From the Archives–Dec. 29, 2022

Once again it is time to say “Have a Happy New Year.” As we move into 2023, we come closer to the 100th birthday of the 1923 REO fire truck in your Museum.

Legals June 15, 2017

INVITATION TO BID 2017 CHLORIDE DUST PALLIATIVE MATERIALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho will be accepting bids for Chloride Dust Palliative Materials in place on Boundary County roadways. BID FORM, BIDDER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS can be obtained at the Clerk's Office in Boundary County, Idaho Courthouse located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Phone: (208)-267- 2242. SUCH BID FORM INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS must be substantially complied with and such documents include special requirements including Bidder's Security. The amount of the bid bond shall be 5% of the total bid for the product that is bid on. Bid prices to be based on tonnage, as set out in paragraph one. EQUAL PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS access for people with disabilities as required by Title II of the ADA will be provided with reasonable advance notice of "3" working days. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN PROCUREMENT. Boundary County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or retaliation in consideration for an award. Idaho Code 67-2801; 67-2805 (2); 67-2349. BIDS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK on or before Friday, June 23, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. Sealed bids can be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office at 6452 Kootenai St., Rm #22, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, or mailed to P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Bids will be opened in the Boundary County Commissioners' Office, 6452 Kootenai St., Rm #28, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Monday, June 26, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept bids deemed in the best interest of Boundary County. BOARD OF BOUNDARY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: s/ Dan Dinning, Chairman s/ LeAlan L. Pinkerton, Commissioner s/ Walt Kirby, Commissioner BFH Legal 9694 June 8, 15, 2017

The Queen and I

Ken Carpenter

Prison is ordered in rape case

BONNERS FERRY — A Bonner County man was sentenced Jan. 19, on four felony charges of rape, injury to a child, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Chief Watson investigates mail thefts

A string of mail thefts spanning across three counties last week has launched a multi-jurisdictional investigation.

Ervin Jantz, 89

Ervin Jantz, 89, was born on Feb. 3, 1925, to Daniel B. and Adell Gunda (Yost) Jantz on the plains of Copeland, Kan.

Legals for July, 18 2024

Eurasian collared doves relative newcomer in Idaho

When thinking of invasive species, one often thinks of weeds. But some birds also qualify as invasive, most notably European starlings, house finches, English sparrows and rock pigeons.

The dishonorable Russ Fulcher trying to subvert democracy

As the only Idaho congressional representative to try and subvert democracy by suggesting that the presidential election was rife with voter fraud, despite these lies being completely debunked, Mr. Fulcher dishonored the oath he took to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Sage Dixon best choice

We are writing today about Sage Dixon, the republican candidate in the upcoming Idaho state election on Nov. 4. Sage is running for the Idaho House of Representatives District 1-B and won the republican primary in May.

Abraham gets six months in prison

Nicole Abraham plead guilty to a probation violation on Tuesday and was sentenced to six months retained jurisdiction.

Tim Kerstiens - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #2

Tim Kerstiens enjoys four-wheeling off road and hopes to have his own shop one day.

County buys former Safeway building

Last Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Boundary County commissioners approved the purchase of the former Safeway building, located on First street for approximately $700,000.

Legals for February, 16 2023

Legislators consider restitution to those wrongly convicted

North Idaho lawmakers comment on wrongful conviction bill

Meteor lights up the sky

According to the American Meteor Society, there have been nearly 200 fireball reports from Western Canada and Northwest U.S.A., spotted at 10:14 p.m. on Sept. 4. Although most of the sightings were from Canada, reports have come on from Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Boundary Martial Arts Competes in Coeur d'Alene

Local martial arts dojang, Boundary Martial Arts located in Moyie Springs, had a mix of students and instructors compete at the North Idaho Karate Classic on May 14.

Advocates for North Idaho kids

North Idaho Children’s Advocacy Center, operating under the umbrella of the non-profit organization, Safe Passage, has been serving families and victims of child abuse in the five northern counties since 2012.

‘We can’t arrest our way out of this’

Police shine light on deadly fentanyl crisis in North Idaho

Police shine light on deadly fentanyl crisis in North Idaho

Rev. Lowell O. Carlson

Rev. Lowell O. Carlson (86) passed away on November 12, 2015 at Bonner Health in Sandpoint, Idaho. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00pm at Becker Auditorium with private interment followed.