Post Falls youth treatment home closed down

Cornerstone Cottage exposed in InvestigateWest investigation

Owner Jim Smidt notified the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on Jan. 25 that Cornerstone was closing the Post Falls facility and discharging the five remaining residents by Jan. 31.

James Richard Moore, 70

James Richard Moore, Hayden, Idaho passed Jan. 4, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

OPINION: Property taxpayers will have to foot the bill for the 'school choice' scheme

Every legislative session brings some new “school choice” scheme that is touted as a way to improve elementary and secondary education in Idaho by offering more choices to families. Sometimes the plan is called a voucher, sometimes a stipend, sometimes a grant, sometimes a savings account. This year the scheme is called a “refundable tax credit.” What every plan has in common is the use of taxpayer money to subsidize private schooling, including religious and home schools. Because of the chronic failure of our legislatures in the last several decades to adequately fund public schools, the cost of such schemes will ultimately end up being forced upon local property taxpayers.

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Charles W. Tatter, 75

Charles W. Tatter, Jr., 75, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on January 13th from heart-related issues.

NRCS schedules open house

The meeting is to offer agricultural producers and residents on what farm bill programs are available

OPINION: Blue or red? You have a choice Feb. 17

While Republicans will once again host their annual Presidents Day Weekend fundraiser, Democrats will offer an alternative. On Saturday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m., Democrats will host our largest annual fundraiser - The Blue Wave Democracy Dinner.

Bill to reduce powers of Idaho’s public health districts sent for amendments

Idaho lawmakers on Tuesday sent a bill for amendments that attempts to curtail the power of regional public health districts in the state after some pursued COVID-19 related restrictions during the pandemic.

Details emerge, but remain murky in Spirit Lake shooting

Though a coroner’s report has revealed that a Spirit Lake woman died by homicide amid an “officer-involved shooting” in November 2023, questions about her death remain.

Man again arrested on trespass charge

The Bonner County commissioners’ regular meeting was delayed Tuesday by almost half an hour after Dave Bowman — who was trespassed from the building Jan. 26 for disruption and perceived threats — arrived at the meeting despite the ban.

How to avoid conflicts between life insurance and your estate plan

Life insurance is a valuable tool to protect your family, and potentially your business interests after your death. Your estate plan is the collection of legal documents that include directions about what should happen to your assets upon your death. Your estate plan could include either a Last Will and Testament or a maybe a Living Trust. One of the most common problems I discover when I review existing planning with clients or potential clients is the failure to coordinate the outcome of a will or trust and the outcome of life insurance proceeds. Let’s examine some of the potential problems this can create so that we can avoid them.

Arnold 'Arnie' J. Wilkens, 76

Arnold “Arnie” J. Wilkens, 76, of Athol, Idaho passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, surrounded by family.

Legals for February, 7 2024

Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughter

The guilty verdicts — one for each student slain at Oxford High School — were returned after roughly 11 hours of jury deliberations.

Rare tornado warning issued for San Diego County as historic storm still threatens California

Downtown Los Angeles received nearly 7 inches of rain by Monday night

Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

Sets the stage for additional appeals from the Republican ex-president that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court and result in further delays

Blinken pushes for progress on Gaza cease-fire-for-hostages deal in meetings with Arab mediators

Israel's defense minister has said his country's offensive will eventually reach the town of Rafah, on the Egyptian border

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Kind of a 'nae well’ time in the sports world

It’s not the end of the world — and it’s damn sure no cause to begin heaving cups, bottles and everything else on the floor because of one bad call. This kind of hooligan stuff is NOT what I’d expect at Gonzaga. Honestly, it seemed like the kind of thing that would come from a spoiled fan base that’s used to non-stop winning — and suddenly has a team that is just ho-hum.

‘He just elevates everyone’ — Coeur d’Alene High senior Logan Orchard quietly does a little of everything as Vikings try to qualify for state for first time since 2012

“From a team standpoint, I don’t know if there’s a better recipe for a team’s success than having your best player also being your most unselfish player,” fourth-year Coeur d’Alene boys basketball coach Jon Adams said.

Gun club aims higher

Membership expected to reach all-time high this year

Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol Club membership growing