'School of Rock' comes to Lake City Playhouse

'School of Rock' comes to Lake City Playhouse

The Lake City Playhouse production of "School of Rock" is lighting up the stage through May 18.

Favorite things about the Silver Valley: Old Mission State Park

At the western entrance to the Silver Valley sits the Mission of the Sacred Heart, the crown jewel of Old Mission State Park. While technically sitting in Kootenai County, Silver Valley residents have an attachment to the Mission beyond what most of their neighbors to the west experience. Mary Davis is one such resident.

TRUMP PARADE: Just come to Coeur d’Alene

If Donald Trump wants a birthday parade on June 14, invite him to Coeur d’Alene for the day.

ATLAS: A lower speed limit won’t work

While I can certainly sympathize with the writer regarding lowering the speed limit on Atlas from 35 to 25, I would like to make these comments.

Legals for May, 9 2025

Man urges city to reduce Atlas Road speed limit to ease traffic noise

Man urges city to reduce Atlas Road speed limit to ease traffic noise

Sims called for the City Council to lower the speed limit on Atlas Road between Prairie and Hanley avenues, a flat, one-mile stretch, to 25 mph from 35 mph with about 100 homes on both sides. He said about 200 adults and children are being adversely affected by “loud and continuous noise from autos.” He turned in a petition with 45 signatures backing him up, and cited studies that show lowering speed limits is the “best and cheapest way to abate noise from autos.”

MY TURN: Idaho's child care crisis: Rising costs force health care workers out of the workforce, impacting businesses and families

Recent findings from the Idaho Department of Labor reveals that Idaho's overall workforce is significantly affected by the escalating cost and limited accessibility of childcare, with a particularly strong impact on healthcare workers. The financial strain and lack of childcare options are forcing valued healthcare workers to leave their jobs, subsequently hindering healthcare facilities' ability to recruit and retain staff and limiting the earning potential of parents in healthcare roles. The United Way of North Idaho (UWNI) is actively working to bring attention to the childcare crisis to support all local families, including those essential to our healthcare system, and finding long-term solutions.

Idaho resource committee accepting proposals

Implementation of stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems. Restoration and improvement of land health and water quality. Projects should also be located on or near National Forest System lands in Shoshone, Kootenai, Benewah, Boundary or Bonner counties.

Boating access sites will be closed in May

The site at Hayden Lake Sportsman Park will be closed to all public access May 6-7, reopening on May 8. While closed, areas of damaged asphalt above the boat ramp will be patched and repaired. The site at the Clark Fork Driftyard will remain open during maintenance occurring May 5-9. Due to road and parking lot repairs, the area will only be accessible in high-clearance vehicles. Please expect delays, and thank you for your patience.

Jerry 'Deak' Rupinski, 75

Jerry “Deak” Rupinski passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 75, and went to be with family and friends that have passed before him and he is now in the arms of Jesus. Deak was born on December 4th, 1949, to Frank and Dorthy Rupinski in Pittsburgh, Pa. His given name was Gerald Duane Rupinski but he never liked it so he went by Deak and that’s what his family and friends would call him.

Spirit Lake man charged with manslaughter after fatal crash

A Spirit Lake man is facing a manslaughter charge after a fatal crash.

Legals for May, 8 2025

The Latest: No pope chosen as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

Black smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Coeur d'Alene City Council tips glass to downtown trolley

Coeur d'Alene City Council tips glass to downtown trolley

According to a city report, all tours will begin and end at the Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company, 826 N. 4th Street. The scenic route will include Fourth Street, Garden Avenue and E. Front Avenue, with a brief stop at the carousel, and a historical drive by Fort Sherman. Four other daily tours will be for guests 21 and older only. The route will include visits to Jerimiah Johnson, Crafted Taphouse and The Burger Dock, with each stop lasting 20 to 30 minutes.

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OPINION: Elon Musk’s massive collection of personal data is a threat to all Americans

A bipartisan group of state attorneys general should be commended for calling public attention to the need for Americans to protect the privacy of their generic data. The AGs warn that about 15 million customers of DNA testing company 23andMe are in danger of having their personal genetic information fall into unsafe hands because of the company’s bankruptcy. The AGs advise customers on how to protect their data.

MY TURN: Legislative District 4 Republican Central Committee: Why we unanimously support the Fire Public Safety Bond

On May 20, 2025, the voters of Coeur d’Alene have a critical opportunity to strengthen the safety and resiliency of our community. As Chair of the Legislative District 4 Republican Central Committee, which officially represents Coeur d’Alene, I’m proud to share that our committee members unanimously voted to endorse the $16.4 million Fire Department General Obligation Bond at a recent meeting.

Legals for May, 7 2025

How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride under a bill that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday he would sign soon. The Ohio and South Carolina legislatures are considering similar measures. Supporters of states’ efforts to ban fluoride said they did not dispute that it could have some benefits but thought people should not be given it by the government without their informed consent.

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

The Transportation Security Administration warned people who don’t have the REAL ID to show up early and be prepared for advanced screening to avoid causing delays. “I do not have a belief that this will cause people to miss their flights if they take that additional time in," said Thomas Carter, the TSA's Federal Security Director in New Jersey. "I think there’s that self-responsibility of the law that they need to know, give themselves that extra time, and if they do that, they shouldn’t have an issue.”