Legals for April, 13 2023

BOCC scolded for chaotic four-hour meeting

After tensions rose to an all time high at last week’s Bonner County commissioners meeting, many public commenters called out the behaviors of the commissioners Tuesday morning.

Helping Hand of Naples looking for new members

Helping Hands of Naples is looking for new members and invites anyone interested to an open house and afternoon tea on April 19 at 1 p.m., at South Boundary Fire Station.

Softball came within one run in doubleheader

Badger girls softball comes within one run in game two of a double header against Thompson Falls on April 8.

Badgers splits with Timberlake in chilly twinbill

Brody Rice hit a two-run double to give Bonners Ferry the lead for good in the sixth inning of a 12-8 win over the Timberlake Tigers in the first game of an Intermountain League doubleheader at Bonners Ferry High on Saturday.

Facility Progress for BCSD

BCSD 101 Superintendent Jan Bayer shares facility maintenance and updates for the school district.

BCSD office to reopen after crash

Crews have stabilized the Boundary County School District office and the building is set to reopen, school district officials said.

PEO yard sale for local scholarships

Bonners Ferry’s P.E.O. Chapter is hosting a yard sale Friday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 158 Meadow Creek Road, Bonners Ferry, ID. All proceeds from the yard sale supports college scholarships for young women in Boundary County.

Grace Bible Church’s 27th Annual Awana Grand Prix

Competition was fierce and smiles were contagious as Grace Bible Church along with Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Awana clubbers took time out from reciting Bible verses, playing fast-action games, and participating in Bible-based council time lessons to race their hand-crafted pinewood creations.

DYW participants 4-6 announced

Three more participants in this year’s Distinguished Young Women of Bonners Ferry are announced.

Local man files tort claim against sheriff's department

A Boundary County man is seeking $550,000 in damages against the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, claiming his constitutional rights were violated.

Polar Plunge, making a splash for Special Olympics

On April Fool’s Day, folks and fools alike came out to plunge into the Kootenai River in support of Special Olympics Idaho, raising over $2,000.

The human impact of a changing climate

It is important to begin by understanding the difference between climate and weather.  According to NOAA, climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Setting the record straight on recent bank failures

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was due to massive inflation followed by spiking interest rates and mismanagement that led to a liquidity event, not a capital shortfall. A combination of excessive spending, skyrocketing inflation, rising interest rates, mismanaged interest rate risk, failed supervision and management, and a social media-fueled bank run led to recent bank failures. As Congress and regulators analyze what went wrong, one thing is clear: S. 2155’s targeted reforms did not contribute to bank failures.

Idaho Senate sees chance, seizes day

The Idaho Senate this week had a tremendous opportunity and seized the day.

Porthill POE extended hours promising, but business uncertain

The Porthill Port of Entry crossing hours were extended to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on March 31, previously from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boundary County Calendar - April 6-13, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Bayer wins at Mirror Lake, boys take second

Braylyn Bayer had a great match to medal for the Badgers in a tri-match with Kellogg and Timberlake at Mirror Lake Golf Course.

BCRCC prohibits recording at meetings

The Boundary County Republican Central Committee voted to prohibit any form of recording at meetings until after the next elections.

State to inspect Valley View Thursday

State officials will be inspecting Valley View Elementary today to examine the school’s condition. The move was prompted after two school bonds failed to get enough votes to rebuild the school.