NOTICE OF LETTING

Sealed proposals will be received by the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION BOARD only at the office of the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, 3311 WEST STATE STREET, BOISE, IDAHO 83703 or received by mail at P. O. Box 7129, BOISE, IDAHO 83707, ATTN: ROADWAY DESIGN until two o'clock p.m., on the 24th day of January, 2006, for the work of realigning a portion of SH-200 E of Clark Fork, MP 55.416 to MP 55.66 and replacing Mosquito Cr Br; Mosquito Cr Br, Clark Fork, known as Idaho Federal Aid Project No. BR-5120(106), in Bonner County, Key No. 06608.

Investing in Idaho’s forestry workforce

It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found that the forest products business sector contributed $2.5 billion to Idaho’s gross state product in 2022. The vast majority of the $61 million in state endowment lands money that went to public schools in 2023 came from timber harvesting proceeds. That means close to 30,000 of our friends, families and neighbors work in Idaho forests. They’re the loggers, truck drivers, mill workers, foresters, sales and accounting professionals who sustainably manage our forests to produce lumber, paper products, furniture and other wood products.

Nonprofits honored for their accomplishments

A pair of Bonner County organizations were among those recognized when the Idaho Nonprofit Center hosted the 2016 Idaho Nonprofit Excellence Awards Sept. 22 at Boise State University. The awards spotlight the thousands of nonprofit organizations across Idaho that make a difference every day.

Education still the focus for Hispanic Idahoans

Unity, diversity, equity.

Education still the focus for Hispanic Idahoans

Unity, diversity, equity.

NOTICE OF LETTING

Sealed proposals will be received by the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION BOARD only at the office of the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, 3311 WEST STATE STREET, BOISE, IDAHO 83703, ATTN: ROADWAY DESIGN until two o'clock p.m., on the 15th day of May, 2007, for the work of surface coating of bridge deck including polymer coating, joint seals, and restriping; Sandpoint Long Br., known as Idaho Federal Aid Project No. NH-5110(158), in Bonner County, Key No. 09448.

Sandpoint chamber welcomes Idaho Club

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce celebrated The Idaho Club’s grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 8.

What are your priorities saying about you?

According to the Idaho State Department of Education, homelessness nearly doubled for Idaho children in well under 10 years. 4,758 children were living in Idaho without consistent housing in 2010-2011. This increased to 7,820 homeless children in 2017-2018. The shortage of affordable rental housing and an increase in Idaho poverty are listed as the two main reasons for homeless children in Idaho. I would think Idaho legislators would be concerned more about these already born children rather than attempting to break with the federal law Roe v. Wade.

An open letter to the Idaho House of Representatives

As leaders of Idaho’s business community, we oppose the Idaho House’s decision to reject Governor Little’s budget for our colleges and universities.

Monday's Lt. Governor debate canceled

Priscilla Giddings won't participate, says panel reporters will be biased

Reception to celebrate USS Idaho

A reception is being held to celebrate the USS Idaho on Monday, Sept. 18. Attending will be Commander Randall Leslie, commanding officer of the USS Idaho SSN 799 and five crew members. The reception will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.

Department of Lands seeks FPAAC nominations

The Idaho Department of Lands is seeking nominations for two open positions on the Idaho Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee.

Early voting ends today in Idaho

Early voting and in-person absentee voting for Idaho’s general election ends at 5 p.m. today according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.

State reminds boaters, parents of youth life jacket law

Officials from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation are reminding parents about Idaho’s life jacket law for kids.

IBE sends admissions letters

Idaho high school seniors are receiving their direct admissions letter from the Idaho Board of Education beginning this week, notifying them that they are automatically accepted to Idaho’s colleges and universities.

Idaho asks to join fight to regulate bear baiting

Idaho wants to join a federal lawsuit to defend its authority to allow black bear baiting on national forest lands in Idaho and Wyoming. Both states want to regulate hunting activities without additional federal regulations. Filings were submitted in the United States District Court in Idaho.

Idaho 80, Idaho St. 76

Halftime_38-38. 3-Point Goals_Idaho St. 4-19 (Maker 2-5, Stutzman 2-7, Porter 0-1, Cool 0-2, Edelmayer 0-2, Smellie 0-2), Idaho 6-11 (Allen 3-6, Quinnett 2-3, Thacker 1-1, Christmas 0-1). Fouled Out_Smellie, Porter, Rushin. Rebounds_Idaho St. 23 (Porter 9), Idaho 31 (Blakney 13). Assists_Idaho St. 12 (Smellie 4), Idaho 13 (Thacker 3). Total Fouls_Idaho St. 17, Idaho 20. A_1,510 (7,000).

'We can do better for moms'

Advocates focus on maternal health amid Idaho’s abortion debate

As legal battles play out in Idaho’s state and federal courts over its abortion laws, advocates for maternal and infant health are concerned about making those investments soon so that greater burdens on the state’s health care system don’t result in poorer outcomes if Idaho’s near-total ban on abortions goes into effect on Aug. 25. According to data from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, deaths among pregnant or recently pregnant women in Idaho rose from five in 2019 to seven in 2020. Those deaths do not include accidents, suicide or homicide, and are classified as directly or indirectly caused by obstetric complications. Idaho’s maternal death rate has historically been slightly higher than the national average at 27.1 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the Idaho Medical Association, compared to 26.4 deaths nationally. That national number, which was an average based on data between 1990 and 2015, was far higher than any other developed country, with the United Kingdom the next highest at 9.2, NPR and ProPublica reported. Nationally, the CDC said the maternal mortality rate as of 2020 was 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births, up from 20.1 in 2019.

JFAC preparing to set 108 different budgets

Budget hearing for Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid on Jan. 17

The Idaho Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, with the panel’s new chairpersons warning committee members about the workload they face in setting the state budget.

Little sworn in for second term during inauguration

Idaho’s statewide officers took public oaths of office Friday in Boise

Idaho Gov. Brad Little pledged to lead his second term in office with integrity, civility and humility during public inauguration ceremonies Friday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.