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Exploring Industries for Benewah County
Building a Stronger Local Economy While Preserving Our Rural Heritage
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A Waste-to-Energy Incinerator for Benewah County: A First Look
With recent discussions about the possibility of building a waste-to-energy incinerator in Benewah County, we decided to take a closer look at what such a project might involve.A…
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SD41 Responds to Beacon Funding Review
Additional Financial Information from St. Maries Joint School District #41
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Where Does the Money Go? A Closer Look at St. Maries School District #41 (Updated)
Enrollment has declined while school funding has increased. Here's what the financial records tell us — and what questions remain.
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Special Planning & Zoning Meeting Draws Standing-Room-Only Crowd Over Data Center Concerns
Benewah County residents turned out in large numbers for a special Planning & Zoning meeting to discuss the possibility of data center development in the county. The basement…
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Benewah County Town Hall Meeting – October 8, 2026
A well-attended Town Hall meeting was held Thursday evening, October 8, led by Tim Grubham, with an appearance by Kim Schwanz. Grubham and Schwanz are running unopposed for the…
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Benewah County Commissioners Meeting — September 28, 2026
The September 28 meeting of the Benewah County Commissioners began before a packed room, with standing room only as residents and representatives gathered for a morning that included…
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Earlier Local Stories
Browse previously published Beacon reporting and community stories in reverse chronological order.
Sep 23, 2026
Question and Answer Meeting for the Saint Maries Joint School District 41 Proposed Supplemental Levy
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Alleged violation of Idaho law in County Commissioners decision to raise building fees (Updated)
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