Help sought after local family suffers tragic loss

On the morning of Feb. 28 Brayden Herbert received a call no one wants — “I’ve been in an accident.”

This Week In History — March 3, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Boundary County Calendar - March 9-16, 2023

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

Idaho Commerce announces Link Up Idaho Initiative

Request for public challenges to improve map of broadband availability in the state

The Link Up Idaho initiative is asking the state’s residents to submit information about their internet to provide insight into broadband availability across the state. Idaho residents can submit information about their internet by March 15.

SelectHealth Awards open

SelectHealth, a non-profit health plan, opened applications for its Idaho SelectHealth Awards, which recognize local organizations building strong communities and helping those in need.

School trustee zone map appeal, BCL reverts to previous zone map

The Boundary County School District is appealing a new trustee zone map, saying the zones do not align with historic townships and geographic barriers.

Spaldings celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

Bob and Ione Spalding of Bonners Ferry recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 1t, 2023.

Law enforcement deescalate suicidal individual

A man is receiving treatment after local law enforcement responded and deescalated a possible suicide attempt. The March 3 incident temporarily closed the Moyie Bridge.

Legals for March, 9 2023

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.

JFAC recommends more funding for pay raises for community colleges

Legislators on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee rejected budgetary items related to administrative hires at North Idaho College, instead embracing Gov. Brad Little’s recommendation to spread the requested money across Idaho’s four community colleges.

Bill to offset U of I costs from student murders passes House

North Idaho lawmakers opposed legislation to help cover costs of security, police, student counseling and more

COEUR d’ALENE — A bill that would provide the University of Idaho with $1 million to help offset some of the costs resulting from the murder of four college students last November was passed Thursday by the Idaho House of Representatives and is headed for a Senate vote. House Bill 222 passed the House by a vote of 56-14 and was opposed by North Idaho House members. It provides funds to partially reimburse the university for increased campus security and Idaho State Police patrols, student counseling, a vigil and other expenses in the wake of the murders of Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen.

Notice for March 14 election and polling locations

Notice is hereby given that the following locations are designated as polling sites for the Election to be held March 14, 2023 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, County of Boundary

Pennsylvania unseals more search warrant in UI killings

A cell phone, a laptop and two containers of a “green leafy substance” were seized from the home, along with black face masks, a black hat and several articles of dark-colored clothing and a book with “underlining on page 118.”

Boundary County Excellence: Trinity Gaffield overcomes burns to shine at BFHS

Trinity Gaffield, a Bonners Ferry High School senior and athlete, has everything going for her.

Therrien wrestling state champion, Badgers finish 5th and 12th

Freshman Neveah Therrien (107) claimed the Idaho State Wrestling Championship title for her weight class on Feb. 25 and is the first girl to take first at the state for the Bonners Ferry Badgers.

Historic win: Badgers seeded first at state; are league and district champs

Sophomore Asher Williams scored 16 points for Bonners Ferry, which advanced to the state tournament with an 82-44 win over the Timberlake Tigers in Game 2 of a 3A District best-of-3 championship series on Feb. 23 at Bonners Ferry High.

Tax relief remains atop legislators' goals

Three weeks ago, I explained the difference between three property tax proposals currently circulating in the Statehouse. While each of these proposals addressed the subject in a different fashion, all had the overarching goal of reducing the tax burden that property owners in Idaho are experiencing. The introduction of these three bills (H77, H78, H79) led to broader discussions within the Legislature about the merits of each proposal.

Sunrise project faces concerns from business owners

A potential loss of highway access highlighted concerns about the Sunrise Road project at a Feb. 22 open house held by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho and Boundary County.

AG: Corruption claims are unfounded

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has found a corruption complaint by the Boundary County Watch man against a Boundary County commissioner is unfounded.