Happy … Second of July?

John Adams thought that should be day to celebrate independence.

MY TURN: Are we losing our public libraries?

It has been a tremendous honor to serve on the Community Library Network (CLN) Board of Trustees to guide and grow public libraries in seven North Idaho communities — Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Harrison, Athol and Pinehurst — for over 30 years. These communities have a long history of library support and public investment, even as times change.

First Idaho Lemonade Day coming to Kootenai County

Our goal is to register 100 youth who will launch new businesses across Kootenai County on a single day.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 8,296! — The Links looking to make another splash as one of the longest golf courses in the world

"My personal opinion is our signature hole will become No. 15, our par-3 up the hill that has the pot bunker in front,” Hull said. “From the new black tee that will play 258 (compared to 168 from the white tees, 177 from the blues) ... uphill, pot bunker in front, bunker on the left, and if the wind’s blowing the wrong direction, that’ll play close to 300 yards.”

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Cottonwood field almost a literal graveyard for Northern Lakes

No, the Mariners shouldn’t get any bright ideas and fire manager Scott Servais in order to get this team going.

Scientists are concerned about Mount Rainier

Within the last week, there have been some news articles featured on major news networks as to the possibility of a potential eruption of Mount Rainer.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Conference dominoes, and their effect on the Zags

The conference has decided it can stand on its own feet. Chill, Zags. This can work out for everybody, believe it or not.

The End of the Trail Running

Reading the book Chi Running by Danny Dreyer helped me appreciate that running well can be beautiful, like a form of art.

FREE SPEECH: Hate crime = thought crime

FREE SPEECH: Hate crime = thought crime

As Idaho's new library law goes into effect, questions remain

Seven-year-old Patrice Droesch comfortably sat with her legs folded beneath her, lingering on the pages of Brian Lies’ “Bats at the Library,” a children’s book about bats that have a grand time when they find a window at their local library has been left open one night. Patrice’s mom, Elizabeth Droesch of Coeur d’Alene, sat at a nearby table in the Seagrave Children’s Library at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, researching different titles. “I was just going through all of these and reading reviews and making sure what I choose is appropriate for my kids,” she said. “It takes time.”

Council seeking housing solutions

The Panhandle Area Council is an economic development 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that provides small businesses with loans, project financing and community development services to advance economic development across Idaho. It has been connecting businesses to resources since 1972.

Religious symbols will be allowed in Coeur d'Alene parade

Chamber changes course following 'misunderstandings' over new policy

Coppess wrote that last year alone, she received over 50 complaints about different signage and symbols that were deemed offensive.

Stimson invests $50M in mill

Says it would not have worked at closing Plummer site

Starting later this year, Stimson will begin preparing the Forest Grove mill for a 350-foot-long HewSaw line made by Veisto-Oy based in Finland

HUCKLEBERRIES: A hero among men

Remembering Omer Karns, the can-do volunteer for veterans of North Idaho

Google the term, “hero,” and you’ll find a description of the late Omer Karns of Rathdrum.

EDITORIAL: Ask for money sooner, not later

Schools shouldn't wait for one shot at voter funding support

Compost vs. Fertilizer: Understanding the differences for soil and plant health

What gardener doesn’t delight in a lush, flourishing garden? Whether we are growing flowers or vegetables (or both), we want a beautiful, productive garden.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Just where do we see Klay's Warriors run all-time?

In the mega-mega class, you only need two sentences to call roll. If you want a dynasty, it’s the Celtics. If you want the champs of rock in this new and crazy world, that’s the Dubs.

Hoopfest photos July 2, 2024

Local teams playing at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament last weekend on the streets of downtown Spokane.

Henry Edwin 'Hank' Schmidt III, 86

Henry Edwin "Hank" Schmidt III, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at his Bellingham home

Coeur d'Alene Fire Department eyes general obligation bond

Would provide millions for fire trucks, equipment, station expansions

Fire department seeks bond support