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Gas prices remain low
In a surprise twist, Idaho gas prices plateaued around $3.60 per gallon for most of the summer, in part due to sta…
Sandpoint Council welcomes advertising
If accepted by the standards committee, the agreement would “basically relieve the city of $40,000 worth of equipment purchases that we would otherwise have to…
WBCSD approves continuous improvement plan
All state districts are required to develop an improvement plan annually to create a roadmap for promoting student performance. The district’s administration t…
Idaho officials find fewer invasive quagga mussels
Officials hope to eradicate nonnative mussels, which can clog pipes used for drinking water and irrigation, with Natrix treatments near Twin Falls
Trustees debate adult-only areas at Pinehurst Community Library Network meeting
During a heated board meeting of the Community Library Network Thursday, two members of the public were ejected after making repeated exclamations over the dis…
YMCA hosting open house today
Come on in for a visit. That's the message that Litehouse YMCA wants to send as it is opening its doors to the entire community — free of charge — at a special open house today.
Kowalski honored as month's top chamber volunteer
Greater Sandpoint Chamber officials couldn’t think of anyone better to name as October’s top volunteer than Alisha Kowalski.
Wall Street rises as tech stocks, oil prices steady
U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies.
Associated Press Business Briefs - Oct. 17, 2024
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Eagles Auxiliary offers thanks for helping solve mystery
When they had a mystery to solve, Dale Coffelt didn't hesitate. When the Eagles Lodge decided they needed to solve the mystery of the skeleton they'd used i…
UI Extension offers forestry course
Many Idaho forest landowners want a better idea of how to manage their forest properties. Thanks to an upcoming Forestry Shortcourse, they can learn how to do just that. The course, set to start Oct. 31, will of…
Festival seeking 2025 summer interns
Every summer, the Festival offers an immersive, paid internship program where interns gain resume-building professional skills, hands-on experience in the musi…
BOCC examines appointment practices, audit
According to Zoeller, the Groomer Advisory Board automatically brings reappointment requests before the BOCC if existing members with expiring terms express in…
IDE fields grad requirements input
“It’s a monster,” Kemink said of organizing the program. “It’s an amazing experience, but there's some work that goes into pulling it off.”
Kaniksu Land Trust honored as top chamber organization
Among KLT’s recent accomplishments in the Sandpoint area include several community-focused conservation efforts.
Associated Press Business Briefs - Oct. 16, 2024
Business information and news from around the United States and the world.