Reputation celebration

Many years ago, there was a famous general known for his cunning strategy. At the end of one conflict, he stopped with a small battalion of soldiers to rest. One of his enemies heard of his refuge and marched his entire army toward the general's encampment.

Remembering overdose victims

The North Idaho Alliance of Care gave out NARCAN, key chains and information during an International Overdose Awareness Day memorial, where 381 pairs of shoes represented each of the 381 overdose deaths in Idaho in 2022.

Excelling at selling, on a serious tip

Years ago, a salesperson friend told me a story about his daughter. She insisted on buying her favorite gumdrops from a particular candy store owned by Nick, even though a more convenient candy store had recently opened in a shopping mall.

Coeur d'Alene forum tackles fentanyl crisis

No one is immune to dying or losing a loved one because of a fentanyl overdose.

Fentanyl, stolen guns seized during Pinehurst raid

Earlier this week the Pinehurst Police Department (PPD) along with several other agencies successfully conducted two raids that led to the seizure of more than 400 doses of fentanyl.

Jackass Half voted tops in the state

The Jackass Half Marathon was recently named the Best Half Marathon in Idaho, according to RaceRaves, an online race review website.

Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon's novel psilocybin experiment takes off

No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon's legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care.

'Windows to our past'

Saving history has many benefits, says museum director

Walter Burns, chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, said there should be a review process before such historic homes can be torn down.

TASK FORCE: Open letter to the people of Shoshone County

For over 42 years, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has been committed to joining communities across America to speak up and take peaceful actions to promote human rights for all people in the face of the purveyors of hate and discrimination. We love the people of Shoshone County, and we stand with you.

Elk tags go on sale Monday

All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale at 9 a.m. July 10. Tags are first-come, first-serve and available at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, at Gooutdoorsidaho.com on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling (800) 554-8685.

Marty and Max: Mid-June Real Estate Update

We have been discussing how the real estate market is reacting to the interest rates hovering at 7% and following are our expert's thoughts.

JACK’S STORY: A tale of dogs and kindness

This is one of those “feel good” stories that seems especially appropriate for the holiday season.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Natural talent

Many of you have met one of our most talented and hard-working distributor sales people, Kevin Olsonberg. We work with him a lot so naturally he is at many of our winemaker dinners and tastings with the wineries he represents. Many of you also know that he is a talented musician, a rock and roll and country music drummer. Kevin was nominated for a regional Grammy Award not long ago. With his passion and background, we often talk music, all kinds of music. Kevin “grew up” if you will, emulating many of the great jazz drummers, and given the choice I suspect would love to be drumming with a jazz group.

Super hunt deadline today, more elk tags available

For just $6 per entry or $20 for Super Hunt combo, enter to win the hunt of a lifetime.

Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

Ketamine also didn't result in lower rates of opioid prescribing in the months following treatment, a common goal of therapy, according to Gulur. Her research is under review for medical journal publication

Marty and Max:Should I Stay or Should I Go

Is now the right time to sell your home?

EDITORIAL: Help yourself by shopping in local stores

This isn't charity; it's common sense (and more fun)

Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Monday

There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this spring

Little requests audit of possible improper purchases with tax dollars

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has requested a “full financial audit” of the troubled Empowering Parents education microgrant program, amid signs that taxpayers might have gotten the bill for thousands of improper or dubious purchases.

EDITORIAL: Bank on online reviews at your peril

The scourge of social media strikes at pocketbooks yet again