'A game-changer'

Local consortium seeks to establish world-class tech hub for production, commercialization

About 50 local and regional workforce training, venture capital, economic development, labor, education, tribal and government groups have formed a consortium to support establishing the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center.

Hearings vacated in quadruple murder case

Both the preliminary conference and preliminary hearing were vacated earlier this week in the case of the accused murderer Majorjon Kaylor.

West Bonner put on notice to comply with Idaho law

The State Board of Education put West Bonner trustees on notice to comply with state laws, according to a public record obtained by Idaho Education News.

Judge dismisses some claims in NIC trustee lawsuit

A Kootenai County judge has dismissed most of the claims in a civil lawsuit against three North Idaho College trustees, but claims focused on the contracts of the college’s former attorney and former interim president survive.

Durst: WBCSD neutral on recall election

The West Bonner County School District is committed to maintaining a neutral position on an upcoming recall election against two board trustees. The district's stance came in a short press release posted to West Bonner's Facebook page.

This Week In History - Aug. 17, 2023

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

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 17-24, 2023

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

Team Spirit of America: Races with dragon boat team on Missouri River

Pam Am Express breaks world record, just not the one they expected

Local kayakers Josh Friedman and Julie Kirk set out to break the world record for the longest non stop voyage of a dragon boat as part of the team Pam Am Express as part of the MR340, a 34 mile race on the Missouri River.

Commissioners discuss property rights amid growing pains

On August 14, a county resident asked Boundary County commissioners to put a 10-year moratorium on all development and subdividing and asked them to reopen old Paradise Valley Road.

BOUNDARY COUNTY EXCELLENCE: Trio makes Eagle Scout

Johnny Upshaw, Josiah Martin, and Jason Colgrove, three members of Bonners Ferry Boy Scout Troop 114, received their Eagle Scout rank at the Tango Cafe in Sandpoint on July 22.

Fire Weather Watch issued for today

The National Weather Service in Spokane issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity across the Idaho Panhandle and eastern Washington. Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

BCSO announces SRO

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office has a school resource officer to work in county schools.

Alice Agnes Neumayer, 90

Alice Agnes Neumayer, 90, was embraced into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2023.

Initiative drive is good news for voters

Friday, August 18, Luke Mayville, head of non-partisan Reclaim Idaho, will be in Bonners Ferry to kick off the initiative petition drive to give all Idaho voters freedom to vote in one open primary which combines all parties and independent candidates. Currently, a quarter million independent voters are unable to vote in a closed party primary. Many signatures from a majority of the districts are required to get this initiative onto the 2024 general election ballot; once on this ballot, a majority of the voters need to approve, then it becomes law.

We cannot wait around for an economic earthquake

Fitch Ratings’ recent downgrade of our country’s currency default rating should come as no surprise, especially when considering the rating’s key drivers. This includes the federal government’s last-minute and reckless mismanagement of enormous fiscal policy issues and the predicted rise of the deficit to an astounding 5.8 percent of the gross domestic product in fiscal year 2023. Cumulative debt is projected to exceed the country’s GDP next year. Many of us have been warning about these economic tremors for years, and we must act now to prevent further fiscal disaster.

Commissioners seek right-of-way for trail system

Boundary County commissioners have reached out to the Idaho Transportation Department to acquire the old North Hill right-of-way for use of a county-city trial system. A letter was sent to ITD officials on Aug. 14.

BCSO announces new patrol deputy

Boundary County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed Nick Delavan as a new patrol deputy at the department.

Legals for August, 17 2023

Durst escalates dispute with state education leaders

While West Bonner considers legal action against the state, superintendent Branden Durst is delaying his promise to lead the district with an emergency certificate. Durst disagrees with the opinion of state education leaders. He surmised that a district cannot have two superintendents with emergency certificates — his certificate (if granted) and the one held by his predecessor Susan Luckey, who was appointed interim superintendent from March through June, following the resignation of Jackie Branum.

Crews continue to fight area fires

Quick response keeps Athol fire in check

A Monday night infrared flight over the Buckskin 2 Fire detected reduced heat than the day before, Idaho Panhandle National Forests officials said Monday.