Commissioner candidates sound off

Growth, taxes, spending key issues

Growth, infrastructure and funding for emergency services were hot topics when all four candidates for the District 1 addressed the North Idaho Federated Republican Women at Seasons of Coeur d’Alene.

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HAYDEN: Urban renewal worries

As a longtime resident of Hayden, I’m surprised that more people are not concerned about the accountability and transparency of the Urban Renewal District. It seems that our Hayden City Council representative, Sandy White, is right in asking for a contract stating what Urban Renewal plans to do with our tax dollars.

TOWER: Council misses the mark

I was gobsmacked when I read “Sherman Tower Going Up.” As I continued to read, I became incensed that the City Council “unanimously” approved this monstrosity!

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Something new, and a same old start it seems

“I’ve got a lot of kids out and interested,” Timberlake track and field coach Brian Kluss said of the javelin. “I’ve always said it’s a hook event. You have a really easy time getting them to try it. In Oregon, there’s some absolute specimens that can do it. If a kid is fast and strong, you can find a place for them to do it.”

Book pulled at Lakeland Middle School

Results in heated special meeting

During a special meeting of the school board for Lakeland Joint School District, a heated debate about whether interactions between board chair Michelle Thompson and assistant superintendent Lynn Paslay constituted collaboration or individual direction after the pulling of “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” from three sixth grade ELA classes.

Historic moment for new PF Historical Society president

McClintick attended USS Idaho christening ceremony

The new president of the Post Falls Historical Society, who has a long history of loving history, began her journey at the helm of the history-promoting nonprofit with her own historic adventure.

Closures to begin Monday on SH-41

Mullan Avenue and I-90 ramps will also close for new lane configuration

When complete, the expanded intersection of Mullan and SH-41 will address congestion, the release said

Northwest Notes April 6, 2024

"We're very excited about the addition of Kolton," Pribble said in a UI news release. "He's a true winner, a true competitor. He brings an elite skill set and a toughness that is going to make our program better from the minute he steps on campus."

NIC SOFTBALL: Schmidt nearly perfect in Cardinal sweep

NIC (19-2, 11-0 NWAC) is scheduled to host the Community Colleges of Spokane on April 13 in a doubleheader at Memorial Field, starting at noon.

FAST FIVE: Dana Parsons welcomes you to higher education

Meet Dana Parsons, the Coeur d’Alene enrollment specialist for Lewis-Clark State College.

Chamber slates Next Gen Tech Summit

Talks will center on AI, automation, cybersecurity

In addition to keynote addresses, expert-led panel discussions will dissect the transformative potential of each technology within our region’s dynamic business ecosystem

Decluttering can be a dilemma

Decluttering sounds like heaven. But do I want to go now?

'Hopefully, things will heal'

Tribal members hold 'Shawls in Solidarity' walk against racism in downtown CDA

In the wake of the March 21 racial incident reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Native women marched Thursday

'We all have a shared responsibility'

Blue ribbons and pinwheels are symbols of hope cropping up across North Idaho this April.

'We have to use our imaginations'

With 25 short plays based on fairy tales and folk stories, there were only so many props the students at Canyon Elementary were able to use. Carol and Paul Roberts of Grow Me A Story urged the second graders putting on “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Gingerbread Man” and “The Poppy Seed Cakes” to push beyond the silly to tell the stories to the audience.

Shoshone County BOCC eyes wage study

Shoshone County officials are exploring their options for an employee-wide wage study. Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners reviewed a $26,000 proposal from Meridian-based consulting firm AmeriBen.

My Turn: One simple step to reverse the slide

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OPINION: Idaho Republicans reclaim roots amid division

Precinct committee challengers understand role as workers, not representatives

OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons

Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists