Blumenaur charged with 4 counts of lewd acts, community shocked

Police Department Assistant Chief Marty Ryan issued a criminal complaint on Jan. 12, 2021, against William Austin Blumenauer, alleging he did willfully and lewdly committed lascivious acts with the body of a minor under the age of 16, community speaks out in shock of allegations.

Soros linked to 6x11 mailer

North Idaho’s State Representative Heather Scott is doing the job she was sent by the voters to handle in Boise and proof of that is how her opponent in this election is attacking her by using the big guys to do her dirty work.

Extra Law enforcement patrols for Fourth of July holiday

Regional law enforcement reminds Idahoans and travelers to drive sober this Fourth of July weekend.

Artists spend Labor Day in the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge

BONNERS FERRY — For some people, Labor Day means a day of grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, or watching a football game, or even a road trip — but for some members of the Boundary County Artist Association, which is growing close to being established for 60 years, Labor Day meant a day of drawing and painting in the dappled shade of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Charter school gauging community interest

North Idaho Classical Academy is gauging community interest in a new charter school to serve both Bonner and Boundary counties.

Pre-evacuation of Ball Creek on Westside Road

There has been a pre-evacuation notification for north of Ball Creek on Westside road.

Adam 'Fred' Eleazer Jr., 75

Adam “Fred” Eleazer Jr., 75, on Monday, June 16, 2008, after a Father’s Day spent with children and grandchildren, went to a joyous reunion with Jesus and the love of his life, his wife, Sherla of 55 years, who preceded him in death in March.

Police officer helps autistic girl

BONNERS FERRY — Twelve-year-old Abby Bliss is a smart girl who likes to go on adventures. While this may be safe for many children her age, it is not so for Abby, because she is autistic.

Memorial Day celebrated in Boundary County

Memorial Day may be the day to honor military service members who have passed, but honoring Boundary County’s deceased veterans began early at Grandview Cemetery in Bonners Ferry on Friday, May 24, as the American Legion Post 55 organized flag plants at veterans’ headstones.

DeGroff gets prison for vehicular manslaughter

Michael James DeGroff, 30, Bonners Ferry, was charged with vehicular manslaughter following a single vehicle accident that injured two and claimed the life of Tina Lynn Carson, 38 on April  30, 2008. 

Legals for November, 18 2021

Our Schools Are Not An “Animal Farm”

I do not have any children and even if I did, I probably would not choose to educate them in Boundary County School District No. 101.

Badger cheer wins two bids to state

Badger cheerleading is heading to the state tournament and will compete in show and stunt routines on Feb. 10, after winning these categories at districts.

Semester 1 is a wrap; BFHS welcomes semester 2 and hopes for more sun!

In total, the semester flew by, and I don’t know where the time went. I am thankful for a great semester, and there are many people that I will be thanking in the coming weeks for helping BFHS put another semester under our belt.

Giddings did nothing immoral or illegal

She merely exercised her right to freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment

EMS, fire personnel participate in training

Over the course of the past few weekends, members of Bonners Ferry Fire, Boundary Amblulance, Hall Mountain Fire, North Bench Fire, South Boundary Fire and Northside Fire from Bonner County participated in Extrication Operations training, hosted by South Boundary Fire and put on by the State of Idaho. Two separate classes consisting of over 20 students in each were held on Sept. 9 to 11, and Sept. 23 to 25. Volunteer Emergency personnel sat through eight hours of lecture and 12 hours of practical in the field of automobile extrication. The class discusses safety of responders and patients, how to work in unison with Emergency Medical personnel, techniques for cutting and spreading metal and glass to get people involved in serious accidents out of their vehicles and to medical care. They learn advanced methods of stabilizing vehicles and lessening the risk of further damage to responders and patients.

Boys, girls performed great at state, Henslee takes home hardware

Charles Henslee takes first place for the 1600-meter run at the 3A state championships, bringing back some hardware for the Badgers.

Lack of outrage concerning Craig surprises writer

Given the fact we live in this wonderful bastion of conservative attitudes, I'm surprised at the lack of outrage and demand for Craig's removal from office.

Francom named founding principal for NICA

Dr. Jacob Francom has been named the founding principal of the North Idaho Classical Academy, which will be located at the former Boulder Creek Academy.

Walter Linnemeyer, 91

Walter Linnemeyer, 91, passed away at his home on May 20, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.