This Week in History - Aug. 11, 2022

The Boundary- Bonner counties picnic celebrating the completion of the north and south highway through the counties will be held on Labor Day.

UI settles students' free speech lawsuit

The University of Idaho will pay $90,000 to settle a lawsuit from members of a Christian law students' organization who claimed their freedom of speech was violated when the school issued no-contact orders against them. The settlement was filed in Idaho's U.S. District Court this week. It resolves a suit brought by three student members of the Christian Legal Society and the law school professor who serves as their faculty advisor. The group sued in April, contending the university illegally punished them for expressing their religious beliefs. Attorneys for the University of Idaho noted in court documents that the no-contact orders were issued after another student reported feeling harassed by some in the group.

VIDEO: Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho sees influx of abortion patients

"We're doing everything we can to make sure patients in Idaho can get care and have access to all the services they need," Dillon said.

Seen 'n Heard

- Sheriff Kramer was seen behind the courthouse building removing snow from an elderly woman’s vehicle for her.

Legals for March, 21 2024

Jack Stanley Hinthorn

Jack Stanley Hinthorn passed away after a sudden illness at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on May 6, 2007. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry. He was born on Nov. 27, 1942, to Omer Stanley and Leta (McAfferty) Hinthorn in Carlock, Ill.

U-Haul Growth Index: Idaho is the No. 9 Growth State of 2021

Idaho’s top growth cities are Moscow, Coeur d’Alene and Twin Falls. Other notable net-gain cities include Post Falls, Pocatello, Ammon, Lewiston and Nampa.

Turco, Yount appointed to open WBCSD seats

The West Bonner School District gained positive traction Monday with two milestones: Trustees hired an experienced interim superintendent and filled two board vacancies

Local climate change group promotes Internet carpooling

I'm writing this letter as part of a project by a new local group called "Climate Change Action Network" to promote carpooling. Everyone agrees that we need to cut back on our use of oil. Dependence on foreign oil is both a national security issue, and a drain on our economy. And then there's global warming to worry about.

Innovia Foundation Annual Photo Contest: Reimagining Our Communities is Open

Innovia Foundation announces the opening of the second Annual Photo Contest: Reimagining Our Communities. We are seeking photographs to help tell the story of our region’s beauty and resiliency in the face of this year’s unprecedented challenges.

Innovia Foundation Annual Photo Contest: Reimagining Our Communities is Open

Innovia Foundation announces the opening of the second Annual Photo Contest: Reimagining Our Communities. We are seeking photographs to help tell the story of our region’s beauty and resiliency in the face of this year’s unprecedented challenges.

Tribal, city officers cross-deputized

Kootenai Tribal Police Chief Joel Minor and newly appointed Tribal Police Officer Heiko Arshat were sworn in on Tuesday by Boundary County Sheriff David Kramer in a cross-deputization ceremony.

Letter To The Editor

Pondering a new playground

NICA sees a year of milestones

Looking back, North Idaho Classical Academy has had some significant milestones this past year:

Legals for January, 11 2024

Eighth grade Lady Badgers win tournament

The eighth-grade middle school girls basketball team concluded their season last week with a bang, winning the 72nd Annual Bonners Ferry eighth grade tournament, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since 2012. The Badger girls went 14-1 this year, their only loss to Kellogg, coming early in the season after several of the Badgers found themselves in foul trouble. With determination, the girls went back into the gym motivated to win every remaining game of the season and take first place in the tournament.

Lady Badgers finish within seven of SHS

Lady Badgers kept the Bulldogs in check, but gave away too many free throws and lost by seven, 40-47.

Eighth grade Lady Badgers win tournament

The eighth-grade middle school girls basketball team concluded their season last week with a bang, winning the 72nd Annual Bonners Ferry eighth grade tournament, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since 2012. The Badger girls went 14-1 this year, their only loss to Kellogg, coming early in the season after several of the Badgers found themselves in foul trouble. With determination, the girls went back into the gym motivated to win every remaining game of the season and take first place in the tournament.

Budget writers OK NIC Sandpoint budget request

BOISE — State budget writers on Thursday approved North Idaho College's $302,300 budget request for expanding programs at its Sandpoint Outreach Center.

Lions Den and Deep Creek Road Closure Update

Firm dates for road closures on Deep Creek Loop and Lions Den Road are now established.