Boundary County Calendar - July 11-21, 2024

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

Deadline nears in 'Best of' voting

The Best of Boundary County 2024 voting period closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 15.

Legals for July, 11 2024

The Boundary Art Connection: Episode 2 - Chalk the Block

In a world dominated by digital screens and virtual realities, there's something refreshing about witnessing creativity unfold on a canvas as simple as a sidewalk.

KVRI grizzly bear subcommittee meeting July 11

The Kootenai Valley Resource Imitative grizzly bear subcommittee will meet July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Boundary County Annex.

BCH offering free sports physicals for students July 10

Boundary Community Hospital is hosting free sports physicals for local students on July 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bonners Ferry’s first Pride event a success

BONNERS FERRY — “We felt seen last night, we felt heard last night, we felt validated, we felt like we mattered, we felt safe last night to just be.”

Legals for July, 4 2024

YOUTH SPORTS: Sandpoint Sparks Elite ready to take on competitive cheer scene

The program is open to all aspiring competitive cheer athletes from ages seven to 15, boys and girls, especially those in Bonner and Boundary Counties.

It's time to end the Direct File program

In May, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made the mistake of converting the Direct File pilot program into a permanent, unauthorized, multibillion-dollar government detour into the tax preparation business.

Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald

The good news is the lake has rebounded since then – dissolved nitrogen and phosphorous levels have plummeted by 67% and 92% respectively.

Local track & field program brings community together

The program, which officially started a couple of years ago, has been growing rapidly.

Boundary County Calendar - July 3-14, 2024

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

We must protect Idaho's water sovereignty

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement.

Praise, and fun, flow in abundance at family festival

Hands were raised in praise and prayer flowed at the In His Image Family Festival on Saturday, June 22.

Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'

New proposed ordinance 'will enable city to prosecute racially motivated crimes'

A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases."

Building over barriers

Gunther Chaney, a recent graduate of Bonners Ferry High School, exemplifies determination and creativity.

Restorium community barbecue set for June 30

BONNERS FERRY — Every year the community gathers at the Boundary County Restorium to enjoy time with family and friends, music and food. This year’s annual Restorium community barbecue is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

11th annual multi-church VBS set for July 8

BONNERS FERRY — All kids who are entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to three days of lively fun and learning at the 11th annual Multi-Church Vacation Bible School.

NICA receives $3.5 million in grants

The North Idaho Classical Academy has received over $3.5 million from two grants.