Emma Epperly

Emma came to us from The Spokesman Review. She graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in journalism and heads up our North Idaho Bureau.

Idaho Commission for Libraries prepares for potential loss of federal funds

The American Library Association said in a statement that federal cuts would harm millions of Americans who rely on their services.

Idaho charters urge U.S. Supreme Court to maintain status quo in public education

The root of the opposition in Idaho isn’t to religious education, but instead out of funding concerns.

Lewiston preschool pilot program renewed for second year

The first year was deemed a success.

Longtime Lewiston principal takes over as superintendent

Tim Sperber is a huge fan of the district and has a tattoo to prove it.

Morale improves at NIC as faculty withdraws last of ‘no confidence’ votes

Enrollment is up and employee recruitment is improving, school leaders said at Wednesday’s board meeting.

Sandpoint High to start second Army Junior ROTC in Idaho next fall

Sandpoint High School will launch an Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program this fall. It will be the second such program in the state. The program has already drawn interest from more than 80 students in the area. Bringing JROTC to Lake Pend Oreille School District has been a long time coming, said Kyle…