Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2023

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

2 Badgers place at all girls tournament, Van Tuinstra Duals

Badger girls wrestling competed at the Lady Husky Invite, an all girls wrestling tournament over the weekend with 700 girls and 64 women brackets, two Badgers placed.

Vondee Drumm, 82

Vondee Drumm, 82, passed away on December 23, 2022.

Richard Baker, 93

Richard Bruce Baker passed away on January 7, 2023.

Don’t be fooled by unfounded claims

In response to the story titled, “City considering LOT to fund the general budget,” I would like to ask that citizens of Boundary County use common sense when this comes up for vote.

Competitive shooting seasons are underway

The Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club and Junior Rifle Club’s indoor competitive shooting seasons are underway. The clubs compete in area matches and with more distant clubs through a tournament where scores shot on the club's home range are compiled via email.

This Week in History — Jan. 26, 2023

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

Partisan expediency must not be prioritized over genuine solution to farm labor shortage

Although efforts to reach an agreement on federal legislation to address the growing farm labor crisis have not yet succeeded, it is important to understand the recent history of negotiations as we go forward. We made considerable progress, but ultimately there was no “deal” on the table that could possibly have gotten 60 votes in the U.S. Senate and provided an effective and lasting solution for agricultural employers.

Keep growing, breaking through homesteading blues

The trend of returning to the homestead and a simpler time is now romanticized, but what steps need to be taken to live this natural lifestyle? Local homesteader Kody Hanner might have some answers.

Little: 'Great shape here in Idaho'

Governor seeks support for education plans; chamber president says vote yes on levies

Little speaks to CDA Chamber members on Tuesday

Charron: Idaho will spend $78M more if Medicaid expansion ends

If voters had not approved the expansion of Idaho Medicaid to low-income adults, Idahoans would have spent tens of millions of dollars more on health care for those patients. If the state pulls back on its Medicaid coverage, Idahoans will spend nearly $78 million more due to the loss of federal funding, a state official told legislators Monday.

PHD offers Preventing Youth Vaping Event

To find out more about how e-cigarettes are harmful to teens and to have your vape related questions answered, join the virtual event, Ask The Experts: Youth Vaping, Health Harms and How to speak with your child on January 31, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

News outlets join to oppose gag order in Idaho stabbing case

Hagadone News Network among 22 organizations to form coalition

Twenty regional and national news organizations, including the Bonners Ferry Herald and the Hagadone News Network, have formed a coalition to ask a judge to narrow a gag order in the case against a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students.

Legislative session beginning to pick up

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Wilma Watkins, 89

Wilma Irene Watkins, 89, passed away on October 13, 2022.

This Week in History - Jan. 19, 2023

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

Time to adopt the Bring Our Heroes Home Act

America’s servicemembers, past and present, have shown incredible sacrifice and dedication to defending our freedom. We owe it to our nation’s heroes and their families to cut the bureaucratic red tape and continue the effort to identify and recover those who have not yet made it home.

Athlete of the Week Jan. 15-21

Brenna Stewart, junior, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger Cheerleading.

City considering LOT to fund general budget

City officials are pondering putting a local option tax before voters to cover a general fund shortfall caused by a Idaho Supreme Court ruling on how such budgets can be funded.

Idaho's legislative session gets underway

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column