'Freedom Writer' Manny Scott to speak here

Drop your phone in the drink? There may be a solution

With summer in full swing and Boundary County residents gravitating toward the rivers, lakes and swimming pools, it’s inevitable that a cell phone or two will end up in the water.

This Year in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

Legislative session is almost over

As the tentative March 24th session deadline drew closer, there was an urgency to “get done and go home”. This reckless pace of Pelosi-style “pass-it-to-find-out what's-in-it” style of legislating is counter productive to what Idaho really needs and justification for a major overhaul of the committee system.

Bonners Ferry hosts youth wrestling tournament

BONNERS FERRY — With a packed parking lot, the smell of food, and the sound of chatter and laughter wafting out of the doors into the Bonners Ferry High School leading towards the gymnasium, the Bonners Ferry Folkstyle North Idaho Wrestling League (NIWL) tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21 brought many families to Bonners Ferry. The tournament brought kindergarteners to eighth graders together from all over North Idaho, western Montana, and eastern Washington to compete for the most points in their wrestling classes. With determined faces, these young boys and girls showcased their drive to win.

Scott reinstated to House committees

BOISE — Rep. Heather Scott was reinstated to her seats on the Commerce, Environment and State Affairs committees on Wednesday, Feb. 1 after apologizing for the comment she made back in December regarding her fellow female legislators.

Norwex brings the clean, while reducing waste

BONNERS FERRY — Cleanliness is a main factor for many households, and how a person cleans affects both the environment and personal health.

Michael Poulin

Michael Maurice Poulin died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Legislative session gets off to a quiet start

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the Bee's weekly Notes From Boise column.

Reminder for waterfowl hunters in the Panhandle: Season end dates differ from last year

2023-24 waterfowl seasons in the Panhandle differ from those in previous years

Funding, taxes and the Idaho Legislature

We have finished seven weeks of the 2024 legislative session. It looks like we have four to five weeks to go.

Planning and Zoning issues formal complaint to Owen Benjamin

Boundary County Planning and Zoning issued a formal complaint to Owen Benjamin last week, detailing potential land use violations for his Moyie River property.

Idahoans and their well-earned retirement savings

Idahoans work very hard. Some work well beyond a typical retirement age. Having the retirement savings necessary to enable Idahoans to choose whether to work, rather than needing to work, in senior years can better ensure a secure and enjoyable retirement. As Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, I worked with Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to craft the Enhancing Americans Retirement Now (EARN) Act that would expand opportunities for Americans to increase their retirement savings and improve workers’ long-term financial well-being. The Committee approved the EARN Act unanimously (28-0), paving the way for its enactment.

Spirit of Freedom awardees receive honors

The award recognizes the outstanding service of area veterans

Solutions to reduce prescription costs for Idahoans

Some of the most life-saving medications remain out of reach for far too many working families and seniors. We must empower consumers, plans, providers and pharmacies to make informed, cost-effective and clinically appropriate decisions. As Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, I joined Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) last month in releasing a bipartisan framework for legislative solutions to modernize and enhance federal prescription drug programs, with the goal of reducing drug costs for patients and taxpayers.

County OKs ARPA funds for repairs, updates

Boundary County commissioners approved the use of $25,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for locating and mapping Mission Creek Water Association water lines.

March Madness at Republican Central Committee meeting

Local law enforcement are investigating claims of an alleged assault following a March 6 executive session by the Boundary County Republican Central Committee.

Are you sure you can vote?

A lot of voters in Boundary County are unaware that they actually are not registered to vote, according to Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston. Sometimes they learn they are unable to vote only when they show up at the polls on election night and their names are not in the official poll book.

Time to adopt the Bring Our Heroes Home Act

America’s servicemembers, past and present, have shown incredible sacrifice and dedication to defending our freedom. We owe it to our nation’s heroes and their families to cut the bureaucratic red tape and continue the effort to identify and recover those who have not yet made it home.

Local crews to assume control of fire

The Kootenai River Complex is expected to transition back to the Bonners Ferry Ranger District this weekend.