BFPD thanks Off Grid Doc for first aid kits

The Bonners Ferry Police Department wants to thank a local healthcare provider for donating first aid kits for officers to keep in their patrol vehicles.

Curtis Dirks, 83

Curtis Dirks, 83, peacefully passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at his home. He was diagnosed with cancer on Sept. 29.

Pandemic year one: How our lives changed

Residents overcame uncertainty and stress; now they’re looking to reconnect

Once upon a time, a 35-year-old man from Snohomish — a town of a little more than 10,000 people in western Washington, barely 300 miles away — felt run down and fatigued.

Add a penny fee to each stock traded

Resting at the desks of each elected member of the federal fovernment are strong solutions to aid and protect the future and common good of the people.

Suicide prevention walk Saturday in Bonners Ferry

Lisa McKinley will participate in a suicide prevention walk in memory of her brother who took his life.

Forever stamps money-saving option

A looming deadline for increasing the cost of a first-class postage stamp to 44 cents from 42 cents has kept the Bonners Ferry post office busy.

'Bullets and Belles' Takes Aim at The Pearl

Bullets and Belles hits the stage Saturday, March 25th at The Pearl Theater.

Scott stands up to big government

In fact, Kate faults Scott for “being focused on federal issues.” Well, veterans are pretty happy Scott looks out for us in that direction. For example, last year a veteran in Priest River got a dose of “federal issues” when the V.A. was coming to take his guns after he had had a stroke — the effects of which had never included dementia or being in need of outside help to manage his financial affairs. The V.A. claimed he wasn’t capable of handling his VA benefit paperwork and therefore also incapable of owning guns. Thankfully, a fellow veteran notified Scott and by the next day she had mobilized veterans, supporters, and Sheriff Wheeler to stand with this veteran when the V.A. sent its agent to his home to search for and sieze any firearms in his possession. Wouldn’t you know, shortly thereafter, the VA deemed him capable of handling his paperwork and guns. It was a paperwork error, someone checked the wrong box on a form, they said. (Who oversees the V.A. on their abilities to manage THEIR paperwork? Have their gun rights been reviewed?)

We must make sure to teachers that we value them

It is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country

CPA urges senate committee on finance to address flawed trade preferences

The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) sent a letter to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, outlining seven serious concerns with his recently introduced Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021. The legislation would update and renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB).

CPA urges senate committee on finance to address flawed trade preferences

The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) sent a letter to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, outlining seven serious concerns with his recently introduced Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021. The legislation would update and renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB).

PHD Pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Distribution

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) are recommending that vaccine providers pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until more information is available from the CDC. This recommendation was made after receiving information that the CDC and the FDA are reviewing data for six reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

PHD Pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Distribution

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) are recommending that vaccine providers pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until more information is available from the CDC. This recommendation was made after receiving information that the CDC and the FDA are reviewing data for six reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Dogs are very social animals

BONNERS FERRY — For many people, dogs are more than just pets ... they are members of the family. People often spend countless hours working to train their dogs to understand our language, but sometimes do not consider that dogs possess their own language, and they need to practice that conversation with other dogs.

March is Women's History Month

So why am I, an old man, writing about Women's History Month? Excellent question and after reading this you might have a small peek at the answer. In 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter designated March 8 as National Women's Week. Congress in 1987 designated the month of March, Women's History Month, and every president since has continued that designation. March 8 is also International Women's Day. Below is a little history of remarkable and influential women from the past and present.

TransCanada gifts Mt. Hall FD with $20,000

Hall Mt.  Volunteer Fire Association Inc., received a $20,000 check from TransCanada in January to go toward finishing the Hall Mt. No. 3 station.

We can do better than Russ Fulcher

We need to do better than Fulcher, who sees breaking the system as a solution. We don't have to destroy the system to fix it: just vote. It works.

Cabinet-Yaak/Selkirk Mountains grizzly monitoring update

Our 2019 field season began in early May with the arrival of our field technicians for work and training. We spent almost a week on training before crews dispersed to the field. We have two bear capture teams and one hair collection team in the Cabinet-Yaak plus one trap team and two hair collection teams in the Selkirk Mountains. Crews began capture and hair collection efforts on May 18.

McGrane pays visit to local elections office

With local elections just around the corner, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane makes it clear that the system is safe, secure, and ready for Tuesday. McGrane, who toured North Idaho in advance of the Nov. 7 local elections, said the visits allowed him to touch base with county clerks and discuss election operations to ensure they have what they need for Tuesday.

State of the art collision repair center strives for excellence

BONNERS FERRY — Modern and cutting edge equipment coupled with professional and courteous service is a mainstay at a local automotive collision repair shop, right here in Boundary County.