Residents frustrated by trash pickup changes

Many city residents were surprised last week to hear they would have to move their trash cans for pick-up — down the block or even further — due to road maintenance.

City workshops LOT for general fund

The Bonners Ferry City Council plans to put a 1% local option tax on the ballot on taxable goods up to $1,000, before voters, but has yet to vote on the proposed tax. The LOT would be for a term of 10 years and would fund fire protection, roads, buildings, grounds, law enforcement and capital operation expenses for the three departments as well as property tax relief.

David Miller, MD, 91

David G. Miller, MD, died peacefully on February 5, 2023.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 16-23, 2023

Community events and meetings across Boundary County for the coming week.

Levy needed to fund essential programs

Unfortunately, our state legislature has underfunded education for years.

This Week In History - Feb. 16, 2023

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

Wrestling poised for districts

Badgers beat Spartans in Dual 53-30, fall to Tigers

For senior night, Badger boys wrestling was victorious in a wrestling dual against the 2A Priest River Spartans on Feb. 9, winning 53-30.

Open house for Sunrise Road project coming

An open house is scheduled for the Sunrise Road-Kootenai Tribe of Idaho and Boundary County on Feb. 22 from 3-6 p.m. at the County Annex.

Providing for the common defense

In December, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This yearly legislation backs this sensible approach--of speaking courteously, dealing fairly, and keeping ourselves armed and ready--highlighted in President Roosevelt’s speech as it meets Congress’s responsibility spelled out in our Constitution “to provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States.”

Badger cheer hits goals and state honors

The Bonners Ferry High School cheerleading squad took second in stunt and fifth in show routines for the 3A All Girls State Competition.

Watchman pleads with commissioners

Boundary County Watchman requested “peace” with Boundary County commissioners in regards to a “cease and desist” letter from the county advising the group to stop using the county emblem.

Badgers girls basketball finish season, Tigers advance to state

Badger girls basketball (11-11) finished off the season falling to the Timberlake Tigers (20-2) twice in a best-of-3 series for the 3A District I girls basketball title.

Legals for February, 16 2023

Badgers beat Spartans in Dual 53-30, fall to Tigers

For senior nights Badger boys wrestling was victorious in a wrestling dual against the 2A Priest River Spartans on Feb. 9, winning 53-30.

3A DISTRICT 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers back on top — After hiccup last year, Timberlake wins eighth district title in nine years

Timberlake (20-2), No. 2 in the final MaxPreps regular season rankings, advances to state Feb. 16-18 at Skyview High in Nampa, and will open in the day’s first game at 11 a.m. PST vs. the No. 7 seed, which is to be determined.

N. Idaho systems awarded DEQ grants

A trio of North Idaho systems are among the half-dozen selected for grants to fund studies to evaluate community drinking water and wastewater systems. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced the award of $191,300 to six drinking water and wastewater systems on Wednesday. Among those selected for a grant were the Sagle Valley Water and Sewer District in Bonner County, the Curley Creek Water Association in Boundary County, and the Kingston Water District in Shoshone County.

Eagles donate to Seniors Hospitality Center

Bonners Ferry Eagle Auxiliary Chapter 3522 gave a $3,500 donation to the Seniors Hospitality Center.

Student spellers to compete Feb. 11

North Idaho Spelling Bee will be held at NIC

Student spellers will showcase their linguistic know-how during the North Idaho Spelling Bee starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College.

Boundary County Excellence: BFHS senior up for presidential scholar program

Bonners Ferry High School senior Kaylee McCabe is in the running for the U.S. Presidential Scholar Program, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

Steven Ray Gorton

Steven Ray Gorton died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2023.