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KCFR temporary levy puts question to voters about operational costs
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue (KCFR) went back to the drawing board after a permanent override measure failed with voters in November.
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Why your tomatoes hate cold soil (and when it’s finally safe to plant warm-season crops)
Just because you’re wearing shorts and covered in sunscreen doesn’t mean it’s time to plant your tomatoes.
If you asked a critic: Third-best ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Prada’ for kids
You didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway.
FAST FIVE Austin Munda: Marine rescue floats his boat
Meet Capt. Austin Munda, 30, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and owner/operator of Marine Rescue CDA, a professional marine towing and salvage company base…
Understanding fear and anxiety in everyday situations
Many dogs experience moments of fear or anxiety, whether it’s during a thunderstorm, a visit from a stranger or an unexpected encounter with another dog.
Despite all the likes, literallys and dropped g’s, English isn’t decaying before our eyes
As a linguistics professor, I’m often asked why English is decaying before our eyes, whether it’s “like” being used promiscuously, t’s being dropped deleteriou…
Moyie Springs family builds farm from the ground up
Split vote denies 1,153-acre zone change request
Bonner County commissioners denied a land use file for a 1,153-acre zone change for a property in Hope after commissioners shared differing opinions during a M…
It’s the Simple Things: Knee replacement success
In the process of reading about knee replacements, I learned the following about the first successful transplants.
Infrastructure work approved for the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
Bowen recognized as ITD engineer of the year
Last week, Bowen planned to arrive early to her meeting in Coeur d’Alene to celebrate an unknown coworker who was awarded an Idaho Transportation Department aw…
McDaniel wins ITD award
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) recently announced Heather McDaniel as the recipient of the Vanguard Award for her work ethic, team-first attitude and le…
Teresa Mallery: Institutional knowledge, steward’s heart
Teresa Mallery said she brings more than skill and experience to her role in the Kootenai County Treasurer’s Office. She also brings a steward’s heart. Now…
Carlos Zamora: New role for an old hand
Though Carlos Zamora retired just last week from a long career in finance, he doesn’t plan to have much down time. With three-term Kootenai County Treasure…