MY TURN: Cult of Putin casts long shadow

U.S. must recognize the threat

Making a splash

Middle schoolers build and race cardboard boats

Dozens of parents gathered at SafeSplash SwimLabs to watch junior engineering students make a splash and race their cardboard boats across the pool on Monday. Chris Rogers, a teacher at Woodland Middle School provides a fun opportunity for his junior engineering students. He gives his seventh and eighth grade students a chance to build boats out of cardboard and duct tape, and put their lessons into a practical project.

Duncan running for Kootenai County commissioner

Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan is running for another term on the Board of County Commissioners.

Panhandle turkey chapter sets debut banquet in North Idaho

Plans for the chapter include implementing habitat restoration projects in the area, such as thinning and prescribed burns

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.

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.

STATE 5A BOYS BASKETBALL: Taking the challenge ... Lake City, with new coaches and roster, back at state after winning it all in 2023

The seventh-seeded Timberwolves (16-9) will play second-seeded Coeur d’Alene (20-3) in the first round of the state 5A tournament Thursday at 4 p.m. PST at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.

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

Take that to the bank

Area financial institutions share expertise with Mountain View students

Bank applications and financial paperwork can be daunting, especially for young people who have never opened checking accounts.

OPINION: For Idaho's sake, fund our schools

CDA School District superintendent issues appeal to local legislators

Surplus running for Kootenai County commissioner

Rathdrum resident Brett Surplus has announced his candidacy for Kootenai County commissioner.

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.

PRIMARY: Here’s what was passed

Regarding Mary Ollie’s comments, after the Legislature’s failure to reconvene, the Secretary of State and the Governor enacted the change to the presidential primary in Idaho. Bill addressing technical correction died when the legislative session adjourned. House Assistant Minority Leader Lauren Necochea, D-Boise, said the problem is that the Idaho Legislature failed to pass Senate Bill 1186, which she described as a technical correction to the presidential primary law. The Idaho Senate voted 24-10 to pass Senate Bill 1186, but the bill never advanced to the House floor for a vote and died when the session adjourned. “The way to ensure Idaho voters — of every party — have their say in our presidential nomination process is to hold a special legislative session and reinstate the presidential primary election,” Necochea added.

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.

EDITORIAL: Local author sheds light on 'Fractured' nation

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

OPINION: Don’t be conned by the Con-Con

We are of different parties and often disagree, but are allied in our fierce devotion to America’s Constitution. It is now under serious threat from well-meaning people who seek a Constitutional Convention.

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