Opinion

I was interviewed for an article that appeared in last week’s Herald concerning the formation of a militia unit in Boundary County. We have received a great deal of positive support so far.

Support needed for bill critical to local journalism’s future

Fairness is not a partisan issue.

Four cadets graduate first Explorer Academy

By STAR SILVA

Trade is critical for economic growth and dealing with China

China’s encroaching aggression in the Indo-Pacific region is a threat to international and regional security.

Earth Day cleanup targets litter, plastics

BONNERS FERRY — Earth Day brings people from across the globe together to clean garbage from the streets and plant trees in the community — among other activities that bring people together every year to make this world a cleaner, better place to live.

Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho

Rental prices throughout Idaho continue to exceed renter wages, according to the 2021 Out of Reach report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Idaho’s housing affordability challenge affects many of the state’s small towns and rural communities, forcing households across the state to pay more than they can afford.

Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho

Rental prices throughout Idaho continue to exceed renter wages, according to the 2021 Out of Reach report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Idaho’s housing affordability challenge affects many of the state’s small towns and rural communities, forcing households across the state to pay more than they can afford.

Getting our kicks in 2019

Editor’s Note: The following were among the top stories and photos in Boundary County from 2019.

Community Calendar

Coming Events

State OKs $10M to help supply schools for reopening

Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved $10 million to equip schools with supplies needed to reopen safely.

Setting Steve Tanner straight on services

Dear Editor,

Change needed with school district

Tuesday March 12 will be an election for another $1.4 million property tax levy for two years, that totals $2.8 million. Currently the state public schools get about half of the total state budget, the local schools get their portion of that, as well as about half of the total property taxes.

Ministerial Assocation accepting donations for Holiday Food Baskets

The Ministerial Association is partnering with local churches, businesses, families, and individuals to raise money and collect food for the annual Christmas Food Baskets project. Applications for the Christmas Food Baskets will be available at the Community Action Partnership (Food Bank). All applications must be turned in to the Community Action Partnership by Dec. 12

Bonners Ferry High School: May Madness

May Madness

Excessive Heat Watch until Thursday

A Nixle alert announced an excessive heat watch for portion of the North Idaho, central Idaho and eastern Washington starting Monday morning to Thursday evening with temperatures ranging from 96 to 108 degrees expected

FAFSA Night is Monday at BFHS

On Monday, Dec. 9, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., free financial aid assistance will be available at Bonners Ferry High School. Bring social security numbers for parents and students, as well as 2018 taxes (just in case).

Advancing opportunity, prosperity, growth

Innovia Foundation announces LaunchNW initiative

Nonprofit announces LaunchNW initiative

Minimum wage raised

For Mary Wilson, the July 24 minimum wage increase from $6.55 to $7.25 an hour will be a blessing for her family of five.

This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Robert Charles Portrey

Robert Charles Portrey