Bob Boeh, longtime Idaho Forest Group executive to retire

COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho Forest Group announced the upcoming retirement of Bob Boeh, vice president of government affairs.

EDUCATION: Or indoctrination?

Re: Dave Johnson’s “My Turn” from Feb. 22: What Mr. Johnson may call “education” instead smacks of clever and full-on pro-statism indoctrination as he attempts to humanize that which is responsible for the most human suffering (war, murder, theft, oppression) in history, without compare — government.

Tech group moves ahead with Cochran

COEUR d’ALENE — Innovation Collective founder Nick Smoot has taken a leave of absence and Chief Operating Officer Chris Cochran is now the organization’s interim executive director.

Monsanto posts larger-than-expected 4Q loss

Upcoming Flathead Forecast focuses on local economy

The 15th annual Flathead Forecast on Feb. 21 brings economist Joe Mahon back for an encore performance to discuss economic trends and how companies are implementing creative solutions to combat the workforce shortage impacting communities from Minnesota to Montana.

FVCC: 50 years and growing

An important milestone is being celebrated this week as the community marks the 50th anniversary of the vote to approve the start of a community college in Kalispell.

Montana Children's worth celebrating

Montana Children’s Medical Center officially opened on Monday as the staff welcomed its first patients with a parade of cheers and smiles. The jovial scene marked a milestone for the $60 million facility that has been in the making for more than three years.

Fisher offers experience; supports resort tax

Darin Fisher

LETTER: Don't trust the GOP

“Make Montana great” … “Vote Republican — it’s less taxing” … Rinse and repeat ...

Idaho must consider targeted tax increase

In these hard times, the state is facing more cuts in services. A Democratic legislator, Shirley Ringo, has proposed a temporary 5-percent surcharge (tax increase) on individuals’ taxable income in excess of $50,000. It would raise about $44 million a year. As you might expect, the governor, who called the increase class warfare, has rejected the idea.

IMCB moves ahead with building sale, leaseback plans

SANDPOINT — Intermountain Community Bancorp — the parent company of Panhandle State Bank — is moving forward with long-term plans to enter into a sale and leaseback agreement for the Sandpoint Center.

Maras running for treasurer

SANDPOINT — John Maras’ is campaigning for Bonner County treasurer on a solid background in forensic accounting and financial management.

County's jobless rate jumps upward

SANDPOINT — Despite recent signs of economic improvement, Bonner County’s jobless rate is again on the rise, topping out at 9.2 percent in March.

Sharpen your shovels

When it comes to the devastating economic impact of the federal closure of Lucky Friday silver mine in North Idaho, Dennis Wheeler has an idea that might be golden.

Partnerships topic of Wednesday ULI forum

COEUR d’ALENE — Development requires teamwork.

Richy named Idaho Homeland Security chief

Transit Center just what the community needs

After years of talking and planning, the buses are scheduled to roll today through the new Riverstone Transit Center in Coeur d’Alene.

Food or biofuel? Dumb question

Inter Lake editorial

Don't taint the Health Corridor

I’m pleased that the process for creating a Health Corridor is moving forward transparently and with public involvement. Anyone driving the area around Kootenai Health knows that planning could have gone better. Community leaders are eager to work toward a solution.

HEMP: A CEO's plea

Gov. Little and senators,