Classroom Grant Boosts Local Teachers for the New School Year
Usk, WA · September 7, 2026
Drizzle is hanging over the Selkirks this morning, making it easy to ease into a quiet Labor Day before the valley ramps into its full autumn routine.
The Lead
The Kalispel Tribe's recent $15,500 donation to the Cusick School District provides direct, targeted relief to local classrooms as teachers prepare for their first full four-day instructional week tomorrow. Each certified educator receives individual discretionary funding to secure supplies, specialized instructional aids, and learning materials without dipping into personal pockets. District leaders emphasized that the gift reinforces a deep-rooted shared responsibility for valley youth across Cusick, Usk, and the reservation. As students return to desks Tuesday following today's holiday, staff will put the extra resources to immediate work in early literacy, math labs, and arts spaces.
Local Pulse
County Reviews Fifth Street Bridge Upgrades Public works officials present updated prospectuses tomorrow detailing planned structural preservation work on the local river crossing.
Port Eyes Valley Rail Route Expansion Initial track inspection schedules take shape this month to support proposed passenger excursion service toward Cusick.
Today's Outlook
- High 62°F · Low 53°F — Drizzle (36% chance of precipitation)
- A waterproof shell is plenty for the occasional light dampness if heading outdoors.
What's On Around Town
Sandpoint: Schweitzer Fall Fest Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountaintop chairlift rides, dozens of craft beverages, and regional live bands.
Sandpoint: Labor Day Acoustic Sessions Barrel 33 (100 N 1st Ave), 2:00–5:00 PM Holiday patio tunes by Kip McMillan paired with casual afternoon refreshments.
Spotlight & Story
- The Usk Bridge
- Spanning 2,282 feet across the Pend Oreille River, this quiet crossing replaced a 1919 timber drawbridge built with donated local lumber. Its 44 concrete and timber spans carry nearly two thousand cars each day toward LeClerc Road.
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