ERIC WELCH
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
BOCC approves baby box agreement
“This has been a many months-long project,” said Bonner County EMS Chief Jeff Lindsey. “It’s a safe way for someone who’s thinking of giving up their baby to be able to do it with anonymity.”
Seniors balance budgets at finance fair
“Our high school seniors, they’re hungry for this knowledge,” said Jeralyn Mire, post-secondary transition counselor at SHS. “We’re hoping students just start to learn some financial literacy.”
Sandpoint Council welcomes advertising
If accepted by the standards committee, the agreement would “basically relieve the city of $40,000 worth of equipment purchases that we would otherwise have to do” at the soon-to-be-open James E. Russell Sports Center, Welker said.
ITD debuts new Sagle highway plan
As ITD plans the expansion, the department is gathering feedback to inform its decision. Ultimately, the department must balance the needs of U.S. 95’s 2,400 commercial vehicles that pass through the corridor each day with those of residents and local business owners.
WBCSD approves continuous improvement plan
All state districts are required to develop an improvement plan annually to create a roadmap for promoting student performance. The district’s administration team met twice to determine realistic, achievable goals for students before a draft came before trustees at a Sept. 24 special meeting, where community input was incorporated.
BOCC examines appointment practices, audit
According to Zoeller, the Groomer Advisory Board automatically brings reappointment requests before the BOCC if existing members with expiring terms express interest in serving again. Williams suggested posting open positions at the end of terms to ensure community members are aware of the opportunity to get involved.
IDE fields grad requirements input
“It’s a monster,” Kemink said of organizing the program. “It’s an amazing experience, but there's some work that goes into pulling it off.”
Camp Bay easement tabled after calls from public
The decision to table came after members of the public and commissioners scrutinized language in the easement document regarding use conditions for the trail, and after commenters at the business meeting urged commissioners to visit the site before signing off on the easement.
WBCSD declares emergency, preps for new boiler
The defect was found by a technician during a routine cleaning on Sept. 26. According to a report to trustees from Ryan Carruth, district operations director, flames were escaping from a gap near the return line when the boiler was turned on.
From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.