Panel tackles Proposition 1 at forum
Panelists discuss open primaries, ranked-choice voting initiative
A concern about ranked-choice voting is that it splits the number of votes from the majority party and paves the way to victory for minority candidates. Luke Mayville recently had this discussion with someone who asked if that's what happened in the 1992 presidential election when Bill Clinton won with 42% of the vote because Ross Perot ran against George H.W. Bush, splitting the conservative vote. "The answer to that is if they had had ranked-choice voting, it would have solved that problem," he said.
Welcome to Scare School: As Silverwood becomes Scarywood, actors hone their spooky skills
From pop scares to creative costuming, Scarywood delivers harrowing Halloween experiences
A spooktastic Halloween experience calls for an eerie, bone-chilling atmosphere, ghastly ghouls lurking in dark corners, haunted attractions that turn the blood cold and well-timed, well-planned jump scares that send the unwitting running for their lives.
Sex discrimination complaints filed against Coeur d'Alene School District
Sandpoint man alleges females do not receive equal athletic participation opportunities
A Sandpoint resident has filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, one of which will be investigated.
Educators participate in i-STEM Institutes at North Idaho College
Educators participate in i-STEM Institutes at NIC
Teachers love to teach, but they also love to learn. Nearly 100 educators from across North Idaho and other parts of the state participated in four days of i-STEM Institutes at North Idaho College this week. They deepened their knowledge and enhanced their science, technology, engineering and mathematics practices through projects and principles they can bring to their classrooms this fall.
In North Idaho, skilled workers are in demand
Creating the next generation of trade workers proves challenging
The demand for skilled labor in North Idaho is high. Some of the highest projected employment growth in the region is driven by occupations in health care, construction, personal care and services and transportation and material moving. These occupations made up 35% of total job postings in North Idaho over the last year while accounting for 25-30% of regional employment, according to Lisa Grigg, Idaho Department of Labor economist for north-central Idaho.
National spelling bee run ends in Round 3 for North Idaho student
'Tirthankara' takes out Van Hill
In February, Amiah spelled the winning word, "stimuli," at the North Idaho Spelling Bee, earning a gold trophy, $1,000 and a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Critchfield: 'We're hopeful'
Public school budget should be ready soon, says state superintendent
Reverting to average daily attendance-based funding from the enrollment-based funding formula used during COVID-19 years has left many Idaho school districts feeling a financial pinch. “Money was left on the table, and we knew that last year,” Idaho State Superintendent of Public Education Debbie Critchfield said Friday during a visit to The Press office.
More guns on campus?
Proposed legislation to arm school staff receives mixed reactions
Legislation that would allow school staff to carry concealed weapons without guidance from local school boards was recommended Thursday by the Idaho House State Affairs Committee and as of Monday is on its way to a third reading this week. As it is now written, this legislation would not have unanimous support from local education leaders. Post Falls Police Detective Sgt. Neil Uhrig, who serves as the chair of the Post Falls School Board, said his initial impression is that this bill is not ready.
Idaho aids Texas in fight against fentanyl
Two states known for their fierce independence are among those coming together to fight a common enemy — fentanyl.
Investigation finds no credible threat
Lake City High School target of threatening social media posts
Social media posts threatening there would be a shooting Wednesday at Lake City High School had police and the Coeur d’Alene School District on alert throughout the day, while law enforcement personnel investigated the situation.
Risch: Title 42 expiration will open immigration floodgates
As one of several lawmakers who just introduced legislation to stop the smuggling of fentanyl into the United States, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch is firm in his stance on immigration and enforcement at the southern border.
Cd'A School District declares financial emergency
A financial emergency was formally declared by the Coeur d’Alene School District. Trustees voted 3-2 during a special meeting Friday to move ahead with the declaration. Chair Rebecca Smith, who attended via phone, Vice Chair Casey Morrisroe and Trustee Heather Tenbrink voted in favor. Trustee Allie Anderton, who also attended by phone, and Trustee Lesli Bjerke voted against the motion.
Transgender bathroom bill advances in Boise
Coeur d'Alene situation points to possible need for legislation
The Idaho Senate on March 9 passed Senate Bill 1100 in a 28-7 vote. The proposed bill passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday morning to soon be heard on the House floor. The bill establishes additional provisions requiring separate school restrooms, changing facilities, sleeping accommodations and use of dressing and locker rooms based on students' sexes assigned at birth. Schools will also need to provide additional accommodations for students who are unwilling or unable to use facilities designed for their biological sexes.
United Way invests $150K in North Idaho
Nonprofit announces Community Care Fund grants
From day camps and school programs to infant safety and senior nutrition, the $150,000 United Way of North Idaho has awarded through its Community Care Fund program touches a large swath of society. "I am really excited for a couple reasons, and really happy with this year," said United Way of North Idaho Community Impact Director Keri Cederquist.
Advancing opportunity, prosperity, growth
Innovia Foundation announces LaunchNW initiative
Nonprofit announces LaunchNW initiative
Truck yeah
North Idaho turns out to support American Freedom Convoy
Masses of North Idahoans flock to I-90 to salute American Freedom Convoy on its way to Washington, D.C.
Words with Wasden
Idaho attorney general follows law, not political winds
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden visited the region last week
North Idaho Now Episode 98: Headlines from 1/12 thru 1/14 and interview with Panhandle Health District Public Information Officer Katherine Hoyer
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Devin Weeks take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Jan. 12-14.
Idaho sees first flu death
Fluarix Quadrivalent shots available to help protect against sickness
Idaho's first flu-related death reported in Gooding County
Public historian, hospice give gifts of oral history
Public historian Sara Jane Ruggles and Auburn Crest Hospice offer gifts of oral history for patients, families
Gem State pumps see 20-cent jumps
Idaho experiences largest gas monthly price increase in the country
Idaho experiences largest monthly gas price increase in the country.
Lights grow dim on CYT North Idaho
After 13 years, COVID about to close curtains on local theater nonprofit
After 13 years, COVID closes curtains on local theater nonprofit
Statewide project seeks used laptops for students
A statewide nonprofit of more than 200 business leaders is determined to get computers and internet service into the hands of Idaho’s students.