Jerad Paul Wilhelmsen, 37

Jerad Paul Wilhelmsen, born February 29th, 1988, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, left us far too soon on March 18th, 2025. His leap-day birthday made him unique from the very start, and that uniqueness continued throughout his life.

Oscar winners — and losers — laugh, drink and dance together at after-parties

Oscars host Conan O'Brien stood next to a couch nearby and thanked a parade of people who came up to give him rave reviews. One fan said he loved a bit he'd done mocking Amazon and its CEO, Jeff Bezos.

TARIFFS: Unnecessary strain on working class

President Trump’s ongoing tariff war with Canada, Mexico and China is a political action taken at the expense of our country’s financial health. According to CBS News, the United States imports a total of $85 billion in agricultural products from Canada and Mexico every year. When subjected to a 25% tariff, the cost of those products will rise substantially. The electronics industry will face a similar struggle. Many of the materials used in our electronics, such as integrated circuits and fixed capacitors, are imported from China. A paper released by the Joint Electronic Committee estimated that President Trump’s proposed 20% tariff will increase the total cost of electronics by 11%, forcing even large vendors like Best Buy and Target to increase their prices dramatically.

Don't click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.

Armond Frasca III, 77

Armond C. Frasca III aka "Bud", 77, lived in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for the last 30 years. Passed away February 28th, 2025, in the care of Hospice House. Born June 30, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York to Marie Van Jones and Armond C. Frasca II.

Artists wanted for 'Art Uplifts' show at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center

Artists wanted for 'Art Uplifts' show at the JACC

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center is seeking submissions for its upcoming "Art Uplifts" show.

Crooked Kilt to play Create Arts Center

Crooked Kilt will perform traditional and eclectic Celtic music at 6 p.m. March 29 at the Create Arts Center.

EDITORIAL: Tubbs Hill is worth caring for

The pages of the Tubbs Hill Foundation's 2024 Annual Report reveal the narrative of a community deeply invested in preserving one of North Idaho's precious natural spaces.

Tubbs Hill a major attraction

Nearly 400,000 visited popular hiking trails

David Taylor, president of the Tubbs Hill Foundation, said 2024 was a good year and once again, the numbers bear this out.

St. Vincent de Paul staff raise $200 in change collection challenge

St. Vincent de Paul staff raise $200 in collection challenge

In the spirit of giving, staff members at St. Vincent de Paul came together for a friendly change collection challenge to support The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Families Feeding Families food drive. Their collective efforts resulted in a generous $200 donation, helping provide food for regional food banks.

Lester Keith Wigen, 88

Lester Keith Wigen was a wheat farmer on his parent’s farm in LaCrosse for 37 years. He passed away on March 3, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where he has lived for the last 15 years.

Jerry Allan Hill, 67

Jerry Allan Hill, 67, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away into the loving embrace of Jesus on March 18, 2025. Jerry was born in Kellogg, Idaho, to George and Helen Hill.

Legals for March, 26 2025

Jack Dean Iverson, 85

Jack Iverson, 85, was born on September 13, 1939, in Clark, South Dakota. He passed peacefully on February 25, 2025

Free paint night for veterans Thursday at Post Falls American Legion

Art and Flow Studio will host a free event for veterans, Healing Heroes: A Special Painting Night, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Post Falls American Legion.

Lake City High School students hone art skills to advertise clubs

Art teacher Cynthia Chapman never knew just how many clubs and sports teams existed at Lake City High School until her students began an art and advertising project this February.

NJCAA WRESTLING TOURNAMENT: Cater, Silveria fight back for third as Cardinals finish eighth

“We wrestled tough the first day,” NIC assistant coach Cooper Thomas said. “Nationals is crazy anyway where you go from nine guys on the first day to three on the second. We’re happy with the guys that battled. We wanted them to wrestle with effort and attitude, and they did that today. Eighth isn't where our standards are, so we’ve got some work to do.”

ONE WAY ROAD: Craziness

Regarding Hayden Lake residents propose one-way traffic for portion of Lakeview Drive, I totally agree with Mark Lord; that is crazy.

Legals for April, 1 2025

RATHDRUM: Needs a swimming pool

Where’s the water? Dear Rathdrum Mayor, Mike Hill; how do we get a swimming pool for our citizens? Rathdrum Mountain has expanded their hiking trails and Frisbee golf courses. Rathdrum has very nice walking/running/biking/four-wheel trails. We need a 50-meter swimming pool.