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.

Idaho Awarded $6 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Learning and School Readiness

Idaho Awarded $6 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Learning and School Readiness

Wilson Delta Kappa Student of Month

What an amazing young woman this month’s Delta Kappa Gamma Women Educators’ student of the month is Brook Wilson.

Rawlings Community Counseling expands services

BONNERS FERRY — Rawlings Community Counseling has announced that a full range of Community Based Rehabilitation Services (CBRS) are now available to area residents with a mental health diagnosis.

Bonners Ferry expands rental market with new duplexes

As the nation’s housing costs continue rising, Boundary County remains relatively stable.

Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.

Promises made and promises broken

Promises made by Trump, promises broken.

County issues $14 million in tax-exempt bonds

By JULIE GOLDER

Mayor breaks tie, denies home for addicts

The opening of a home in Bonners Ferry for up to eight women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse has been denied.

Robotics team plans open house as regional contest approaches

Bonners Ferry High School FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ invites our wonderful community to attend our annual open house from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23. We will be showcasing our 13th season robot, built in just six weeks! Our workshop is located on the east side of Boundary County Middle School. Please follow signs at the front of the school.

This Week in History - Sept. 28, 2023

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

Boundary County Calendar - June 8-15, 2023

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

Ag ed looks to expand welding program

Jack Gladney, 83

Jack Gladney, 83, passed away at the Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint on June 24, 2009.

Is Schuman getting the Trump treatment?

Of the three candidates for Boundary County Sheriff, Dave Schuman is the only person who knows and cares for each of us with experience and integrity to hold this most important office and our trust in law. For 44 years of clean service to us he lives his faith by example.

Man arrested in connection to fatal November crash in Bonner County

An arrest has been made in connection with a November crash on US 95 that resulted in a fatality.

From the Archives - April 6, 2023

In 1973, Bob Spalding, Frank Spalding, and Cecil Holmes purchased Cook’s Battery & Electric from Winston Cook and Raymond Houck. The three men reopened the store in the Houck Building naming it SS&H.

Volley for a Cure 2022 raised more than $4,000 for local Cancer Support Group

The Bonners Ferry High School volleyball team’s Volley for a Cure fundraiser raised $4,476 for the local Cancer Support Group.

History

History for December 29th, 2016 100 Year A.H. Mullen, owner of a ranch down the valley a few miles, committed suicide about nine o’clock this morning at the Bonner hotel. Mrs. S. J. Smith, who is the proprietress of the Bonner hotel heard moaning in the kitchen but thought it was the dog. The moaning increasing she entered the room and found Mullen in convulsions. Local physicians were called at once and an investigation showed that he was suffering form strychnine poisoning. A bottle of strychnine, half full, was found on Mullen’s person. Mrs. Smith stated Mullen had met with financial troubles since buying the ranch and that his crops this year were a failure owing to the high waters of last spring. The prisoners at the county jail were treated yesterday to a turkey Christmas dinner and all the good things that go with the usual turkey feast. There are now nine prisoners at the jail, several of whom are being held by the immigration department for deportation. Not content with the reputation of having one of the well-equipped repair and blacksmith shops of the district the firm of Meeker & Schweigert recently installed an oxyacetylene welding machine with which it is possible to weld nearly all kinds of metal in such a manner as to insure the weld being as strong as the original metal. The machine is an expensive one and will fill a much felt need in Boundary county. Lost – Last Saturday evening, somewhere between Moore Bros.’ Clothing store and the old Critic printing office, a roll of bills amounting to $100.00 in $10 and $20 denominations. Finder please leave at Herald office and receive suitable reward. 50 Year Call it a Christmas present, a bonus – or whatever you wish – your electric light bill will be cut in half this month if you’re getting your electricity from the Bonners Ferry municipal light department. The discount on electric power is made possible by a slight rate deduction appearing in year-end rate calculations. Pacific Gas Transmission company has paid Boundary County the first half of its $170,500.96 in ad valorem property taxes for 1966-67. The payment is up from $165,961.41 last year. About half of the money will go to schools. In Boundary county, PGT owns 41.7 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline, a measurement station near Bonners Ferry, and microwave communication stations near Porthill and on Black mountain. It was disclosed this week that Sen. Len Jordan in November submitted the names of Publisher W.A. Chubb of Bonners Ferry and Miss Louise Shadduck of Boise, executive secretary of the Idaho Department of Commerce and Development, to serve on the advisory committee for United States participation in the Canadian World Fair to be held in 1967. A series of six free ski lessons for women is being offered after the first of the year by Schweitzer Basin. For beginners only, classes will be held each Tuesday (Ladies Day) from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Rentals are available. A total of 150 dairy cows in the Panhandle Dairy Herd Improvement association averaged 1,001 pounds of milk and 42.1 pounds of butterfat during October. Don Tobias, Bonners Ferry, led the group with a herd average of 992 pounds of milk and 45 pounds of butterfat. 15 Year Seen N’Heard…. A most happy 27th year anniversary to Dr. Marty & Teresa Becker – in dog years, that come to 189 years for the old pooch doctor and his bride After the Herald ran a story about conflicting population numbers posted by signs north and south of Bonners Ferry, Idaho Magazine picked it up, calling it “A couple of spuds short of a full town.” Apparently, the Boise-based magazine got it into its noggin that this is Simplot potato country and we’re growing potatoes like wildflowers up here. Kinda’ makes you wonder if the big city folks are just a couple of spuds short of a full deck. Paradise Valley Volunteer Fire Department has collected the best recipes from group members, family and friends and combined them into an attractive keepsake cookbook. They will begin selling their one-of-a-kind cookbooks on Dec. 10 for $7.75 each. All proceeds will go to the Paradise Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Boundary Farmers Supply, Inc., will be closed “at least temporarily” at the beginning of the new year. Boundary Farmers Supply, Inc. organized Nov. 4, 1934, in a unified effort to buy and distribute petroleum, farm machinery and other farm needs, consolidated with Co-op Gas & Supply Co. of Sandpoint in July 1964, and has continuously served the community with that purpose until the end of 2001. Just when the Lady Badgers were practically given up for dead, junior Jodi Blackmore literally stole the show in a dramatic, last-second victory over Northwest Christian Dec. 18. Trailing by a point with five seconds left to play, Blackmore stole the ball past mid-court and made a diving layup at the buzzer to stun the Crusaders 48-47.

City turns off new water source

After comments from multiple residents about water quality issues, City Administrator Lisa Ailport gave the council an update on the results of testing of the well water recently added to the supply. She said that she hadn’t had time to consult with the city engineer about the report, but it did confirm the expected results of high levels of calcium in the well water.

AUG NIBJ: Starlink revolutionizes land value in North Idaho

North Idaho is experiencing a significant shift in its real estate landscape, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in technology and changing living preferences. Here is a breakdown of what these changes mean for local landowners.