Wilma Watkins, 89

Wilma Watkins, 89, passed away on Oct. 13, 2022.

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.

Get out the vote on Nov. 8

Integrity should be mandatory for a senatorial position in Idaho. Unfortunately, Scott Herndon does not have that trait. Steve Johnson easily fills the need for an honest person for senator.

Bertling will preserve county's character, lifestyle

The Bertling family have been our next-door neighbors for over 50 years. We watched Tim grow up to be a fine young man, marry Wendy and move a couple blocks down the road where he established his own home and raised his children. We could not have asked for any finer neighbors than Tom and Kathy Bertling, Tim and his sister and brothers.

Steve Johnson is a progressive Democrat

Living in conservative North Idaho, it’s easy to forget the violence and mismanagement that is life in many Democrat-run cities. The effects of inflation, open borders, gender ideology and other far-off Democrat policies are felt even here in District 1. So what happens if we are governed by Democrats here?

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 20, 2022

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

Fioravanti, Herndon and Bundy are a triple play for Idaho

We need Fioravanti, Herndon and Bundy to win Idaho. If all three win their bid for office, we have a chance to reestablish conservative values in Idaho. All three candidates have the courage needed to confront government overreach, to return oversight of executive agencies to the Idaho Legislature, and to limit nongovernmental organizations and lobbyists’ influence over our state. All three of the candidates are aware of the need for these steps.

Legals for October, 20 2022

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.

BCSD considering new SEL curriculum

The Boundary County School District curriculum review committee has reviewed and recommended curriculum for social emotional learning for grades 6-12.

VIDEO: Record highs Monday, with cold Fall weather to arrives this weekend

Big changes on the way for the upcoming weekend with much cooler, windier, and wetter weather.

BCVS hosting annual fall festival

Boundary County Victim Services is putting on their annual fall festival and talent show fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 22. Organizers asked community members to reunite for an evening of togetherness, community and laughter amongst old friends and new faces.

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.

Athlete of the Week Oct. 9-15

Evelynn Chaney, senior, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger Cheer.

Harry Guynn, 85

Harry Guynn, 85, passed away on Oct. 10, 2022.

Gaylord Eugene Dirks, 82

Gaylord Eugene Dirks, 82, passed away on Sept. 29, 2022.

Gareth F.R. Abell, 78

On Friday, August 19, 2022, Gareth F.R. Abell of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, painlessly and peacefully joined his beloved Marcella in death at the age of 78.

Bertling supported for honesty, work for county

About two weeks ago, a Boundary County Republican Committeeman commented about the “write in Tim Bertling signs all over the county.” He wrote that “most of the signs are placed on the properties of people who are members of the corrupt families … running this county for years.”

Claims of corruption not backed by facts

The following statement was read at Monday night’s Boundary County Republican Central Committee meeting by vice chairman Les Pinkerton.