That one time I was a chess champion
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but no matter what, I can always rest on my laurels as a fifth-grade chess …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but no matter what, I can always rest on my laurels as a fifth-grade chess …
By Shawn Keough and forest products businesses in Idaho
Reader Contributors
It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found …
By Ryan Suppe
and Kevin Richert
IdahoEdNews.org
Another major school choice bill has failed in the Idaho Legislature.
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee narrowly rejected House Bill 447, which …
Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When my aunt and uncle visited a couple of years ago from England, the latter brought along a folder of genealogical research he’d compiled about his …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In recognition of International Women’s Day, women of Bonner and Boundary counties will gather on Friday, March 8 outside Bonner General Health for the Pro-Voice …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After Ötzi the Iceman was discovered frozen in the Eastern Italian Alps, scientists examined the contents of his stomach to learn what types of foods …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Far North branch will host a fundraiser and info session on Thursday, Feb. 29 for the Sand Creek Clubhouse …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
While fixing the second water line leak in three months at Sandpoint Middle School — this time outside the lunchroom — on Feb. 13, staff …
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
All Idahoans should agree: The safety of our children is paramount. But how we decide to protect them may differ from community to community. …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
January’s wet weather has the East Bonner County Library District ready for an early spring cleaning project — and this year, the entire organizational system …
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