Healthy soils protect our water

Public awareness about soil health has increased in recent years, and more people from outside of ranching and farming communities have learned about the role that soil plays in our world. Since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, government entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have been implementing soil health initiatives. Understanding the complex interactions between soil, human health, and environmental quality is essential for sustainable land and water management.

2A: Don’t twist the unambiguous

In my time on this Earth (almost 80 years) I have witnessed several factions attempt to twist the clear and unambiguous language of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What happened to the dog that swallowed a firefly?

Do you know the difference between a Living Will and a Last Will & Testament?

Nowadays many of my clients are particularly concerned with making sure their legal planning includes planning for medical treatment and decision making. Often people are confused about which legal documents are used for advanced medical planning. Several estate planning documents have similar and easy to confuse names, which adds to the potential for confusion. Estate planning legal matters are already confusing enough, so it certainly does not help to have similar names for related but completely different documents. Let’s take some of the mystery out of two similarly named documents now: the “Last Will & Testament” and the “Living Will.”

How to make opportunities happen

There is an ancient superstition of the sea that periodically a wave comes along that is greater than any that has preceded it. It is called the Ninth Wave, a powerful culmination of sea and wind. There is no greater force.

Stuart 'Stu' Barclay, 80

Stu Barclay was born in Spokane, Washington on November 17, 1943, and passed on February 5, 2024.

STATE 5A BOYS BASKETBALL: Arrieta’s 3s, Strawn’s late-game heroics propel Lake City into consolation championship game

“Definitely put a chip on my shoulder, made me work harder,” Arrietta said of last season. “I had my ups and downs, but I stuck with these guys, and it’s been my best season so far.”

Early spring fling

Home and Garden Show opens at fairgrounds, continues through Sunday

Hundreds of area residents made their way to the opening day of the North Idaho Home and Garden Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Friday. Dozens of vendors were set up to offer a variety of goods and services to guests.

Sex offenders arrested

Two sex offenders are facing felony charges after police said they unlawfully moved into a home close to a school building, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.

FAST FIVE: Lisa Schaff: 'Our vote is our power'

Meet Lisa Schaff, a Coeur d’Alene resident of 12 years who has been a member of the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County since 2016. Lisa would tell you that compassion and empathy are the core emotions that drive her to work for the League. Fairness, truth and civil democracy are at the forefront of her values.

The Exhausted Dad: Scrolling Facebook to feel young

As an Old Millennial, I remember the early days of social media. I made a friend named Tom at MySpace, and nobody yet understood the concept of Catfishing. Yes, at least three of my friends in college had girlfriends who were models in Canada.

MY TURN: Power of the presidency

Author of 'Fractured' paints picture of nation's enormous choice this November

Edward James Fisher, 70

Edward James Fisher, 70, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, following a recent diagnosis and rapid progression of acute myeloid leukemia.

Brushing up on your pet’s dental care

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but maintaining good dental care for pets is essential year-round, as dental problems can also impact overall health.

Botched execution of serial killer in Idaho puts focus on capital punishment secrecy laws

Neither his attorneys nor the public knew where the state obtained the drug or the exact qualifications of his executioners.

Putin foe Alexei Navalny is buried in Moscow as thousands attend under a heavy police presence

At least 67 people were detained at events across Russia in Navalny's memory

New York man who killed a woman after a wrong turn in his driveway gets 25 years to life

Michelini scolded Monahan for showing no remorse

Economists wary of what's ahead

Rise of retirees 'both a blessing and a curse'

John Mitchell, who taught economics at Boise State University, and the Idaho Department of Labor's Sam Wolkenhauer offered their annual economic outlook at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Searching for O'Sherman

Gold Quest begins in downtown CDA

O’Sherman the Leprechaun will be hiding every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during business hours.

MY TURN: Republics can be raucous

Another perspective on CLN board performance