort

Boundary County Voters' Guide: Election Questions

Boundary County Voters' Guide: Election Questions

Road project may close alleys

Multistate settlement against mortgage servicer Nationstar

Wasden announces $86.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Mortgage Servicer Nationstar

Was virus aid money 'corporate welfare?'

The Small Business Administration, through the Paycheck Protection Program, recently granted loans to "small businesses" in Boundary County amounting to millions of dollars here locally.