A speedy approach to pumpkin bread

Some days you just need to embrace a kitchen sink approach to cooking. This quick bread is just such a case.

Difficult conversation? Try 10 tips

Here's how to handle difficult conversations.

A bill is born (and just might grow up)

With Idaho’s 2019 session in full swing, today’s column outlines the stages of legislation and where to find it. Thursday, a glimpse at various types of bills.

Transgender bathroom bill advances in Boise

Coeur d'Alene situation points to possible need for legislation

The Idaho Senate on March 9 passed Senate Bill 1100 in a 28-7 vote. The proposed bill passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday morning to soon be heard on the House floor. The bill establishes additional provisions requiring separate school restrooms, changing facilities, sleeping accommodations and use of dressing and locker rooms based on students' sexes assigned at birth. Schools will also need to provide additional accommodations for students who are unwilling or unable to use facilities designed for their biological sexes.

John LeRoy Frank, 74

On January 20, 2022, John LeRoy Frank passed away at home with his family by his side. He was 74 years old and had been a warrior in a 10-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

DRESSED TO SKILL

STEM students celebrate Halloween and learn at the same time

Fernan STEM Academy got the party going. Halloween means costumes and themed STEM activities throughout each classroom at the elementary school in Coeur d'Alene. “We just really tried to make it STEM-focused,” said Melody Lund, a second grade teacher. “All the teachers are doing amazing stuff.”

Everywhere the same

The smells were incredible all evening as we ate dinner at a small Italian restaurant in a quaint area called Aurelia, outside of Rome. Everyone eats outside in the summer in the garden, and they always eat dinner late, so it was a little after 10 p.m. when we were just finishing our meal. Across the street from the restaurant was a bakery that was in full swing. They were making pastries and baked goods to be sold all over the city the next day. No wonder it smelled extra good in the garden that night as we ate dinner.

Charter graduate honored by Merchant Marine Academy

Former Coeur d’Alene resident and 2016 Coeur d’Alene Charter graduate Robert J. Gaines has been named valedictorian of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2020.

Idaho senators, congressman want forest cameras gone

BONNERS FERRY — Idaho lawmakers recent wrote U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen asking her to address concerns over the use of cameras to enforce U.S. Forest Service regulations.

Hayden Lake marathon is approved

The race is officially on in Hayden Lake.

POLITICS: No room for religion

Keep your faith out of politics, Mr. Gissel. I can’t imagine that you need to be reminded that there is a separation between the two. Unlike you, I won’t wait several days to see if you would like to retract any of your thoughts or comments, as I feel as if it would be an exercise in futility.

Advice free, lawsuits aren't

In the realm of politics, some things don't add up.

RACISM: It does work both ways

So this past weekend at the Iowa State Fair they had a group of 30 to 40 black teens roaming around beating white men and women and putting them in the hospital. The teens were calling it "Beat Whitey Night."

Black Hawk forum set for Sept. 23-27

Black Hawk Capital Managers will hold its 5th annual Economic Opportunity Forum Sept. 23-27 at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

Mayor may get raise

SANDPOINT - City officials have only begun discussing the possibility of a mayoral raise, but the issue has already split opinions.

Cd'A approves tree plan

... but not so fast on the big trees

COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene City Council Tuesday approved adopting a plan to begin thinning some vegetation and addressing other concerns regarding the levee along Rosenberry Drive in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' March order.

DEBATE: Match Roetter v. Hart

I am usually patient but am now as tired as I need to be with the hair pulling and sand throwing, more commensurate with school children than with adults, that is coming from a member of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee Board: Honorable State Committeeman Matt Roetter.

Spring fishing seminars offered

Spring seminars on fishing are slated to begin soon at Mark's Marine Inc., 14355 N Government Way, Hayden.

A.M. Briefing: A clucking controversy

Three is barely an omelet.

Expert: CdA could double in 25 years