As many as 1 million kids will have school choice this year

This is the dawning of the age of school choice. The school bells will start ringing in the days and weeks ahead, but a record number of kids -- especially children from low-income families -- will be opting out of the traditional public schools.

A Ram for a rescue

COEUR d’ALENE — Nearly two weeks after being credited with saving a life, Chad Trinkaus and Inna Lavrador dismiss their efforts as something anyone would have done.

Frame it! — SHS students show development in art exhibit

SHS students typically begin their humanities education by fulfilling a requirement to take an art, music or foreign language course. Those who choose to continue take progressively more advanced electives until they reach the last class. For visual art, that’s the yearlong AP course, in which students can earn college credit and assemble a portfolio of works that can serve as a resume piece for college admissions or independent ventures.

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

Against odds that at times seemed improbable, Trump achieved his goal of celebrating a historic — and divisive — legislative victory in time for the nation's birthday. Fighter jets and a stealth bomber streaked through the sky over the annual White House Fourth of July picnic as Trump and first lady Melania Trump stepped out onto the White House balcony.

Comment period open for Fish and Game's proposed rulemaking

Can be submitted online

Chapter 13.01.19: Rules for Selecting, Operating, Discontinuing, and Suspending Vendors Summary: Remove vendor classifications to simplify the approval process, added a ‘community benefit’ component to allow for applicants who previously would have not been qualified, added language to make vendor application disqualification or contract cancellations more structured and easier to understand and enforce, removed eligibility for out-of-state applicants (except those grandfathered in), and added a provision to allow vendors to collect a credit card fee.

Comment period open for Fish and Game's proposed rulemaking

Can be submitted online

Chapter 13.01.19: Rules for Selecting, Operating, Discontinuing, and Suspending Vendors Summary: Remove vendor classifications to simplify the approval process, added a ‘community benefit’ component to allow for applicants who previously would have not been qualified, added language to make vendor application disqualification or contract cancellations more structured and easier to understand and enforce, removed eligibility for out-of-state applicants (except those grandfathered in), and added a provision to allow vendors to collect a credit card fee.

Millionaires tax proposed in Olympia, spurring debate

OLYMPIA — Washington’s Democratic lawmakers revealed their anticipated “Millionaires Tax” Tuesday, receiving pushback from Gov. Bob Ferguson and stern opposition from Republican legislators.

FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP sources say

Legals for March, 24 2026

40 Under 40: David Till

David Till is a born entrepreneur.

Memorial Day: Remembering those who came before

Memorial Day celebrates those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. While it may seem like such a little thing, attending a local ceremony or waving flags at a parade, it is so much more, not to those who are gone, but to their families who are left behind.

40 Under 40: David Till

David Till is a born entrepreneur.

YOUTH SPORTS: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Soccer, flag football, Junior Tackle and more

Soccer, flag football, bowling and more

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Results, news from local youth teams, leagues.

Tiny Rubik's Cube goes on sale in Japan for anniversary

TOKYO (AP) — A tiny but playable Rubik’s Cube, so little it fits on your fingertip, has gone on sale in Japan for 198,000 yen, or about $1,900, for delivery starting in December.

Tesla announces plans to sell up to $5B in new stock shares

DETROIT (AP) — A day after its 5-for-1 stock split took effect, Tesla announced plans Tuesday to sell up to $5 billion worth of common shares.

Washington Football renames roads for Gibbs, Taylor

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The road to the Washington Football training facility known as Redskins Park will no longer be called Redskin Park Drive.

Legals for October, 9 2020

Mattawa City Council approves uses for CARES Act monies

The Mattawa City Council approved several uses for the money they are receiving from the CARES Act during their online meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.