FUTURE OF THE FAIR: Please attend town hall

There is nothing more important to me right now than making sure our fairgrounds remain in their current location and we, as a community, can plan for its future. Our fairgrounds are a North Idaho Gem for sure, and the events held each week throughout the year are extremely important to our economy and community.

OUR GEM: Pettit Retires After 30 years of Public Service

Glen Pettit, longtime Water Quality Analyst for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), celebrated his retirement this month after 30 years with DEQ.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Austin DeBoer, Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen

Austin DeBoer of the Coeur d'Alene class AA American Legion baseball team is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

OPINION: Bad California ideas are infiltrating Idaho

Bad California ideas are coming to Idaho through the Trojan horse of open primaries, and Republicans in the Gem State need to wake up.

OUR GEM: Harmful algal blooms pose risk

Freshwater algae are a natural and important part of lake, river and stream ecosystems. They produce oxygen by photosynthesis, take up nutrients such as phosphorus from water and are the foundation of aquatic food webs. As with many things in life, there can be too much of a good thing.

EDITORIAL: 3, 2, 1… It's lift-off for graduates

All educational eyes on inaugural Idaho Launch.

Idaho gas prices continue to fall

Gem State pump prices now 40 cents cheaper than a year ago

Idaho gas prices as of Monday: Boise, $3.62; Franklin, $3.39; Idaho Falls, $3.39 and Lewiston, $3.63

Idaho's gas prices creep a little lower

State average for regular gasoline is three cents cheaper than a week ago

Idaho remains in 12th place in the nation for most expensive fuel – another week out of the top 10.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A Taste of South Africa: Exploring the unique wines of the rainbow nation

South African wines are top of mind after our thrilling South Africa edition of the monthly pop-up dinners this past Friday. We were swept away by the exciting history and flavors of these remarkable wines and can't wait to share some of the standout bottles we discovered (available for a limited time in the shop). Let's dive into the captivating world of South African wines!

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 24-28

Idaho's Statehood Day to be celebrated in Wallace

Parade set for Wednesday, the day before the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July may get all the big attention this week, but in Wallace, the party starts one day earlier when they celebrate Idaho's Statehood Day.

OPINION: Conventional wisdom

The Idaho Republican Convention happened last weekend and it was a success in multiple ways. The three-day event began with committee meetings held at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and ended with a General Session at NIC’s Schuler Auditorium. The NIC catering staff supplied a delicious lunch for 750 people on both Friday and Saturday. Friday night was the Idaho Republican Gala Dinner at The Resort Convention Center with speeches by Dorothy Moon, Raul Labrador, Bill Whittle and a keynote address by Kari Lake.

OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties

It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against voting for Idaho Democratic candidates who might endanger his “record of success.” Thinking back over the years, Democratic legislators have played a significant role in that success. For instance, the Governor’s letter touted the Idaho Launch program, which provides kids with workforce training grants. That program would not have seen the light of day in 2023 without the essential support of House and Senate Democrats. They gave it strong support again this year. In fact, the Democrats in the Legislature have given the Governor support on numerous issues since he took office in January 2019.

Idahoans hit the road for Fourth fun

State average for gas is 35 cents cheaper than a year ago amid record number of travelers

Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.51 per gallon, which is also two cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and a year ago. Idaho currently ranks 12th in the country for most expensive fuel.

LEGION BASEBALL: DeBoer shines as Lums win Ellensburg tourney

"He was awesome today," Coeur d'Alene coach Darren Taylor said. "He threw a gem in that first game; that was the real championship game. They're a real good team; that was a fun game to watch. They had a good pitcher going, and went blow for blow."

Ray Earl Hansen, 79

Ray Earl Hansen, age 79, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of June 17, 2024, at his home in Wallace, Idaho.

Wallace Blues Festival canceled

Locals rallying to create new music festival

According to Alex Cook, the head of the Wallace Blues Festival Committee, technical issues forced the committee’s hand in pulling the plug.

OPINION: Two remarkable Idahoans made the news in June

Two native Idahoans were featured in news stories during June.

Chamber: The gathering place

I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.

E Pluribus Unum: Out of many, one

In recent years, Coeur d'Alene has experienced several disturbing incidents of hate and harassment targeting underrepresented minorities. These incidents have included verbal attacks, and other forms of discrimination. A recent event occurred in McEuen Park, where youths from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe were verbally harassed. This incident underscores the ongoing presence of intolerance and bigotry in our community. Tragically, this vitriol seems to be the norm on social media, but our beloved community must consider holding itself to a higher standard.