Ex-New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt -- crimes his own lawyer said earned him the nickname "Gold Bar Bob."

OPINION: Private school subsidies will produce a few winners and many losers

Let’s be honest. The push to require Idaho taxpayers to subsidize private and religious schooling is not about “choice.” Experience in voucher states indicates that the great majority of those who get the subsidy money are already sending their kids to private or religious schools. That will undoubtedly be the case in Idaho. The only real question is who benefits from the money extracted from taxpayers and who gets stuck paying the bill–who wins and who loses. Just follow the money.

Youth Sports Jan. 29, 2025

Scores, results, news from local Youth Sports teams, leagues, etc.

Literary Souls: Book lovers turn to a new chapter

POST FALLS — Stephanie Seher can’t help but notice how her regular customers like to drive trends at Literary Souls, her used bookstore. Gnomes populate many of the shelves and Seher said she’s had to hide her collection of solar movement decorations since they became too big of a trend for visitors coming to the shop to bestow.

Nominations due by March 16

Nominations due by March 16

The Idaho Department of Education is seeking nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent — the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year.

Senior valentines offer empathy, build bridges

Four years ago, seniors across the country were in the midst of a bleak winter. With the COVID-19 pandemic nearing an initial peak in daily cases and hospitalizations, many retirees were staying inside and away from others, including friends and loved ones.

Idaho's House speaker introduces property tax-cutting bill

State government does not set or collect property tax revenue, Moyle underscored, but rising property values in the state have come with calls to help reduce the property tax burden.

DePRIEST: A very reasonable solution

Many thanks to Ed DePriest for his well written recent opinion piece regarding the proposed use of public funds for private schools. As a staunch supporter of public school systems, the bedrock of our democracy, I welcome any suggestions that address this funding matter.

LEAP project nets workforce housing grant

A Priest River affordable housing project has received a $30,000 grant from a regional credit union and its partners. Working with partners, STCU helped secure nearly $200,000 in late 2024 for critically needed workforce housing projects in Spokane County and North Idaho. Among them is LEAP Housing, which received a $30,000 grant for The Village at River View Ridge, a six-unit workforce housing project in western Bonner County.

Montana Senate convening Ethics Committee to investigate its former president

The Montana Senate will conduct an ethics investigation into a $170,100 government contract brokered late last year by former Senate President Jason Ellsworth with his business associate.

Elk Foundation surpasses 9 million acres of conservation work

In 2024 alone, RMEF conserved or enhanced more than 203,000 acres of wildlife habitat, opened or improved public access to nearly 22,000 acres...

Hayden-based snack company is on a roll

Making protein-packed, low-carb, keto-friendly snacks that are free of gluten, low in sugar and cleverly disguised as candy bars isn't just brilliant — it's genius. Operating out of Hayden and Coeur d'Alene, Genius Gourmet can take all the credit for dreaming up product lines that look and taste as good as they make the consumer feel. “What’s really different about us is instead of telling someone to eat differently, we’re taking some of their favorite things and making them healthy for them,” Genius Gourmet Inc. Chief Operating Officer Tom Lunneborg said Jan. 8.

Creating conversations and keepsakes

Brim & Band bring customized flair to hats

Kenzie Holland's creations start with a conversation. What is their favorite color? Do they have a particular style profile or favorite activity? What makes them happy and captures their personality? She then works with her clients to create one-of-a-kind, unique creations that are works of art as much as they are hats celebrating the Western lifestyle.

Petit graduates from Institute for Organization Management

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Christina Petit of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE), certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually.

IDE seeks applicants for top teaching award

The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent, the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year. Applications to nominate a teacher are now open.

Education News - Jan. 28, 2025

Academic honors, awards and school news celebrating students from Bonner and Boundary counties.

Vouchers and refundable tax credits: Comparing Ada and Butte counties

From the moonscape of Butte County to the meandering Boise River in Ada, there is plenty to see across the Gem State. When we talk about school vouchers (including educational savings accounts and refundable tax credits), the differences extend beyond the scenery.

Idaho lawmaker proposes increases in grocery tax credit

The bill would increase the grocery tax credit from $120 per person to $155 per person.

NIBJ: Creating conversations and keepsakes

Brim & Band bring customized flair to hats

Kenzie Holland's creations start with a conversation. What is their favorite color? Do they have a particular style profile or favorite activity? What makes them happy and captures their personality? She then works with her clients to create one-of-a-kind, unique creations that are works of art as much as they are hats celebrating the Western lifestyle.

FEB NIBJ: Creating conversations and keepsakes

Brim & Band bring customized flair to hats

Kenzie Holland's creations start with a conversation. What is their favorite color? Do they have a particular style profile or favorite activity? What makes them happy and captures their personality? She then works with her clients to create one-of-a-kind, unique creations that are works of art as much as they are hats celebrating the Western lifestyle.