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Prosecutors: Son killed elderly mother over money
Kootenai County prosecutors said money was the motive behind an alleged matricide that occurred in Coeur d'Alene l…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Did you hear about the snowman who fell in love in December?
Best Night Sky Events for December 2025
Any clear night this month is the perfect time to pull out those binoculars or your telescope to observe the Orion Nebula. The nebula is, to the naked eye, the…
Area businesses unite to give back to local heroes
Nat King Cole crooned "The Christmas Song" from a smartphone speaker near an A-frame sign that read "Elves at work." Oversized novelty red and green Christmas…
St. Vincent's warming center in Post Falls readies for high demand this winter
The warming shelter off Seltice Way opens at 33 degrees, and with the lows lately in the 20s, and a forecast for that to continue, it’s likely to have plenty o…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Making way for baby
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them…
Clark's 'Let it Snow' campaign is back again
As the owner of Clark’s Diamond Jewelers on Sherman Avenue, Jane Clark would be the first to say that she’s no meteorologist. Even so, she’s learned a whole…
Spotlight on suds
Mountain Madness Soap Company had something special to be thankful for during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hospice of North Idaho sets Tree Lighting Ceremony
The tradition offers an evening of reflection, remembrance, and connection for families and individuals who wish to honor their loved ones during the holiday season. It includes an indoor program, outdoor walk and …
Mackay's gift guide
The best gifts are not about the price tag; it's the thought and effort behind the gesture that truly counts.
OUR GEM: The hidden battle beneath Lake Coeur d’Alene
Lake Coeur d’Alene is one of North Idaho’s signature natural treasures — a place for boating, fishing and lakeside living. Beneath its scenic surface lies a co…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why was the mason jar always happy?
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year's holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollar…
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports days after a shooting near the White…
Christmas, Coeur d'Alene-style
On a night perfect for a parade with clear skies and about 35 degrees, adults and kids lined Sherman Avenue four-and five-people deep at times and gave a warm …
Shoppers undeterred by Black Friday crowds in Coeur d'Alene
Although a long line formed outside the Bath and Bodyworks store at Silver Lake Mall, customers didn’t have to wait more than a few minutes before they got the…