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![Jay Leo Wilhelm, 61](
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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](
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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](
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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.
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.
![Two airlifted after ATV crash in Shoshone County](
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Two airlifted after ATV crash in Shoshone County
An ATV crash Wednesday in Shoshone County involved injuries to two people and required Life Flight and Two Bear Air to lift them to receive medical care, according to a social media release by the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.
![Colburn elected ISAA president](
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Colburn elected ISAA president
Silver Mountain General Manager Jeff Colburn was recently elected to become the new president of the Idaho Ski Areas Association Board of Directors.
![OPINION: Attorney General Labrador needs a crash course on legal ethics](
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OPINION: Attorney General Labrador needs a crash course on legal ethics
Despite what many people may think about lawyers, the legal profession sets high standards of ethical conduct for licensed lawyers.
![Coeur d'Alene couple: 'We just keep fighting'](
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Coeur d'Alene couple: 'We just keep fighting'
Family, faith sustains Steve Prosch after ocular melanoma diagnosis
Steve Prosch was a picture of health when, in 2016, he began having vision problems. A quick series of trip to eye doctors, then a surgeon, and a specialist, found he had ocular melanoma.
![Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, AP-NORC poll finds](
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Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, AP-NORC poll finds
About 6 in 10 people with debt from medical bills favor medical debt forgiveness if the person has large amounts of debt compared to their income, compared to about half of people without medical debt.
YOUTH SPORTS: Thanks to all the coaches
I want to give a big shout out to all the athletic coaches that volunteer so much of their time for the children in our community. These dedicated people generously give their time, energy and expertise to mentor and guide our youth athletes. Not only are they teaching them sports, but they are teaching them lifelong values of teamwork, discipline and resilience during challenging moments.
SALVATION: We are all freewill creatures
God didn’t make robots in His image. We all have the God-given ability to choose to do good or to do evil. How can we know the difference? Like any wise and reputable manufacturer, God gave an instruction manual for the guidance and benefit of His creation.
GOOD NEWS: Students are helping their communities
Celebrate the good news and good people. How nice it was for two days in a row to read stories about the good, generous and helpful people of Idaho.
![ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Hair Loss: A growing problem with solutions](
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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Hair Loss: A growing problem with solutions
Hair loss is a growing problem today. It is partially evidenced by the number of men with male pattern baldness choosing to just shave their heads. Women too are experiencing similar issues with their hair, but more generalized.
![F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region](
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F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region
With spring and summer activities in full swing across most of the state, now is the prefect time to review and abide by some basic bear awareness reminders – both while recreating in the woods and while living in close proximity to bears. Read on for some helpful tips on both fronts.
![Local kids place at Invention Convention nationals](
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Local kids place at Invention Convention nationals
Winners hail from Lakeland, Bryan, Hayden Meadows
North Idaho's young inventors earned a place on the national stage at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, held June 5-7 at the Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich.
![Michael Vredenburg, 37](
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Michael Vredenburg, 37
Michael Vredenburg, 37
![Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office proposes $50 million budget](
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Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office proposes $50 million budget
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.
![Harold Dean Murray, 62](
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Harold Dean Murray, 62
Harold Dean Murray, 62, passed away on March 13th, 2024. Dean was born on June 7, 1961, in Ellensburg, WA, to Madelyn Kay Murray and Robert “Bob” Murray. He was the second of four children and spent most of his youth in the Tri-Cities.