Dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing there since abortions were banned, study says

A third hospital obstetrics program is in “serious jeopardy” of closing, the report also said.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A big one in Tucson tonight for Cougs, Wildcats

Did anybody see THIS coming?

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: 'Jacks claim 10th straight district title

St. Maries (15-7) is currently ranked 13th in the MaxPreps.com rankings, which is used to determine seeding for state, which begins next Thursday at Capital High in Boise. The Lumberjacks won’t find out their first round opponent until this weekend, likely Sunday, when matchups are announced by the Idaho High School Activities Association.

Keeping a dream alive

Family looking for ways to generate revenue and keep farm going

ATHOL – A long standing local family business is being rejuvenated and the goal is to add more services, and to preserve her family history Samantha Elliott and her husband Kyler have started working to save their farm. Initially a dairy farm, Al and Daryl Kyle always took care of their land and animals, but eventually expanded the farm’s services so they could incorporate a women’s shelter to also help people according to Samantha. The Cedar Mountain Farm Bed and Breakfast was added in 2001 and is still going strong today.

4-H goes back to mobile roots…for now

After three years of operating out of a suite at the University of Idaho Extension in Post Falls, the local 4-H extension program will be undergoing a transition as it looks for a new facility.

Northwest Hunt Fest coming to Coeur d’Alene

Aims to foster education, conservation, and ethical hunting

The hunt fest is committed to the future of hunting, placing special emphasis on youth archery and young hunter programs

AT COLLEGE: Feb. 22, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Alva 'Ozzie' Osborn, 91

Alva “Ozzie” Christy Osborn of Coeur d’Alene, died on February 13, 2024, at his home in Cd’A.

Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn't coming to help

The last chunk of election-related funding was $75 million approved by Congress in December 2022

5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: 'Surreal' — Coeur d'Alene qualifies for state for first time since 2012, wins first regional title since 2011

“It was just surreal,” Coeur d’Alene senior forward Gunner Larson said. “You looked back at the bench; everyone’s just happy for you. You look back at the parents … just everything you worked hard for all season, it’s finally paying off and we’re going to state.”

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Kootenai notches first postseason win since 2017

Freshman Logan Strobel scored 13 points for Kootenai (3-13), which faces top-seeded Clark Fork in Thursday’s championship game at 5:30 p.m. at North Idaho College.

CLN trustees vote for new insurance

Board minority, director say move is reckless

While two libraries remain closed due to catastrophic water damage, Community Library Network trustees are poised to make costly changes to CLN’s insurance policies. If no other quotes come in before Friday, library trustees will accept insurance quotes from Wright Specialty Insurance and American Family Insurance and cancel current policies with the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program and the Great American Insurance Group. These changes will nearly double the library network’s insurance costs.

USS Idaho to be christened

In a uniquely Idahoan twist, rather than breaking a bottle of champagne on the boat's hull, Stackley will christen it with a bottle containing water that she has collected from four of Idaho's lakes, Lake Pend Oreille, Payette Lake, Henrys Lake, and Redfish Lake

EDITORIAL: A standing O for our amazing girls

CHS, LCHS gave region a championship worth savoring

OPINION: Today, Lincoln would be a Democrat

Lincoln Day events contrast two starkly different celebrations.

OPINION: GOP should uphold electoral process integrity

People want May primary, not March caucus

PHD director leaving

Don Duffy has been with the district since 2014

Prior to coming to PHD, Duffy owned and operated a healthcare consulting company working with medical practices throughout the Western United States.

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