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.

OPINION: Is this the Republican Party we want in Kootenai County?

Bottom of May primary ballot should be top of mind

Making connections

Improved Tubbs trail will lead from museum to main loop

The roughly quarter-mile stretch snaked up, around and through some rough patches that included large rocks and tree roots

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: On Riley, and the mess in Oakland

Wazzu has taken a lot of hits lately, with athletic director Pat Chun scurrying off to UW — a move that produced a distinct odor — and coach Kyle Smith accepting the Stanford job. Smith’s move is completely different, a lifetime opportunity in the area he’s hoped to work, at a school he called “one of one.”

It's Tax Day. And your refund may be big this year

So far, the IRS has delivered more than $200 billion in refunds through early April, and the latest agency numbers show that 101 million people have filed returns this tax season.

An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing the flight to return to Denver

The Boeing 737 landed safely, and the passengers headed to Houston were being put onto another aircraft, Southwest Airlines said in a statement.

Data breach reported at Kootenai Health

Data breach at KH

Eloise Mae Lancaster, 86

Born on a cold day, December 29, 1937, Eloise Moody Lancaster began her life in in the upper Midwest town of Kasson, Minn.

Forecast calls for 20-year celebration

Press meteorologist begins third decade with newspaper

Application period for fall 2024 swan controlled hunt opens May 1

Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.

A total of 50 swan tags were added to the controlled hunt application process following a Fish and Game Commission decision in July 2021, and opportunities are limited to Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, and Kootenai counties

Absentee ballots mailed for May primary

County elections offices throughout Idaho are mailing absentee ballots for the May 21 primary elections.

Second hospital reports data breach

Kootenai Health says no impact on operations

The release said there was no impact on operations. The hospital could not say if patient information was accessed.

Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility

Hiring has largely been concentrated to a few industries, while tech and finance have only added a small number of jobs in the last 12 months.

MY TURN: What is a precinct committeeman?

Do your part and vote in May 21 primary election.

Laura M. Dittner, 63

Laura M. Dittner, born on May 21, 1960, in Wallace, Idaho, passed away in Smelterville, Idaho, on April 1, 2024.

Laura M. Dittner, 63

Laura M. Dittner, born on May 21. 1960 in Wallace, Idaho, passed away in Smelterville, Idaho on April 1, 2024.

Cheri Lynn Davis, 65

Cheri Lynn (Johnson) Davis, 65, of Wallace, Idaho passed away April 14 2024 at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her loving husband by her side.

Lee Warren Peters, 86

Lee Warren Peters, age 86, passed away with his family by his side on March 31, 2024.

OPINION: Gaining ground in our uphill battle

Democrats standing up for office, not giving up

Norma June (Sweatt) Ziegler, 91

Norma June Ziegler, 91, of Coeur d’Alene (Blanchard), Idaho, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Schneidmiller Hospice House on March 14, 2024.