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NIC to cut athletics budget by $1.8 million
On top of eliminating the men’s and women’s golf teams, North Idaho College will cut the budgets of all remaining …
New North Idaho College trustees to be sworn in
Fresh off winning their elections, North Idaho College’s new trustees met with their counterparts on the board and college leadership Tuesday.
BCRCC selects three nominees for Bradshaw’s seat
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee voted on nominees to send to Governor Brad Little to fill the District 1 commissioner seat Tuesday night.
Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home
All told, there were five dogs, several cats and a few sugar gliders in the home. Two flea-covered kittens were also seized. A family member took the remaining…
Test scores show literacy bump
Of Bonner County’s public schools, Sandpoint’s Washington Elementary ranked highest with 69.9% of students proficient. Oldtown’s Idaho Hill Elementary was lowe…
Turkey bingo helps create Christmas cheer
This year, the event is being held at Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division Ave., on Friday, Nov. 22, and on Saturday, Nov. 18. On Friday, games will be playe…
Idaho Hill Elementary receives book grant
“During Governor Little's very first Capital for a Day, our director was approached by the director of the Idaho Commission for Libraries,” said Workman. “They…
Winter weather advisory issued
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that will be in effect from midnight Tuesday, Nov. 19 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Appeals court affirms murder conviction
The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Eric Loren Benzo, 49, for a 2021 murder in Oldtown, Idaho, on Nov. 1.
Destination: Idaho
Schroeder delivered a 30-minute talk on the explosive growth of state’s tourism sector to about 75 legislators and others at the Hagadone Event Center for the …
Local challenges spotlighted in ‘Cost of Poverty Experience’
“It's really intended to put yourself in the shoes of somebody who's not able to make ends meet and to learn empathy,” Katie Begalke, CREC executive director, …
Idaho election officials select eight counties to audit election results
Using a tumbler and wooden tiles marked with different numbers during a public meeting Friday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, state officials selected Lat…
Legislature selects watchdog to head performance evaluations
Ryan Langrill has analyzed Idaho state government issues and programs for a decade. Now, he’s leading the agency’s work that has spurred legislative change.
Cougar Creek awarded DEQ award
The Cougar Creek Water Users Association is slated to receive an award of a $38,650 facility planning grant from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, according toan announcement by the department on Frida…
SHS wrestling hosting 'takeover' event
The Sandpoint High School wrestling team will host its second annual Powder Hound "Takeover" event on Wednesday, Nov. 20. In addition to pizza, a silent auctio…
Marina project seeks additional time
Bonner County commissioners are slated to hear a request to extend the amount of time a developer has to complete a proposed marina development near Trestle Cr…