HANNAH NEFF

Sisters lead charge for change with dyslexia

Mission is to help Idaho kids overcome reading hurdle

They may be young but they know how to get things done.

The gift of a bicycle

High-schooler donates to nonprofit shop

COEUR d’ALENE — In the spirit of Christmas, a Post Falls High School senior donated money from his own small business to help get bicycles into the hands of those in need.

STUDENTS are the TEACHERS

Club focuses on STEM and engineering

Fingers flew and brains ticked as teams of middle schoolers raced the clock, and each other, to get their project finished.

Young professionals in spotlight

The Kootenai County Young Professionals will be hosting a celebration for the 2021 Top 30 Under 40 winners at 6 p.m. at the StanCraft Jet Center on Jan. 29.

IDAGROW

Our growth rate is No. 1 in nation for 5th straight year

For the fifth year in a row, Idaho leads the country in population growth rate. Local residents have mixed feelings about it.

The economics of generosity

LCHS students raise small fortune for two nonprofits

Tears were shed as the executive director explained how much this donation meant.

NIC ‘dysfunction’ causes rating downgrade

Moody's cites instability while financial ratings remain good

A1 issuer and A2 revenue bond ratings affirmed

State's role in NIC oversight questioned

Turmoil in the community and at North Idaho College has brought the college to the attention of the State Board of Education, and a local board member said there is a need for clarity in the role of the SBOE.

NIC: Investigation on trustee residency requirement authorized

Presidential search firm approved

In a unanimous vote, the North Idaho College board of trustees moved to authorize the college attorney to engage with the Attorney General to investigate whether two board members remained qualified to continue in their positions based on residency requirements.

Shopping buddies for Christmas

Children of deployed soldiers and military members team up

COEUR D’ALENE - Excitement filled the aisles of Target as local children of deployed soldiers got to play Santa with the assistance of local military members. “I’m actually having fun,” 9-year-old Daniella said. “All I have left on my list is to get my dad something.” The group of eight kids, each with a military buddy, scanned the shelves to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list on Tuesday morning.

Call for toys

Toys for Tots needs more donations

With just around a week left to get gifts under the tree by Christmas, more donations are needed for the children of Kootenai County.