Open primaries will bring socialism to Idaho

Vote no on open primaries. Open primaries are, in my opinion, just another way to bring socialism to Idaho. Democrats are, unfortunately for them, the minority in Idaho. By changing the way we vote in primaries, they believe they can get a Republican in name only into office to support their socialist agenda. That was proven in our recent primary and general elections.

ISHS seeks input on plan

The Idaho State Historical Society is seeking public input to help update the Idaho Historic Preservation Plan. The plan was last updated eight years ago, and since that time the population of Idaho has grown by over 250,000 people, Janet Gallimore, executive director, said in a press release.

Luana (VanderSloot) Hiebert, 83

Luana (VanderSloot) Hiebert passed away July 13, 2024.

Legals May 4, 2016

STATE TIMBER SALE CR200322, LOW RIVER A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Labor office, 613 Ridley Village Road, Suite C, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (TEMPORARY LOCATION), at 11:00 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 for an estimated 1,470 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Treasurer, State of Idaho, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $37,310.55 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $373,105.50. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price is $261.36 per MBF. The sale is located within Sections 4 and 5, Township 57N, Range 04W and Section 33, Township 58N, Range 04W, B.M., Bonner County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 3 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department's timber sale website at https://apps.idl.idaho.gov/timbersale or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Sandpoint, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 263-5104 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. SNP LEGAL 3695 APRIL 13, 20, 27, 2016 MAY 4, 2016

Idaho Legislature wraps up business after marathon day

Day ends after tussle over $100

Legislators voted to recess until Thursday to see if Gov. Little vetoes any bills

Legals for November, 7 2020

Legals for October, 31 2020

Idaho leading way to reduce fires, add jobs

As wildfire season winds down in Idaho and other parts of the West, one initiative ramping up in Idaho has the potential to tamp down fears about the future of federal lands that make up so much of our state.

Shane Sherrill cleans up awards at Idaho State wrestling tourney

Shane Sherrill competed at the USA Wrestling Idaho State Championships on May 6-7.

Legislators say they need more time to study Medicaid

Medicaid Managed Care Task Force isn’t making a final suggestion for how to restructure the program, saying Medicaid and its contracts needs more study

A panel of Idaho lawmakers tasked with studying ways to save money through the state’s Medicaid program didn’t reach a conclusion on how to restructure funding for the program.

Little pushes vaccine plan

530,000 tests will be delivered to Idaho over the next three months

New rapid tests called a game changer for schools

Judge orders extension for education initiative

SANDPOINT — Reclaim Idaho’s Invest in Idaho Education initiative is back on following Tuesday’s ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill. The judge ordered a 48-day extension to gather signatures through an online process starting July 9, 2020.

Idaho Rebound offering $300M in small business grants

BOISE — Governor Brad Little announced plans Thursday for more than 30,000 Idaho small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in Idaho’s small business employers.

Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene hosting LEAP workshops

Over 1,500 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.

Governor picks forest commission members

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has appointed David Gabrielsen of Cataldo and reappointed Jesse Short of Lewiston to serve on the Idaho Forest Products Commission.

Tree ID, wreath classes planned

A pair of classes co-sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension and the Idaho Department of Lands will give participants a chance to learn more about tree identification or turning said trees into wreaths.

Wilderness conference draws experts to region

SANDPOINT — Idaho is widely known for its spectacular backcountry. But for all its beauty, northern Idaho has no protected wilderness areas.

Ervin Gene Galloway, 81

Ervin Gene Galloway, 81, passed away in Post Falls, Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007.

Area systems net DEQ funding

A number of North Idaho drinking water and wastewater systems were among those selected for Idaho Department of Environmental Quality funding, Idaho officials announced Thursday.

Grants available for North Idaho education projects

Applications due by March 1