ID bill expands concealed-carry law to non-residents

BOISE (AP) — Visitors to Idaho 18 and older who can legally possess firearms would be allowed to carry a concealed handgun within city limits under new legislation put forward Monday.

Protect our heritage by passing HJR2

Idahoans have the opportunity to protect a part of their state’s heritage on Nov. 6, by voting yes on HJR2. This resolution will amend the Idaho Constitution, protecting our rights to hunt, fish, and trap. Idaho is blessed with varied natural resources. Harvest of Idaho’s abundant animal resources was a vital part of human existence, long before (and after) the white man arrived.

First Presbyterian awarded Idaho Heritage Trust grant

First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint has been awarded a $5,000 matching grant from Idaho Heritage Trust.

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There is setting up a very interesting situation between the Idaho Legislature and U.S. Sen. James Risch’s office regarding the “wilderness designation” issue, which will appear on Bonner County’s May 15 primary ballot.

Effort launched to identify all veterans monuments and memorials in Idaho

With Memorial Day coming up, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that the Idaho Division of Veterans Services has launched an effort to identify all Idaho monuments and memorials honoring the military and veterans.

David Lloyd Landingham, 71

David Lloyd Landingham, 71, of Careywood, Idaho, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

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.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Ranch at River Bend, LLC of 708 Superior Street- Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 made application to place riprap along 1700 feet of shoreline for erosion control. Located on Pend Oreille River near Cocolalla Creek Slough, Idaho adjacent to: Section 28, Township 56 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian: Bonner County.

Teacher of the year nominations sought

The Idaho Department of Education is accepting nominations for Idaho’s top teaching honor, teacher of the year.

Education is an Idaho, conservative value

Education breaks the poverty cycle and leads to self sufficiency

Steps for Schools walking challenge starts today

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File Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 29

Taxpayers can begin filing their Idaho tax returns as soon as Monday, Jan. 29. Idaho State Tax Commission will start processing 2023 Idaho individual income tax returns on that date. The Internal Revenue Service also begins processing federal returns on that date.

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Police: Stabbings, Idaho killings unrelated

Almost two weeks after four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their rooms, Moscow police and federal agents continue to follow leads, but on Friday they ruled out any connection to two other stabbings in the Pacific Northwest. Police say they've received inquiries about a 1999 double stabbing in Pullman, Washington. They've also were asked about the 2021 double stabbing in Salem, Oregon. Police say the cases share similarities with the Idaho homicides, but they don't appear related. The four students were found dead Nov. 13 in a rental house near campus. A county coroner says they were likely asleep when they were attacked. No suspect has been identified.

Meyer, Rae named to Critchfield transition team

Members of the Superintendent-elect Debbie Critchfield’s transition committee have ties to the area. Named to the committee are Dr. Becky Meyer, superintendent of the Lake Pend Oreille School District; and Teresa Rae, a trustee with the Boundary County School District in Bonners Ferry.

Brad Smith named ICL's new conservation director

The Idaho Conservation League recently announced that Brad Smith has been appointed as the organization’s new conservation director.

Ski resorts open for the holidays

Despite Mother Nature being pretty stingy so far this winter, at least 14 of the Gem State's 19 ski areas are open during the holiday season. All three ski areas in North Idaho - Schweitzer, Lookout Pass near Mullan, and Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg - are open daily.

Legals for June, 23 2020

Idaho Trails Association seeking new members

The Idaho Trails Association is conducting its annual membership drive. The ITA is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2010 to promote the continued enjoyment of Idaho’s hiking trails. The ITA accomplishes this mission by conducting field projects to maintain or construct non-motorized trails and by teaching trail maintenance skills to volunteer workers. The purpose of this membership drive is to get more people to help maintain Idaho’s spectacular hiking trails.

Vote for Kate McAlister to save North Idaho

Dear concerned citizens of Idaho Legislative District 1: