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Quincy school board president criticizes district's academic standards, calls for change
QUINCY — Rita Keene believes her duty as Quincy School Board president was a calling. So she was concerned to learn the students in the district aren’t performing at the level they should be according to the latest available Washington Office of Public School Instruction (OPSI) data. “My...
Elyn Bowers of Pinedale Commits to E. Washington for Basketball
One of the finest basketball players in the state is Elyn Bowers of Pinedale and she will be an early commit to Eastern Washington University. Bowers, as a junior was the leading scorer in 3A this past season, averaging 24 points a game, shooting 49% from the floor, 40% from the 3-point line, and 78% from the free throw line. The 5-8 shooting guard can ring up big-time numbers and high scoring-wise, she threw in 41 points vs Thermopolis and rang up 35, 34, and 31 points in three games vs. Mountain View. Pinedale finished last season with a record of 22-4 and took 3rd at the 3A State Tournament.
Post Falls Chamber: Participate in chamber and community events
Greetings North Idaho Business Journal readers. Summer is here and the energy is high! For those hosting visitors, check out www.visitpostfalls.org or our social media on Facebook and Instagram for local activities. Our Visitor’s Center is also open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for maps, brochures, and personalized suggestions to enhance your exploration of our community.
HMH Engineering announces new departments
HMH Engineering, a locally owned civil engineering firm established in 2011, announces the addition of a new Marketing Department, spearheaded by Greta Gissel as marketing director, with Alyssa Blank as our graphic designer. Gissel, who joined HMH Engineering in April, brings a creative and community-focused approach to her role as marketing director....
Business blooms at Steelstra Designs
Small businesses don't come much smaller than Steelstra Designs, a custom floral business owned and operated by Amber Steele Poelstra, who grows and crafts her products on the fifth of a Post Falls acre where she lives with her family. “I’m the seeder, weeder, the deliverer, the arranger, the artist,”...
Mountain Madness Soap Co. keeps it local
COEUR d’ALENE — It all began as a way to DIY Christmas presents while living in North Pole, Alaska, but Mountain Madness Soap Co. has burgeoned into a growing small business with 15 employees. Owner Jennifer Morsell credits a lot of it to keeping everything to being made...
Magical ‘Space Phenomena’ May Appear Over Idaho Skies Tonight
What on earth is a 'geomagnetic storm' and why has this been such a hot topic for discussion in Idaho this year? While the scientific answers may be above our pay grade, seeing the images that come from these types of storms never gets old. You may recall that in...
Smoky skies becoming cloudy with a few sprinkles and gusty winds this afternoon
Air Quality Alert for Yakima, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, and Stevens Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for smoke...
Washington’s aerospace industry contributed more than $71B in revenue in 2023
In 2023, Washington state’s aerospace industry had more than $71 billion in business revenue, according to a recent Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Community Attributes report. “The aerospace industry is a cornerstone of Washington’s economy and is growing as it recovers from industry-wide challenges,” Rachel Smith, Chamber president and CEO, said. “With 77,400 aerospace […] The post Washington’s aerospace industry contributed more than $71B in revenue in 2023 appeared first on Transportation Today.
Last Year, Washington Prisons Delayed Roughly One-third Of All Inmate Release Dates, Costing Taxpayers Millions Of Dollars
In February 2011, a photo was taken of correctional officers overseeing inmates as they walked past at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Wash. Recent data shows that almost one-third of inmates released in fiscal 2023 from Washington prisons were not released on their scheduled release dates. This delay has hindered their ability to reintegrate into society, ultimately costing taxpayers millions. The Shelton facility, in particular, had the longest and most frequent delays according to the Department of Corrections’ records.
Target shoppers outraged after extra $10 ‘spirits fee’ turns up on receipt – but chain insists surcharge is above board
TARGET shoppers have raged about an additional fee added to receipts for a specific item. An image showed the retailer charging a “Spirits Fee” to someone and it stirred up debate but the chain said the issue was a state one. This photo showed how one shopper was...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
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