PARADE: Thanks for picking up trash

PARADE: Thanks for picking up trash

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

In a historic ruling, the justices said Monday for the first time that former presidents can be shielded from prosecution for at least some of what they do in the Oval Office.

editorial: United we stand for a strong USA

Our differences are important; our togetherness is essential

MY TURN: An open letter to CLN Trustee Hanley

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding your recent remarks and decisions concerning potential candidates for trustee positions.

Happy … Second of July?

John Adams thought that should be day to celebrate independence.

The Exhausted Dad: Hearsay about summer camp and pink eye

Not all the most interesting parenting stories happen to me. While my wife and I share many parenting adventures, sometimes we face challenges alone. Having four kids exacerbates the problem, as we’re often forced to split up to manage the busy schedule of adolescent extracurriculars. It means one parent occasionally misses something fun. But it also provides the chance of dodging unforeseen misery.

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.

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

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.

Hayden house destroyed in fireworks-related fire

Ron and Joann Gorniak live next door to the home that caught fire on the Fourth of July on the 2700 block of W Ashland Lane in Hayden. The Gorniaks had watched their neighbors shoot fireworks off in the street while walking home after spending the holiday with their daughter at her nearby home.

Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation

Trustees explore temporary control agreement

North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrators are optimistic it won’t come to that.

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

Best night sky events for July 2024

Fun fact: when we speak of this same event between the Earth and the Moon it is called Apogee

Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification

Coalition believes it has exceeded the requirements to qualify ballot initiative for the Nov. 5 general election

Jenkins said the closed primary elections frustrate him because the Republican Party enjoys a supermajority and many elections are effectively decided in the primary election before the general election.

Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.