Some of Niger's neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It's a warning for Africa

Many just want to feel secure as Islamic extremists expand their range in the Sahel, the arid region south of the Sahara Desert

OPINION: Human rights group reacts to Patriot Front convictions

The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations (KCTFHR) extends its appreciation and gratitude to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department under the able leadership of Chief Lee White, the City of Coeur d’Alene Prosecutor’s Office, and the legal system including the jury decision for once again upholding the rule of law in protecting the safety of our community. At the end of the recent court trial, the six-person jury found five members of the Patriot Front guilty of the misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to riot by disturbing the public peace.

Residents are at a loss after newspaper that bound community together shuts in declining coal county

Residents suddenly have no way of knowing what’s going on at public meetings, which are not televised, nor are minutes or recordings posted online

Post Falls police seek robbery suspect

Incident took place on N. Idaho St.

John Wallace Orvik, 65

John Orvik left this Earth on June 2, 2023. He was 65. He was the only son of Wally and Alene Orvik.

'The largest gift basket I have ever won'

PF Chamber employee wins house in NIC Foundation's Really BIG Raffle

Jamie Morgan has won a few prizes in her life, perhaps a gift basket here or there. “I win like small stuff, like when you put your card in at events,” she said Wednesday evening. She can now add something much larger to her prize-winning portfolio — a $590,000 home, compliments of the North Idaho College Foundation's 30th annual Really BIG Raffle.

A central Kansas police force comes under constitutional criticism after raiding a newspaper

Newspaper publisher and co-owner Eric Meyer maintains that the newspaper’s aggressive coverage of local politics and Police Chief Gideon Cody’s record are the main reason for the raids

Exxon Mobil doubles down on fossil fuels with $59.5 billion deal for Pioneer Natural as prices surge

Woods explained that Exxon and Pioneer will be able to use their combined capabilities to drive down emissions and produce lower carbon intensity oil and gas

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.

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, said such laws protect the unborn. While she doesn’t know if anything can be done to prevent people from helping others get abortions, she said, “I would certainly wish that they wouldn’t do it.”

Marty and Max (and TaylorAnne): Real Estate Photography and Copyright

I listed my home a couple of years ago and am getting ready to re-list with a different agent. My new agent wants to bring out another photographer and I don’t want to go through the work of preparing my home again. Can I just reuse the images from the previous agent?

Cd’A teen with ISIS ties to appear in court

Had plan to attack churches on Sunday

The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches with a machete, fire and guns on behalf of ISIS is expected to make his first appearance in federal court today.

John Stone, 76

John passed away on December 5, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Washington, after a recent illness.

The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Natural talent

Many of you have met one of our most talented and hard-working distributor sales people, Kevin Olsonberg. We work with him a lot so naturally he is at many of our winemaker dinners and tastings with the wineries he represents. Many of you also know that he is a talented musician, a rock and roll and country music drummer. Kevin was nominated for a regional Grammy Award not long ago. With his passion and background, we often talk music, all kinds of music. Kevin “grew up” if you will, emulating many of the great jazz drummers, and given the choice I suspect would love to be drumming with a jazz group.

Youth Sports: Aug. 2, 2023: Water polo, flag football and more

Updates on area Kroc Water Polo Club and signups underway for Coeur d'Alene Recreation leagues.

MY TURN: Human rights task forces urge legislators to vote no on bills

The Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai and Latah County Human Rights Task Forces in North Idaho, with a combined membership of over 1,500 people, stand united against two dangerous bills currently in the Idaho State Affairs Committee, S 1220 and S 1240.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Sinus relief: Solutions that really work

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) millions of people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sinusitis each year. It is estimated that that amounts to around 12% of the U.S. population.

MY TURN: Health insurance mandates increase the cost of health care

Americans view health insurance much differently than other types of insurance.

Marty and Max: Inspect over suspect

One of the greatest moments in sports history was when the 1988 Dodgers beat the mighty A’s to win the World Series. Analytics had not yet taken over the game and managers managed with instincts instead. Injured Dodger, Kirk Gibson (Gibby) had just one at-bat, but what an at-bat it was.