Bonners Ferry
LATEST NEWS
Idaho secretary of state tells lawmakers ranked choice voting may cost up to $40M to implement
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Idaho’s chief election officer believes there could be a significant price tag to purchase equipment that can do ranked choice voting tabulation if the proposed Open Primaries initiative were to pass in November. Supporters argue that it...
State GOP expresses concern over Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris
The Idaho republican party is weighing in on President Joe Biden's decision to bow out from this November's race for the white house. The President announced that decision Sunday afternoon. A few hours after the President's announcement, the State GOP took to social media expressing concern over the way Biden endorsed his VP Kamala Harris.
Idaho Fish & Game Trucking Sockeye Salmon From Lower Granite Dam On Snake River
COLFAX - This summer’s above average run of sockeye salmon up the Lower Snake River into Idaho is allowing managers to keep some fish to spawn at a hatchery. The agency has begun trucking the endangered fish from Lower Granite Dam on the Snake to the Eagle Hatchery near Boise. About 1,000 sockeye have reached the dam South of Colfax just downriver from Idaho. The fish are on a 900 mile journey to their spawning grounds near Stanley.
These Futuristic Tools are Essential for Sustaining Idaho’s Healthcare Workforce
Idaho is facing a critical shortage of healthcare workers. When that happens, pressure mounts on universities to increase healthcare graduates. But, it’s not as simple as opening the floodgates and allowing more students to enroll. Faculty availability, limited special equipment, and even physical space present significant challenges. So what...
9,180 Idaho grads will receive Launch grants
BOISE - The final numbers on Idaho Launch are in — and 9,180 high school graduates will receive grants this year. State officials have made their final awards for the first-year program, which provides high school graduates with up to $8,000 for college or workforce training aligned with in-demand careers.
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre Brings 1950's Rock 'n' Roll To Life With BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre closes its 'Divine Season 9' with the world's most successful rock and roll show, BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY. Directed by Collin J. Pittmann, with music direction by David Brewster and choreography by Andrea Olsen, you're sure to get your 'rave on' as you experience the drama, passion, and excitement of Buddy Holly's life, cut short at just 22 years old and 'the day the music died.' BUDDY takes you from Holly's meteoric rise to fame to his legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa and features well known tunes including "That'll be the Day," "La Bamba," "Chantilly Lace," "Johnny B. Goode," "Everyday," and "Peggy Sue".
It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Pacific Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth, and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration […] The post It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Bringing ‘Break-Bone Fever’ to WA
It seems there's a new illness every so often to be concerned over. From bird flu to swine flu to the dreaded ebolavirus and beyond, there's always new reasons to wash your hands, keep clean and avoid contact with most everything and every one. The latest one coming to the...
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Spokane mother allegedly shook, slapped, threw 5-month-old son, baby not expected to recover
SPOKANE, Wash. – 22-year-old Amlyann Harry is being charged with assault of a child first degree after she allegedly shook, slapped, and threw her five-month-old baby boy onto the floor Sunday night. The infant is not expected to recover.Harry is being held on a $1,000,000 bond in the Spokane County Jail as her baby fights for his life in Sacred Heart’s NICU. According to the prosecutor in court on Monday, the infant is not expected to recover from the brain bleed caused by his mother’s alleged assault. The judge in Monday’s court hearing also ordered a Domestic Violence No Contact Order between Harry and her son. According to court documents, Harry told Spokane Valley Police her baby had been crying to no end, so she “shook her baby and then slapped her baby three times with an open hand on his face.” Harry then admitted to throwing her baby “an estimated three feet to the floor” where the baby landed on his back and stopped breathing and became unresponsive. This is when Harry’s mother and the baby’s grandmother came home to the horrific situation. According to court documents, Harry said she believed the baby was dead – though she made no effort to administer CPR or call 911; her mother did that. Once medics arrived and took over CPR, the defendant told police this was not the first time she had abused her child. Harry said she felt quote “dead inside” and had never felt affection for her baby. On Monday, Amy Vega, the executive director for Vanessa Behan, a non-profit childcare organization whose main mission is to protect kids and support families, weighed in on the abusive situation. “It makes me want to cry, there’s no reason for it, we know how to prevent that,” Vega said. “How do we help parents know just to ask for help, it’s really okay.” Vanessa Behan’s mission stems from the abuse of a little girl, named Vanessa Behan, who died from extensive child abuse, not much older than the baby boy at the center of this story. “This is how we got our start, because of a little girl who was abused to the point of death, and so we do hear these stories and they break your heart,” Vega said. Vega has been in this line of care for decades; she’s heard and seen her fair share of child abuse stories that one could never forget. “There are so many circumstances that go on in a situation like this and in any kind of a family dynamic, that if we could step back, without passing judgment, ‘how do we support a parent so that we don’t get to this outcome,’” Vega said. Vega doesn’t know Harry or her family’s situation personally, but she does know many families who struggle. “I think that we live in a society that is so quick to judge a parent and I think that lends to parents being afraid to ask for help,” she said. So that’s why Vanessa Behan is here to serve kids and families; whether your struggles with parenthood feel severe or minor, this team provides 24-hour care and support for families, free of charge. The goal is to prevent stories of abuse like this one from ever being told again. “We want to be on that prevention side of things because obviously we see the devastating impact and effect of child abuse in a situation like this,” Vega said.If you need help with childcare, big or small, you can call Vanessa Behan at (509)-598–7490.
Spokane Sets up Process to Recognize, Take Action on Neighborhood Resolutions
The City of Spokane is taking steps to unify its communities and create a more cohesive local government that responds to input from each neighborhood. Members of the Spokane City Council discussed setting up a process for receiving resolutions from its various boards and commissions during Monday’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting. The officials regularly receive resolutions and requests but lack an internal process to respond.
Protecting your family: Tips for safe recreation in North Idaho’s lead-contaminated areas
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Summertime recreation is one of the best parts of living in our area. Swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities are great ways to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While our region looks like a pristine, beautiful place to recreate, some areas are impacted by the historical mining activities that occurred in the Coeur d’Alene basin.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.