MY TURN: Love letter to North Idaho from a homegrown physician

In February, many people are writing love letters, and although this may sound cheesy, I thought I’d write one for Northern Idaho. I am a homegrown Idaho physician in my last year of training, and I wouldn't have gotten to where I am now without the support of my community.

Germany and Poland say they're not sending troops to Ukraine as the Kremlin warns of a wider war

The idea of sending troops has been taboo, particularly as NATO seeks to avoid being dragged into a wider war with nuclear-armed Russia

Should schools ban cell phones?

Kids are using phones in class, even when it’s against the rules.

All about the journey — Four Coeur d’Alene High seniors, longtime basketball teammates, help Vikings qualify for state for first time since 2012

“I just remember Keith (Orchard), Logan’s dad, and Ryan (Nipp, Trey’s dad and a former Viking assistant coach), they would always say, ‘You guys have potential,’” Coeur d'Alene senior Gunner Larson said. “They would always tell us, ‘Work hard now so you can go to state when you’re at CHS.’ And I always remembered that. It seemed like a joke at the time, something that wasn’t really relevant, but then, our JV year, they told us the same thing, and we just finally did it.”

Looking for the positive

Area schools encourage good behavior through intervention, support programming

Schools across North Idaho and the country are supporting students through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports programs.

Sweep-stakes

Kellogg custodian finalist in national contest

Kellogg High School custodian announced as contest finalist

Mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking become law

North Idaho lawmakers were split on bill

Shoshone commissioners pause decision on voting machines

Shoshone County commissioners are reevaluating options to spend on voting equipment as part of a $15,752 Help America Vote Act grant award after responses from the public on the topic.

Social media bans: Right or wrong?

Two sides to Florida's ban on social media for kids

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 19-25

Wildcat wrestlers finish third at state tournament; Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan boys basketball seasons end early at districts.

Idaho gas prices jump

Rise above $3 mark and then keep climbing

Gem State still trails the national average, but the gap is narrowing

Mullan beefs up shop class thanks to CTE grant

Upgrades to the shop classroom at Mullan Jr./Sr. High School should result in expanded opportunities for career technical education students at the small school.

VETERANS PRESS: Welcome to women veterans health care

We’re glad you are here. Use this site to find the available health services and resources you have earned as a woman veteran.

Second Harvest's mobile market plans Pinehurst pop-up site

An assortment of free nonperishable and fresh items are available to individuals and families through a drive through distribution, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 15 S Division St., Pinehurst.

Frances 'Juanita' Bohannon, 71

Frances "Juanita" Bohannon, 71

Legals for February, 27 2024

MY TURN: Unraveling the Idaho GOP: Dorothy Moon's troubling legacy

As a devout Republican, it pains me to reflect on the divisive legacy Dorothy Moon and her leadership team has etched in our Grand Ole Party. Once a party known for its unity and commitment to once conservative values — freedoms and liberties for all, fiscal accountability, support of science and data — we find ourselves marred by internal conflicts, alienated members and a distressing departure from our core principles. What does that potential legacy look like?

MY TURN: Idaho Republicans — caucus for Haley?

I'm asking Idaho Republicans statewide to caucus for Nikki Haley on Saturday, March 2. No, I do not think that she will wrest the GOP nomination from Donald Trump at this late date. Nor does one need to attack Trump to support Haley.

Idaho is set to execute a death row inmate after nearly half a century behind bars

Creech's killing of David Jensen, a young, disabled man who was serving time for car theft, was his last in a broad path of destruction that saw Creech convicted of five murders in three states. He is also suspected of at least a half-dozen others.

US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocers, agreed to merge in October 2022