Business comings and goings

Business comings and goings

Agriculture bills filed for WA legislative session

OLYMPIA — Another new year, another legislative session in Olympia. The session began Jan. 8, and state lawmakers are hard at work. Some bills pass through fairly smoothly, said Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and some take years of a modification here and a concession there before they become law – if they ever do. “Many of the bills that we run or ideas that we have, you know, they’re sometimes simple, easy bills that will move really fast,” Dent said. “And then the more complex ones, they’re more of a heavy lift. Those are the ones that you work on every year. They don’t pass, but you gain some knowledge; you maybe make some amendments, and begin to develop the support that you need from the stakeholders and in the legislature.”

Silver Valley Sports: Jan. 22 - 28

Silver Valley teams navigate busy week and winter seasons draw near the end.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 22-28

Silver Valley teams navigate busy week and winter seasons draw near the end.

Idaho Teacher of the Year nominations sought

The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s most prestigious award for educators, CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year.

Restart lake trout suppression program

In his “failed fishery management” commentary a couple of weeks ago, columnist Warren Illi’s long-held personal bias toward fish of the Midwest was showing once again.

Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds

The poll found that few U.S. adults have a high level of confidence that the institutions that ultimately use their tax dollars — whether the federal government or local school districts — spend those taxes in the best interest of “people like them.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: What shot clock? What new foul rules?

One was the addition of a 35-second shot clock, which will be used at state tournaments this season for the first time. Most schools, particularly the larger schools, are using the shot clock in the regular season and postseason, in preparation. It’s not required during the regular season yet, but …

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: What shot clock? What new foul rules?

One was the addition of a 35-second shot clock, which will be used at state tournaments this season for the first time. Most schools, particularly the larger schools, are using the shot clock in the regular season and postseason, in preparation. It’s not required during the regular season yet, but …

HUCKLEBERRIES: A new music man and other visionaries

Many wondered whether a popular summer concert series in Coeur d’Alene and Hayden would survive without promoter Chris Guggemos.

FVCC Senior Institute session begins

Flathead Valley Community College’s Senior Institute returns for its 30th year of credit class offerings to community members 65 and up.

FVCC Senior Institute session begins

Flathead Valley Community College’s Senior Institute returns for its 30th year of credit class offerings to community members 65 and up.

China doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis

China's leaders have launched a barrage of new policies to prop up languishing financial markets and rekindle growth in the world's second-largest economy.

Legals for January, 27 2024

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint boys trounce Genesis Prep for senior night win

In addition to his 19 points, Childs added four steals and three assists to the stat sheet.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene rallies past Post Falls

On Tuesday, Coeur d’Alene travels to Lewiston and Post Falls visits Lake City, both in IEL games.

Northwest Notes Jan. 26, 2024

Football coaches clinic set for Post Falls High; Hauck agrees to three-year extension and Lapwai's Wynott becomes Idaho's career scoring leader.

NIC enrollment picture brightening; South contract to end

North Idaho College trustees won’t renew former interim president Greg South’s contract when it ends in June.

OPINION: Calls grow louder for budget amendment

Loren Enns describes himself as “a normal average Joe” from Florida who has never run for public office with “zero” political experience and “zero” name recognition.

NIC enrollment picture brightening; South contract to end

North Idaho College trustees won’t renew former interim president Greg South’s contract when it ends in June.