11+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) The event has been sanctioned by the Idaho High School Activities Association and is the only basketball all-star event featuring selected athletes from throughout the state of Idaho. NIC to host 22nd annual Idaho All-Star Game The 22nd Annual Idaho High School All-Star Basketball Games will be held Saturday, March 15, at North Idaho College's Coeur d'Alene campus. The girls game begins at 1 p.m. followed by the boys game at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. The event has been sanctioned by the Idaho High School Activities Association and is the only basketball all-star event featuring selected athletes from throughout the state of Idaho. Idahosports.com will nominate and select this year's outstanding senior all-star basketball players in Idaho. The games will include a three-point shooting competition for both boys and girls, as well a slam-dunk contest between the games. Team selections will…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (602+ words) The system, known as Idaho Time, includes a fluctuating price model in which reservation costs at state campsites may drop for low-demand dates and rise when demand is high. The platform also provides additional content about facilities, features, options and availability. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation launched a new platform for reserving campsites Monday that aims to manage growing demand at public campgrounds." The system, known as Idaho Time, includes a fluctuating price model in which reservation costs at state campsites may drop for low-demand dates and rise when demand is high. The platform also provides additional content about facilities, features, options and availability. To prevent the new system from being overloaded, IDPR is introducing the platform with a staggered start. The initial release Jan. 6 included the months of January through May; more dates throughout the summer and fall…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (226+ words) The Idaho Transportation Department is excited to announce the second annual "Name a Snowplow" contest. The program invites Idaho students to submit creative names for ITD snowplows while learning about winter driving safety. Beginning on Oct. 1, students in grades 6 through 12 across Idaho can work with their teachers to submit name ideas. Entries will be accepted throughout October, and the winning names will be announced by the end of the year. "Our snowplow drivers are thrilled to see students getting involved in this fun, educational opportunity that also highlights the importance of winter driving safety," said Scott Stokes, director of ITD. Two snowplows in each of ITD's six regions will receive student-chosen names through voting by ITD employees. Winning names will appear directly on the plows, and each winning classroom will receive a visit from "their" snowplow and driver for a…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) Spearfishing for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille. Idaho Department of Fish and Game On July 1, spearfishing for certain game fish in specific locations was legalized in Idaho. Before that, it was only permitted for unprotected, nongame fish species. The effort represents a strong collaboration between the public, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and Fish and Game staff to expand recreational fishing opportunities." The road to "yes" The proposal to expand spearfishing opportunities was first presented to the Commission in May 2024. The proposal aligned with the state's Fisheries Management Plan and supported existing management objectives, so the Commission and department went through formal rulemaking to allow the taking of game fish with spearguns." "I think this shows the effectiveness and willingness of the Commission to listen to input from the public," Commissioner Ron Davies of Salmon said. Recreational divers and…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago (232+ words) Congress created the NMTC in 2000 to spur investment, job creation and economic growth in emerging areas. It had been extended multiple times, but, most recently, it was set to expire at the end of 2025 before it was permanently expanded in the OBBB. Over the past 20 years, the New Markets Tax Credit program has resulted in $470 million in private capital flowing to 46 businesses and projects in Idaho. That includes a manufacturing facility in Rupert, a health center in Mountain Home and the rehabilitation of a historic building in downtown Boise. The New Markets Tax Credit Coalition conducted analysis projecting the 10-year impact of making these tax credits permanent. The results showed that over ten years, at the national level, the program would: The NMTC is just one of many provisions in the OBBB that will help spur economic development into low-income…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (521+ words) Around $1 billion will be transferred to the next generations over the next 10 years, according to a wealth transfer study commissioned by the Idaho Community Foundation." The study conducted by the University of Minnesota Extension took account of the entire state of Idaho, finding that in that same 10-year timeframe around $30.6 billion will transfer statewide. Autumn Kersey, communications manager for the ICF, said the organization sees this as a one-of-a-kind opportunity for giving, called the "Dream Big for Idaho" campaign." Kersey said that the state is preparing for the largest wealth transfer in its history and that if all Idahoans bought into the 5% idea that it would raise $1.8 billion for local nonprofits over the next 20 years. She said in Bonner County that could mean $62 million in grants in that same 20-year span for community organizations that people depend on." "It's nonprofits…...

10+ mon, 2+ day ago (165+ words) It's 2026 and the Idaho Supreme Court has granted immunity and pardon power to the governor of Idaho. The governor has lost the popular vote, but he rallies his supporters to the state Capitol steps in Boise. His supporters attack police on the Capitol steps and invade the Capitol building by breaking windows and beating police with weapons. It's 2026 and the Idaho Supreme Court has granted immunity and pardon power to the governor of Idaho. The governor has lost the popular vote, but he rallies his supporters to the state Capitol steps in Boise. His supporters attack police on the Capitol steps and invade the Capitol building by breaking windows and beating police with weapons. The state legislators hide in the basement, afraid for their lives. Idaho courts convict the insurrectionists. The governor is re-elected and he pardons all of his…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) A sign at the base of Tubbs Hill in Coeur d'Alene warns hikers of high fire danger amid ongoing drought conditions in the region. HAILEY HILL/Press Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, including North Idaho. "We're not only in a drought, we're in an extreme to exceptional drought," said Peter Youngblood, a Coeur d'Alene-based hydrologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Extreme" and "exceptional" are the two highest categories of drought classification. About 13% of the entire Northwest currently falls in these categories, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Extreme drought is most prevalent in North Idaho, western Washington and western Montana, Idaho Capital Sun originally reported. This particular drought has been developing over the last few years, Youngblood said'and can be attributed primarily to below-normal snowpack, lower rainfall totals, and above-normal temperatures over the last…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (824+ words) Lyle Gessford and his unit were ordered to Stand Down twice during his two tours in Vietnam, where he served as an infantry commander and eventually a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Army. Navy veteran Doug Wheeler gets a haircut from Air Force veteran and Sports Clips stylist Karen Lofgren during Saturday's North Idaho Veterans Stand Down Resource Fair. HAILEY HILL/Press From left: Mitzi Cheldelin, Jim Gotcher and Hedda Campbell pet 5-year-old mustang Truly, a therapy horse with Embrace Equine Ministry that made an appearance at Saturday's North Idaho Veterans Stand Down resource fair. Hayden Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Andrea Fulks hands out bags of groceries at Saturday's North Idaho Veterans Stand Down resource fair. COEUR d'ALENE " Lyle Gessford and his unit were ordered to stand down twice during his two tours in Vietnam, where he served as…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (847+ words) SANDPOINT " Fire crews made significant progress on the Sage Brush Fire as crews completed a fireline around the fire's perimeter using handline and plumbed hose, Idaho Department of Lands officials said. The fire is burning in timber understory and grass on rocky terrain. Idaho Department of Lands employed unmanned aerial systems to map the fire, which is estimated at 47 acres. Reported early Monday afternoon, the fire briefly forced the evacuation of residents along several roads in the Athol area and prompted others to prepare as a precaution. All evacuation orders surrounding the Sage Brush Fire have been lifted. However, IDL officials cautioned that road roads in the fire's vicinity may close temporarily for improved firefighter safety and operational control during mop-up. Crews made good progress on the fire Wednesday as they continue to improve control lines and mop-up along the…...