LIBRARIES: Watch authoritarians in action

For decades library trustee roles were nonpartisan. Yet over this last year, the Community Library Network majority trustees have shown themselves to be extremist. That the end justifies the means is evident in how the majority treats fellow trustees, library staff, the press and the public.

F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region

With spring and summer activities in full swing across most of the state, now is the prefect time to review and abide by some basic bear awareness reminders – both while recreating in the woods and while living in close proximity to bears. Read on for some helpful tips on both fronts.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Missing good people, both far and near

I WISH I had a Bill Walton story. Everyone else out there seems to have a heartwarming one. Most of the tributes that have poured in since his passing on May 27 at age 71 have focused on his kindness following his injury shortened basketball career.

MY TURN: Tribe exemplifies 'kindness, generosity and stewardship'

I realize that people are different and that they have different views and beliefs. I respect the fact that they are entitled to their opinion. That being said, I can not remain silent. When is the insanity going to stop? Reading the account of the racial harassment that took place at McEuen Park against students from the Tribal School both saddened and angered me. Adults ridiculing and harassing eighth graders because of their heritage is truly an act of bullying, and the perpetrators are at best, cowards.

DOWNTOWN: Keep kindness alive

I’m so heartbroken to hear of the recent derogatory remarks made to the youth of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and to members of the basketball team from Utah in the downtown streets of Coeur d’Alene, a place I’ve been privileged to call home for the past 35 years, drawn here originally to be a whitewater rafting guide.

$1.1M in roadwork being done in East Side Highway District

Work is now proceeding thanks to funding from the state supported by Gov. Brad Little and virtually all the legislators in North Idaho

PRIDE: We choose love

We were extremely distressed to read the many Letters to the Editor protesting Coeur d’Alene’s recent Pride celebration. Many of the writers stated that this event did not represent Coeur d’Alene. We disagree!

ANIMALS: No call for neglect, abuse

I feel compelled to express my feelings about the tragic ways people deal with animals that they decide they don’t want or cannot keep due to circumstances they find themselves in. The stories I hear are heartbreaking and hard to imagine any caring human being could carry out.

GOOD OLD DAYS: They lacked basic human rights

Thank you, Susan Crowe, for your “My Turn” submission. The question you asked about “the good old days” is exactly what I also ask, “For whom?”

The power of perspective

Rushing to work at a hospital, a nurse was driving too fast and failed to stop for a stoplight. A policeman caught up with her in the next block and said, "Doesn't that red light remind you of something?"

HATE: Let’s not allow the racists to speak for us

I have had the opportunity to live all over this country and I have to say that Coeur d’Alene is one of the most beautiful locations in the entire nation. Well, it is one of the most beautiful locations physically. It’s not so pretty when a small handful of racists take it upon themselves to begin harassing people who are of a different color or race from themselves.

MY TURN: Take a stand against bigotry, racism

On behalf of the NAACP Kootenai County Branch, I am writing to address a deeply troubling incident that recently occurred at McEuen Park, where young students from the Coeur d’Alene Tribal School were racially harassed by a group of adults. First and foremost, we stand in solidarity with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and the affected children, and condemn the actions of the individuals responsible for the incident. Simply put, intolerance and disrespect have no place here.

VETERANS PRESS: Hey veterans, did you know…

Hey veterans, did you know that the Coeur d’Alene clinic (CBOC) and Spokane VA Medical Center have Physical Therapists (PT) and Occupational Therapists (OT)?

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Pain in the hands, may be radiculopathy

“Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function.” Damage to the nerve root could be caused by traumatic injury, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, or stenosis. You may have symptoms that include neck pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. “Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers.”

Up-and-coming musician makes music video debut

'Girl You Call a Friend' available on YouTube, other platforms

A young North Idaho star is lighting up streaming platforms today as she makes her music video debut. Sydney Jacobson, 17, who performs under her stage name Sydney Dale, released the video for "Girl You Call a Friend" at midnight this morning.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's avoided being ambushed by fruit and veggies

The world champ Pakistani cricket team got upset in India (brutal rivals) one year, and when the team got back, a mob at the airport bombarded the team and plenty of unlucky bystanders with fruit and veggies. Nice job, you mugs.

How AP covered the D-Day landings and lost photographer Bede Irvin in the battle for Normandy

It was early June 1944 — just before the long-anticipated Normandy landings that ultimately liberated France from Nazi occupation and helped precipitate Nazi Germany's surrender 11 months later.

Local violinist wins at international competition

Altenbach's 'Jester's Waltz' to be performed in Vienna

A celebrated violinist who serves as a faculty member at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has even more reason to celebrate. Richard Altenbach, an A-list Hollywood recording musician, won second prize in the International Golden Key Piano Composition Competition for his composition, "The Jester’s Waltz." He will travel to Vienna in July to receive his diploma and winner’s medal and to hear his piece performed by Anna Leyerer, a renowned virtuoso concert pianist, at the World Composers’ Recital.

FAST FIVE Stephenie Kimener: Life is better in the country

Meet Stephenie Kimener of Long Mountain Meadows. She is a doting wife to Brian and mother to five wonderful children: Christopher, Timothy, Josephine, Benjamin and Gabriel. She is a self-proclaimed mediocre housewife who runs two businesses and homeschools her children. She prefers to be outside with her family and animals while neglecting her household duties, which she admits her husband is way better at doing anyways. She and her husband feel as though they have found their own little slice of heaven at the base of Long Mountain where the valley opens up to several waterways and meadows. She loves her highland cows, horses, dogs and various other farm animals. She gives God all the glory for the many blessings in her life.

OPINION: Moon is out if new GOP team has its way

If Dorothy Moon wins another term as chair of the Idaho Republican Party, it will be without the help of Bonneville County Republicans.