EDITORIAL: We could use more Jim Clarks today

Former legislator fought hard - and smart

Chamber: The gathering place

I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.

Continuance filed in Kellogg manslaughter case

A Shoshone County manslaughter case is moving forward following recent motions filed by both the defendants and the state.

Permitting open for suction dredge mining

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for small suction dredge mining.

Life skills students run, jump, throw at Lakeland Life Skills Track and Field Invitational

Middle school life skills students from Canfield Middle School, Priest River Junior High, Lakeland Middle School, River City Middle School and Post Falls Middle School recently participated in the Lakeland Life Skills Track and Field Invitational at Lakeland High School.

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.

Sholeh: Here's how you can spot fakes

Skill becoming a requirement these days

Amazing Lash Studio opens in Coeur d'Alene

With the goal of creating lasting beauty while helping women feel confident, Amazing Lash Studio has opened at 405 E. Best Ave. (Unit 103).

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 10-14

Paige Marie Coon, 12

Paige Marie Coon, 12

Janice Elaine Solum, 80

Janice Elaine Solum of Wallace, Idaho, passed at home May 30, 2024.

Jay Leo Wilhelm, 61

Jay Leo Wilhelm, lovingly known as Papa, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024, at the age of 61 in Post Falls, Idaho.

Debra Ann (Debbie) Machado, 69

Debbie passed away into the arms of Jesus surrounded by love on May 28, 2024.

CIVIL WAR: Rhetoric is dangerous

Memorial Day; a time to honor and remember our fallen veterans. They were our fathers, sons, husbands, brothers and in many cases, mothers, daughters sisters and wives. Families were broken, hundreds of thousands were wounded and live a life of pain and disability. Not something you would wish on a loved one.

PRIDE: God created the joyous complexity of life

I was happy I could have a booth at the Pride in the Park event last Saturday. It was a fun and festive event. I am disappointed, but not surprised, at the number of negative letters to the editor this event engendered.

Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act

To comply with federal regulation, social media companies already ban kids under 13 from signing up for their platforms — but children have been shown to easily get around the bans, both with and without their parents’ consent.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Indignity and etiquette

After he hung up his sneakers, basketball hall-of-famer Bill Walton was known for his offbeat, and sometimes caustic, commentary as a sportscaster.

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.

When every second counts: Recognizing pet emergency signs

As a pet owner, it’s natural to be concerned about your furry friend’s health and well-being, but knowing when to seek emergency veterinary care can sometimes be challenging.

Joseph Kenser, 68

Joseph Richard Kenser 'Joe,' 68, was the eldest son of Joseph Kenser and Carol Watts. He was born on April 18th, 1956, in Wallace, Idaho, and grew up in the Silver Valley of Idaho.