Briefs

| March 18, 2015 9:00 PM

STEM fundraiser raises $110,000 for science lab

RATHDRUM - A total of $110,000 was raised at a banquet and auction fundraiser on March 6 for a science lab at the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy in Rathdrum.

Of the total amount raised, $75,000 came from a donation from the Green Idaho Foundation, which generates bingo funds at the Greyhound Park and Event Center in Post Falls.

North Idaho STEM Charter Academy serves nearly 400 students in grades K-9. Another 60 seats are being added next year as the school expands into high school.

NIC student newspaper wins award

North Idaho College's student newspaper, The Sentinel, has been named the Best Newspaper for a two-year school by the College Media Association.

Sentinel staff members will discuss their CMA conference trip at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, in Siebert Building Room 209. The discussion is open to the public.

Info: (208) 769-3276.