John Partridge, 57

On Feb. 9, 2024, the Lord took John M. Partridge home after battling cancer for a year and a half.

'Map and Compass for Forestry' workshop set

This program features 2-3 hours indoors for lecture and practical exercises with maps

Legals for February, 15 2024

At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed

Social media users posted shocking video of police running through a crowded scene as people in attendance hurriedly scrambled for cover and ran away

Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn

Now, one of the top children's hospitals in the country, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, has been forced to put its phone, email and medical record systems offline as it battles a cyberattack.

STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: "A tremendous 1-2' .... Lake City seniors Waddington, Zufelt have T-Wolves seeking first title since 2007.

Second-seeded Lake City (24-2) faces seventh-seeded Middleton (20-4) in an opening round game on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Nampa.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Kootenai breaks more streaks with win over Mullan

“It was a heck of a game,” Kootenai coach Tom Tucker said. “The boys played outstanding defense, showing true intensity and a lot of hustle. Chris had an outstanding night on offense, but was more impressive with his steals on defense. He was tenacious, not letting the ballhandler move the ball up the court. Logan showed his maturity being our best defensive player on the team. I was so proud to watch those boys play basketball tonight.”

Youth Sports Feb. 14, 2024

Scores, news, results from local teams, leagues, etc.

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LCHS, CHS students give back to their community through All for Awl

The Vikings and the Timberwolves might be old crosstown rivals, but they're also old friends sharing one community. Coeur d'Alene and Lake City high school students met in the LCHS commons after school Friday to gather the blankets, clothing, toiletries and other items they collected during their 2024 All for Awl campaign to deliver them to nonprofits throughout the community.

Hayden weighing urban renewal expansion

Hayden Mayor Alan Davis and members of city council weighed potential options for expanding the Hayden Urban Renewal District on Tuesday. The mayor brought ideas about expanding to encompass further economic development, and members of council favor investing into public right of ways and traffic improvements.

MY TURN: Idaho GOP caucus ignores voices of men and women fighting for freedom

As a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who dedicated over two decades of my life to serving in the military, I find myself deeply troubled by recent developments in Idaho's political landscape. Idaho's transition from a primary election to a Presidential caucus system, purportedly to encourage voter participation, is not only causing confusion but is also disenfranchising an important portion of our electorate — our men and women in uniform, currently deployed and sacrificing for our nation.

Amending your will or trust correctly is vital to keep your estate protected

Wills and trusts are typically changed over time as life circumstances, the state where you reside, or your desired outcomes change. It is actually the rare case where a person puts their estate plan together once and never changes it after that. What is important to understand however, is how to effectively and legally change your will or trust so that the changes are enforced per your wishes.

Harry Louis Fortune, 44

Harry Louis Fortune III, 44, of Hayden, passed away Dec. 26, 2023. Harry was born in Palos Heights, Ill., on Aug. 10, 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Cynthia (Best) Schneider, and Harry Louis Fortune II.

OPINION: Labrador bets heavily on abortion in his gamble to win higher office

During his first year as Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador has placed most of his chips on the abortion issue in his quest for higher office. He has been aided and abetted, free of charge, by Alliance Defending Freedom, a powerful extreme-right legal organization in the nation’s capital that is intent on stamping out any perceived form of abortion across the entire country. ADF played a major role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

OPINION: Lincoln put the union above personal interest, and we should too

Lincoln's eloquence resonates with us in this present time of peril to our democracy. We should honor Lincoln properly by heeding his message.

Summer food service sponsors needed

Idaho Department of Education calling on community for support

A program that provides meals to children in areas of need during the summer is in need of community support.

Certain sex crimes against children could carry death penalty in Idaho

Sex crimes against children could be punishable by death under a new bill that Idaho House Republican legislators passed Tuesday.

DISCOURAGING AGGRESSION: ‘Mere words…not always enough’

The USA could learn from the history of the Maasai tribe (Kenya, Africa).

State high school girls basketball tournament capsules

A quick look at all 48 teams in this week's state high school girls basketball tournaments.

Oregon resident diagnosed with the plague

Here are a few things to know about the illness