FRONT PLATES: Do we really need them?

This is a reply to former Trooper Walterscheidt’s recent complaint on Idahoans’ lack of seeing the need of running a front plate.

Dance Alliance performance tonight at Kroc Center

Local students to be featured in prelude

The Dance Alliance, the elite dance company of Brigham Young University-Idaho, will perform its new work, "Now and Then: 60 Years of the Beatles," at 7:30 tonight at the Kroc Center.

Airline turbulence

With all of these wild weather patterns across the globe, it should be no surprise that we’re hearing more about airline turbulence. Most of us heard about the recent turbulence disaster with a Singapore Airlines flight May 21 from London to Singapore.

PROTESTS: No excuse for supporting Hamas

In Jean Felker’s article “No excuse for genocide” who responded to a previous article I wrote, she says, “Let me guess, you were against the Vietnam protest too?” No Jean, I was in Vietnam 1968-1969.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Not just horsing around — Longtime horseman Hussa, fellow former Kellogg High basketball buddies own a piece of a Triple Crown race winner

“And you know what? They’re a hoot,” Hussa said of Haddock and Olson also owning a part of Seize the Grey. “Tim and Randy, they have a lot of fun with it. They don’t care what they’re getting back.”

Dog left tied up outside Companions Animal Center in Coeur d'Alene

'Loomie' up for adoption

Vicky Nelson, CAC spokesperson, said security cameras showed a person walking up about 10 p.m. Tuesday, tying up the dog, and walking away.

Gas prices drop for Memorial Day

262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this weekend

OPINION: Hate lost

We have the election results and all of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) Recommended Candidates won their races. KCRCC Recommended Candidates Leslie Duncan, Marc Eberlein, Bob Norris, Carl Bjerke and Elaine Price won their competitive races by wide margins. This is a repeat of the 2022 primary where all of the KCRCC Recommended Candidates won in Kootenai County.

Shoshone commissioners surprised by cost of office space

Concerns over open meeting laws and privacy highlighted

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners elected to pause discussions about remodeling their office on Tuesday morning.

Black Bay Park projects in the works

Phase one park improvements to Black Bay Park in Post Falls are currently underway to add visitor features and counter environmental wear and tear among the park landscape.

OPINION: Future graduates, have hope for a more perfect union

All over the country, people are emerging from high schools, colleges, and universities carrying a freshly minted degree.

MY TURN: The iceberg Capt. Plass isn't seeing

Titanic losses aren't his; they're the public's.

Sholeh: Here's how you can spot fakes

Skill becoming a requirement these days

'We have to ask the question about suicide'

About five students in a class of 30 will think about attempting suicide. That’s a reality Keith Orchard of the Coeur d'Alene school district wants more people to consider. “We’d like to make the conversation about suicide more open and honest. One out of 30 students will be injured seriously enough to require medical care for their attempt,” Orchard said.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: No debate, the stats were well-earned

Baseball fans can always argue about stats. That’s what we do.

Rowing Part 2 - Outdoor Rowing

For now Isaiah plans to train on Coeur d’Alene Lake with his younger brother Elijah for the US national team trials and U23 Worlds this summer before heading off to Dartmouth College in the fall

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Belly Up

When things go south in a beautiful place, you just roll with it

The first fish broke the line and that was the end of the fishing. I knew the leader was beyond repair at that point and I didn’t have another one.

Meant for the military life

Stephen Godfrey reflects on more than 30 years of service

All told, Godfrey served more than 26 years active duty and more than 30 including his time as a reserve.

Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're at risk

Both Lynch and McClary urge borrowers to reach out directly to credit card companies to negotiate interest rates, fees, and long-term payment plans, noting that it's in the companies' best interests if you pay before the debt goes into collections.