Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate

More than 9 inches of rain fell during the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a flood warning until Tuesday for the region.

Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra to present 'Vive la France'

Cd'A Symphony Orchestra season closer will be Friday, May 10

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will present its final concert of the season, "Vive la France," at 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Kroc Center Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.

Cd'A among nation's best for business

Ranks 10th of 1,300 small cities, according to WalletHub

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a bee born in May?

Legals for May, 1 2024

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Uncork the benefits of a wine club membership

For wine lovers, few things are as exciting as discovering a new favorite bottle or region. However, navigating the vast world of wine can be intimidating, with thousands of labels and appellations to choose from. This is where joining a wine club can be a game-changer, offering a curated selection of bottles tailored to your palate.

MY TURN: Vote with prairie, aquifer in mind

Without natural resource protection, our paradise is lost.

Outfitters predict a fun-filled summer season on Idaho rivers

Every spring and summer, Idaho is a major go-to destination for whitewater rafting on nationally renowned rivers like the Middle Fork, Salmon River, Hells Canyon of the Snake River, Selway River, and other gems like the Lochsa, Payette, Owyhee, Bruneau, Murtaugh section of the Snake, Moyie and St. Joe rivers.

Nancy Harlocker, 92

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii October 7, 1931, passed away at home in Dalton Gardens, Idaho on Lei Day, May 1, 2024.

Boulder Beach expansion underway

Silverwood's 36th season opens this weekend

The theme park is developing 3.86 acres.

OPINION: SCOTUS to decide if abortion law goes too far

If anybody can understand the importance of emergency care during a pregnancy, it’s Rep. Ilana Rubel of Boise, the House minority leader. She has plenty of life experience on that matter.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US

The 46-year-old immigrant's luck in winning an enormous Powerball jackpot in Oregon earlier this month — a lump sum payment of $422 million after taxes, which he and his wife will split with a friend — has changed his life.

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

Utah state Rep. Kera Birkeland, a Morgan Republican and the bill’s primary sponsor, has argued it’s a necessary safeguard against people who might claim they’re transgender to infiltrate a gendered space

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

Legals for April, 30 2024

Here's to the merry month of May!

I love my birthday month of May, which I celebrate all month long with a hundred or so Main Street Birthday friends, starting with May Day, the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, then Memorial Day. I can stretch out a celebration like nobody’s business.

Legals for May, 4 2024

4 officers killed in North Carolina were at disadvantage as shots rained from above, police say

He said more than 100 spent rounds were found, though it wasn't clear how many of those were fired by the suspect. At least 12 officers also fired their weapons.