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Coeur d'Alene Public Libary Board of Trustees names new library director
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Public Library Board of Trustees approved a new library director at their meeting on Thursday. The board approved Elizabeth Westenburg who will officially start her new role on October 7. The library says Westenburg has 20 years of experience in public...
Yotes preparing for first-time opponent in second home game
CALDWELL — One home night game down, one more to go. The Yotes opened the 2024 season last Saturday night with a comfortable win over Lincoln. The primetime atmosphere brought a new energy to Simplot Stadium that they hope will carry over to this Saturday’s contest. This week presents a new kind of challenge for the College of Idaho — facing a team that has never played a down of...
Two West Nile infections reported in Ada and Canyon Counties
ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Central and Southwest District Health report that two Idaho residents have been infected with the West Nile virus; one woman in Canyon County and one man in Ada County. The woman has been identified as being over the age of 60 and was hospitalized by...
Scouting the Vandals: 5 questions, prediction with an Idaho reporter
No. 3 Oregon hosts Idaho on Saturday (4:30 p.m., Big Ten Network) at Autzen Stadium. The Oregonian/OregonLive reached out to Idaho correspondent Peter Harriman for The Spokesman-Review to pose five questions and gain insight into the Vandals. How to watch live stream online: You can watch this game live for...
Kootenai County commissioners approve $131 million budget
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the county’s fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes levying 2% more taxes. Commissioners Leslie Duncan and Bruce Mattare voted in favor of the $131 million budget, while Bill Brooks opposed it. Brooks said the 2% cost of...
Latah County Commissioners Approve big Budget Boost for Kohberger Trial
MOSCOW - The wheels of justice turn slowly, and it's not cheap to keep them grinding. Still more than nine months before Bryan Kohberger's capital murder trial is scheduled to begin -- and still without a definitive answer on where in Idaho it will be held -- local government leaders in the area where four students were stabbed to death in 2022 do know one thing: The trial will cost taxpayers a lot of money, so the county requires a cash infusion, officials have decided -- wherever it ends up taking place.
2024 Idaho State Tickets, Game Schedule, Results, How to Watch Info
A game versus Montana State on September 28 is what jumps out when glancing at the Idaho State Bengals' college football schedule in 2024. See below to find dates and times for every game. Looking for college football tickets? Head to Ticketmaster today and see your team live. Idaho State's...
Road rage incident leads to man being shot in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – A road rage incident in which a man purportedly intentionally rammed his car into a fellow driver’s vehicle ended with a gun shot Saturday morning. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), the suspect purposefully collided with another car on Interstate 90 this morning, at which point the vehicles remained near each other until they reached East Front Street Avenue near East MLK Jr Way. Police say it is unclear which vehicle followed the other as of Saturday morning.
Spokane Boxing Gym hosting lemonade stand to fundraise for youth
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Boxing Gym will hold a lemonade stand Saturday to fundraise for a girls travel team to compete at the All Women’s Tournament in Auburn. According to Rick Welliver, the founder of Spokane Boxing, the fundraiser will help young athletes travel across the state to compete alongside other boxers throughout Washington.
Heat Alert: Inland Northwest Faces Scorching Temperatures This Labor Day Weekend
Spokane, WA – The Inland Northwest is preparing for scorching temperatures this Labor Day weekend, with Sunday expected to be the hottest day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Spokane issued a “Moderate Heat Risk” warning for the region. This advisory emphasizes the need for individuals to stay cool and hydrated, especially those sensitive to heat.
West Coast Conference Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs
For most programs in the nation posting a 27-8 record would be exceptional. Reaching the Sweet 16 would be the hallmark of a successful season. Yet, for the team that resides in Spokane, Washington, last year was a bit of a “down” one. It is no secret that the Gonzaga Bulldogs have become the primer program in the West Coast Conference for over 20 years. Despite their dominance, last year’s squad was surrounded by discourse. To make matters worse, their conference rival, the Gaels of St. Mary’s won both the regular season and conference tournament championship.
12-year-old welcomed home by community following over 30 surgeries and getting his leg amputated
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — The Liberty Lake community welcomed 12-year-old Ike home Saturday afternoon from a hard recovery after doctors were forced to amputate his leg. "I am incredibly grateful that he has gotten so much support," said Jacob Rabe. "Ike has been in the hospital for more than two months, and he's not felt the support like the rest of us have because he's been in Seattle and he's been under medication. It was very important to us to make sure he felt loved and supported. I'm just grateful."
Evacuations lifted near Spokane airport after wildfire
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Evacuations have been lifted from the areas west of the Spokane International Airport after the Thorpe Road Fire caused several levels of evacuations. Spokane County Emergency Management (SCEM) says evacuations have been lifted and residents in the areas between Thorpe Road, Medical Lake Highway, Lawson...
Hundreds of endangered frogs released into Columbia National Wildlife Refuge
For the fourth time, hundreds of endangered frogs were released into the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge with the intent to revitalize their population. The nearly 400 northern leopard frogs were collected as eggs by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and raised from tadpoles by Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Oregon Zoo staff. The adult frogs were released mid-August.
Governments often struggle with massive new IT projects
Idaho’s state government was facing a problem. In 2018, its 86 state agencies were operating with a mix of outdated, mismatched business systems that ran internal processes like payroll and human resources. Some of the programs dated back to the 1980s, and many were written in programming languages they don’t teach in engineering schools anymore. […]
Budget cuts for Idaho Child Care Program compounds financial troubles for parents, providers
As Brigham Young University-Idaho’s new school year starts up in September, Kearis Ochs was preparing for a round of new parents to enroll kids in her local child care centers. But after the health department announced budget cuts to a child care subsidy program, she’s expecting “a lot of lost business for us, and a […]
Utilities commission to host virtual workshops for Idaho Power rate increase application
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is hosting two online workshops in September to share information on an application from Idaho Power to increase its rates. According to Idaho Power’s application, it is focused on recovering costs associated with infrastructure investments and labor expenses that were not included in the company’s last rate case. If the […]
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