Account shows Washington's faith, dedication

Published in 1800 by the Rev. Mason Locke Weems, a firsthand account of the "Father of our Country": In the winter of ’77, while Washington, with the American army lay encamped at Valley Forge, a certain good old friend, name of Potts, had occasion to pass through the woods near headquarters. Treading his way along the venerable grove, suddenly he heard the sound of a human voice and became like the voice of one speaking much in earnest. As he approached the spot with a cautious step, whom should he behold, but the commander in chief of the American armies on his knees at prayer! Motionless with surprise, Potts stood still, until the general, having ended his devotions, arose, and with a countenance of angel serenity, retired to headquarters: friend Potts then went home, and on entering his parlor called out to his wife, “Sarah, my dear! Sarah! All’s well! All’s well! George Washington will yet prevail!”

U.S. 95 projects to start later this month

Two construction projects will start later this month on U.S. Highway 95 near Copeland.

Mushroom pickers trespass on Westside Road

Commercial mushroom pickers descended on the Westside Road area are trespassing and violating forestry law in late May, according to nearby property owners.

BFHS graduates celebrate Badger spirit

With a lot of excitement — and a well organized squirt gun fight — the Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2023 graduated on June 3 and will always be remembered as the class that brought the Badger spirit.

Boundary County Calendar - June 8-15, 2023

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

Durst selected as new WBCSD superintendent

Saying change was needed to steer a troubled district, the West Bonner County School District voted 3-2 to hire an Idaho Freedom Foundation policy analyst as its new superintendent. The position would be the first school district administrative position for Branden Durst, who was selected over longtime Priest River educator and administrator Susie Luckey.

Faire brings Renaissance to life

Annual event taking place this weekend

The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire features everything from music, magic, dancing and comedy to combat, feasting, and aerial arts. Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the sixth annual event is being held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road. A jousting tournament, featuring the Epona Equestrian Team, will take place at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., both days. In addition, faire organizers said there will be performances by mar=gicians, comedy and more.

The North 16U competes in first travel softball tournament

The North rallies to defeat the Stealth, 3-2 in last game of tournament.

Legals for June, 8 2023

Risch Leads Letter to CBP Demanding Northern POE Return to Pre-Pandemic Hours

Calls for Porthill POE to return to its normal 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. schedule

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), with a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers, today sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection demanding the agency expand the hours of operations at ports of entry in Idaho and other northern states or, at minimum, match the operating hours with their adjacent Canadian Border Services Agency ports.

'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary

ON UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — World War II veterans shared vivid memories of D-Day and the fighting as dozens returned to Normandy beaches and key battle sites to mark the 79th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.

Kellogg HS: Protests and a secret graduation

Chants of “Let him walk!” rang down the narrow canyon of Jacobs Gulch Friday morning during a protest outside Kellogg High School. Parents and residents joined a large number of students who walked out of the high school in support of senior student Travis Lohr.

Lost mushroom picker found safe

A lost mushroom picker was safely located Saturday morning, according to Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer. Bourathaphon Inthanthanya had been reported missing early Wednesday evening when he did not arrive at an agreed-upon destination to meet with the rest of his foraging group.

Swayne wins reinstatement lawsuit

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne won permanent reinstatement Friday.

Lost Mushroom Picker Has Been Found

Boundary County Sheriff, Dave Kramer, reports that the lost mushroom picker, Bourathaphon Inthanthanya from Redding, California, was located on June 2.

Athlete of the Week June 4-10

Helene Rae, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week June 4-10 for Badger Track and Field.

Search Ongoing for Lost Man in Smith Creek area

On Wednesday, May 31, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an overdue and possibly lost hiker.

Student's comments lead to graduation suspension

A student at Kellogg High School isn’t being allowed to participate in his graduation ceremony as a result of comments that were made during a recent assembly. The assembly was a way for senior students to impart words of wisdom to the underclassmen of KHS – the statement that was made by 18-year-old Travis Lohr was one that raised a few eyebrows.

Avoiding the summer slide

As an educator, I worry about the summer slide. This term refers to the learning loss most students experience over summer break. Like so many of us, students also suffer from the “use it or lose it” effect.

Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2023

Approximately 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this June.