Zombies: Ranks of world's most debt-hobbled companies are soaring, and not all will survive

Added Miami investor Mark Spitznagel, who famously bet against stocks before the last two crashes: “The clock is ticking.”

Legals for June, 12 2024

Legals for June, 14 2024

Northwest Expedition Academy essays: 'How do support dogs make a difference?'

Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work. Below is the second and final round of op-ed pieces written by the students.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Through a different lens ... First and Third indoor facility opens in Hayden with eye on the mental side of baseball, softball

“We’ve got state-of-the-art technology that gives the kids the analytics they need to really improve,” Stockton said. “With Rapsodo technology, they can see themselves on each hit or pitch in super slow motion with all the data tied to it. How fast you’re throwing it, what the vertical and horizontal break is, what your curveball, knuckleball and slider is. And you can tie it to the video and make the adjustments to what you have depending on your age.”

Post Falls Lions Club celebrates 60 years

New members, officers sworn in during Post Falls Lions anniversary event

With shining pins, well-worn aprons, rolled-up sleeves and an abundance of love for their community, members of the Post Falls Lions Club have been living that club motto for 60 years.

FAST FIVE Stu Cabe reminds us to be nice to each other

Meet Stu Cabe, founder of The Ovation Company, a Coeur d'Alene-based school resource organization focusing on positive school climate and improved student achievement. Stu has been a professional presenter and trainer for over two decades. He travels North America to work with students and teachers to help build strong school communities and improve campus culture and climate. The Ovation Company's motto: Stand up for what is good. Info: ovationcompany.com

Legals for June, 5 2024

Legals for June, 5 2024

Legals for May, 30 2024

Favorite things about the Silver Valley: Elmer's Fountain

The Silver Valley is full of special places. Many of them are front and center in the community, but some of them are hidden in plain sight. One of the more unique spots is Elmer’s Fountain.

'Beauty' leaves her mark

Bald eagle became an international ambassador with Birds of Prey Northwest

Veltkamp led a multi-specialty team that engineered a 3-D printed beak for Beauty, and she provided care for the eagle for nearly 20 years, as she couldn’t feed herself and was unable to survive any longer in the wild.

Kari Lake speaks in Coeur d'Alene: 'Can we get along for five months?'

Arizona Senate candidate calls for unity among Idaho's Republicans

Lake said in the next five months, Democrats and the media will try to divide Republicans and create infighting, she said.

Legals for June, 7 2024

Legals for June, 6 2024

HUCKLEBERRIES: Ordinance for peace and quiet

“Ordinance” is a fancy word for a law imposed by cities and counties.

'Miracle' timeline advances in Kootenai County

Applications for affordable housing development being accepted at month's end

Miracle on Britton is public/private partnership on a 28-home project on a 4.65-acre parcel on Greensferry Road in Post Falls, south of Prairie Avenue and north of Poleline Avenue.

Mexico awakes with joy, division to the first woman elected president, Claudia Sheinbaum

With about 78% of votes counted, Sheinbaum had some 59% of votes, about twice as many as her nearest competitor Xóchitl Gálvez, who got around 28%.

Kootenai first responders, school staff practice active shooter scenario

The scene unfolding at Timberlake High School was a simulated mass shooting, designed to give first responders, school staff and community members a chance to practice what to do in a realistic emergency scenario.

Through connection to their land, Tarahumara runners are among Mexico's most beloved champions

Lacking vehicles, paved roads and basic services such as clinics and telephone lines, communities got used to running to cope with long distances, scarcity and isolation.