Lawmakers aim to reject, replace Idaho education standards

A panel of Idaho lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation to reject the math, science and English standards currently used to make sure Idaho's more than 300,000 K-12 students are meeting specific criteria and replace them with new ones.

Council tables using APRA funds

Bonners Ferry City Council voted to table using American Rescue Plan Act funds from the federal government until the full council and the mayor are present.

Life Flight to add helicopter critical care transport base to Cd'A

The new service will augment existing helicopter and fixed-wing services in north-central Idaho, eastern Washington, and western Montana.

VIDEO: RV sales at record high since pandemic start

Officials said RV sales are up 30% since pre-pandemic levels. The RV Industry Association said it expects over 600,000 units will be sold in 2022.

Sandpoint man, brother involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot plead not guilty to all charges

Michael and William Pope pleaded not guilty to all eight charges against each of them on Tuesday morning, including two felonies and six misdemeanors.

Wheeler advocates for county drug policy change, closing southern border

Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler gave a presentation to the Sandpoint Rotary Club sharing information and advocacy for drug-related issues in the county.

Students shovel out local business

With a shovel and a sled in hand, students made quick work of snow left behind by snow plows on Main Street.

Introducing the burbot: 'Kootenai leopard' tastes like lobster

The nocturnal, winter-spawning freshwater cod that call the Kootenai River home

'Self-care is a must in our busy society'

Shandee Alexander, owner of Avyeon Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, wants her customers to feel refreshed after their visit.

2022 DYW program seeking participants

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program will soon be underway for 2022-2023. This scholarship and honors program recognizes, rewards, and encourages excellence while promoting self-esteem among young women.

New Library Director Kimber Glidden

Boundary County Library has welcomed Kimber Glidden as its new director.

The importance of supporting our armed forces

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains a number of provisions to provide resources to help Idaho’s women and men in uniform conduct their missions forcefully and efficiently

Idaho governor touts big education spending boost, tax cuts

Also pitched a $350 million one-time income tax rebate and an ongoing income tax cut

Legals for January, 13 2022

ISP program to offer addiction treatment, not arrest

Pilot program offers addiction treatment, not arrest

Anglers chill out on region's lakes

Ice fishing provides anglers an incredible opportunity to extend their fishing deep into winter

Here’s how to get your ice fishing setup dialed in

Seniors…are you ready to exercise?

It’s a new year and time for the winter session of the the Fit and Fall Proof exercise class at the VFW Hall at the Senior Hospitality Center.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago Robert Nelson of Naples, an officer and stockholder of the Boulder Creek Mining Co., with claims located some 10 miles east of Naples, reports that the company is now driving a tunnel in 130 feet on a vein of free milling gold ore.

Alumni basketball tournament scores fun for all

Badger alumni and other basketball players closed out the year reclaiming past glory and proving to the world that they still have what it takes to shoot those deep threes at the Men's Basketball Alumni Game tournament on New Year’s Eve.

BCSD Facilities Committee recommends bond levy

The Boundary County School District's Facilities Committee is drafting a series of infrastructure and improvement projects across the district for a proposed bond levy of $16.4 million for the March election.