Editorial
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: The people who hold communities together
Starting June 15, nominations will open for local Weaver recognition and community grants. The nomination period w…
Tough choices face voters on Tuesday
A particularly compelling race pits Kootenai County Assessor Bela Kovacs against challenger Allyson Knapp. It’s another closely watched contest that has drawn attention for months. Kovacs has both critics and loyal…
Embrace the privilege, not the negative
What matters to voters is what counts
and all of that may very well be true. While some of the elected positions pay very well and offer generous benefits, we don’t think that is what prompts people to seek officer. The majority, if not all, really do…
AG right to hold HOAs accountable for fees
HOA fees, as they are known, are stated up front so the potential buyer of a property knows what they will be paying. And there is always the chance these fees will increase if there are a lot of repairs. These fee…
Questions remain about Parental Choice Tax Relief
11 years later, Sgt. Greg Moore is still with us
Moore was a 14‑year veteran of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and 43 years old when he did. He became the first Coeur d’Alene police officer killed in the line of duty.
Tribe leads by actions with its generosity
"It means so much," Lakeland High School senior Amanda Olson said. "It's so amazing to get support from the community and from local businesses. I'm sponsored by the Tribe, and I just think it's so great that they'…
Water, fire and the fragility of summer
Kempthorne was a true Idaho gem
In case you were wondering what Kempthorne was able to get done, here are just a few accomplishments:
Tensions at City Hall must be overcome
But this city also has financial challenges. To balance the numbers in the most recently approved budget, it had to use about $1.8 million from the general fund. It also raised property taxes and took some foregone…
FRIDAY edit: The USS Idaho a point of pride for Gem State
This underwater sub is special. It's a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine. It
40 Under 40 an example of why North Idaho is strong
That helps explain why the North Idaho Business Journal, a publication of Hagadone Communications, is committed to honoring them through its annual 40 Under 40 recognition.
Dave Hagar should be city's next police chief
As we have previously said, Dave Hagar has been with the department more than a decade. He did an outstanding job as a captain with the department before taking on the interim police chief role. He has the support …
EDITORIAL: If schools matter, teachers must be prioritized
St Vincent de Paul North Idaho offers hope, opens doors
Last year, St. Vincen’s provided 55 thrift store jobs, many to tenant and shelter guests; 272 individuals places in supportive housing; 47 veterans received housing assistance or referrals; and 292 families were no…