'Backyard Forests' workshop to be held on Tuesday, April 23 in St. Maries

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Monday, March 18th, 12:40 pm

Homeowners with five acres or less of forestland do not usually want to manage them intensively for timber harvest. Most owners of these “backyard forests” are primarily interested in keeping their trees healthy and attractive. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not consider doing anything actively until backyard forest trees are visibly suffering from some kind of insect or disease problem. By the time they bring a sample into the Extension Office or some other expert, it is often too late. Remedies for bark beetles, root disease and similar forest health problems are usually preventative.

A 3-hour workshop titled Backyard Forests will help forest owners apply basic concepts of forest ecology to keep their trees healthy. Participants will learn about: tree species native to north Idaho; how forests grow and change over time; common forest insects & diseases; methods to improve forest tree health and reduce potential insect, disease and fire problems; and ways to enhance forest wildlife habitat.

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Idaho lawmakers urge Feds to keep air traffic control towers open

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Friday, March 15th, 3:57 pm

Idaho's Congressional members have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in an effort to convince him not to close the state's five air traffic control towers that are targeted under sequestration, including the one at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration announced its intention to close a total of 173 towers on April 7th.

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Less than 900 tickets remain for Coca-Cola Chiefs season finale

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Thursday, March 14th, 4:42 pm

The Spokane Chiefs have announced that less than 900 tickets remain for Friday night's Coca-Cola Regular Season Finale versus the Tri-City Americans.

Tickets to all home games, including the first two games of the WHL Playoffs on Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd, are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.

Friday night's game will be the first half of a home-and-home series with Tri-City as the two will play in Kennewick on Saturday night. The two games will help decide who holds home ice advantage in their playoff series against each other. Spokane currently leads Tri-City for the fourth spot by two points, 86-84. If the two teams remain equal in points then wins would determine the higher seed, which Spokane leads by two, 42-40. Both teams play road games on Sunday night to close out the regular season.

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Asotin Co. names 4-H coordinator

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Thursday, March 14th, 2:22 pm

The Asotin County 4-H coordinator position has finally been filled.

After interviewing five candidates, officials say Kim Belanger was selected for the position. She started the job on Monday.

"She is a WSU employee, with salary being contributed by Asotin County. Her primary hours will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; but could vary due to evening meetings and fair priorities," according to the WSU Asotin County Extension Office.

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Super 1 Foods recognized by Sheriff's Department

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Wednesday, March 13th, 4:21 pm

On March 13, 2013, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office presented Super 1 Foods a plaque in recognition for their support of the department’s Alive @ 25 young driver’s program

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office implemented the Alive @ 25 program in November 2009. This 4 ½ hour young driver’s education class is for ages 15-24 and emphasizes young drivers recognition of reckless driving habits of their age group and the need to make positive driving decisions while both a driver and passenger. The class is taught twice a month. Since the class’ inception, Super 1 Foods has been a significant supporter, supplying water and snacks for the class.

The Sheriff’s Office appreciates Super 1 Foods for their continued support of the Alive @ 25 program.

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2nd-degree murder trial postponed

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Wednesday, March 13th, 3:42 pm

The 2nd-degree murder trial for a 29-year-old St. Maries man who allegedly shot his girlfriend in the head on Christmas morning of 2011 has been temporarily postponed.

According to Benewah County First District Court officials, the process got under way yesterday with jury selection for Joseph Herrera's trial, but they were "not able to come up with enough jurors to conduct the trial."

A status conference is scheduled for March 22nd. In the meantime, court officials will determine whether to put together a new jury summons pool or request a change of venue for the case.

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