Spring to give first glimpse of Common Core test results

SANDPOINT — Asked about the new Idaho Common Core testing standards, and Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Shawn Woodward will tell you the shift is a “good thing.” It puts more emphasis on evidence-based writing, citing primary sources, and applied mathematics. The change won’t come without some potential growing pains, however.

YMCA takes small step closer to reality

SANDPOINT — It’s not in town, at least not yet. It’s really not much more than a dream at this stage. But the possibility of a YMCA community recreation facility finding its way to Bonner County recently got one small step closer to reality.

Practice makes perfect: Sagle students prepare for emergencies

Drill helps school put safety lessons to the test

SAGLE — Faculty and students of Sagle Elementary participated in drills Friday, practice for a real emergency.