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 oppose federal overreach

It is difficult to reconcile some of what I have read recently in this letters to the editor section with the Steve Fioravanti that I actually know as a human being.

Bertling is the right choice for county

Let’s vow to not allow the negative rot to take root in our community. A major step this community can take in that direction is to write in Tim Bertling for county commissioner.

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.

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 13, 2022

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

Gerald Franklin Davis, 66

Gerald Franklin Davis, 66, passed away on October 12, 2022.

Legals for October, 13 2022

October is Disability Awareness & History Month

‘Bonners Ferry Social; because loneliness is the only disability’

Pamela Beck, known fondly as Candy Beck, is the owner-operator of Bonners Ferry Social, a community access-based program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For a few hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, she makes her rounds picking up a small group of individuals who are otherwise mostly homebound. They make their way around the community, shopping at thrift stores, visiting friends, dining in the local cafes or the senior center. Many an afternoon is spent at the library’s fab lab and bowling is a favorite pastime in the winter. Recently some of the group participated in the local chapter of Special Olympics.

With times improving, Badgers XC looks to Districts

A dozen Bonners Ferry cross country runners earned season best times last weekend and gained a preview of the state course.

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 6, 2022

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

Second Harvest food distribution Oct. 14

The final Second Harvest food distribution of the year will be on Friday, October 14 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Legals for October, 6 2022

Details emerge in school threats

More details are emerging on threats made over the now confirmed social media platform SnapChat against schools in the Lake Pend Oreille District.

Ranger district, county answer fire questions

Community members have a number of questions surrounding the Kootenai River Complex fires.

Athlete of the Week Oct. 2-8

Helene Rae, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week for Oct. 2-8.

Supreme Court mulls federal water rules in Priest Lake case

Case could provide opportunity for court to rein in what types of waters are subject to a provision of Clean Water Act known as ‘Waters of the United States’

The U.S. Supreme Court opened its term Monday with an Idaho case that could significantly restrict the federal government’s power to enforce clean water laws and prove crucial in determining wetland protections. The oral arguments came just months after the court’s 6-3 conservative majority limited executive authority to address climate change in a case involving federal regulation of greenhouse gases. The clean water case, brought by an Idaho couple seeking to build a house on a plot of land they bought near Priest Lake in the state’s panhandle, provides an opportunity for the court to rein in what types of waters are subject to a provision of the Clean Water Act known as “Waters of the United States.”

AARP ID. Kicks off Medicare Open Enrollment

For the state’s roughly 323,000 Medicare beneficiaries, October 15 is an important day. It is Medicare’s annual open-enrollment period and the only time of the year people can alter their plans. With many changes taking place in the program this year, Idahoans could find different options in price, coverage and plans.

End of an era: Judge Buchanan to retire in January

“I didn’t know any lawyers but people always told me I should be a lawyer because I debate all the time,” Buchanan said. “So, I took the LSAT test and did well and ended up going to law school.” The move paid off. After almost 30 years as a judge, Buchanan will retire Jan. 30, 2023 – ten years to the day after she first took the job. A district judge must serve 10 years before they can retire. Buchanan, who is at least a third-generation Idahoan, grew up in Moscow and went to law school at University of Idaho and then clerked for a few years at the Idaho Supreme Court.

Gareth F.R. Abell

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.  We will be celebrating Gareth’s life at 11 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2022, at his Paradise Valley home. A potluck for family and friends will follow, please be sure to bring your own chair.

United Methodist Women's 2022 Fall Sale

The annual United Methodist Women's fall Rummage/Bake/Book Sale is Friday Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the United Methodist Church, corner of Lincoln and Denver Streets.