Avenues for Hope aims to help region's housing nonprofits

Nonprofits across North Idaho are looking for your support as they raise money needed to provide critical housing and supportive services during the 13th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. Donations made during the 20-day online fundraising campaign provide the resources that enable places like Family Promise of North Idaho to keep serving its community. The organization says housing stability is the focus of their campaign this year. It plans to use the money it raises to support families in the Coeur d’Alene area with safe and hospitable shelter while working with others to make sure they do not lose the housing they have.

Dixon picked for advisory committee

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County legislator is among those tapped by Idaho Gov. Brad Little to serve on a broad-based group created to advise him on implementation of Shared Stewardship in the state.

Good Neighbor Authority timber sale auctioned

The state of Idaho auctioned another U.S. Forest Service timber sale today under Good Neighbor Authority, a state-federal partnership that increases management activities on federal lands in Idaho.

Idaho's high school seniors making their college plans

Eighty high schools throughout the state of Idaho are dedicating time next week to help their seniors complete college admission applications as part of College Application Week, Nov. 6-10. At each participating high school, staff and volunteers are helping students research higher education options and complete the necessary forms to begin the admission process.

ICF announces education grants

The Idaho Community Foundation has awarded $294,000 to 22 education projects in Idaho through the Idaho Future Fund. Of this, more than $85,000 will support preschools, a vocational training program and more throughout north Idaho.

Tree identification class set

Because the state has such a varied range of latitudes, altitudes, soils, and precipitation patterns, Idaho has a wider variety of native trees than most other states in the Rocky Mountains. The first step in caring for these trees, whether they be in a landscape or in a forest, is to correctly identify the species.

Schools getting broadband

COEUR d’ALENE — Gov. Butch Otter and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna announced Tuesday that 12 Idaho schools — from Bonners Ferry to Bear Lake — are the first to be connected to the new Idaho Education Network.

LEAP Update workshops announced

Since it began, nearly 2,000 Idaho loggers have taken the University of Idaho Extension program on forest ecology, silviculture, and water quality, titled Logger Education to Advance Professionalism or “LEAP”.  LEAP Update is an annual opportunity for LEAP graduates to build on that professional development in forestry.

Communities receive Arbor Day grants

The Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association, in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Lands, Avista, Rocky Mountain Power, and Idaho Power, has announced Arbor Day grant recipients for 2020.

'Destination Idaho' showing at Panida

SANDPOINT — Make your destination the Panida to catch a free red carpet premiere of ‘Destination Idaho’ film today. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the free showing begins at 7 p.m. A question-and-answer period with director Karen Day will follow.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2343, notice is hereby given of an open public meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.

Little, business group unite to boost education

It could be worse.

Thinking caps on!

By DEVIN WEEKS

Legals for April, 8 2021

Bedke: Education is top priority

As Idaho continues to grow, it’s incumbent on state and local leaders to “keep the wheels on the wagon.”

Legals for October, 15 2020

Nonprofits take part in Idaho Gives

SANDPOINT — It's time to donate with Idaho Gives.

Legals for April, 3 2021

Reclaim Idaho launches ballot initiative to increase K-12 funding

The Idaho secretary of state has approved a signature collecting campaign for a ballot initiative that aims to increase K-12 funding by over $200 million

Voucher legislation fails to meet constitutional test

Sometimes you wonder if certain members of the Idaho Legislature have even read the Idaho Constitution