Bonners Ferry Herald

March 31, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Critchfield: 'We're hopeful'

Public school budget should be ready soon, says state superintendent

Reverting to average daily attendance-based funding from the enrollment-based funding formula used during COVID-19 years has left many Idaho school districts feeling a financial pinch. “Money was left on the table, and we knew that last year,” Idaho State Superintendent of Public Education Debbie Critchfield said Friday during a visit to The Press office.

June 8, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Idaho aids Texas in fight against fentanyl

Two states known for their fierce independence are among those coming together to fight a common enemy — fentanyl.

May 25, 2023 10 a.m.

Investigation finds no credible threat

Lake City High School target of threatening social media posts

Social media posts threatening there would be a shooting Wednesday at Lake City High School had police and the Coeur d’Alene School District on alert throughout the day, while law enforcement personnel investigated the situation.

April 29, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Risch: Title 42 expiration will open immigration floodgates

As one of several lawmakers who just introduced legislation to stop the smuggling of fentanyl into the United States, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch is firm in his stance on immigration and enforcement at the southern border.

April 24, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Cd'A School District declares financial emergency

A financial emergency was formally declared by the Coeur d’Alene School District. Trustees voted 3-2 during a special meeting Friday to move ahead with the declaration. Chair Rebecca Smith, who attended via phone, Vice Chair Casey Morrisroe and Trustee Heather Tenbrink voted in favor. Trustee Allie Anderton, who also attended by phone, and Trustee Lesli Bjerke voted against the motion.

March 16, 2023 10 a.m.

Transgender bathroom bill advances in Boise

Coeur d'Alene situation points to possible need for legislation

The Idaho Senate on March 9 passed Senate Bill 1100 in a 28-7 vote. The proposed bill passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday morning to soon be heard on the House floor. The bill establishes additional provisions requiring separate school restrooms, changing facilities, sleeping accommodations and use of dressing and locker rooms based on students' sexes assigned at birth. Schools will also need to provide additional accommodations for students who are unwilling or unable to use facilities designed for their biological sexes.

February 2, 2023 1 a.m.

United Way invests $150K in North Idaho

Nonprofit announces Community Care Fund grants

From day camps and school programs to infant safety and senior nutrition, the $150,000 United Way of North Idaho has awarded through its Community Care Fund program touches a large swath of society. "I am really excited for a couple reasons, and really happy with this year," said United Way of North Idaho Community Impact Director Keri Cederquist.

May 26, 2022 1 a.m.

Advancing opportunity, prosperity, growth

Innovia Foundation announces LaunchNW initiative

Nonprofit announces LaunchNW initiative

March 3, 2022 1 a.m.

Truck yeah

North Idaho turns out to support American Freedom Convoy

Masses of North Idahoans flock to I-90 to salute American Freedom Convoy on its way to Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2022 1 a.m.

Words with Wasden

Idaho attorney general follows law, not political winds

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden visited the region last week

January 14, 2022 1:41 p.m.

North Idaho Now Episode 98: Headlines from 1/12 thru 1/14 and interview with Panhandle Health District Public Information Officer Katherine Hoyer

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Devin Weeks take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Jan. 12-14.