‘I Never Saw Another Butterfly’ opens tonight at Lake City Playhouse

Lake City Playhouse's production of Celeste Raspanti's poignant play, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly, opens at 7:30 tonight and will run through March 30.

The Exhausted Dad: Personal care secondary to doggie hygiene

Since my kids didn’t have a family pet for nearly a decade, they’ve accumulated the need to smother our new dog with love, affection and unnecessary grooming.

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Helen 'Rudean' Neumann, 96

Helen Rudean Neumann, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Rudean was born March 18, 1928, on a farm in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to loving Norwegian parents, Andrew and Emma Jorde.

Deputies assist man in crisis on Memorial Bridge

Kootenai County sheriff’s deputies prevented a man from jumping from Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge over the weekend, according to a news release issued Thursday by the sheriff’s office.

Shannon Kay Bening, 70

Shannon Kay Bening, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025.

Janice Joegensen Werst, 86

Janice Elayne Jorgensen Werst, age 86, died peacefully on December 17, 2024. Her memorial service is set for 11:00 am, March 15, 2025 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 East Wallace Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID.

THE DIRT: EPA conducting waterfowl survey

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with wildlife management staff from State, Federal, and Tribal organizations, is conducting a study to develop tools for monitoring waterfowl health and exposure to lead contamination in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin.

Coeur d’Alene surgeon gets 40-year prison sentence for voyeurism

An orthopedic surgeon who pleaded guilty to secretly recording women and girls in the bathroom of his medical office will spend decades in prison.

Young singer shares experience performing national anthem at area sporting events

Young singer shares experience performing national anthem at area sporting events

A young local vocalist is continuing to pursue her singing dreams. Lake City High School freshman Jordynn Walker, 15, has been having a blast singing at Gonzaga University's soccer, volleyball, baseball and basketball games. She performed the national anthem Saturday at the Women's NCAA Super Regional March Madness game before Oklahoma played UConn in the Spokane Arena.

A church in England opens its doors to pro wrestling in a bid to attract converts

Church attendance in the U.K. has been declining for decades, and the 2021 census found that less than half of people in England and Wales now consider themselves Christian. Those who say they have no religion rose from 25% to 37% in a decade. That has led churches to get creative in order to survive.

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Maribee Sovereign, 72

Maribee Sovereign, 72 With hearts heavy yet filled with gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Maribee Sovereign, a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and steadfast friend, who entered into the loving embrace of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2025. Born in Oakridge, Tennessee, on May 20, 1952,

Belva Eleanor Pangallo, 93

Belva Eleanor Pangallo, 93, passed from this life on March 25, 2025, while resting peacefully and is now in the presence of her savor, Jesus Christ. Born to Ira and Lora Ward on November 12, 1931,

Dale Fredrick Newell, 82

Our beloved husband, father, brother and Papa, Dale Fredrick Newell, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2025. Born to Ruby and Bud Newell on February 28, 1943.

Angela Lynn Tortorelli, 46

Angela Lynn Tortorelli, 46, a cherished member of Post Falls, Idaho, entered into the presence of the Lord peacefully at her home on March 12, 2025. Angie was born on January 8, 1979, to John Tortorelli and Nancy Tortorelli (Mossuto) in Spokane, Washington.

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.

Robert 'Bob' Cummings, 90

Robert “Bob” Arthur Cummings, 90, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 23, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Diamond Lake, WA. Bob was born on February 7, 1935, in Thompson Falls, Mont., a son of the late Alton and Margarette (Soule) Cummings.

OPINION: Vietnam War Veterans Day reminds us of what it means to serve

March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, the day set aside to remember and honor those who served in that ill-fated war. A phone call earlier this month brought to mind a perfect example of what dedicated service-to-country looks like. My friend, James Peterson, called to say that he would be undergoing surgery for a dangerous cancer, likely the result of his substantial exposure to Agent Orange during two tours of service with the Special Forces (SF) in Vietnam. It hit me hard because here was a man who had dedicated his life to standing up for his country and now was faced with a hefty price.