Helena R. Chandler-Howell, 83

Helena was born November 25, 1940, in French Camp, California, and grew up in the Sacramento and San Francisco area. She went home on June 8, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

April Evensizer, 61

April Marie Evensizer, 61, a beloved wife and cherished mother, left this earth to be with her Lord in Heaven on June 13, 2024, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. No viewing or memorial service will be held.

Dance Alliance performance tonight at Kroc Center

Local students to be featured in prelude

The Dance Alliance, the elite dance company of Brigham Young University-Idaho, will perform its new work, "Now and Then: 60 Years of the Beatles," at 7:30 tonight at the Kroc Center.

Gloria Culver, 71

Gloria June Culver was born on Jan. 27, 1953, to Ruth H. (Thompson) Bjorklund and Tracy A. Bjorklund in Maywood, Calif.

Friends of the River Coalition adds shuttle to river recreation this summer

The Friends of the River Coalition have unveiled a shuttle bus to attempt to reduce some parking issues popping up in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Kingston.

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.

Vonda Faye Aamodt, 88

Vonda Faye Aamodt, 88, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away June 5, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, Idaho, surrounded by her family.

Janice Elaine Solum, 80

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

Museum of North Idaho opens for summer in old Roxy Theater

Hopes to move into permanent home in October.

Museum staff, helped by volunteers, spent a few weeks cleaning up and moving some of its collection to the site of the old Roxy Theater.

Rudolf 'Rudy' Marmon, 72

Rudolf “Rudy” Anton Marmon went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 72.

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

In the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, the streets were decorated with portraits of Putin and Russian flags. A banner on a building said: “We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation.”

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Meet Henry Wolsten, an 18-year-old Christian, bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, martial artist and CEO of Spring Chicken Socials.

Rathdrum man accused of Jan. 6 crimes

A federal judge signed a warrant for the arrest of a Rathdrum man for his alleged involvement in events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Maurice A. Roberts, 87

Maurice A. Roberts was born Sept. 4, 1936, near Booker, Texas, to Howard and Virginia (Stanton) Roberts, and passed away May 2, 2024, in Hayden Lake, Idaho.

Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot

A moose will often bluff by pawing the ground and licking its lips. If it lowers its ears, a charge is likely forthcoming!

17 Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags

Second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Hunters still have a second chance to win a Super Hunt tag this year.

OPINION: Future graduates, have hope for a more perfect union

All over the country, people are emerging from high schools, colleges, and universities carrying a freshly minted degree.

Willie Mays Appreciation

: The 'Say Hey Kid' inspired generations with talent and exuberance

Fair foundation awards scholarships

This year's scholarships, awarded to 18 students from local schools, totaled over $20,000.

Wyoming pass landslide brings mountain-sized headache to commuting tourist town workers

Each day, thousands make — or used to make — the half-hour-plus drive over Teton Pass from more affordable communities in eastern Idaho. Commuters are now looking at at least another hour of driving and possibly two through a different route into Wyoming.