Road scholars

Shoshone County public works staff earn certification

Road Scholar certificates will help Shoshone County compete for future grants

Helen Patricia Feddersen, 97

Helen Patricia Feddersen was born May 11, 1926, in Kellogg, Idaho.

Local students win big in civics contest

Local students earned top awards in a statewide civics contest.

OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column

Restructuring means important work will continue

Michael Peters, 75

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Kenneth Peters on December 7, 2023.

COLUMNIST: Pot, meet kettle

Babette Banducci’s My Turn column of April 27 is another excellent example of KCRCC and Brent Regan sycophants intentionally spreading misinformation and exposing their blatant hypocrisy.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I was accosted by a guy with milk, cream and butter.

NIC board meets Wednesday

North Idaho College trustees are expected to take action Wednesday on the 2024 budget, the college’s legal counsel and more.

Shoshone commissioners pause decision on voting machines

Shoshone County commissioners are reevaluating options to spend on voting equipment as part of a $15,752 Help America Vote Act grant award after responses from the public on the topic.

Lloyd Clement Seibert, 93

Lloyd was born February 11, 1930, to Zula Elizabeth (Shoffner) and Boyd N. Seibert in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Dennis 'Pete' Townsend, 79

Dennis “Pete” Townsend passed away peacefully at home with family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 4, 2023. The grand finale fireworks were surely in some way a regard to him.

Close call at Roger's

Close call for Roger's

The brew from the top

Former firefighter paramedic infuses art, science into suds, grub at Vantage Point Brewing Co.

Former firefighter paramedic Kevan McCrummen appreciates the view at the top. A good beer just makes it that much better. Vantage Point Brewing Company at 208 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive just celebrated its third month of being open. Its red and black theme and fire lookout tower logo complement the burned wood features and airy, open space.

Illegal immigration, gun rights and more

Sheriff discusses issues during town hall

Gun rights and immigration were front and center in a town hall Thursday at the Hayden Eagles.

Cybersecurity option ruled out for Shoshone County HAVA funds

'Many people have no idea of how much work is put into the elections'

Shoshone County was one of many counties receiving grants through the Help America Vote Act to update elections equipment, but after a public hearing last month, county officials investigated other options than the original plan to purchase four additional ExpressVote machines.

A dose of reality

Journalist, author Sam Quinones delivers keynote speech at Substance Use Summit

Just 10 years ago, hardly anyone knew how to pronounce "naloxone." When journalist Sam Quinones turned in his manuscript for his book "Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic," there were only three lawsuits against drug companies. He believed no one would read the book because no one wanted to talk about this topic.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Here's a gamble, bet on the guys on the roster

Most fans, and several Mariners players, are grumpy because the club can’t or won’t spend the money to land two or three big-time players.

Man again arrested on trespass charge

The Bonner County commissioners’ regular meeting was delayed Tuesday by almost half an hour after Dave Bowman — who was trespassed from the building Jan. 26 for disruption and perceived threats — arrived at the meeting despite the ban.

Cd'A Charter student wins top award in national science competition

A Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy senior is one of two students who won the Idaho National Laboratory’s 2023 Bright Future in Energy Scholarship Competition.

NIC Basic Patrol Academy graduates 12 students

NIC held a graduation ceremony for 12 Basic Patrol Academy students on Thursday, May 4 at the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in the Edminster Student Union Building on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.