West Bonner to close junior high

Elementary schools to remain open

After a marathon, five-hour, often emotional meeting, the West Bonner County School Board voted to keep its three elementary schools open but close its junior high school. The high school would also remain open.

Boundary County Records - June 6, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the period of May 25-31.

FOR announces basket winners

Friends of the Restorium has announced three lucky winners of the annual gift basket raffle. The raffle raises funds to support and enhance the quality of life for Boundary County Restorium residents.

This Week In History - June 6, 2024

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

Senior Center board looking to immediate future

The Senior Hospitality Center board announced Friday, May 31 that it had unanimously voted to remove Misha Naumann-Davis as its interim chief executive officer.

Boundary County Calendar - June 6-16, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Legals for June, 6 2024

Huzzah! Sandpoint Ren Fair brings medieval England to life

Huzzah! The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire is riding back into town. Set for this weekend, the faire will transport the community and visitors back to the late 1500s, when Elizabeth I was on the throne and ruled over England.

Friday Senior Bowlers — May 31, 2024

Friday Senior Bowlers — May 31, 2024

Camp helps youth handle grief

Grief is something everyone experiences during their lifetime, and kids are no exception. Bonner General Health Community Hospice is providing a way to help kids learn how to deal with grief by bringing back Kid’s Grief Camp after a four-year hiatus.

Second half property taxes due by June 20

Boundary County Treasurer, Jennifer Economu, would like to remind all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the second half of the 2023 property taxes without penalty is Thursday, June 20, 2024.

West Bonner ponders school closures

Community hopes to fund extracurricular programs on its own

Several elementary schools will likely be closed as part of an effort to close a $4.68 million shortfall brought about by the failure of a West Bonner County levy.

The Boundary Art Connection

Welcome to the first edition of a monthly arts column. Boundary County is rich with hundreds of artists, creating with wood and paint, song and words, and everything in-between. Each month I will introduce you to some of the artists, showcase some of the art, and invite you to connect with the beauty being created every day all around us.

Rickter signs to wrestle in college

First female BFHS wrestler to advance to collegiate level

Savannah Rickter has once again made history and is the first Bonners Ferry High School female wrestler to advance to the collegiate level.

Boundary County Court Records - May 30, 2024.

Boundary County Court Records for April 20-26, 2024.

Boundary County Calendar - May 30-June 9, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Kootenai Tribe selected for Esto Perpetua Award

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is among those being honored by the Idaho State Historical Society as a recipient of the Esto Perpetua Award. Now in its 25th year, the society recognizes efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the state's residents about Idaho's past. This year's ceremony will be held June 6.

2024 legislative session saw many successes

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

Legals for May, 30 2024

Public invited to comment on proposed changes to Idaho Special Education Manual

The Idaho Department of Education is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the state’s Special Education Manual.