This November, pick a candidate of character

Character counts! When I go into the voting booth to select someone who will represent me, I want a person of character. Steve Johnson’s announcement to run a District 1 Senate write-in candidate against Scott Herndon is welcome news as voters now have a choice between someone of character and someone who goes as low as possible to win.

DYW of Idaho for 2023 to be named during statewide scholarship competition

High school senior girls from across Idaho will meet in Idaho Falls for the Distinguished Young Women of Idaho program to be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8. Participants will compete for $35,000 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the DYW of Idaho for 2023.

Legals for September, 29 2022

Smoke season: Becoming a health hazard in Idaho

Ethan Sims and Wesley Pidcock know what to expect when fire season arrives. As doctors who specialize in helping people breathe, they see what happens when wildfire smoke spreads into communities throughout Idaho. Every time there is a spike in the air quality index — a rating for hazardous air — there is a spike in hospital visits, they said.

BFFM named top clinic in Northwest

Bonners Ferry Family Medicine has received the Lily Pad Award and named 2022 Top Clinic in the Northwest.

Kootenai Tribe notes war’s anniversary

Almost 50 years ago, the Kootenai Tribe declared war on the United States A on Sept. 20, 1974, in order to be federally recognized as a tribe.

BF Special Olympics takes home big wins

Bonners Ferry Special Olympics athletes took home big wins at the Idaho State Regional Bocce Ball Tournament last weekend.

Merle Edwin Dinning, 72

Merle Edwin Dinning passed away Sept. 12, 2022.

Bradley David Buerge, 68

Bradley David Buerge passed away on Sept. 12, 2022.

Charly Drechsel, 86

Charly Drechsel passed away on on September 13, 2022.

Community Shred Day, Sat. Sept. 24

Boundary County is hosting a free community Shred Day event on Saturday, September 24.

Base vote of facts, not fear

Terry Betsher, in his September 15 letter, writes, “Let’s talk facts instead of fluff.” Let’s go there. Fact – Tim Bertling knows the duties and responsibilities of being a county commissioner

This Week In History - Sept. 22, 2022

The Readers Club held their opening meeting and annual reception to the teachers of Bonners Ferry at the home of Mrs. George R. Gray Tuesday afternoon.

If you don't like the library, start your own

I suggest the people who have moved into Boundary County the last few years and dislike the public library's material, personal, and board policies start their own private library. You can have only the books and materials you want the members of your community to read and use.

Boundary County Calendar - Sept. 22, 2022

Meetings, events and activities taking place in the community over the coming week.

Legals for September, 22 2022

Volleyball 7-1 after winning Battle of the Border

Badger volleyball is 7-1 after defeating Lincoln County at the Battle of the Border on Monday night.

Man faces arson charges

Michael F. Mock, 30, is being charged with counts of arson in connection to a fire Monday night at Boundary County Fairgrounds and in connection to a structure fire last week.

Special Olympics back at it

Bonners Ferry Special Olympics has returned after a hiatus for COVID-19 and are fundraising for upcoming competitions.

9/11 Remembrance, 21 years later

21 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Boundary County first responders and community members came together to remember the lives lost and to be reminded of the power of the human spirit.