NIC board hires Boyles, keeps Macomber on as well

North Idaho College has two attorneys for the foreseeable future.

Hope House Back to School Bash Saturday

Hope House of Boundary County is holding their second annual Back to School Bash at the Boundary County Fairgrounds this Saturday August 26 from noon to 4 p.m.

Calvin Ray McCalmant, 72

Calvin Ray McCalmant passed away on August 13, 2023, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at Boundary Community Hospital with his family at his side.

This Week In History - Aug. 24, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Boundary County kicks off open primary initiative

Luke Mayville, leader of the Idaho Coalition for Open Primaries, explained the basics of a new citizens’ ballot initiative to a dozen volunteers from Boundary County Friday night. It was the first official kickoff in the state, followed by three more over the weekend in North Idaho.

Supporting Idaho's men and women in uniform

Congress created the precursor for what became the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) when it passed the National Security Act of 1947 and later amended it in 1949.

BCSD pauses school bond until 2024

The Boundary County School Board pulled back from its decision on running another school bond for Valley View Elementary in November.

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 24-31, 2023

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

37 nonprofits in Boundary and Bonner counties receive Innovia Foundation grants

Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations serving Bonner and Boundary Counties of North Idaho have recently been awarded $374,538 in grants from the Equinox Foundation Fund at Innovia Foundation.

Duke Claybusters tryouts coming soon

The Bonners Ferry High School trap shooting team, the Duke Claybusters, is holding tryouts September 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Heading into the woods? Be bear aware

With more people venturing into the forested areas of North Idaho during the summer months, bear encounters are becoming more common, although bear attacks are not. While bear attacks are uncommon in the Idaho Panhandle, it is important to know how to avoid encounters with these animals altogether. Idaho Parks and Recreation public information specialist Chelsea Chambers offered some tips for hikers and other outdoor recreationalists on how to avoid coming face-to-face with a bear as well as how to protect yourself should a bear encounter occur.

BCSD 2023-2024 School Information

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Boundary County School District #101. Here are some need to know information for the school year.

Air Quality levels cancels YEA Jamboree

The Youth Endowment for Activities Foundation cross country jamboree was canceled Saturday, Aug. 19, due to air quality levels as smoke from regional fires was so thick mountain views were obscured.

Badger Cheer camper performance set for Sept. 1

Due to air quality, Badger cheer campers were unable to perform at the Badger football Blue and White scrimmage. Instead, they will have the chance to perform on Sept. 1 at the first home game.

Bowling alley reopens with families in mind

Liberty Lanes, Historically AJ’s has reopened after an overhaul of a remodel with the aim of being a welcoming place for families and a good time.

Homestead Harvesters Conference 2023 Coming to Town

Homesteader and business owner Kody Hanner is bringing the homesteading community together for the upcoming, first-annual Homestead Harvesters Conference.

Legals for August, 24 2023

19 lot subdivision to go before P&Z Thursday

A proposed urban 62-acre subdivision is scheduled to go before Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday. Called Poulton Pines, the subdivision would create 19 lots from two parcels adjacent to 822 Chokecherry Drive.

Temporary restraining order filed against Bradshaw

An alleged threat has resulted in Bonner County Commissioner Asia Williams filing a temporary restraining order against fellow commissioner Steve Bradshaw.

Towns could save themselves from wildfire — if they knew about this money

U.S. Forest Service is distributing $1 billion to help communities protect themselves during fire season

There’s actually a huge pot of federal money available to communities across the country — an unprecedented amount that would allow towns to quickly tackle work that otherwise would take decades. But local leaders in Packwood, which has fewer than 1,200 residents, and some other areas say they haven’t heard of the program, and most haven’t drafted the protection plans needed to apply for grants.