And now for the tough ones

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Sacramento State knocks off MSU women

BOZEMAN — Montana State’s 19-game is over, after Sacramento State rode hot 3-point shooting to 73-69 women’s basketball win over the Bobcats in front of 3,357 fans in Worthington Arena.

Legals for March, 2 2025

They don’t know what they don’t know

Much has been written and broadcast recently regarding the impacts of the Trump administration and particularly the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size of the federal government workforce.

Dent's ag exemption bill for CCA costs moving forward

OLYMPIA - Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is working to fulfill lawmakers' promise to exempt Washington farmers and ranchers from cap-and-trade fuel taxes in a newly proposed bipartisan bill. “Finding a solution is a challenge,” Dent said in a public hearing. “We know that, but a promise was made, and we need to find a way to keep that promise.”

Law Enforcement logs for Feb. 28, 2025

The reports below were provided by sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Ferguson details proposed budget savings of nearly $4B to address shortfall

(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled his plan for nearly $4 billion in cuts as lawmakers in the Washington State Legislature grapple with a projected four-year operating budget shortfall. Just after taking office last month, Ferguson asked most agencies to find 6% in spending cuts.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

EDITORIAL: A bright future for the Museum of North Idaho

But museum supporters had a grander vision than the decades old 4,000-square-foot structure that lacked air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. And that vision included saving a key part of the city’s past and giving it a role that would last well into the future.

Idaho governor weighs in on proposed tax cuts, Medicaid threats and school choice

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said states are likely in for some “shocks” from changes in the presidential administration under President Donald Trump.

Superintendents discuss education scorecard results

A recent study reveals Idaho's schools ranked 30th in math recovery and 38th in reading from 2019–2024. While some local districts show progress in the post-pandemic educational landscape, others continue working to create more stable learning environments.

Superintendents discuss education scorecard results

A recent study reveals Idaho's schools ranked 30th in math recovery and 38th in reading from 2019–2024. While some local districts show progress in the post-pandemic educational landscape, others continue working to create more stable learning environments.

They don’t know what they don’t know

Much has been written and broadcast recently regarding the impacts of the Trump administration and particularly the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size of the federal government workforce.

Idaho governor signs school choice tax credit bill into law

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed House Bill 93 — a $50 million tax credit that can go toward educational expenses, including private school tuition.

Idaho governor signs school choice tax credit bill into law

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed House Bill 93 — a $50 million tax credit that can go toward educational expenses, including private school tuition.

Idaho governor signs school choice tax credit bill into law

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed House Bill 93 — a $50 million tax credit that can go toward educational expenses, including private school tuition.

Four pins and a championship win

Ephrata’s Adylene Sanchez crowned state champ in 155-pound bracket

EPHRATA – In the bustling atmosphere of the Washington State Wrestling Championship, Adylene Sanchez, a 155-pound junior from Ephrata achieved what many thought was impossible: she ascended from three years of competition—without a placement—to becoming a state champion. “It was very emotional,” Sanchez said on her win. “I was already crying earlier that day because my friend got injured, so I was really on edge during the match.”

Multimillion-dollar commitment will advance key cwu initiatives

ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University has received a multimillion-dollar commitment from Rob and Valerie Moehring to create a Presidential Innovation Fund, which will be used to invest in new strategic priority initiatives.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Fourth-seeded Orofino stuns Kellogg for state bid

Kellogg visits St. Maries in 3A District 1 second-place game tonight.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 27, 2025

Court records for the period of Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, 2025.