Iola Kay Stovern, 77

Iola “Kay” Stovern, 77, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on April 1st, 2024 at Kootenai Health Center of Coeur d‘Alene.

Sixth Street Melodrama announces upcoming season

The Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater have recently announced the lineup for their upcoming season.

Housing shortage — by the numbers

If we don't build it, they will leave

OPINION: Hate on display

It seems like our governments are populated with sociopaths that would rather blow up our institutions and economy than give power back to the people.

Barbara Jean McLean, 88

Barbara Jean McLean, born in Sioux Falls, SD on March 14, 1936, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. Barbara was a beloved member of her community, known for her unwavering dedication and compassionate spirit.

Robert 'Bob' Harold Jacobs, 85

Robert (Bob) Harold Jacobs passed away from this earthly existence on April 1, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Robert 'Bob' Harold Jacobs, 85

Robert (Bob) Harold Jacobs passed away from this earthly existence on April 1, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Margaret Ann 'Peg' Suenkel, 75

Margaret Ann “Peg” Suenkel, 75, of Hayden, Idaho, died peacefully at home on April 16, 2024.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The Sauvignon Blanc sip trip

I've been on a Sauvignon Blanc kick lately, trying the varietal from all over — New Zealand, South Africa, South America, France, and the US. The diversity of flavors and styles within this one grape variety has been eye-opening. Let me tell you about some of the standout Sauvignon Blancs I've tasted recently.

Owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are charged with COVID fraud

The couple also collected more than $130,000 from families for cremations and burial services they never provided, the indictment said.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heart Health: Surprising insights, Part II

In Part I of Heart Health: Surprising Insights, we talked about several aspects of health or lifestyle that contribute to, or help cardiovascular (CV) health. This second part discusses the nutrition key.

Dressed to impress

Students looking, feeling good for proms

About 40 out of a total 137 prom dresses found a home during a pop-up event on the North Idaho College campus. Abby Fitzgerald of Ant’oqmi’wes or the United Together club at Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy said the group were thrilled to collect more dresses than they had expected.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

GOP governors in Idaho and Wyoming also signed legislation this year restricting the use of state funds for DEI efforts at higher education institutions.

James 'Jim' William Waltz, 90

On April 15, 2024, James W. Waltz passed away from natural causes at The Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Walter Estes, 88

Walter Ernest Estes was born March 15, 1935, to Marvin and Leah (Cleary) Estes in Taskee, Missouri.

INCIDENT: How much coverage is enough?

How much press time do you give to two idiots in vehicles that shouted the “N” word? There is no question they are lowlifes, but to give them press time just encourages them. Now that it is front-page news, more people without any sense of decency will come.

Terry Lininger, 82

On April 4th Terry Lininger passed away at home surrounded by his family and is now in the arms of Jesus after a long battle of Parkinson’s.

Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says

The FBI received more than 100,000 complaints by victims of scams over the age of 60 last year, with nearly 6,000 people losing more than $100,000

North Idaho College Foundation Really BIG Raffle early bird deadline April 30

This year’s grand prize home is a 2,338-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath home under construction at 1909 W Moselle in Coeur d’Alene, valued at $563,000.

League of Women Voters candidate info due by Saturday

The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is asking all candidates for the May 21 election to submit information, free of charge, in their own words, with their own photos, to www.Vote411.org public online voter guide.