Gas prices going up

Robust fuel demand, high cost of crude oil push Gem State pump prices higher

Gas more expensive

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City, Lakeside, Clark Fork on to state

Lake City (16-9), last year’s state champions, advance to state at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa beginning Thursday. The T-Wolves will likely learn their first-round opponent today, when the final MaxPreps rankings, which are used to seed the six state tournaments, are released and the state brackets posted by the Idaho High School Activities Association.

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER: Something to be skeptical of

I write to give credit to the Coeur d’Alene Press for recognizing that the Traffic Center survey is flawed and won’t provide a true picture of how people in the county feel about the plan.

Idaho gas prices drop again

AAA: Threat of more expensive crude oil looms, but may not affect year-end pump prices

Kootenai County prices ranged from the low $3.50s to about $3.70.

Idaho gas nearly 50 cents cheaper than a year ago

The average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State on Wednesday was $3.69, which is 6 cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago and 49 cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

Into the woods

Nearly 350 student participate in Idaho State Forestry Contest

Future foresters, firefighters, engineers and more took to the woods Thursday to explore silviculture and expand their knowledge of all things arboreous. Using Farragut State Park as their classroom, nearly 350 students from across the Gem State participated in the 40th Annual Idaho State Forestry Contest.

OPINION: Get Dorothy Moon

Since the moment of Dorothy Moon’s landslide victory at the 2022 Idaho State Convention, former chairman Tom Luna, his unhinged sidekick Trent Clark and fellow travelers have been waging a disinformation campaign to discredit and depose Madam Chairman Dorothy Moon. They formed the ironically titled “Gem State Conservatives” PAC and are using funds from undisclosed donors in a state wide effort to displace grassroots conservative Precinct Committeemen. Their tactics are worthy of the Biden Administration and are applauded by Democrats.

Idaho gas prices jump

Rise above $3 mark and then keep climbing

Gem State still trails the national average, but the gap is narrowing

Idaho ski areas set closing dates

Some ski areas have closed for the season, while others will close in phases through the end of April, according to Ski Idaho. For the time being, 15 of the Gem State’s ski areas are open, including three in North Idaho.

Ellen Marie 'Elmarie' Waterhouse, 103

On August 19, 2023, this world lost one of its greats and Heaven gained a true gem. Ellen Marie “Elmarie” Waterhouse was able to meet Jesus after 103 years here with her loved ones.

OPINION: Transparency in numbers: A look into how your tax dollars are being spent

The first rule for any responsible government is that it must do the work of the people, for the people. That is the reason for any government’s existence. But before that work can start, the governing body must first prioritize getting, and more importantly, keeping the trust of its citizens. I am proud to say the state of Idaho is leading the way in the creation of concrete processes to do just that, to better ensure our citizens can trust their state and local government entities.

Silver Valley Chamber Award winners announced

Winners of the Silver Valley Chamber Awards

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Idaho gas prices climb

Gem State still below the national average, but rising in the rankings

Sharing local economy can be a balancing act

Some shops feeling the financial pinch in the Silver Valley

EDITORIAL: How to make happier, healthier businesses

Hagadone Corp. program shows what can be done to bridge employee gap

OCT NIBJ: Navigating Idaho’s tight labor market

7 practical ways for small businesses to attract and keep employees

With Gem State unemployment well under 3%, and in some counties under 2%, finding and keeping employees is a real challenge. In a recent address to the business community, Gov. Little spoke of the urgent need for workforce housing, but for many small businesses struggling with labor shortages that’s a long-term solution for which they can’t wait.

OPINION: Moon’s GOP dances to the tune of the Idaho Freedom Foundation

Dorothy Moon’s branch of the Republican Party is so entwined with the inaptly named Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) that it is hard to know who is calling the shots. Both are extremely far to the right. Both have sought to divide Idahoans by stoking fear and outrage over fake culture war issues. Neither has shown much interest in working on actual problems facing the state, such as water policy, adequate funding for pre-K through higher education, property taxes, infrastructure and important social programs. The IFF has established a strong grip over many GOP legislators since it came on the scene in 2009. The closing of the GOP primary in 2012 supercharged its efforts to populate the Legislature with extremists and control their votes.

OPINION: Launch grants: Game changer or money pit?

As a native Idahoan, I can speak with some authority about the Gem State being a great place to live, raise a family and play.