Idaho Legislature likely to focus on education, property tax

During the legislative preview, Idaho Gov. Brad Little noted that housing affordability is an issue, and said the state has “got room to do some work” on property taxes

NIC attorney subpoenas employees, former trustees

North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber issued 15 subpoenas this week to college employees, former trustees and others, seeking documents, emails, public record requests and other digital records related to the hiring of NIC President Nick Swayne.

U.S. House backs McCarthy as speaker

Idaho's congressmen voted for McCarthy 15 times

The U.S. House elected Kevin McCarthy speaker early Saturday after most of the chamber’s Republicans finally gathered behind him, ending a four-day stalemate that led to the most rounds of voting for a speaker since before the Civil War.

Watchman told to cease and desist

Boundary County Watchman, a blog and social media site, has been ordered to stop using Boundary County’s official seal.

Continuing to work for Idahoans

As the 117th Congress (2021-2022) draws to a close, it is a good time to update Idahoans on some of the legislative and policy changes we made progress on over the past two years. The following are some highlights:

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 5-Jan. 12, 2023

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

Critchfield: It’s time to get to work

2022 in Idaho brought with it long campaigns and high-profile races in the May primaries and November election. As a result, three of Idaho’s statewide offices have new leaders this week, including the office I now hold, superintendent of public instruction. With the rallies, speeches and debates of campaign season behind us, today – our first full day in office - the real work must begin.

Legals for January, 5 2023

Year Recap: Badger sports had bright year

Bonners Ferry High School sports had a great year in 2022 across all seasons and athletics. From state triumphs, to unforgettable program success to revitalizing a team, the Badgers saw it all this year.

Hope House to open soup kitchen

The Hope House of Boundary County is opening a soup kitchen at the Bonners Ferry Senior Center on Fridays starting next month.

Ramiro Villanueva, 57

Ramiro Villanueva Avila passed away on Dec. 15, 2022.

Celebrating adoption in Idaho

Adoption provides opportunities to turn heartbreak into love and growth for Idaho children in need of a loving home and the families who are blessed with their additions. According to the Children’s Bureau, an office within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 353 children were adopted from foster care in Idaho in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. Idaho children awaiting adoption, including those who have been abandoned and abused, have often overcome difficult experiences. Their resilience is admirable, along with the compassion and giving spirits of Idaho’s adoptive families.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 29, 2022-Jan. 5, 2023

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

The year of the grizzly

2022 saw an increase in grizzly bear and livestock interactions across the county.

Legals for December, 29 2022

Children's medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast

Caring for sick children has become extra stressful for many U.S. parents recently due to shortages of Children's Tylenol and other medicines. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season. But they say it's shouldn't last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula or prescription drugs. Experts say a spike in demand due to recent rises in respiratory illness is behind the shortages. They also say parents have several alternatives to consider if they encounter empty store shelves. Your doctor may have some suggestions.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 22-29, 2022

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

William Clayeux, 85

William (Bill) L. Clayeux, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Spokane, Wash.

Jean Landis, 104

Jean Landis passed on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the age of 104

Badgers crush Pirates, ranked second in state

Coming off a high-tempo win at Sandpoint, the Badgers kept up the pace Dec. 16 against the Roger Pirates from Spokane, winning 82-50.