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Christopher Luke Owens, 50

A loving son, brother and father and talented auto mechanic, Christopher “Chris” Luke Owens passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 50.

Kenneth L. Pellens, 43

Spc. Kenneth Leon Pellens (retired), a Decorated Soldier in the United States Army National Guard in the State of Idaho went to be with the LORD on Friday July 5th 2024 at the age of 43 in Westport,WA. Kenneth was born June 6, 1981, in Sandpoint Idaho

STALLED CAR: Strangers helped driver

On Aug. 6 around 1 p.m. I was traveling north on Government Way, near Kathleen Street when I noticed a small red sport car in the inside, northbound lane.

OUR GEM: Ecosystem services that wetlands provide

Wetlands refer to the watery transition zones between surface water and dry land. They can be wet year-round or only during certain parts of the year, such as following spring runoff. Essential parts of a wetland include aquatic plants specifically adapted to live in fully saturated environments. In the Inland Northwest, non-tidal wetlands are prevalent, unlike coastal regions that support tidal wetlands.

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

The best views will be in the eastern sky, toward constellation Taurus, before daybreak. Known as planetary conjunctions, these comic pairings happen only every three years or so

Fred Birdsall, 61

Fred Bennett Birdsall, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family singing and praying over him on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home near Kelso Lake, Idaho.

Handling with care: PTSD in horses

Equine companionship is built upon a foundation of trust and care. Yet, maintaining a horse’s trust can be challenging, especially when a past event has left the animal with behaviors mirroring what’s diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD in humans.

Patrick David Sheppard, 49

Patrick David Sheppard, 49, of Summit, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Shelbyville.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: Aug. 12-16

MY TURN: Facts vs. fallacies

The Community Library Network board of trustees has had quite a lot of letters this month. Due to the timing, it seems likely inspired by a Coeur d'Alene Press Aug. 1 My Turn full of malinformation. I feel it’s my duty to correct that inaccurate information, and other misinformation circulating in our community. It seems there’s a concerted propaganda campaign to turn citizens against the CLN trustees, so in future elections, voters will oppose conservatives. Instead of ingesting propaganda, I would encourage citizens to attend and/or watch the YouTube videos of CLN board meetings to see the truth for themselves versus accepting lies.

Northwest Notes Aug. 10, 2024

Notes on Washington State, Idaho, Eastern Washington men's basketball, WSU women's soccer.

Pair charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine

Police arrested two Washington residents Thursday night who allegedly possessed more than 800 fentanyl pills.

Legals for August, 10 2024

Older pilots with unmatchable experience are key to the US aerial firefighting fleet

With unmatchable experience and savvy, it is not uncommon for aerial firefighters to keep working into their 60s and 70s. Some even fly after turning 80.

15 states, including Idaho, sue to block Biden's effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage

Fifteen states have sued the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance.

Remnants of Debby threaten the Northeast with flooding, possible tornadoes

Vermont amended its state of emergency to ensure access to additional help, including vehicles from the National Guard and rescue boats from neighboring states, the governor said.

Emotions run high at library budget hearing in Hayden

Hayden Library was a packed house Thursday night as community members made their voices heard at the Board of Trustees Budget Hearing.

Risch: Presidential election is ‘anybody’s ball game’

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, R-Idaho, has seen his share of political races play out.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.