Bill requires Idaho libraries move ‘harmful materials’

House Bill 710 would require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits.

A bill to require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho Senate and House on Wednesday. House Bill 710, backed by Republican legislative leaders, follows years of attempts by the Idaho Legislature to regulate materials deemed harmful to children in Idaho libraries.

Uncovering a community treasure

The Pearl Theater brings a variety of entertainment to Boundary County

Badgers tripped up at home by Kellogg Wildcats

The Bonners Ferry varsity boys basketball team seems caught in a slump, as they dropped their third game in a row to Kellogg on Saturday night (30-63). This is the second time the Badgers, now 3-6 overall, have lost by more than 30 points this season.

Library board hires former mayor to director position

After months of being closed, the Boundary County Library Board unanimously voted Tuesday to hire former Bonners Ferry Mayor David Sims as library director.

Community veterans honor the 13 fallen U.S. troops in Kabul

Community residents and veterans came together recently to honor the 13 fallen U.S. troops in Kabul.

Surf's up at The Pearl

As an epic winter seems never-ending, North Idaho residents may find their thoughts turning to sunshine, sand, and sea.

Lessons learned from a downed powerline

BONNERS FERRY — Sharon Bradley was birdwatching when she noticed something unusual at the Deep Creek Boat launch off Riverside Road on Tuesday evening: A wire across the parking lot that disappeared into the water on one side and ended at the restrooms on the other.

A manly competition

BONNERS FERRY — On Friday, March 23, young men from Bonners Ferry High School took to the stage, thrilling and amusing the audience, during the Mr. BFHS competition. The Becker Auditorium was packed for the night, lasting more than two hours, and resulting in Jesse Sandelin taking the title of Mr. BFHS.

Gorton wins district title; BFHS boys qualify for state

BONNERS FERRY — On Oct. 18, the Badgers hosted the 3A cross country district race at Bonners Ferry High School.

VIDEO: Slight showers and thunderstorms here most of the week

Light showers are possible today with temperatures in the mid 80s to start the week.

KIA memorial dedication Nov. 11 at Veteran's Park

There will be a memorial service honoring all those who were killed in action during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam beginning at 11 a.m., Nov. 11 at the Veterans' Park adjacent to the Boundary County Library.

Co-ed soccer season closes

The Boundary County Adult Soccer league finished it's regular season a couple of weeks ago and had their final tournament on Sunday June 17.

Fire district hosts mass casualty decontamination class

Homeland Security provided a grant for South Boundary and North Bench Fire District Volunteers to take a Mass Casualty Decontamination Class.

Don’t be confused by the Democrats

Some people say that Democrats are about as rare as honest used car salesmen in North Idaho.

NIC amends accreditation response letter

North Idaho College sent an amended response to a warning letter issued last month by its accrediting organization in order to correct an error.

Outdoor recreation and high mountain lakes

The chokecherry tree: White flowers, bitter fruit

“Someone is setting in the shade today because someone planted a tree along the way”

Kirby seeking re-election as Boundary County Commissioner

County Commissioner Walt Kirby has spent the last 13 years serving the residents of Boundary County.

Move is a step in the right direction

We are four months into the 118th Congress, and it is clear we face many challenges in the U.S. Senate and in Idaho. With the federal government’s outsized role in our state, especially in Boundary County, it is more important than ever to ensure the voices of Idahoans are heard in Washington, D.C.

Legislators decline to settle delinquent property tax dispute

State legislators declined to settle a dispute over whether counties or cities get to keep the fees and interest charged on delinquent property taxes. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee considered House Bill 150 this week, which would require counties to distribute a proportional share of collected penalties and interest to the taxing districts.