Sandpoint News Archives

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says this winter has been hard on northern Idaho moose.

The department's regional supervisor, Chip Corsi, says deep snow caused the animals to use roads and railroad tracks as travel corridors, and as many as 150 were struck and killed by cars and trains in Bonner and Boundary counties.

He says the department received many reports of injured moose, as well.

Corsi says the department generally tries not to bother injured big game animals and let nature take its course. Read more

U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge ruled yesterday against the North Idaho Community Action Network's claims that the Federal Highway Administration acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it approved the Sand ... via KMVT Twin Falls

“We are thrilled to have both on board, and are confident they will help further build and enhance our food and beverage operations.”

Continuing to expand its food and beverage team, Whitetail Club & Resort has named Ian Fulton its new executive chef and Stephen Tuten, manager of the resort's fine dining venue, Narrows. via Hotel Online

Idaho's legislative watchdog will review the state's complicated public school funding formula, which some lawmakers say is outdated. via Today's 6

Blue Moose Mercantile featuring gifts, cards, antiques and also gently used clothing, including scrubs, baby clothes and shoes. via Clearwater Tribune

“We need to connect our product back to our brand essence, and restore the emotional connection. We have lost some of that in the last year”

COLDWATER CREEK, THE CLOTHING COMPANY aimed at free-spirited Baby Boomer women, is having something of a midlife crisis. via MediaPost Publications

DEQ officials are taking public comment on the plan through March 26. The four-acre site was once the location of Alpine Lumber. via KMVT Twin Falls

Last September, we told you about the idea for a solar road that would generate power, even when used as normal. via AutoblogGreen

SANDPOINT, Idaho, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Coldwater Creek announced today that members of the executive management team will be presenting at the Bank of America Consumer Conference, to be held at the ... via Earth Times

Revenue totaled $345.5 million, decreasing from $366.6 million a year ago, the Sandpoint, Idaho apparel retailer said. via Market Watch

Idaho senators aim to raise an additional $57 million per year to build and repair Idaho roads -- largely from truckers from out-of-state. It's part of the push to ease a $200 million shortfall in transporation ... via KTVB Boise

“It's very discouraging that as a budget committee, we have arbitrarily decided to move away from the traditional grid without benefit of the expertise that comes from the germane committees.”

Idaho lawmakers agreed on 2.2 percent funding for teacher raises today, while setting aside 3 percent to boost the minimum salary for starting teachers next year. via The Spokesman-Review

“This settlement is very important for the nurses, who continue to perform their jobs capably despite management's refusal to negotiate a fair contract”

Recently, nurses at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho reached settlement on four outstanding disputes. via Earth Times