Groups call on Giddings to resign

Petition Idaho House to launch ethics investigation

A coalition of victims advocacy groups and the ACLU of Idaho are calling upon state Rep. Priscilla Giddings to resign.

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 24th day of July, 2007, for the work of bridge replacement, including approaches, retaining wall, paving, guardrail, pavement markings, traffic control, and storm water runoff control; Thompson Park Br., E of E Hope, known as Idaho Federal Aid Project No. BROS-0900(106), in Bonner County, Key No. 06022.

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 24th day of July, 2007, for the work of bridge replacement, including approaches, retaining wall, paving, guardrail, pavement markings, traffic control, and storm water runoff control; Thompson Park Br., E of E Hope, known as Idaho Federal Aid Project No. BROS-0900(106), in Bonner County, Key No. 06022.

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°Oclock 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.

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 5th day of June, 2007, for the work of constructing a path along US-2 embankment near the Oldtown/Rotary Park and boat ramp; Great Pend Oreille Rv. Trail, Seg 5, known as Idaho Federal Aid Project No. STP-0900(128), in Bonner County, Key No. 09149.

Library bill clears House after tense debate

House Bill 710 would allow lawsuits against libraries that don’t move harmful materials following complaints

A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.

Be Outside Idaho announces new grant cycle

The Idaho Recreation and Tourism Initiative, a coalition of state and federal agencies working with non-profit groups to promote recreation and tourism opportunities, is changing its Be Outside Idaho grant cycle for 2019-2020.

State funding prompted by Reclaim Idaho efforts

Reclaim Idaho did it. Idaho’s public schools are set to receive a large increase in funding. On the heels of Reclaim Idaho’s ballot initiative, the state legislature passed a bill for $330 million for K-12 schools and $80 million for community colleges.

North Idaho Spelling Bee returns Feb. 10

Contest to be held at North Idaho College

Word wizards and phonetics fans, rejoice. The North Idaho Spelling Bee will return to North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center at 10 a.m. Feb. 10.

Idaho Walk Bike event on tap at IPA

SANDPOINT — Idaho Walk Bike Alliance, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting active transportation as healthy, safe, and reliable for all Idahoans, will hold its annual Sandpoint fundraiser on Wednesday, June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.

Advisory committee sets March meeting, agenda

The Idaho Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee will meet in person on Thursday, March 23, at the Associated Logging Contractors office, 10589 S. Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene, and by video conference from the Idaho Department of Lands’ Garnet West conference room, 300 N. Sixth, Boise. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time.

Candidate understands issues, film industry

I want to thank Rep. Eric Anderson for his leadership in recognizing the need to provide assistance to the film industry in Idaho. He introduced a bill, H592, which will provide a 20 percent rebate on specific Idaho expenditures if at least $200,000 is spent in Idaho and when the production hires Idaho crew members. The bill has qualifiers that keep the assistance targeted to productions that hire Idahoans and caps the program on a per production basis for films made in Idaho. In April 2008, Michigan passed similar legislation. Results: In just 19 weeks, 60 films approved and thousands of jobs created there. This is a great thing for Idaho and my hat's off to Eric for his hard work to make this happen. Without his efforts, we wouldn't have this opportunity.

Idaho's success begins with healthy families

The plight of Idaho’s working poor is a day-to-day struggle. This is especially true for rural families who live with underfunded schools, low wages, and limited access to childcare and early-childhood education. Thankfully, however, tens of thousands of Idaho families will soon have access to quality healthcare through voter-approved Medicaid Expansion. Many of those in the “gap” population will see a doctor for the first time in their adult lives. Mothers and fathers all over the state will have the opportunity to become healthier and stronger, be more productive and have a fair shot at success in our great state.

KNPS talk explores rare plants' history

The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation presents a program on Sept. 23 on “Natural History of Two of Idaho’s Rarest Plants: Idaho Phlox (Phlox idahoensis) & Water Howelia (Howellia aquatiilis)” .

Legals October 31, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-17-0821 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HARRY R. EVANS, III, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NICOLE DAYTON has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the Decedent or the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be both presented in writing to Nicole Dayton, Personal Representative of the Estate of Harry R. Evans, III, Deceased, c/o Arthur M. Bistline, Bistline Law, 1205 N. 3rd Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, and filed with the Bonner County Court. DATED this 12th day of October, 2017._____ /S/: ARTHUR M. BISTLINE Attorney for Nicole Dayton LEGAL 4977 OCTOBER 17, 24, 31, 2017

New lottery game features state parks

The Idaho Lottery and the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation have teamed up this summer to celebrate Idaho’s scenic treasures, our State parks.

Landscaped freeway doesn't help us here

The federal government sent stimulus transportation enhancement funds to Idaho to help counter the deepening recession in North Idaho as well as southern Idaho.

Timber industry remains key Idaho industry

Each year, the average person uses 43 cubic feet of wood and 681 pounds of paper. That is over a ton of wood each year, or the equivalent of one tree 100 feet tall and 18 inches in diameter. These products begin with a tree.

PR preschool receives Idaho AEYC grant

Fifteen communities across the state are set to receive grant funding through the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children’s Preschool the Idaho Way project, the first step in expanding access to high-quality preschool opportunities for Idaho families. Among them is Storybook Cottage LLC in Priest River.

Officials remind state's landowners to battle their noxious weeds

As snows recede and temperatures go up, state noxious weed officials are warning the time is here for the renewal of the annual battle for Idaho’s lands and waters.