Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Police and public health experts were sounding the alarm about a spike of violent and pornographic videos being witnessed by children via handheld devices

Black Bay Park projects in the works

Phase one park improvements to Black Bay Park in Post Falls are currently underway to add visitor features and counter environmental wear and tear among the park landscape.

Brewfest scheduled July 6

Tickets online are $35 and include a commemorative pint glass and six 5 oz. beer pours. Extra beer pours will be available. Day of event tickets will be available at McEuen Park for $40.

Thomas 'Tom' Pagliasotti, 75

Thomas "Tom" Pagliasotti, 75

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Magnesium: Vital for wellness

The subject of magnesium in the diet, as well as topically, has been a hot topic for several years now. It has been touted as the cure-all for almost anything that might ail you. While there is no doubt that magnesium may be good for you, you could be getting swayed by marketing propaganda that lures you into buying something you don’t need.

Rodeo bull hops fence at Oregon arena, injures 3 before being captured

Other videos posted online showed the bull running through a concession area, knocking over a garbage can and sending people scrambling. The bull lifted one person off the ground, spun them end over end, and bounced them off its horns before the person hit the ground.

Cooking and coughing: Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as more people burn wood to save money

Respiratory diseases have been the most prevalent diseases in Kenya for the past several years and are on the rise, according to government authorities, with 19.6 million reported cases last year.

Shoshone County home sales up, prices down

Flood plain insurance a sticking point for some

Shoshone County housing market numbers increased 3.4% from May 2023 to May 2024 numbers according to real estate portal, Multiple Listing Service, surprising Shoshone County realtor Cindy Carlson. "It’s typically slower in an election year, "Carlson said.

The Exhausted Dad: Tough decisions shopping for a best friend

My kids keep a long list of items in their heads for future birthdays and Christmas gifts. For themselves.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I went to buy a pair of camouflage pants

Gyro Days begin this week

The event kicks off Wednesday afternoon club members will be live in Downtown Wallace generating excitement for the official commencement of the festival on Thursday – during the live event, viewers will get a chance to preview some of the attractions of the days ahead, including food, beverages, a few jokes and games, and even be a few Lead Creek Derby tickets will be available.

Barbara J. Renner, 87

On August 13, 1936, in the Missouri Ozarks, Ernest and Clara Allen Smith welcomed their firstborn – a daughter, Barbara Jean.

Editorial: Urgent call to help a local hero

Graham Crutchfield has given so much over many years. Now it's time to return the favor.

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.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The ever-changing world of uniforms, from awesome to blah

I’VE LOVED uniforms since I first cared about sports. In other words, when I got scolded by a grumpy Catholic nun in fifth grade because I was drawing a St. Louis Cardinal shirt (the birds on the bat were, and ARE, the very best), and she wanted me to pay attention to social studies.

EDITORIAL: Clearing the tall starter-home hurdle

It's a daunting task, but patience and a plan can help shift renters into buyers.

Gayle Leah (Caron) Fuller, 86

Gayle Leah (Caron) Fuller, 86, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Osburn, surrounded by her family, on June 19, 2024.

Aaron LyBarger, 55

Aaron D. LyBarger of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 55.

Lynn Marie Sawyer, 67

Lynn Marie Sawyer, 67, of Kingston, ID, passed away on June 15, 2024, at her home in Kingston.

VETERANS PRESS: Ask VA your questions

Do you have a question or want more information about VA benefits and services? Use the new Ask VA online question portal (https://ask.va.gov/). It is an easy, fast and convenient way to get your questions answered.