Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

The best weather was expected at the tail end of the eclipse in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as New Brunswick and Newfoundland in Canada.

James Stimmell, 62

James was born in Columbus, OH on April, 27, 1961 to the late Billy Joe Stimmell and Rose Eleanor (Cyphert) Stimmell. He passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on February 25, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

The Exhausted Dad: Mastering efficient phone strategies

If I could offer one piece of advice to all of society, it would be to give younger generations the benefit of the doubt.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Night or day, we'll find a way to share our opinion

What were the odds that Julio would get picked off to end a game? And that he would originally be called safe, then have that decision reversed on a challenge by the Cubs?

‘Perfect the way they are’

Community walks for autism acceptance

The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.

Wesley Andrew Krueger, 76

Wesley A. Krueger passed away on April 9th, 2024, 5 days before his 77th Birthday.

Moving History Forward: Paul Clagstone and The Belle of Chicago

Moving History Forward

Education is theirs to keep

115 graduating seniors each receive $1,000 scholarships from Chamber, Tribe

More than $115,000 in scholarships was presented at the event that honored some of the area’s best and brightest graduates.

Body of missing pastor found

About 40 people with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office and Pinehurst police and others are involved in the search that began this afternoon by foot, dirt bikes and in the air.

Sheri Munson, 74

Sherrill Yvonne Munson passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 18, 2024.

Dolores 'Dee' Rowe, 96

Dolores, known to all as Dee, passed away on April 12, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho after a long and happy life of nearly 97 years.

Cd'A detective to join Internet Crimes against Children Task Force

In Kootenai County, 32 new cases have been assigned for investigation in past five months

The Idaho task force is one of 62 across the country, and it is tasked with investigating and prosecuting individuals who use the internet or other technology to criminally exploit children.

EDITORIAL: Tap brakes on noisy downtown drivers

Experiences near lake should be enjoyable for all

Thomas Eugene Wise, 70

Thomas Eugene Wise, of Hayden, Idaho, beloved husband, dad and papa, passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 70.

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.

Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site

YouTube, Facebook and other sites remove the videos with graphic content, but scores of other clips of cute monkeys jumping and playing remain, generating thousands of views and subscribers

Boulder Beach expansion underway

Silverwood's 36th season opens this weekend

The theme park is developing 3.86 acres.

Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra to present 'Vive la France'

Cd'A Symphony Orchestra season closer will be Friday, May 10

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will present its final concert of the season, "Vive la France," at 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Kroc Center Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.

Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch

Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.

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

Most people know how important exercise and nutrition is for the heart. But there is more you can do to improve your heart health. It is my goal to expand your knowledge in such a way that applying some simple tweaks, can positively impact the health of your heart.