HMVFA fall update

The Hall Mountain Volunteer Fire Association has received a new truck, equipment and large donation from the association’s auxiliary.

Registration for Forestry Shortcourse due Oct. 25

Many Idaho forest landowners desire a better understanding of how forests grow and how they can better manage their forest property to meet their goal.

Idaho voters to decide whether Legislature can call itself back into session

The Idaho Legislature would be able to call itself back into session if voters approve a proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that appears on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.

It's Boise and the people we send there

Just watched Steve Fioravanti YouTube video. One of his concerns as commissioner is the plexiglass? Wonder what his thoughts are on the wall-to-wall Bonners Ferry City Hall bomb blast “glass” are. Or the folks that still wear masks? Will he demand they remove them? Mock them?

We need a change in Boundary County

I have lived in Bonners Ferry all my life and I love so much about it. This is the first time I have written to the paper because I feel that I have something to say.

Hometown Idaho PAC: Who are they?

It’s a nice-sounding name, conjuring up images of Bedford Falls, the pleasant town in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life".

Fioravanti brings a fresh outlook to Boundary County

Steve Fioravanti has a fresh outlook on how to best serve the people of Boundary County. He is eager to listen to his constituents and to find new ways of taking citizens’ needs, suggestions and ideas under consideration.

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 20, 2022

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Legals for October, 20 2022

Mechanized birds: Wildland firefighting with drone intelligence

The robotic birds of the sky, known colloquially as drones, were a menace to the wildland firefighting community. The mere appearance of a recreational drone in the skies near a wildfire called for the grounding of all firefighting aircraft, giving birth to catchy sayings like “If you fly, we can’t,” and “It’s not worth the view.” While these sayings are still true, drones – also called UAS or unmanned aerial systems – are playing an increasingly important role in fighting wildfires.

Athlete of the Week Oct. 16-22

Ridge Williams, senior and defender for Badger boys soccer is named Athlete of the Week.

Bedke aims for Idaho’s No. 2 spot

A little more than 20 years ago, when Scott Bedke was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Idaho Legislature, he left his family’s ranch in Oakley with one thought at the forefront of his mind. “If I’m going to leave that to go to the Legislature, I’ve got to make a difference,” he said Monday in a sit-down interview with The Press. Bedke believes he’s done just that, having served at times on the budget, Revenue & Taxation, Resources & Conservation and transportation committees. He’s mediated “really ticklish” water issues in southern Idaho and worked to “drought-proof” the growing state.

Denney: No action on election-related publication,

Invoices showing payment from North Idaho political committee not strong enough to proceed with a case, deputy secretary says

Little: Most Idahoans should receive special session rebate checks by Thanksgiving

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says Idahoans who filed their taxes on time should expect to see special session tax rebate checks by Thanksgiving. Little recently told the Sun the state has issued 192,000 rebate checks totaling $133 million so far.

Tax cut suggestion is mere sloganeering

The letters by Fay Almond and Ingrid Glenn (Bonners Ferry Herald, Oct. 6) would have readers believe the county commissioners are in love with raising taxes and that candidate Fioravanti has the magic recipe for cutting taxes.

Steve Johnson: Voters’ choice

During the primary campaign, candidate Scott Herndon demonstrated viciousness and untruthfulness in his attacks on the incumbent senator. A lengthy text from him that blocked my reply made it clear he didn’t want to hear from me; his mind was set. Such absolutism and extremism are evident in his agenda: he would reject funding for Medicaid, public education, Meals on Wheels, highway and road improvements, and veterans’ services, among others. He believes a woman has no right to choose under any scenario. He wants to sell our public lands into private hands.

Fioravanti will reclaim traditional Boundary County values

Fioravanti clearly perceives the real problems in Boundary County.

Keep Bertling as county commissioner

The only criticism that has been brought against current commissioner, Tim Bertling, is that he voted to accept money from the federal government. Boundary County has utilized federal funds for many projects from river dikes to currently, a new ambulance. Examples are PILT (payment in lieu of taxes) for federal land in the county, Secure Rural Schools (roads and schools) federal highway funds for roads and bridges, federal funds for our airport and many others.

Badger football players play and mentor younger students

Thursdays at Boundary County Elementary school are a highlight, not just because it is the end of the week — it's when the big kids come to visit. Bonners Ferry High School football players have been visiting Boundary County Elementary Schools during lunch and recess every Thursday since the second week of school. The program started with Valley View Elementary, but now includes Naples and Mt. Hall.

City to host public hearing on proposed rate increases

The city of Bonners Ferry is hosting a public hearing on city rate increases on Oct. 18. The hearing will start at 6 p.m.