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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 waste-to-energy facility burns municipal garbage at high temperatures, using the heat to produce steam and generate…
Read the Story →Additional Financial Information from St. Maries Joint School District #41
Read More →Enrollment has declined while school funding has increased. Here's what the financial records tell us — and what questions remain.
Read More →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…
Read More →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…
Read More →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…
Read More →Upriver School hosted a question and answer meeting for the proposed levy that will show up on the November 3 ballot. The meeting centered around dispelling any misinformation or…
Read More →Browse previously published Beacon reporting and community stories in reverse chronological order.