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Anyone thirsty?: Coeur d'Alene woman launches bottled water brand
As a lifelong athlete, DeeDee Short never liked her choices of beverage at events and competitions, which usually involved choosing between a selection of ener…
How to make good decisions
Consensus-building can be very difficult, even for the president of the United States.
The importance of elections to our local business community
As our region continues to grow and evolve, one truth remains constant: the strength of our local economy depends on the strength of our core community service…
OUR GEM: Coeur d’Alene’s wastewater history
In 1939, the City of Coeur d’Alene began treating its wastewater at a brand-new facility. This plant used secondary treatment, a new level of technology just b…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Someone once asked me why I wash the dishes while sitting down.
Police and firefighters respond to an explosion rocking the California city of Palm Springs
Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are on their way to the scene to help assess what happened, according to spokesperso…
Severe weather leaves at least 23 dead, including 14 in storm-battered Kentucky
Kayla Patterson, her husband and their five children huddled in a tub in their basement in London, the county seat, as the tornado raged around them. “You c…
Idaho police release the names of 6 killed in Yellowstone crash
Idaho police earlier Friday listed Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai, as among the dead but later corrected their statement to say Shi sustained injuries but survived the crash. Police said the first statement should have …
Dalton Gardens residents seek answers to Canfield Mountain development rumors
Residents voiced growing concerns over possible development on Canfield Mountain during a Town Hall meeting with Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan Thu…
North Idaho College celebrates largest graduating class
Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of North Idaho College’s 2025 graduates as they celebrated their crowning achievements.
Jeanne Givens leaves legacy of service
Givens attended Whitworth University, where she studied sociology, and Gonzaga University where she received a master's in education. She served on the Koot…
Dustin's great golf adventure
Before they day is over, they’ll be mentally and physically drained, but feel great knowing they’re benefitting four nonprofits, including Idaho Drug Free Yout…
Redman, Woodward co-chair housing group
Coeur d'Alene City Council Kiki Miller, founder of the Housing Solutions Partnership, said she has been in talks with committee members and hopes to have more …
Can animals make art?
In the forests of eastern Australia, satin bowerbirds create structures known as “bowers.” The males gather twigs and place them upright, in two bundles, wi…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What did the film student say after graduation?