ERIC WELCH
Staff Writer
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County commissioners approve $57K contribution toward $880K intersection safety project
With the match put forth, contractors will soon install upgraded 48-inch stop signs with lights that flash when vehicles approach the intersections. The project also funds construction of advance warning signs designed to ensure drivers are aware of an upcoming intersection.
Selkirk chief urges caution in wake of U.S. 95 crashes
“While it is not our role to determine cause or conditions that contribute to traffic accidents, we would urge folks to use more caution on our area highways,” Armstrong stated in a March 16 Facebook post.
USACE, ISDA describe invasive species risks, plans
When it comes to invasive species, “the best, cheapest and most effective policy is always prevention, rather than trying to play catch up,” said ISDA program specialist Ryan Hanna.
WBCSD prepares levy language
Two weeks after West Bonner County School District trustees voted 3-2 to bring a two year, $2.35 million-per-year levy to voters, staff and officials came together to finalize the line items that will appear on the May 20 ballot.
LPOSD proposes AI policy
The language states that students would be allowed to use AI to help them research topics, brainstorm for projects and summarize concepts to aid their understanding. They wouldn’t be allowed to pass AI content off as their own or feed an AI model content that contains personal or sensitive information that should remain private.
Knight racing — locals slide fast, build bonds in Starlight Series
Throughout February, over 120 locals participated in Schweitzer’s medieval-themed Starlight Race Series — a four-week sequence of Friday night contests in which costumed alpine skiers, Telemark skiers and snowboarders compete and socialize on the slopes.
No Man's Land film fest returning to Panida
“None of these stories are new to us. We’re already living it,” organizer Lauren Sanders said. “But they're new to being shown on film and being featured.”
Frame it! — SHS students show development in art exhibit
SHS students typically begin their humanities education by fulfilling a requirement to take an art, music or foreign language course. Those who choose to continue take progressively more advanced electives until they reach the last class. For visual art, that’s the yearlong AP course, in which students can earn college credit and assemble a portfolio of works that can serve as a resume piece for college admissions or independent ventures.
Russell Center revenue below projection after three months
“It's been a challenge, for sure, operating this as a business,” Community Planning and Development Director Jason Welker said. “The total budgeted revenue for a year was around $240,000. We're on track to do about half of that right now.”
Waterfront hotel development will include private units
The project’s site is considered by many to be among the most valuable pieces of real estate in Sandpoint. Averill Hospitality acquired the property in 2022 and later announced plans to invest upward of $70 million to create a modern destination resort with an events center and two restaurants on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille.