Verby transitions as judge

SANDPOINT — Don’t call it a retirement.

This week in History

This week in history

Science program has students bubbling with excitement

    Recently I had the pleasure of joining Karen Lemley’s kindergarten class at Naples Elementary School, where my daughter, Alana, is a student.

Volunteer supports decision to sell local animal shelter

At the risk of boring folks with yet another letter concerning the SCAA shelter issue, I would like to at least say a few things as someone that has watched this entire soap opera objectively from the fall of 2005.

Idaho Supreme Court orders new trial for Meister

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a 26-year-old artist sentenced to life in prison for killing a Latah County woman at her trailer home in 2001.

Chester R. Baker, 82

Chester R. Baker, 82, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009, at his Porthill area home from an extended illness.

17,191 sewing machine repairs later, Lamar's still at it, will retire from store

A need to supplement his living as a farmer is how Lamar Olsen got into repairing typewriters and calculators from his Porthill home in 1965.

Glenn Russell Fodge

Glenn Russell Fodge

Boiler system leak closes BFHS

Help our youth avoid the summer slide

I love summer, but as a parent it can be stressful to keep kids safe and busy. Fortunately, there are summer programs to help. If you have a child engaged in one, you may also have the peace of mind that they are likely offering much more than safety and fun. Summer programs can also offer extended learning opportunities and help prevent the ‘summer slide.’

Live burn to save lives

BONNERS FERRY — The little pink house on Bonner Street gave its life to save lives. It was donated by Bill Hyatt to the Bonners Ferry Fire Department and has been used for extensive training, including live fire. Four months of hard work and planning went into the project, adhering to the The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, whose mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion.

Dancing in the street for KRD

BONNERS FERRY — For many people in Boundary County, Kootenai River Days is looked forward to as a celebration of summer. Lasting four days, it is packed with activities for all ages, from movie night at the Pearl Theater, to golfing at Mirror Lake Golf Course, to the Farmers Market, Cornhole Tournament at Riverside Auto Center, and finally the main event on Saturday, July 13.

Rooms, restaurant receive new look at Kootenai River Inn

BONNERS FERRY — Visitors to the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa may have noticed some changes to The Springs Restaurant and the River Side rooms.

This Week in Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

What a ride! What a wonderful, wonderful ride!

It’s nearly impossible to believe I am writing my final newsletter for the 2017-2018 school year! My first year with Naples Elementary has been full of adventure, experiences, learning, and more love and blessings than I could have imagined!

New compound forming, residents present zoning violations to commissioners

Concerned residents of Boundary County near the Moyie River along Earl Lane Road spoke to county commissioners on Tuesday, May 25, about an alleged “Ruby Ridge-style” compound forming in Boundary.

Groups offer details on property tax relief

The Idaho Legislature passed several bills during the 2023 session to provide property tax relief based on the Fiscal Year 2023 surplus. The bills include House Bill 292, HB258, and changes to the property tax reduction program, which was formerly known as "circuit breaker."

March celebrates Women’s History Month

The month celebrates, recognizes and reflects upon the often-overlooked contributions women have made

Personal bill process is in need of reform

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions

Idaho state law requires the Department’s NBS Program to test infants born in Idaho for rare but treatable disorders using a dried blood spot specimen. Any infant born after the effective date will be screened for all 51 conditions.