CBP continuing reduced hours at ports of entry

PORTHILL — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to operate Porthill Port of Entry as well as six ports of entry in Montana at reduced hours due an agreement signed by Canada and the United States to extend the “essential only” travel restrictions through at least June 22, or until the Administration lifts the current travel restrictions.

LC State announces honor roll for 2020 spring semester

A total of 913 students at Lewis-Clark State College earned honor roll distinction this spring, LC State administrators announced.

Osprey: The fisherman with wings!

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) are in a family all their own. It is the only raptor that plunges into water feet first to catch fish.

Bonners Ferry student honored at University of St. Mary’s

A Boundary County resident is among those included on the University of Saint Mary spring 2020 dean’s list.

Bullets, beans and (especially) Band-Aids

As the usually bountiful supply of toilet paper disappeared from the earth over the past several months, one thing was rendered clear: a previously unprepared population had gained a sudden interest in preparing for challenging times. Here at Boundary Ambulance, many of us embrace the prepared lifestyle, and we enjoy seeing others ready themselves to weather life’s storms, too.

Grizzly bear damages beehive near Porthill

PORTHILL — A year ago, in May 2019, Darcy and Mandy Lammers experienced livestock loss due to a grizzly bear who killed lambs, and a few miles away from the Lammers’ ranch, another resident lost some sheep.

BCMS announces 8th grade celebration

BONNERS FERRY — When Bonners Ferry Middle School students are promoted to high school on Thursday, June 4, the ceremony won’t look like it has in the past due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

‘We are family’

BONNERS FERRY — The staff at Bonners Ferry High School misses “their kids.”

Bald eagle triplets: A rare event in nature

Legals for May, 21 2020

New COVID-19 cases reported in Kootenai County

SANDPOINT — For the second day in a row, the Panhandle Health District reported a new COVID-19 cases in Kootenai County on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in North Idaho to 70. Of the cases in the region, 66 are no longer being monitored.

Landscapes Initiative announces first projects to conserve essential lands

BONNERS FERRY — Critical wildlife habitat in the Kootenai Valley is being conserved as part of the Pacific Northwest Resilient Landscapes Initiative.

Census Bureau to deliver 2020 questionnaires

The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Idaho on Wednesday, May 6.

BFHS seniors Owens, Rae earn NISTAR award

A pair of Bonners Ferry High School students have been recognized for their achievements and nominated for the North Idaho Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program.

Five ways to help your local economy, and why it’s important

So, what’s the deal with the “support small business” trend? Aren’t businesses getting support from all those loans and grants that the government is offering? After all, everyone is struggling right now, why would businesses need more support than anyone else?

Legals for May, 14 2020

Local students earn UI honors

The University of Idaho recently announced its 2019 fall dean’s list. More than 2,600 students qualified for the academic honors at the Moscow, Idaho, university for the fall 2019 semester.

Correction - May 7, 2020

In an April 30 story about the production of 3D printed masks, Brian Hengel-Lentz’s name was incorrectly listed. The date of his decision to go launch his own firm, Texas CADDpro LLC in Buda, Texas, was incorrect and should have been listed as 2002.

City backs gradual reopening

BONNERS FERRY — Modifications to Boundary County’s services and operations will remain in place through May 18 — and both city and county officials are reminding residents it is important to follow the steps outlined in the governor’s Rebound Idaho plan.

Surprenant seeks your support

My input on the current situation regarding the Covid virus and Governor Little’s plan for reopening. Some of you will agree and some of you won’t, but I can tell you this, I have talked to people in the healthcare industry and this thing is not going away for several years. That is if it does not mutate, if it mutates, we could be looking at a lot longer.