Two North Idaho legislators offer session insights

Okuniewicz said there was a big push for law enforcement in the session and cited several bills that were passed.

Gas prices hold steady

State average has remained near $3.93 per gallon since mid-April

Idaho currently ranks ninth in the country for most expensive fuel

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, said such laws protect the unborn. While she doesn’t know if anything can be done to prevent people from helping others get abortions, she said, “I would certainly wish that they wouldn’t do it.”

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

The Fed’s more cautious outlook stems from three months of data that pointed to stubborn inflation pressures and robust consumer spending

Coeur d'Alene scam reports top 100

Most common is that someone owes money, must pay it now

Losses from scams reported by Americans over the age of 60 last year were up 11% over the year before, according to the FBI's report.

Thousands pack Omaha arena to soak up guru investor Warren Buffett's wisdom

As part of Buffett's stock sales, he trimmed about 13% of Berkshire's massive Apple stake. Holdings in the iPhone maker are still Berkshire's biggest stake, making up $135.4 billion of the company's $364 billion portfolio. Buffett said he expects Apple to remain the biggest investment for years, even when his successor Greg Abel eventually takes over.

It's trout stocking time

Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this May

It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this May

Boulder Beach expansion underway

Silverwood's 36th season opens this weekend

The theme park is developing 3.86 acres.

Barbara Jean McLean, 88

Barbara Jean McLean, born in Sioux Falls, SD on March 14, 1936, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. Barbara was a beloved member of her community, known for her unwavering dedication and compassionate spirit.

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Gene Lee Jacobs, 59

Gene Lee Jacobs, 59, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on April 23, 2024. Gene was a beloved husband, father, “Boppa,” and Pastor.

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Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says

The FBI received more than 100,000 complaints by victims of scams over the age of 60 last year, with nearly 6,000 people losing more than $100,000

OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

Bowling scores: May 2, 2024

Scores from area leagues.

Music and ministry

Christian artist will perform at House of Faith Wesleyan Church

Christian recording artist Luke Yates will be live in concert at 6 p.m. May 18 at the House of Faith Wesleyan Church, 1103 N. Third St., Coeur d'Alene. The concert is free and open to the public.

HOUSING: Inflation blames goes to Joe

A lot has been said about how we can get affordable housing which of course would tie into affordable rentals. It’s certainly a fine and noble endeavor. The American dream has always been to own our own homes, raise our families in safe neighborhoods, barbecue in our backyards with relatives and friends — a place to call our own after a hard day’s work.

Sandra Dixon, 60

It is with deep sorrow that the Dixon family announces the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Sandra Davis Dixon, 60.

James 'Jim' Anthony Foley, 88

James Anthony Foley, 88, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on April 23, 2024. Jim, the oldest of thirteen children,

Thomas Eugene Wise, 70

Thomas Eugene Wise, of Hayden, Idaho, beloved husband, dad and papa, passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 70.