The Joy of Triathlons

Kip is a physical therapist who moved here in 2007 and didn’t do his first triathlon until 2010

LIBRARIES: Blank’s resignation was a true loss

Community Library Network Trustee Katie Blank resigned — a true loss of leadership and institutional knowledge. She’s been a protector of the free exchange of ideas and information and a shining example of citizen participation. Ask why.

Legals for June, 26 2024

Marion Keating, 93

Marion L. Keating, age 93, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene on April 26, 2024.

Biden administration old-growth forest proposal doesn't ban logging, but still angers industry

Environmentalists have urged the administration to go even further as they seek to stop logging projects on federal lands in Idaho, Oregon, South Dakota, Montana and other states.

Barbara J. Renner, 87

On August 13, 1936, in the Missouri Ozarks, Ernest and Clara Allen Smith welcomed their firstborn – a daughter, Barbara Jean.

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

The lawsuit said one plaintiff, a 14-year-old Native Hawaiian, was from a family that farmed taro for more than 10 generations

Legals for June, 22 2024

Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District awarded $98K grant

Funds from DEQ will help buy no-till drill for rental program

The Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District announced Thursday it has been awarded a $98,000 Best Management Practice Grant through Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

Summer has arrived. Finally!

Happy first day of summer tomorrow, when we'll receive the gift of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s after a chilly wet first part of the month. Summer solstice marks the longest period of daylight of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Untapped home equity offers financial flexibility

The cost of borrowing has risen sharply in recent years, so when it comes to tackling a big expense, it’s important to know about the options. For established homeowners, their house is likely their greatest asset and, perhaps, their greatest source of financial flexibility. By tapping into their home equity, homeowners can access funds for a variety of expenses and at competitive rates.

MY TURN: Don't let ego, pride and control interfere with the mission

What are three things that hinder or destroy an organization or relationship? Answer: ego, pride and control. Nothing distorts a group’s mission more than a member placing their ego above the mission. A person’s identity can get tangled up in the purpose and it’s hard to separate the two.

Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of US toils again in heat

Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for Sioux County, which includes Rock Valley

An 'American Hero'

Len Crosby named 'Military Hero of the Year' of July Fourth parade

ICCU Announces Len Crosby as Military Hero of the Year for Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber’s 2024 American Heroes Parade

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The ever-changing world of uniforms, from awesome to blah

I’VE LOVED uniforms since I first cared about sports. In other words, when I got scolded by a grumpy Catholic nun in fifth grade because I was drawing a St. Louis Cardinal shirt (the birds on the bat were, and ARE, the very best), and she wanted me to pay attention to social studies.

Legals for June, 21 2024

Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure

The closure affects the one-mile radius from the base of Chief Mountain and is in effect for everyone except Blackfeet people who use the area for cultural and spiritual practices.

Ray Earl Hansen, 79

Ray Earl Hansen, age 79, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of June 17, 2024, at his home in Wallace, Idaho.

Legals for June, 25 2024

How to communicate clearly

Bill was taking an aptitude test to become an insurance salesperson. Everything was going well until question 21. It read, "How far is the Earth from the moon?"