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News >  Spokane

The Boulevard Race unveils new course through University District

UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2024

A road race will avoid construction downtown this fall in its second year by shifting to a new course through the University District.

News >  K-12 education

Voters in West Bonner School District reject levy again

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

A one-year, $4.6 million levy for West Bonner School District failed in Tuesday’s election.

News >  ID Government

North Idaho county primary election results: Check here for sheriff, commissioner races and more in Kootenai, Bonner and Boundary counties

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

Races for sheriff and county commissioner were on the Republican primary ballot Tuesday in Kootenai, Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho. Here’s how they turned out.

News >  ID Government

Traditional Republicans fail to win majority of seats needed to control Kootenai County Republican Central Committee

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

Self-described traditional Republicans who accused the official Republican Party in Kootenai County of extremism failed to win control of the party in Tuesday’s primary.

News >  ID Government

Former North Idaho state Sen. Jim Woodward defeats Scott Herndon in primary rematch, in win for moderate Republicans

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

In one of the most highly contested primaries in the Idaho Legislature, a more moderate Republican defeated a far-right incumbent in North Idaho.

News >  ID Government

Kootenai County incumbents easily win Republican primary races; Bonner County commissioner loses re-election bid

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

Incumbents in Kootenai County easily won their Republican primaries in Tuesday's election.

News >  Idaho

‘That wasn’t a bar; that was history’: Fire destroys the Big Eddy, longtime restaurant on St. Joe River

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2024

CALDER, IDAHO – The Big Eddy, a remote inn and restaurant along the St. Joe River, was lost to a fire Friday morning. Long a popular stop among summer recreationists, the bar and grill had just reopened a week prior under new owner Michael Harter.

News >  Washington

Classics and hot rods of all kind line the street at Harrington Car Show

Mon., May 20, 2024

HARRINGTON, Wash. – A sleepy wheat farming town of about 400 people in Lincoln County was the destination for more than 200 classic cars and hot rods Saturday.

News >  ID Government

Republican primary races could shake up deadlocked leadership in Bonner County

Sun., May 19, 2024

After a year-and-a-half of friction and divided government in Bonner County, those dynamics could change with this election cycle as challengers contend for sheriff and two commissioner seats in the Idaho Republican primary Tuesday.

News >  Idaho

Sandpoint farmer wins $2 million on Powerball

UPDATED: Thu., May 16, 2024

When the fuel pump on Nathan Wood’s truck started making strange noises last week, he pulled into the nearest gas station, Arnie’s Payless Gas on Highway 200 in Kootenai, Idaho, to see what the trouble might be. Since he was already there, Wood purchased a few lottery tickets.

News >  K-12 education

Moses Lake School District cuts 100 teachers after $11 million budget error

UPDATED: Thu., May 30, 2024

Moses Lake School District has notified 103 teachers their contracts will not be renewed next year after the school board learned of a $20 million budget shortfall partly caused by an accounting error.

News >  Washington

Harrington hairdresser continues her father’s legacy through annual car show at the Studebaker Garage

UPDATED: Tue., May 14, 2024

HARRINGTON, Wash. – Allen Barth bought a dilapidated building on Harrington’s main drag about 13 years ago, a former Ford dealership from the early 1900s. He needed a home for his lifelong hobby – a place to store and showcase his collection of Studebakers and memorabilia.

News >  ID Government

Traditional Republicans flood May ballot for control of Kootenai County GOP

Sun., May 12, 2024

Self-described traditional Republicans are pushing to retake control of the political party in Kootenai County, which they say has grown increasingly extreme and no longer represents conservative values.

News >  Spokane

Spocanopy and the Lands Council plant 500 trees in honor of Expo ‘74

UPDATED: Fri., May 10, 2024

Spokane greenspace added 500 new trees this week.

News >  Higher education

EWU students join protest against Israel-Hamas war

UPDATED: Wed., May 8, 2024

Students at Eastern Washington University have joined protests across the country against the Israel-Hamas war.

News >  K-12 education

Oroville Elementary School wins $1,000 grant from NFL, American Heart Association

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2024

An elementary school in north central Washington will receive $1,000 in new gym equipment after winning a fitness tracking competition from the NFL and the American Heart Association.

News >  Spokane

How sculptures from Expo ‘74 shaped Spokane’s public art scene

Sun., May 5, 2024

A new structure has popped up in Riverfront Park that tells the story of Expo ’74 as Spokane celebrates the 50th anniversary of the world’s fair.

News >  WA Government

Airway Heights to run public safety levy in August

UPDATED: Tue., April 30, 2024

The Airway Heights City Council voted Monday night to put a public safety measure on the Aug. 6 primary ballot.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Fire breaks out at US Bank branch on the South Hill

UPDATED: Mon., April 29, 2024

Smoke and flames erupted through the roof of a US Bank branch on the South Hill just before noon Monday as ladder crews fought to contain it.

News >  K-12 education

$15 million from renewed Forest Service program will support schools, roads in rural Washington

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Millions of dollars are coming to rural schools and communities in Washington near national forestland.

Sports >  Outdoors

Federal agencies decide to restore grizzlies to North Cascades

UPDATED: Thu., April 25, 2024

Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to the North Cascades National Park, finalizing a long effort to bring the species back to the rugged mountains.

News >  Washington

Lind Town Council claims they removed the mayor. The mayor disagrees

UPDATED: Wed., April 24, 2024

LIND, Wash. – It’s not entirely clear who’s in charge of Lind.

News >  WA Government

Republican convention settles Grant County GOP’s leadership crisis, recognizes new chairman

Tue., April 23, 2024

Andrew Koeppen, who for six months has claimed to be the new chairman of the Grant County GOP, was seated with his slate of delegates at the Washington Republican convention in Spokane this weekend. But David Hunt says he is still the real chairman.

News >  Transportation

Getting There: U.S. 95 expansion could bypass Sagle in North Idaho

Mon., April 22, 2024

SAGLE, Idaho – The Idaho Transportation Department is exploring an expansion of U.S. Highway 95 that could bypass the unincorporated town of Sagle south of Sandpoint.

News >  Local business

Give and Gather: Bars and restaurants team up to support Volunteers of America this week

Sun., April 21, 2024

Some of Spokane’s favorite local gathering spots will donate a portion of their sales this week to support Volunteers of America Eastern Washington.