The Exhausted Dad: Young artists emerge for late-winter holidays

Optimism ruled the Wilson house in early February this year. My kids love Groundhog Day, as the prospect of spring means the opportunity for bike riding and other outdoor activities (that don’t require 43 layers of snow-proof clothing).

FAST FIVE: Find your inner goddess with Lindsey Jones

Meet Lindsey Jones, a Pacific Northwest native who is a champion for female entrepreneurship in the Post Falls community. With years of business ownership and unwavering determination, she has always shared a common goal – empowering women, particularly mothers, to enhance their lives by leveraging their passions to create financial stability.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Post Falls police to upgrade radios

Police department installing new hardware

The Post Falls City Council has approved a request for the Post Falls Police Department to purchase and install new radio equipment.

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war's 2nd anniversary and Navalny's death

White House national security spokesman John Kirby said to “expect more” action later related to Navalny's death, adding that "today this just a start.”

Native American tribes gain new authority to stop unwanted hydropower projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently rejected seven proposals for projects on the Navajo Nation, which stretches 27,000 square miles (69,000 square kilometers) across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah

5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City holds off Post Falls, advances to play-in

Lake City (15-9) will face Centennial (16-9) of Boise in a state play-in game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Grangeville High.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside pulls away from Genesis Prep, advances to state play-in game

It was Lakeside’s fifth straight district title. The Knights have won or shared the league title each of the past five years.

Cd’A man gets prison for sexual abuse

A Coeur d’Alene man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child will spend up to 25 years in prison.

Planning for their academic futures

More than 350 students, parents attend Cd'A School District event

Students in the Coeur d'Alene School District have a number of options when designing their academic tracks. They can pursue dual credits and graduate with an associate degree when they receive their high school diploma. They can enroll at the Kootenai Technical Education Campus and learn a trade. They can take advanced placement courses so they are ahead of the game when they head off to college.

Helping students find direction

A new Rathdrum chamber project

The local chamber of commerce is opening new doors for young adults according to Executive Director Ashley Cameron. She said there is a gap in certain areas of the local economy, and they are hosting a strategic employment fair called "Opportunity Knocks."

OPINION: Moon jeers Idaho senators, cheers Rand Paul

Give a big welcome to the two new members of the Idaho RINO club — Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch.

Randolph (Randy) Foote Sr., 71

Randy, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, died suddenly on January 3, 2024, due to complications from gallbladder surgery.

Dale Miller, 82

Dale E. Miller passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024. He was 82.

OPINION: Laying a foundation for the future

H521 offers trifecta for Idaho families

'Spring'

A week ago or so I say I thought that spring was on its way

Are you ready, kids? 'SpongeBob Musical' opens tonight

Roger's employee, Miss Cd'A Teen '23 to star as beloved burger-flipping sea sponge

A young local burger flipper will star as a famous cartoon burger flipper when "The SpongeBob Musical" washes ashore to the Kroc Center stage this weekend.

Bat Masterson running for Kootenai County commissioner

As a Republican candidate for commissioner, Masterson pledges to leverage his diverse background in service and leadership to enhance the county's infrastructure, support rural and agricultural communities, and implement policies that promote sustainable economic growth

VOTING: It’s our duty to stay informed

Choosing a preferred candidate can be difficult in a world of misinformation and disinformation, and it’s important to choose a candidate who closely aligns with your values. That’s why it’s important to stay informed and engaged in the voting process.

TRUMP: Rules Congress from his resort

It’s hard to believe that there are so many MAGA Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, that they are letting a man with no legal authority run the American government from Mar-a-Lago, a mansion in Florida.