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OUR GEM: Water research updates in Idaho
The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) has been busy this summer engaging with water users, water scientists and water managers across the state. IWRRI is one of the nation’s 54 water research and tec…
Welcome back, students and educators
As the school bells ring across our community this fall, the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber extends a warm welcome to students, educators, and families embarki…
EDITORIAL: Let's chat over coffee
I have met with several people whose opinion and knowledge I value. It’s more important that I listen than talk, so I do. There are always things happening that I don’t know about. This helps me find out. The ide…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you call a grandpa who can’t remember where he put his glasses?
LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and celebrate a new feeling of welcome
What to know about a large-scale immigration raid at a Georgia manufacturing plant
Hundreds of federal agents descended on a sprawling site where Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles in Georgia and detained 475 people, most of them South Ko…
Idaho state employee health insurance won’t cover weight loss drugs
Examples of medications that won’t be covered for weight-loss in Idaho include Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound. The policy applies for any GLP-1 medication prescribed mainly for weight loss. But coverage will not be a…
Postal traffic to US sank 80% after Trump administration ended exemption on low-value parcels
Postal traffic into the United States plunged by more than 80% after the Trump administration ended a tariff exemption for low-cost imports, the United Nations…
Air Quality Advisory extended through Sunday
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has extended the current Air Quality Advisory for several north Idaho counties through Sunday.
Coeur d'Alene Rotarians aim to crush fundraising goal with flower sale
“This is the ultimate showdown,” Max Mendez said. “Sell 1,500 dozen roses by Oct. 17 to support Couer d’Alene Rotary’s incredible work in the community.” T…
Post Falls considers fundraising to preserve Spokane Street tower
What’s happening with the Spokane Street water tower? At the moment, nothing is planned, but Post Falls officials are looking into ways to fundraise to pre…
Spirit Lake Police Department patrol vehicles up for auction
The Spirit Lake Police Department is offloading three used patrol vehicles in an online auction open to the public.
How to preserve your garden’s best plants year after year
Have you seen the meme with the guy holding his first homegrown tomato and saying it only cost him $157? Hilarious, right? But if you’re a gardener, you know t…
White announces reelection bid for Hayden City Council seat
Sandy White has announced her reelection bid for a Hayden City Council seat.
FAST FIVE Dave Muise keeps the environment at the forefront
Meet Dave Muise, vice president of the Kootenai Environmental Alliance Board of Directors, a resident of Coeur d'Alene and recently retired product manager wit…