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What is the best book to read in autumn?
Fundraiser Monday will support programs for blind, visually impaired
October is Blind Equality Achievement Month. The National Federation of the Blind is hosting a fundraiser Monday to support its advocacy work and blind-specif…
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Oct. 16-20
Kootenai County sheriff plans town hall
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris will host a town hall discussion next month.
Citizens for Cd'A Public Schools endorses McAndrew, Tenbrink
Citizens for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, the umbrella organization for the YES! Campaign, announced its endorsement of James “Jimmy” McAndrew and Heather Tenbrink for the Nov. 7 school board trustee race.
STCU awards $20,000 in classroom grants
21 North Idaho educators among those receiving $200 for classrooms
Local builders receive Parade of Homes awards
The Peoples’ Choice award is given to the builder and home receiving the most votes from people who visit the Parade of Homes.
Food drive to support backpack program
The public is invited and encouraged to participate by bringing hearty soups and chili to any Noth Idaho First Interstate branch.
Proposed Cd’A Tribe rezone still up in the air
Kootenai County commissioners will once again consider a proposal to rezone approximately 25,000 acres located within the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s reservation bou…
Spud buds
New varieties of potatoes are sprouting on local bookshelves. Spud buddies "Paisley the Potato" and "Masher the Potato" are just two of a range of friendly ch…
Spirit Lake Police Department hires back admin
The Spirit Lake Police Department hired back a former administrative employee, but at a higher rate than when she left a few months ago, despite the Spirit Lak…
Idaho economy: Running hot
Economic headwinds are fiercely blowing throughout Idaho and the rest of the country. Rising interest rates, inflation and other challenges are evident and pr…
FAST FIVE: Adrienne Morrow: Heart of a Lion
Meet Adrienne Morrow, current president of the Coeur d'Alene Lions Club. Adrienne became a Lion almost 20 years ago when she was invited to be a club member in…
The Exhausted Dad: Parenting vs. playoffs: A battle for time
My school schedule this semester conflicts with some of my favorite acts of parenting. I enjoy picking them up from school and hearing about the day’s activiti…
‘Henry Sugar’ and Wes Anderson’s delightful Roald Dahl short films
With past works like “Rushmore,” “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” on his resume, Wes Anderson would be forgiven for coasting on goodwill for the rest of his filmmaking career. Instead, in 2023,…