Transportation, immigration among session's top issues

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

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

It is a short six weeks before the residents of Boundary County go to the polls to choose nominees of the political parties to compete in the November general election.

VanGesen has experience needed for post

I am a resident of Boundary County, have worked in law enforcement for the past 30 years and have held almost every position from the bottom to the top. A strong background in management and commander experience are just a few strengths necessary to achieve success as a sheriff. An outside candidate is important for a smaller agency as it encourages less corruption, better morale within the department and brings in outside experience.

Bonners Ferry’s Savannah Rickter well on her way to becoming a North Idaho legend

In front of Rickter’s club wrestling team last week, she was presented with the Character & Leadership All-American Award from the National Wrestling Coaches Association & the United States Marine Corps.

PREP BASEBALL: Badgers fall to Lions, beat Sandpoint first time in 8 years

Fresh off a victory over 4A Sandpoint, the Badgers (4-11) fell to the Lincoln County Lions in a double header.

The top reasons to support Jim Woodward

I have known Jim Woodward for over a decade. Here are my top reasons to support him for Idaho state senator.

Athlete of the Week, Blackmore and Bayer, golf

Eli Blackmore and Braylyn Bayer are named the male and female Athlete of the Week for Bonners Ferry golf.

Risch calls for expanded Porthill hours

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, R-Idaho is again calling on the U.S. Customs and Border Protections to return Porthill Port of Entry hours to pre-pandemic operating hours.

DYW Participants 9-11

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is slated to have 14 junior girls participants. Participants 9- 11 are Rylie Kimball, Morgan Tye and Renea Barnes.

Critchfield: 'We're hopeful'

Public school budget should be ready soon, says state superintendent

Reverting to average daily attendance-based funding from the enrollment-based funding formula used during COVID-19 years has left many Idaho school districts feeling a financial pinch. “Money was left on the table, and we knew that last year,” Idaho State Superintendent of Public Education Debbie Critchfield said Friday during a visit to The Press office.

Shooting News: Comer takes 8th at WA Junior Indoor Rifle Championships

Kootenai Valley Jr Rifle team member Kyalynn Comer took eighth at the Washington State Junior Indoor Rifle Championships on March 9.

Golf at Season Opener: Bayer sisters on top

Senior golfer Braylyn Bayer earned girls medalist honors with 77 strokes for Bonners Ferry in the Lewiston Invitational Bryden Canyon Golf Course for the season opener on March 21 against St. Maries.

Baisden takes first in sprints at Lewiston Invite

Sophomore sprinter Makenna Baisden took first place in the 200m and 400m at the Lewiston Track and Field Invite, earning two new personal records on March 22 for Bonners Ferry.

Slate of candidates comes into focus

The slate of candidates in the May 21 legislative races has firmed up after filings closed last Friday, with District 1 seeing 16 candidates campaigning to represent the area covering most of Bonner County and all of Boundary County.

Legals for March, 28 2024

Legals for March, 28 2024

Kellogg killer gets life without parole

Majorjon Kaylor will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing a family of four in Kellogg.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Newhart, Ambridge record college firsts

Bonners Ferry native Camille Ussher also recently signed with the Lewis-Clark State College cross country and track and field teams.

Class of 2024 top scholars announced, eight juniors named Idaho Top Scholars

Bonners Ferry High School has announced the top scholars for the Class of 2024 and eight juniors have been recognized for being in the 10% of students in the state for the Class of 2025.

Under new management

While Inland Forestry Management sold, little will change

It was 40 or so years ago that Dick Bradetich and Mike Wolcott walked into Bill Love's office at the Idaho Department of Lands in Sandpoint. The pair, Love recounts, wanted to let him know about their new forestry consultation business. Now, Inland Forest Management officials are letting the community know about a new change in the company with the sale of IFM to Georgia-based F&W Forestry Services.