Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2023

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

Best of nomination period now open

The Best of Boundary County 2023 nomination period opens today and this is your chance to nominate worthy businesses across a plethora of categories.

Local couple received medallion and veterans thanks

A local couple received a special thanks from a veteran after opening their property to veterans for turkey hunting.

Memorial Day: Remembering those who came before

Memorial Day celebrates those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. While it may seem like such a little thing, attending a local ceremony or waving flags at a parade, it is so much more, not to those who are gone, but to their families who are left behind.

Jean Landis soared on ‘Silver Wings’

During World War II, Jean Landis flew with the Women Airforce Service Pilots, a paramilitary organization where women flew military aircraft on non-combat missions, freeing up male pilots for combat roles.

This Week in History - June 1, 2023

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

Jay Harvey Thomas, 47

Jay H. Thomas, 47, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Bonner General Health after a long battle with MS.

Local GOP share thoughts at Lincoln Day

Local representatives and elected officials spoke at the Boundary County Republican Central Committee’s Lincoln Day event on May 6.

Boundary County Calendar - June 1-8, 2023

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

Solutions to reduce prescription costs for Idahoans

Some of the most life-saving medications remain out of reach for far too many working families and seniors. We must empower consumers, plans, providers and pharmacies to make informed, cost-effective and clinically appropriate decisions. As Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, I joined Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) last month in releasing a bipartisan framework for legislative solutions to modernize and enhance federal prescription drug programs, with the goal of reducing drug costs for patients and taxpayers.

Baseball and softball all-league: Bateman named two-time MVP

Badger baseball and softball players earned All League honors, with junior Trey Bateman named MVP for the second year in a row for Bonners Ferry.

Legals for June, 1 2023

JUNE NIBJ: Connection: Economic development and real estate

BEDC helps companies find the right Boundary County location

Commercial real estate can be a tough game in Idaho’s most northern county, but that does not deter the Boundary Economic Development Council from assisting businesses in every aspect of development in rural Boundary County.

Investigation finds no credible threat

Lake City High School target of threatening social media posts

Social media posts threatening there would be a shooting Wednesday at Lake City High School had police and the Coeur d’Alene School District on alert throughout the day, while law enforcement personnel investigated the situation.

Officer impersonation, high speed chase ends in foot race

An Oregon man was arrested following a high speed chase down Roosevelt Street and foot race on May 17.

Sylvia Elaine Rasmussen, 84

Sylvia Elaine Rasmussen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 17, 2023, just after her 84th birthday.

3A Track State Championship: Abubakari two-time state champ

Asha Abubakari did it again, taking first in both the discus and the shot put at the 3A Track and Field State Championship.

Commissioners reconsider Tractor Supply CUP, approved

After a neighbor asked the county to reconsider the approval of the conditional use issued for the coming Tractor Supply Co. store on Homestead Loop, the Boundary County commissioners held a reconsideration hearing on May 22. The meeting was four minutes long.

BFWC members qualify for Nationals and Team Idaho

Nine Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club members qualified to wrestle for Team Idaho at the Idaho State Championship for Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling on April 21.

Memorial Day Weekend: Reminder to recreate responsibly

Keeping Idaho’s outdoors pristine and being a good neighbor when you’re out enjoying it is something we can all take pride in.