Bonner County History - March 21, 2023

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

A year later, David is 'a walking miracle'

Was critically injured by driver who ran red light

A year after an accident almost claimed his life, his family can't help but be thankful for David Rachels, now 20, is doing. A year on from the March 16, 2022, accident which left him critically injured, David Rachels has pretty much recovered. He is driving, hanging out with friends, playing games on the computer, and has a new job at Kodiak. Thanks to his helmet, he suffered no long-term cognitive effects from the accident despite experiencing a stroke days after the crash, his mother Jessica Rachels told the Daily Bee.

A year later, David is 'a walking miracle'

Was critically injured by driver who ran red light

A year after an accident almost claimed his life, his family can't help but be thankful for David Rachels, now 20, is doing. A year on from the March 16, 2022, accident which left him critically injured, David Rachels has pretty much recovered. He is driving, hanging out with friends, playing games on the computer, and has a new job at Kodiak. Thanks to his helmet, he suffered no long-term cognitive effects from the accident despite experiencing a stroke days after the crash, his mother Jessica Rachels told the Daily Bee.

Kalispell man sees felony charge lessened to misdemeanor

A Kalispell man accused of throwing a knife at neighborhood children last year saw his felony assault with a weapon charge downgraded to a misdemeanor after accepting a plea deal in January.

Suspect in multiple theft cases earns deferred sentences

A man arrested for trying to steal a motorcycle last year and followed it up by allegedly leading authorities on a chase along U.S. 2 in a stolen pickup truck earned deferred sentences last month.

Legals for March, 21 2023

Pioneering espresso stand still brewing strong in Othello

OTHELLO — Kelly Carvo said her husband Kevin was skeptical when she told him she wanted to open a drive-thru espresso stand. After all, espresso stands weren’t as popular and widespread in 2001. “We went back and forth for five years. And he kept telling me, ‘It’s a fad, it’s going to go away,’” she said. “I wanted to do it for so long.”

Loving legacy of golf and giving

Something magnificent has been created in memory of Jeff Marfice

The friends and loved ones of the late Jeff Marfice will never be able to fill the immense void he left when he was killed in 2017. He may be gone, but his kind spirit lives on through the Marfice Masters and the legacy those close to him have created in his memory.

'They were like my brothers'

VFW Post 889 celebrates 101st anniversary with dinner, awards, guest speaker

Veterans of Foreign Wars Coeur d'Alene Post 889's celebration of its 101st anniversary Saturday night was a special evening. "All these people working together made it what it was," said Commander Bob Martin.

Private school tuition bill in legislative limbo

Other education-related legislative issues in the news

A controversial private school tuition credits bill is on hold in the House — at least for now.

Law roundup: Tough cookie threatens to beat employee

Columbia Falls Police Department received a report about a customer in a black SUV reportedly yelling at staff about cookies and threatening to pull an employee through the window and beat him up.

Legals for March, 20 2023

'I wish I were Irish'

Thousands come out for downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade

Go Irish!

Huckleberries

Paranormal projections

According to a local legend, a mighty wind blew down the Coeur d’Alene Drive-in screen while “The Exorcist” was showing.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Telling the truth about those big, bad wolves

The return of wolves to the West has always been contentious, and the deaths last fall of more than 40 cattle really in western Colorado alarmed ranchers. But here’s the true story: Wolves did not kill those cattle found dead near Meeker.

Avista seeking CF students to join student employee program

Avista Utilities hope Friday’s presentation about the company’s Craft Student Program creates a spark of interest among Clark Fork High School’s junior class.

UK Treasury chief predicts no recession in Britain this year

The U.K. is likely to avoid a recession this year, Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt said Wednesday, adding a bit of surprise to what had been billed as a boring budget meant to restore confidence and stability in the nation's finances.

Legals for March, 18 2023

Parent company of Silicon Valley Bank files for bankruptcy

The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday, a week after the tech-focused bank failed in a sudden collapse that set off fears of wider problems in the global banking system.