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.

Surprise grizzly attack prompts closure of a mountain in Grand Teton

The statement did not detail the man's injuries or say how he encountered the bear. Park officials closed a trail and the road to an overlook atop the 7,700-foot (2,300-meter) mountain.

Foal health: Managing neonatal maladjustment syndrome

Although rare, neonatal maladjustment syndrome can be a challenging and potentially serious condition for foals as they struggle to adapt to life outside the womb due to neurological abnormalities present during or shortly after birth.

Defense for Kohberger granted expanded access to DNA records

Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted at an eventual trial, which still does not have a scheduled date.

Legals for June, 11 2024

Coeur d'Alene forum tackles fentanyl crisis

No one is immune to dying or losing a loved one because of a fentanyl overdose.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Timberlake brings home third-place trophy in 3A

Timberlake, playing in its 24th consecutive state tournament, finishes 17-10. It was the Tigers’ first trophy from state since 2021, when they took fourth.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Navigating the world of wine ratings: A guide for the discerning oenophile

In the vast and intricate world of wine, ratings have become an indispensable tool for enthusiasts and collectors alike, providing a roadmap to navigate the sea of choices that grace our shelves and cellars. However, the art of interpreting these numerical scores can be a nuanced endeavor, one that requires an understanding of the history, scales, and personalities behind the ratings.

Lawsuits: Winning has its limits

Defamation case victor might not become overnight millionaire.

A sign of things to come in Coeur d'Alene

City considers code changes to allow for billboards to be moved

The proposed new code would also set requirements for electronic signs regarding brightness and require technology for auto dimming.

In North Idaho, skilled workers are in demand

Creating the next generation of trade workers proves challenging

The demand for skilled labor in North Idaho is high. Some of the highest projected employment growth in the region is driven by occupations in health care, construction, personal care and services and transportation and material moving. These occupations made up 35% of total job postings in North Idaho over the last year while accounting for 25-30% of regional employment, according to Lisa Grigg, Idaho Department of Labor economist for north-central Idaho.

Legals for May, 21 2024

Glacier National Park plows at Big Drift

Construction paving done on lower end of Sun Road, though shoulder work continues

Glacier Park plow crews cleared the snow at the pass and then headed down to the Big Drift east of the Continental Divide

Coeur d’Alene man 'inspired to endure'

Will join three friends to row across the ocean and raise money for Parkinson’s research

The Human Powered Potential teammates are going the distance not only to push their own personal potential but also as a fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Best Night Sky Events for June

At first quarter, the moon always rises around mid-day and sets around midnight, allowing it to be seen in the afternoon daytime sky, too.

Southwest US to bake in first heat wave of season, and records may fall with highs topping 110

The unseasonably hot weather already has taken a toll in some areas. The U.S. Border Patrol reported on Monday that four migrants died last weekend from heat-related causes while attempting to cross the border in southeast New Mexico, near El Paso, Texas.

Coeur d'Alene Council ignores residents' objections, OKs development at 15th and Best

Gas station fuels dispute, but project gets green light

By a 5-1 vote, the council approved changing the zoning of the nearly one-acre, vacant lot from Neighborhood Commercial to C-17, which clears the way for the gas station that many nearby residents opposed during a public hearing

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A tuneup, and new faces for the field

Where else can you find one of the last tuneups for those throwing specialists in track and field just before the U.S. Olympic Trials? Well, besides the television.

Lake City High seniors make military appointments

West Point among destinations for service-bound students

Three Lake City High School seniors are about to follow in the footsteps of heroes as they embark on military journeys.

East Sherman Food Trucks breaks ground

New street eats court expected to open as early as September

The east side of Sherman Avenue is about to become a whole lot tastier.