Fire chief's pay cut by $21,000

The new Paradise Valley Fire District commissioners unanimously approved cutting the fire chief’s annual salary by $21,000.

Assessor disagrees with writers opnion

Recently, a contributor has expressed opinions in Rural Northwest, the Herald, and on a local radio broadcast stating there had been a 10.25 percent decrease in residential property sale prices.

Little change expected for property assessments

The owners of Boundary County’s 9,000 properties — most of which are residential — should get good news in the mail next week.

Reclaim Idaho Files Quality Education Act

Last week, Reclaim Idaho filed a ballot initiative with the Idaho secretary of state called the Quality Education Act. This initiative would boost funding for K-12 education by well over $200 million annually, paid for by a modest tax increase for corporations and the wealthiest Idahoans.

Reclaim Idaho Files Quality Education Act

Last week, Reclaim Idaho filed a ballot initiative with the Idaho secretary of state called the Quality Education Act. This initiative would boost funding for K-12 education by well over $200 million annually, paid for by a modest tax increase for corporations and the wealthiest Idahoans.

Let's get Woodward back where he belongs

Politics have never been top on my list of interests, but the numerous bills coming out of Boise do not reflect my rights or values. I never want guns in schools or music festivals. I don’t want armed militias walking the streets. I don’t want my tax dollars going to ludicrous lawsuits.

2023 4th of July Celebration fundraiser

Boundary County’s Fourth of July celebration takes place thanks to the hard work of a team of community volunteers bringing the light show and people all together.

Hometown Idaho PAC: Who are they?

It’s a nice-sounding name, conjuring up images of Bedford Falls, the pleasant town in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life".

Packed afternoon scheduled for Fourth of July celebration

The Fourth of July celebration in Bonners Ferry is going to be a jammed-packed afternoon featuring a parade, music, and games as well as fireworks to finish out the festivities.

Conservation program funding deadline Dec. 20

The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service set a Dec. 20 application deadline for the Environmental Quality Incentives program and Wildlife Habitat Incentive program. To be considered for 2014 conservation program funding, agricultural operators may submit applications before Dec. 20.

Plan for safe grizzly bear visits. Bears will be active soon

BONNERS FERRY— Bears that do bear things often die as a result of relocation efforts or by euthanasia on behalf of wildlife authorities. Luckily, there are prevention measures residents can take to live safely and peacefully with the bear population and to hopefully encourage the grizzly population to grow.

Plan for safe grizzly bear visits. Bears will be active soon

Meeting aims to prepare area residents for spring bear activity

City wastewater capacity OK

By LAURA ROADY

West Bonner trustee skips meeting

As the clock ticked closer to 6 p.m., the murmuring started as West Bonner County School Board trustee Troy Reinbold's seat remained empty. "Is he here?" someone whispered at a table near the middle of the room? "Is he coming?" asked another. Without Reinhold's presence, the remaining board members of Hall and Carlyn Barton did not constitute a quorum and were forced to cancel the meeting.

'A game-changer'

Local consortium seeks to establish world-class tech hub for production, commercialization

About 50 local and regional workforce training, venture capital, economic development, labor, education, tribal and government groups have formed a consortium to support establishing the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center.

Ashworth bids farewell as library director

BONNERS FERRY — The library was always a second home for Sandy Ashworth and her family after they moved to Boundary County in the late 1960s.

Father and son offer expert metal fabrication

BONNERS FERRY — Local to Bonners Ferry, Joe Stockdale plans to settle down after a successful military career and travel throughout the world, to open 9B Industrial Welding and Fabrication with his son Aaron Stockdale.

Rod Benders host 20th annual car show

BONNERS FERRY — The streets of downtown Bonners Ferry were lined with cars for the Rod Bender’s 20th annual car show. This event has continually brought the most people for any one day, yearly event to the area.

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 16-26, 2025

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

Annual United Women of Faith Fall Rummage Sale

The annual United Women in Faith’s fall rummage, book, bake sale is scheduled for Oc. 6 from 9-4 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 9a.m.- noon at the Fellowship Hall in the United Methodist Church, corner of Lincoln and Denver Streets.