This Week in History - Aug. 3, 2023

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

AFGHANISTAN: A dead end

Afghanistan is a geographic area; it is not a nation. The government in Kabul is run by non-ethnic Afghans, who are Tajiks. The Taliban are Pashtun, who are ethnic Afghans.

Canucks, Rangers carry top seed, but Pens could upset

Storylines abound as postseason starts tonight

NEW YORK - The Vancouver Canucks carry the NHL's best record into the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row. The New York Rangers are on top of the Eastern Conference for the first time since they won it all in 1994.

Law roundup: Doobie’s escape plan goes up in smoke

A dog named Doobie’s escapades went up in smoke after someone found him running the streets again and took him to the Whitefish Police Department. Officers were blunt about the nature of the repeat offense and issued Doobie’s owner a citation.

This Week in History - Aug. 13, 2020

100 Years Ago

WSDOT announces new round of Airport Aid grant applications

OLYMPIA — It's time for airports to submit their applications for the second round of the 2023-2025 Airport Aid Grant Program, according to a recent announcement from the Washington State Department of Transportation. WSDOT’s Aviation Division anticipates awarding $2 million in funding. Airports can only apply for projects previously submitted through the Statewide Capital Improvement Program, the statement said. The SCIP is an unconstrained prioritized list of projects entered by Washington's 132 public-use airports that captures project requirements for airports to address individual airport needs.

Knights fight into overtime to win against Cashmere

ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (5-0) pulled off a comeback in overtime to defeat the Cashmere Bulldogs 21-15 Friday. Head Coach Wiley Allred said a win like this serves as a valuable experience for his players who have not often played in situations like that. “We just had a lot of mental mistakes, but it was a great growing experience for the players, and they fought like crazy all game long, played hard,” Allred said.

Legals for March, 30 2020

ClassOne recognized for export success

Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice visited ClassOne Technology’s Evergreen plant on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing the company as the state’s 2018 Exporter of the Year.

BFVC hosting Fourth spay and neutering clinic

The fourth trap-neuter-return spay and neuter clinic at Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 9.

A genuine gesture from a genuine person

It was July 17, 1994, Willie Nelson put on a fantastic concert in a hayfield in the Cocolalla Valley. A construction team set up the stage with giant speakers and Willie put on an incredible performance that thrilled all of us on that perfect summer evening.

Honeysuckle boat launch to stay put

Council to hold workshop on reducing usage at popular Hayden lake beach

Council to hold workshop on reducing usage at popular Hayden lake beach

ClassOne recognized for export success

Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice visited ClassOne Technology’s Evergreen plant on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing the company as the state’s 2018 Exporter of the Year.

Bill would limit state campground reservations to 80% of capacity

State Rep. Steve Gunderson said it’s nearly impossible for locals to get spots at campgrounds.

Nelson carries Manhattan over Rider 87-77

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Nelson scored a career-high 27 points as Manhattan topped Rider 87-77 on Saturday night. Elijah Buchanan added 20 points for the Jaspers. Buchanan also had seven rebounds.

Bonner County News of Record - June 7, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Detours near Ephrata, delays near Moses Lake as construction ramps up

MOSES LAKE — The balmy summer days where there’s almost no delay for road construction are coming to an end – the part with no road construction, not the balmy summer days. Work starts Monday on some major projects, including a roundabout at the intersection of Nat Washington Way and State Route 282. Tom Gaines, Grant County central services director, said the work will require closing SR 282 at the intersection. “This is a major impact,” Gaines said.

Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in June told the states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — to determine how to use at least 15% less water next year, or have restrictions imposed on them

Business Fallout: Airlines seek funds, Haley quits Boeing

It was less than 11 weeks ago that the first cases of pneumonia were detected in Wuhan, China. The speed at which what would soon be named

Bruce Emmett Ewing, 68

Bruce Emmett Ewing passed on March 11, 2022, surrounded by his wife Renee and children Erin and Rob.