Daycare shut down after alleged child abuse

Police arrested a married couple Feb. 5 at their Naples home, which doubled as an unlicensed child daycare, over charges of lewd conduct with a minor.

PREP BBALL: Boys' first loss, girls' season ends

The Bonners Ferry Badgers boys (19-1) had their 36-game win streak snapped in their final road game of the regular season against the Lake City Timberwolves (16-4).

Upcoming events at The Pearl

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but the theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events you can now find at the Pearl include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.

Whose choice is it really?

A few weeks back, I mentioned that funding of private schools with public money would be a significant policy question this legislative session. With five proposals so far, and potentially more to come, the “school choice” debate is now in full swing. I will share some details here to hopefully provide some flavor for the politics of the situation.

Boundary County Calendar - Feb. 13-23, 2025

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

Legals for February, 13 2025

Idaho lawmakers return to Bonners Ferry

Sauter and Woodward share legislative progress, challenges after five weeks in session.

The state budget, judicial system, and education were among the topics discussed by Idaho District 1A House Rep. Mark Sauter and District 1 Sen. Jim Woodward Saturday at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center.

Moores ordered to pay $15M in civil case

A former Bonners Ferry chiropractor and his wife must pay the bereaved family of Brian Drake more than $15 million after a First District Court judge earlier ruled they were civilly liable for damages.

Kevin Paul Breneman, 60

Kevin Paul Breneman, 60, passed away on January 30, 2025.

Bills look to extend wolf seasons in Montana

Aim to cut population by more than half

The two bills heard in committee to reduce wolf populations by relaxing hunting rules follow up on legislation passed in 2021 that directed the FWP commission to reduce wolf populations “to a sustainable level.”

A song and prayer for the 49.8%

Jesus loves you, this I know

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 6, 2025

Court records for the period of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, 2025.

Maxine (Richards) Brown, 87

Maxine R. Brown, 87, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise

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

Upcoming trapper, wolf trapper, hunter education classes set in the panhandle

Classes fill quickly, so register now before it’s too late

With the holidays and hunting seasons now over, there’s no better time to get enrolled in a class and be ready for hunting and trapping seasons in 2025. Below is a list of classes currently open for registration.

IDE seeks applicants for top teaching award

The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent, the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year. Applications to nominate a teacher are now open.

Medicaid expansion advocates gather at Idaho Capitol

Advocates for Medicaid expansion gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to protect the program amid proposals to eliminate it.

Judge ponders decision in Moore civil case

A judge has taken under advisement on the amount of damages to award the family of a Coeur d’Alene man killed in a 2020 shooting in Boundary County.

Local rescue dog to undergo critical surgery

A local Search and Rescue dog is set to undergo surgery Friday after a grass seed made its way into his lungs and causing a serious infection.

Legals for February, 6 2025