Back-to-back wins for bright ideas

NI STEM Charter seniors earn honors for compassion, ingenuity

Many young people have uninhibited perspectives on how to save lives and make the world a better place for people of all walks of life. Seniors from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy were recently recognized for their altruistic entrepreneurial visions at back-to-back competitions, where they were awarded top honors, scholarships and cash for business ideas that illustrated their ingenuity and compassion.

AI for all

'Hackathon' opens doors to creations, solutions

AI was helping Black and about 15 AI practitioners at the fourth “Hackathon” on Friday at the Innovation Collective Den.

Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between Feb. 12 and Feb. 15. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.

PHD: Family exposed to rabid bat in Kootenai County

People, pet receiving treatment for possible exposure

A family and a dog were recently exposed to a rabid bat in Kootenai County, according to Panhandle Health District.

Staying on guard against equine colitis

Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis.

The Exhausted Dad: Taking the eraser away from my first grader

Cut. Backspace. Delete. On a computer, erasure requires little effort. I can correct mistakes instantly, and if I feel lazy, I can tell the computer to autocorrect the mistakes before I even notice them.

Wray Cartwright, 62

Marvin "Wray" Cartwright met his Savior Feb. 9, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1961, in Coeur d'Alene, and spent most of his life in Kootenai County.

OPINION: North Idaho Republicans: Guided by Lincoln’s legacy

A Lincoln Day statement of principle, community

Legals for February, 17 2024

2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade

Police initially detained three juveniles but released one who they determined wasn’t involved in the shooting

Alexei Navalny, galvanizing opposition leader and Putin’s fiercest foe, died in prison, Russia says

In Moscow and other Russian cities, people laid flowers at monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression, but there was no indication Navalny’s death would spark large protests

Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US Senate bid after 6 days, citing Trump endorsement of opponent

In Washington, Rosendale is among the House’s most hard-right conservatives and a member of the House Freedom Caucus

14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here's why

The remaining holdouts include Idaho

14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here's why

The remaining holdouts include Idaho

STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Seniors Colvin, Mitchell spark Vikings past Rocky Mountain in state 5A opener

“She struggled in the first half and was pretty down in the locker room,” Symons said. “But we told her ‘you’ve got to keep shooting, and she’s a great shooter’. She’s so light-hearted and fun and just to see her see the ball go through the rim and cheer for herself, it cracks me up. She’s really come into her own and became a real big contributor for us offensively and defensively. She’s a great kid and happy for her.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake wins second straight district wrestling title

The top two in each weight class advance to the state 3A tournament on Feb. 23-24 at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello.

PF Chamber celebrates its helpers

Lynn Borders named PF Citizen of the Year

Although he's done serving as a Post Falls City Council member, Lynn Borders is not done contributing his time and talents to the River City. “He hasn’t quit," Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson said Thursday evening. "He’s retired from the city, but he hasn’t quit." Jacobson has known Borders for nearly 44 years. They lived a few doors apart when Jacobson and his family first moved to Post Falls, so their daughters grew up together.

Eyes for fashion

Young designers will have dresses featured in 'Seventh Heaven'

Owner Lis Seher said she’s hoping the event gives the young fashion designers an opportunity to showcase their talents and a chance to repurpose perfectly food wedding dresses.

'Small but mighty' teams tackle mental health

Participants in Western Community Assessment Network talk mental health in rural communities

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks hanging on to Geno ... for now

However the quarterback room shakes out, it’s logical that Geno Smith will remain involved, at least for another season. That’s not a cinch, exactly. But Occam would keep Geno around.