Northwest Notes April 11, 2025

Former University of Idaho safety Tommy McCormick received the 24th annual Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) announced.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

North Idaho College autobody students shine at state competition

Nine North Idaho College students showcased their skills at the SkillsUSA Autobody and Collision Repair competition April 8 and 9 at the College of Western Idaho’s Micron Building in Nampa.

Legals for April, 11 2025

Lawsuit alleges Lincoln County officials violated open meeting, public participation laws

A Libby businessman is alleging the Lincoln County Port Authority has violated the right of public participation and open meeting laws.

State treasurer visits Ephrata, discusses WA financial health

EPHRATA – Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti visited the Ephrata Rotary Club Tuesday to discuss his role and the financial health of the state. He said he is trying to visit all of the local Rotary Clubs around the state to educate communities on state finance and answer questions from constituents.

CWU recognizes locals in winter quarter honor roll

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has released its Honor Roll for winter quarter 2025, with 104 students from Grant and Adams counties honored. To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 12 graded credits in the quarter earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Idaho Child Tax Credit set to expire this year

Since 2018, Idaho taxpayers have received a $205 tax credit for each child under 17

Legals for April, 10 2025

Legals for April, 10 2025

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Twins board responds to letter

The Glacier Twins Board members are community members, former players, and parents of past, present and future players. Some are parents of players who are or were part of the GT, WHS, CF, Blades, Badrock, and local youth baseball programs. Some new to the board and some serving for over 20 years.

Fern bill would offer $200 million in tax relief

State Sen. Dave Fern said Friday he expects the state Legislature to get some sort of property tax relief bill passed by the end of the session. He also said a bill he sponsored that gives middle class taxpayers a significant income tax break has passed the Senate and is on to the House.

Comeback Cats beat ‘Dogs, wallop Ronan

They had the lead. They lost it. They got it back. And then with a man on third and no one out in the top of the seventh, senior pitcher Reggie Sapa closed down Whitefish for a key conference victory for the Wildcats baseball team Friday night, 9-8 at home.

Critics warn WA bill could raise gas prices by 40 cents by 2031

(The Center Square) – The Senate Ways & Means Committee voted to advance a bill revising Washington state’s Clean Fuel Standard law amid concerns among critics who warn that the expedited schedule could jack up state gas prices even higher.

Hundreds honored on Vikings President’s and VP’s lists

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College announced Monday that 303 Basin students have been named to the President’s List for winter quarter 2025. Hundreds more made the Vice President’s List. The Columbia Basin Herald team congratulates our local scholars on the recognition earned for their hard work and dedication to learning.

Denny Burt, owner of Coeur d'Alene's oldest music store, announces retirement

Owner of Coeur d'Alene's oldest music store announces retirement

If Denny Burt is asked why he waited so long to retire from Burt’s Music and Sound, he’ll point out the number of student instruments waiting to be serviced inside his store. “That’s why I do it,” Burt said.

North Idaho Lakers tryouts coming up

North Idaho Lakers tryouts coming up

Superior Meats owner honored by Small Business Association

Jerry Stroot, the owner of Superior Meats, has been named Montana’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.