Idaho ranks last in census data
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff New census data paint a grim picture of Idaho education, with the state coming in last in per-pupil revenues and next-to-last in per-pupil spending. According to new reports from...
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Quest Aircraft purchased by French company
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint-based company Quest Aircraft announced last week it has been acquired by a French manufacturer. Daher, which produces a line of single-engine turboprops, is in the process of finalizing...
Physicians oppose Newport smelter
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A coalition of physicians and health care professionals has issued an open letter opposing the proposed Newport silicon smelter. Known as the Inland NW Physicians for Healthy Communities, the...
Sandemonium back for its fourth year
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s a year of change for Sandemonium. The first is obvious for those who have enjoyed previous years of the event, a celebration of all things nerdy. Rather than...
Ch-ch-ch-changes at the Reader
By Ben Olson Reader Staff We have some pretty exciting developments here at the Reader we want to let you all know about. Starting the second week of July, original Reader co-owner and former...
Tamarack Aerospace declares bankruptcy
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local company Tamarack Aerospace has declared bankruptcy in the wake of setbacks from aviation regulators. Company officials say declaring Chapter 11 will give them time to address safety concerns...
CHAFE 150 riders hit the road Saturday
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff One of the biggest biking events in the region kicks off Saturday morning as CHAFE 150 riders begin their long-distance race for the best times—or maybe just enjoy a...
Report shows sunny revenue forecast for Idaho
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Gov. Brad Little’s office is celebrating the release this week of better-than-expected revenue collection throughout Idaho. According to an Idaho General Fund Revenue report released by the Governor’s Office...
One third of state administrative rules to be cut or simplified
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Gov. Brad Little’s office is striking while the iron is hot to curb back administrative rules in state departments. In total, Little is proposing cuts or simplifications to 34%...
Guitarist Roger Fisher of Heart rocks Panida
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff There are few people who have had a musical career like Roger Fisher. As a founding member of the band Heart, Fisher skyrocketed to mainstream success in the 1970s....
