OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons

Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state. Hocker, who has led the Coeur d'Alene School District since July 1, 2021, is one of two finalists vying for the position of superintendent in the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. He was in Boise attending the Idaho Law Conference with three school board trustees earlier this week, but will travel to Pueblo for the final interview today. In a Monday letter to families, Hocker said he expects the Pueblo trustees to select the superintendent shortly after the final interviews.

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state.

RACISM: Fight back in May 21 election

I just returned from Maryland. While there, I visited the Harriet Tubman Museum. Being from North Idaho, I never had a good understanding of how slaves lived and were treated. It opened my eyes.

'Windows to our past'

Saving history has many benefits, says museum director

Walter Burns, chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, said there should be a review process before such historic homes can be torn down.

Montana man gets federal prison for fentanyl trafficking in Coeur d’Alene

A Montana man who was caught in Coeur d’Alene with more than 216 grams of fentanyl pills will spend two years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Idaho.

Study shows economic impact of Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Says it generated $30 million in economic output, supported 260 jobs

According to an economic impact report prepared by Crossroads Consulting, the fairgrounds attracted more than 288,600 visits in 2022, generated $30 million in total economic output, supported 260 jobs, and contributed $9.7 million in labor income.

OPINION: We must do more to protect workers' lives

Sunday was a key date dedicated to American workers

North Idaho band Buffalo Speedway drops new EP

North Idaho-based band Buffalo Speedway released a new EP, "Our Versions, Vol. 1" across all major streaming platforms April 16.

ZAO: Best choice for Dist. 5 senator

On May 21, the voters of Idaho Legislative District 5 will have a clear choice for senator. They can choose a senator with a long history of serving the citizens of Kootenai County, first as family physician and then as an Human Anatomy and Physiology professor at North Idaho College. They can choose a candidate with decades of service to our community and with deep roots in Idaho. They can choose Cheri Zao.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Live life to the fullest

Unfortunately as we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. Loss of vision, hearing, flexibility, mobility and cognitive abilities are just a few. It’s no wonder why depression is a challenge facing seniors.

Warren announces candidacy for Shoshone County clerk

Edward Warren announced he will seek election to the office of Shoshone County Clerk. He’ll square off against fellow Republican candidate Lori Osterberg in the May 21 primary election.

Sholeh: Who knew? Liberal, conservative brains different

Research shows strengths and weaknesses of both

WSU baseball, swimming programs join Mountain West as affiliate members

Washington State University athletics has entered into a conference affiliation agreement to have their baseball and women’s swimming programs participate in the Mountain West Conference, it was announced Tuesday.

FAST FIVE: Jason Nye, CDAIDE guy

Meet Jason Nye, the executive director of CDAIDE. A Pacific Northwest native, Jason grew up north of Seattle at the tip of Lake Washington in Bothell. He spent his childhood playing in what was then forests and fields, but is now housing developments and pavement. After driving through on the way to Yellowstone with his family in 2017, he and his wife fell in love with Coeur d'Alene. It felt like his childhood, city set amongst the natural forests and lakes where there is a focus on family, community and greenspace.

Safe Passage: Here for survivors

Two in five women and one in five men in Idaho have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

OPINION: How to tell who's a real conservative

See who most closely follows state, federal constitutions

MY TURN: Downtown suffers from man-made blight

Curate a welcoming attitude together

GIBBONEY: Focus without fanfare

Dale Gibboney has the management and organizational skills, financial understanding, life experience, integrity, and most importantly a proven track record of success at getting major projects done. I can and will, also, give an endorsement that no one else can.

Progress on housing solution education

What's possible - and what's not - for our area is a focal point