Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Police and public health experts were sounding the alarm about a spike of violent and pornographic videos being witnessed by children via handheld devices

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

ITD considering improvements within Rathdrum Prairie

An online version of Wednesday's meeting will be available from today through July 12 at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/rathdrum-prairie-pel

Legals for June, 28 2024

VETERANS PRESS: Ask VA your questions

Do you have a question or want more information about VA benefits and services? Use the new Ask VA online question portal (https://ask.va.gov/). It is an easy, fast and convenient way to get your questions answered.

Brewfest scheduled July 6

Tickets online are $35 and include a commemorative pint glass and six 5 oz. beer pours. Extra beer pours will be available. Day of event tickets will be available at McEuen Park for $40.

Gayle Leah (Caron) Fuller, 86

Gayle Leah (Caron) Fuller, 86, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Osburn, surrounded by her family, on June 19, 2024.

Marc M. Marotta, 78

On Monday, May 27, 2024, Marc passed away peacefully at home with his family surrounded by love. He was born on November 29, 1945 in Monterey, California to Nicola and Florence Marotta.

Youth Sports June 26, 2024

Scores, news, results, highlights from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Regulatory fees increase the cost of new housing

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently sent a message to local builders to appeal to local, state and national leaders to reduce regulatory charges in order to bring home prices down. Locally, builders pay impact fees to jurisdictions where they build new homes.

Coeur d'Alene library director resigns

Michael Priest to take equivalent role in New Zealand

Michael Priest's last day with the city will be July 12.

Donna Taylor, 85

Donna was born on 12/22/1938 in Long Beach, California, and died on 6/20/2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Lynn Marie Sawyer, 67

Lynn Marie Sawyer, 67, of Kingston, ID, passed away on June 15, 2024, at her home in Kingston.

Betsy Ann Marlette, 92

Betsy Ann (Stockard) Marlette passed away on June 20, 2024, at the home of her son Bobby in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, following a stroke.

The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says

The case would continue at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals if the Supreme Court dismisses the proceedings

A fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea kills 22 mostly Chinese migrant workers

The fire started at one of the factory buildings owned by a battery manufacturer, Aricell. He said that authorities would investigate whether fire extinguishing systems were at the site and if they worked.

Barbara Jean Kimbrell, 85

Barbara “Barb” Kimbrell, age 85, passed away at home on June 20, 2024, in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones.

Christine 'Chris' Louise Gray, 70

Christine Gray (Chris), age 70, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

Roberts turned to history in his opinion. "Since the founding, our nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm to others from misusing firearms,” he wrote.

Kootenai County fire chiefs adopted 'Ready, Set, Go' messaging model

The US Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands both utilize the “Ready, Set, Go” model, the release said.