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The Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) organization convened its annual meeting on May 15th at the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, drawing nearly 100 business leaders, community partners, and

Despite rumors circulating of a new freeway being built through multiple Sagle family farms and properties, Idaho Transportation Department public information officer Heather McDaniel said those ideas are many years away from developing, if they happen at all.

Work is moving forward on the U.S. 95 project near McArthur Lake. As of April, Idaho Transportation Department officials said bridge abutments and the pier, which serve as foundations for the bridge itself, are nearing completion.

One local business is partnering with the North Idaho DUI Taskforce to promote safety and education as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. Heather McDaniel, the public information officer for the Idaho Transportation Department, said a partnership with Watkins Distributing started forming approximately two years ago. The main goal of the partnership is to offer people alternative ride options so they don’t drink and drive.

Roadwork throughout Shoshone County’s portion of the I-90 corridor is expected to resume thanks to the milder-than-usual winter weather that has been enjoyed by many.

Work to improve the Long Bridge's driving surface has been delayed until next month. The work, which was set to start Sunday, Feb. 25, but will now begin in mid-March, Heather McDaniel, ITD public information officer, said.

Work to improve the Long Bridge's driving surface is set to start Sunday, Feb. 25. Idaho Transportation Department officials said the work on the bridge, which will reinforce and protect its driving surface, will take place at night.

“We live in a place where community is the heart at the center,” said Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce executive director Ashley Cameron.

RATHDRUM - With the region growing rapidly traffic is also becoming more congested in areas around the region. The Rathdrum Prairie is one of the most heavily impacted areas, and the Idaho Transportation Department is currently doing a traffic study. This study will help identify trouble areas and potentially dangerous intersections that have a higher rate of accidents.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced it has hired Mary Holland-Bavis as workforce-program manager.