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May 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Labor accepting applications for extended unemployment insurance benefits

Idahoans who are out of work and have exhausted regular unemployment insurance benefits can now apply for extended benefits under the CARES Act online at labor.idaho.gov/claimantportal.

May 7, 2020 1 a.m.

This Week in History - May 7, 2020

100 Years Ago

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 7, 2020 1 a.m.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The 2010 U.S. Census counted over 15 million Asian Pacific Americans. The major groups are people of Chinese (3.8 million), Filipino (3.4), Asian Indian (3.2 million), Vietnamese (1.7 million), Korean (1.7 million), and/or Japanese (1.3 million) heritage. Smaller populations include people of Cambodian, Bangladeshi, Thai, Pakistani, Laotian, or Hmong heritage.

May 7, 2020 1 a.m.

A call to Christians in a time of trouble

I have heard recently of a couple of instances where Christians have been disgruntled and are publicly complaining against the government and planning acts of civil disobedience.

BFHS’s Gorton earns North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame award
April 30, 2020 12:45 p.m.

BFHS’s Gorton earns North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame award

COEUR d’ALENE — Athletes, teams and coaches from 17 high schools and three colleges in North Idaho were named winners for the 58th annual North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame awards sponsored by P1FCU, NIAHOF officials announced Saturday.

April 30, 2020 1 a.m.

Project seeks computers to help community’s youth

The coronavirus crisis is revealing many gaps in our society, ones we’ve always known existed like affordable childcare, adequate health care, and even our readiness to face a pandemic. One of those gaps is the digital divide where many students don’t have computers or internet service at home, while others do.

State of the art collision repair center strives for excellence
April 30, 2020 1 a.m.

State of the art collision repair center strives for excellence

BONNERS FERRY — Modern and cutting edge equipment coupled with professional and courteous service is a mainstay at a local automotive collision repair shop, right here in Boundary County.

Mill Town Distillery crafts hand sanitizer
April 30, 2020 1 a.m.

Mill Town Distillery crafts hand sanitizer

BONNERS FERRY — Hand sanitizer was one of the first items to disappear from the stores and it became clear early on that it would remain a hard-to-find item.

New catch and release record   bull trout caught in Kootenai River
April 30, 2020 1 a.m.

New catch and release record bull trout caught in Kootenai River

A Post Falls man is the latest state catch-and-release record holder for bull trout.

IHSAA cancels remainder of spring sports season in Idaho, including state tournaments
April 23, 2020 10:25 a.m.

IHSAA cancels remainder of spring sports season in Idaho, including state tournaments

While the news seemed inevitable, it was still a gut blow of sorts to Bonners Ferry high school seniors and others across the state when the Idaho High School Activities Association on Friday announced the cancellation of the remainder of the spring sports season, including the upcoming scheduled state tournaments, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Virus prompts changes with farmers market
April 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Virus prompts changes with farmers market

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market opens for business on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center parking lot.

Boundary County organizations part of ‘Idaho Gives’
April 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Boundary County organizations part of ‘Idaho Gives’

BONNERS FERRY — A pair of local organizations are joining hundreds of others from across the state in raising funds through the largest single day of giving — Idaho Gives.

Sandhill cranes: Among nature’s greatest dancers
April 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Sandhill cranes: Among nature’s greatest dancers

“To the east that early morning, strange dashes of red color shone through the blowing tops of prairie sedges where the sun touched the crowns of Sandhill cranes. That blood-red glint of life in the brown grasslands, that long calling — why should such fleeting moments pierce the heart? And yet they do.”

Community adopts class of 2020
April 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Community adopts class of 2020

Community ‘adopts’ BFHS seniors affected by school situation

Myths and misconceptions about occupational therapy
April 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Myths and misconceptions about occupational therapy

April is National Occupational Therapy Month! There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about occupational therapy services, the providers, and the history. Here are the top 5 myths or misconceptions of occupational therapy:

April 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Staff, students, parents face changes due to coronavirus pandemic

Greetings from a very quiet BFHS. I believe this quote sums up the sums quarter quite well. “… The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.”(Sergey Grechishkin)

April 16, 2020 1 a.m.

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BONNERS FERRY— Most of the local area restaurants are staying open for take out/ to-go orders and delivery options and are ready for business during the COVID-19-initiated stay at home order.

April 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Boundary County restaurants open for take-out, delivery

BONNERS FERRY— Most of the local area restaurants are staying open for take out/ to-go orders and delivery options and are ready for business during the COVID-19-initiated stay at home order.

Reopening date for KRI anticipated
April 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Reopening date for KRI anticipated

BONNERS FERRY — On Saturday, March 21, the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa decided to close the doors to the casino in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, management has kept the Springs Restaurant and Lounge open to “to-go” meals only.

April 15, 2020 11:31 p.m.

BCSD meal delivery locations updated

BONNERS FERRY — An updated list of meal delivery locations has been put into place by the Boundary County School District.