NIC unveils proposed FY2025 budget

North Idaho College trustees took a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and examined options for how to cover an anticipated net deficit of $5.2 million.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

GOP governors in Idaho and Wyoming also signed legislation this year restricting the use of state funds for DEI efforts at higher education institutions.

Live: North Idaho College trustees meet

North Idaho College trustees convened at 5 p.m. to decide whether to enter executive session in order to discuss a lawsuit filed by former NIC employee Laura Rumpler, as well as an unspecified personnel matter.

PREP ROUNDUP: Vikings pitch a pair of shutouts

Coeur d’Alene (12-4, 10-2 IEL) moves into a tie with Lewiston (10-6, 10-2) for the league lead, with the teams scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday at Airport Park in Lewiston starting at noon.

North Idaho College Foundation Really BIG Raffle early bird deadline April 30

This year’s grand prize home is a 2,338-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath home under construction at 1909 W Moselle in Coeur d’Alene, valued at $563,000.

Trees to be removed on Highway 5 near Heyburn State Park

ITD and Idaho Parks and Recreation team up to improve safety

Work will occur on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will take a scheduled break on May 23, 24 and 28 to avoid slowing down increased traffic surrounding Memorial Weekend.

Jury:BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town where asbestos sickened thousands

Family members of the two victims hugged their attorneys after the verdict was announced

NIC GOLF: Jalil leads Cardinal women to team title at Grays Harbor NWAC match

NIC returns to action at the Highline NWAC League Match on Sunday and Monday at Oakbrook Golf Club in Lakewood, Wash.

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River sweeps at Wallace small school track and field meet

Results from Tuesday's prep track and field, tennis and lacrosse matchups.

PREP BASEBALL: And now, the IEL race is a lot more tied up

Lake City (14-5-1, 11-4-1 IEL), leads the league by one game-plus over Coeur d’Alene (12-7, 9-5), with the teams scheduled to play a doubleheader at Lake City next Tuesday. Post Falls (11-5-1, 8-5-1) travels to Moscow on Thursday for a doubleheader, then hosts Lewiston in a twinbill next Tuesday to conclude the regular season.

Legals for April, 20 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Strong showing for Post Falls boys, girls in Lakeland Invitational

Gio Carlino (100, 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay) and Cobe Cameron (200, 4x200 relay, 4x400) notched wins for Post Falls, which ran away with the boys team title at the Lakeland Invitational on Thursday afternoon.

EDITORIAL: How would you cover bad news?

Columnist revisits 'circus' environment on Hitler's 100th birthday

Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels

Company officials say the goal is to have trains exceeding speeds of 186 mph — comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains — operating in time for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.

Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels

Company officials say the goal is to have trains exceeding speeds of 186 mph — comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains — operating in time for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.

Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees

A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.

OPINION: Crapo, Wyden split on child tax credit

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, has found a sure way to ensure that his prized legislation doesn’t see the light of day.

PREP ROUNDUP: Seniors have their day for Cd’A

"Trevor gave us a great start,” Coeur d’Alene coach Erik Karns said. “Trevor, he does what Trevor does — he just throws strikes, and mixes in the curveball and fastball to keep them off balance. Trevor has just been a program-type kid; great to see him have success on the mound.”

Application period for fall 2024 swan controlled hunt opens May 1

Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.

A total of 50 swan tags were added to the controlled hunt application process following a Fish and Game Commission decision in July 2021, and opportunities are limited to Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, and Kootenai counties

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: It wasn't Penix, but an anchor for the 'run wall'

You got a beast, Hawk fans, so just smile every time Murphy blows up a play.