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.

OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?

Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.

FACILITY: County bought a good building

Kootenai Electric Cooperative (KEC) moved into its Hayden headquarters on Dakota Avenue in 1979 and operated from it for 44 years. By 2020, it outgrew that facility and began designing and constructing a new one in Rathdrum. Kootenai County purchased the Hayden headquarters in 2020 and leased it to KEC for three years as the Rathdrum facility was completed.

Morbeck Foundation awards $75,000

The Directors of The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation, Inc. are pleased to announce that the Foundation has awarded $75,500 in grants to Wallace-area community and youth organizations for calendar year 2024.

Lola Olson, 103

Lola Olson passed away on April 10, 2024; she was 103.

Michael James Carraher, 77

Dr. Michael James Carraher, a longtime local physician, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

Never Bean Better: Coeur d'Alene attorney marks 50th anniversary of Spokane's World's Fair

Bean will also run his 48th Bloomsday

Sunday is the 48th Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane. Bean is one of a handful of perennials who have run them all. And he’ll be there again, this time joined by a granddaughter.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Natural approaches to prostate health

Prostate health is very important to the general health of men, and prostate disease is on the rise. The three main prostate diseases are prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis. Since prostate cancer is a topic of its own, I’m only going to address BPH and prostatitis.

EDITORIAL: May 7 a big day for veterans — and for commissioner

Bill Brooks intends to lead Veterans Town Hall despite major surgery Wednesday.

Community Thanks

See who's thankful!

Montana man sentenced for meth trafficking

According to a press release, the Idaho State Police initiated a traffic stop of Wheeler’s vehicle on Nov. 8 and searched it after learning there was marijuana inside

Shooting suspect arrested

Man arrested in connection with shooting

Pinehurst Police: Pastor died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Gene Jacobs, 59, left his home about 5:30 a.m. and was scheduled to attend a meeting at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley that morning, but never arrived. Jacobs had been the church's lead pastor for more than 15 years

Thairapy opens in Hayden

Specializing in hand-tied extensions and individuals' customized hair, Thairapy is open at 9041 N. Hess St. in Hayden.

Teaching us how to live our best lives

Last week, I had the pleasure of talking with one of the most interesting women I know. Betty Stone is celebrating a milestone birthday today, although she started the celebration early over the weekend with her family and friends and a homemade Texas chocolate sheet cake, her favorite.

FAST FIVE: Dana Parsons welcomes you to higher education

Meet Dana Parsons, the Coeur d’Alene enrollment specialist for Lewis-Clark State College.

MY TURN: What is a precinct committeeman?

Do your part and vote in May 21 primary election.

Lynn Ralph Curry, 72

Lynn Ralph Curry, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died on March 27, 2024, at seventy-two years of age. He died at home, surrounded by his family.

VETERANS PRESS: What basic health care services does VA cover?

We cover preventive care services, like: Health exams (including gender-specific exams), health education (including nutrition education), immunization against infectious diseases (like flu shots), counseling on genetic diseases (diseases that run in families)