Idaho Senate passes bill to let therapists refuse care if it violates beliefs

GOVERNMENT + POLITICS HEALTH Idaho Senate passes bill to let therapists refuse care if it violates beliefs Senate Bill 1352 would let counselors opt out of care due to ‘sincerely held religious, mora

The bill does not suggest or require care be terminated, Bjerke said. Counselors may continue to treat patients “in pursuit of other goals” that don’t violate their beliefs, he said.

Idaho delays execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech after failed lethal injection attempts

Idaho’s prison director said the medical team could not establish an IV line to administer the fatal drug

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

Aides said McConnell’s announcement was unrelated to his health. The Kentucky senator had a concussion from a fall last year and two public episodes where his face briefly froze while he was speaking.

Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases

The price spikes that followed the 2020 pandemic were caused mainly by a worldwide shortage of computer chips

Youth Sports Feb. 28, 2024

Scores, news, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

CDA crime fighters winning

Statistics show record-low Part 1 Crimes in 2023

White said police want the criminal element “to feel genuinely uncomfortable" in Coeur d'Alene

Trains, smiles and God

Helen Campilli celebrates 99th birthday by working in her Spirit Lake antique shop

Mrs. Helen Campilli's 99th birthday was Tuesday. This amazing woman is the owner of C's Trains and Antiques in Spirit Lake.

OPINION: For Idaho's sake, fund our schools

CDA School District superintendent issues appeal to local legislators

Sandra (Sandi) Lee Derby, 72

Sandi, a 41-year resident of North Idaho, joined her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2024, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Kathleen 'Kae' Rae Buvel, 88

In loving memory of Kae, who resided in Coeur d’Alene and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at the age of 88.

MOON: Landing was a waste of time

I hate to rain on Tom Mueller’s parade, although I admire his interest and knowledge of rocket engines. Before he sets off to go on an adventure in space, he needs to consider a few things.

UKRAINE: If the funding shoe fits …

To Idaho senators Risch and Crapo: The U.S. Senate voted for giving more tax dollars to the lost cause Ukraine war with the help of our Idaho senators.

Is your will, trust, or power of attorney invalid if you move?

People regularly move to Idaho from other states and bring with them wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents created in their prior state. Such people often ask me if their old estate planning documents are still valid in Idaho. Generally, those documents are still valid in Idaho. However, there are some very important reasons to have estate planning documents from another state reviewed by an Idaho estate planning attorney. Let’s remind ourselves what each of these documents are and then consider some of the issues that create concern about out-of-state wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.

David O. Suhr, 90

With his wife of 68 years by his side, David O. Suhr passed away on January 10, 2024, at his home in Rathdrum, Idaho.

EDITORIAL: Local author sheds light on 'Fractured' nation

Uyless Black's two-volume set a must-read for conscientious Americans

OPINION: The school facilities bill is the right thing, done in the wrong way

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that the Legislature has the constitutional duty to provide for the construction and maintenance of safe public schools for Idaho children. The state has the primary responsibility for school facilities, not local property taxpayers. Those of us on the Court expected to see some legislative action to comply with the ruling, but little of substance has been done since then to get the job done.

Michael Craig Jarrett, 60

Mike Jarrett died on February 20, 2024, at his home in Post Falls. He was born November 24, 1963, to Don and Pat Jarrett at Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico.

A walk in the park

Dog Walker

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Nelda Joyce (Standley) House, 83

Nelda House was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 14, 2024.