CWU selects new dean of Education and Professional Studies

ELLENSBURG – Central Washington University’s College of Education and Professional Studies has chosen Selena Castro to fill its vacant Associate Dean position starting February 16 according to a statement from CWU.

ACH Warriors use defense to defeat Northport in Northeast 1B tourney

COULEE CITY – A strong defensive effort carried the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors to their Northeast 1B District Tournament win over Northport Tuesday night, holding the Mustangs to under 30 points in a 54-24 win.

Shallbetter sentenced for dumping water on Banducci

A former North Idaho College instructor who dumped a bucket of soapy water on Trustee Todd Banducci last year will spend three days in jail.

OPINION: Property taxpayers will have to foot the bill for the 'school choice' scheme

Every legislative session brings some new “school choice” scheme that is touted as a way to improve elementary and secondary education in Idaho by offering more choices to families. Sometimes the plan is called a voucher, sometimes a stipend, sometimes a grant, sometimes a savings account. This year the scheme is called a “refundable tax credit.” What every plan has in common is the use of taxpayer money to subsidize private schooling, including religious and home schools. Because of the chronic failure of our legislatures in the last several decades to adequately fund public schools, the cost of such schemes will ultimately end up being forced upon local property taxpayers.

Marines make a difference both in peace, during war

The Military Tales column celebrates servicemen and servicewomen and their service to the United States.

Park Side Credit Union selects nonprofits for partner program

Park Side Credit Union has selected a group of nonprofit organizations the credit union will be supporting with its 2024 Park Side Partner Program.

Park Side Credit Union selects nonprofits for partner program

Park Side Credit Union has selected a group of nonprofit organizations the credit union will be supporting with its 2024 Park Side Partner Program.

Legals for February, 7 2024

Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughter

The guilty verdicts — one for each student slain at Oxford High School — were returned after roughly 11 hours of jury deliberations.

AARP Foundation offers free tax preparation help

Now until the end of tax season, AARP Foundation is once again providing free tax preparation assistance across Idaho through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation's largest volunteer-based free tax preparation service. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service, and all Tax-Aide volunteers are IRS-certified.

Letters to the editor Feb. 6

Letters to the editor Feb. 6

Budget discussion for Cd'A School Board continues today

Special meeting at 4 p.m.

The budget discussion will continue at 4 p.m. today when trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School District hold a workshop at Midtown Meeting Center, 1505 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.

NIC BASKETBALL: Welcome back ... Cardinal men snap rival CSI's 26-game conference win streak

“If you can’t get up for a rivalry game, you’ve got problems,” said NIC men’s basketball coach Corey Symons, in his 10th season as head coach and 20th overall. “These guys don’t really realize how big of a rivalry this is, and I’ve tried to preach it to them. They got up and listened to the game plan and did their job and really played hard. The guys came out, played hard and did their thing.”

New Oval Office eatery under construction

A new larger building for The Oval Office is under construction on Spokane Street in Post Falls.

Support conservation measures to delist grizzlies

Reference is made to the opinion piece “Grizzly bear population is out of control,” by Dale Jorgenson, Daily Inter Lake, Jan. 18, 2024. Mr. Jorgenson makes some accurate observations — yet he attaches meanings to some of his facts that I suggest would benefit from additional information and discussion

Hard-fought Royal-Wahluke game ends in 50-42 Knights victory

ROYAL CITY — A lot of times intense, hard-fought games come down to one or two things that do or don’t go right. In Royal’s 50-42 boys basketball win over Wahluke Friday, Knights coach Greg Jenks said some rebounds went Royal’s way, and Warrior coach Clayton Buck said some shots didn’t go Walluke’s way.

Washington students show increased attendance and high school course completion

OLYMPIA — Three important indicators of student success are attending school regularly, passing all of their ninth grade classes, and completing advanced courses where they earn both high school and college credit at the same time. In the 2022–23 school year, Washington’s students made significant strides in all three, according to data published recently by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Each year, Washington’s students continue to work hard to set themselves up for success,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. “Attending school regularly, passing all their classes in ninth grade, and completing advanced-level coursework all prepare students for their unique future pathways. I am so proud of our students for their efforts and of educators and district staff for supporting them.”

Troy man in custody following sentencing in DUI homicide

Terren Craig Winebark, 21, received a 6-year...

Area students make college fall semester dean's list

Montana colleges have announced their honor roll students...

Police logs for Feb. 2, 2024

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