On the fire line

Multi-agency wildland fire training prepares firefighters before the fire strikes

As an engineer for the Forest Service and former helicopter mechanic in the Marine Corps, Ashley McCarthy feels that wildland fire training was a return to her roots.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Vintage matters: How growing conditions shape your wine

In one of my previous columns, we explored the fascinating world of terroir and how the unique characteristics of a vineyard's location influence the flavors and qualities of the wines produced there. Today, we'll delve into another crucial factor that shapes the wine in your glass: Vintage.

editorial: United we stand for a strong USA

Our differences are important; our togetherness is essential

Man gets 10 years in prison for child injury

A man will spend up to a decade in prison after pleading guilty to “having sexual intercourse” with minor girls.

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.

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.

Tommy 'Tom' Stroschein, 86

Tommy "Tom" Stroschein, 86

Goodwill Industries to reopen Monday

After closing in November for a major remodel, the Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest facility at 1212 N. 4th St. will reopen Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:45 a.m. Primarily through the sale of donated goods in its thrift and online stores, Goodwill funds social service programs that offer employment and training services, housing support and financial stability services.

All hail, the Silver Kings!

This past weekend, Silver Mountain was the center of the hard enduro universe as 538 racers representing all 50 states and several countries descended upon Silver Mountain Resort for the annual Silver Kings Hard Enduro races.

Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles

To many, faith and spirituality are also essential to mental well-being, which has come under the spotlight especially since U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles ’ open struggles at the last Olympics.

America, you're beautiful

Love of country shines through in Fourth of July parade

And Old Glory fluttered and waved proudly on nearly every one of the roughly 75 entries on a beautiful, sun-splashed morning.

OPINION: Insurrection Day

We celebrate our independence by waving flags, holding parades, barbecuing meat and lighting off fireworks. Meanwhile our liberties, our freedoms are being eroded by well-meaning oppressors and the very same government established to protect those rights.

Legals for July, 4 2024

HUCKLEBERRIES: True to his word

Former Coeur d'Alene mayor Jim Fromm was honest, decisive and won't be forgotten

I kept my newspaper job in Coeur d’Alene for four decades because Jim Fromm was an honest man. I might not be writing this now, if the former mayor (1982-86) had changed his mind Oct. 15, 1985.

Legals for July, 6 2024

Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill

There were mounting signs that support for Biden was rapidly eroding among Democrats on Capitol Hill

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.

Legals for July, 3 2024