Cd’A Airport may get temporary traffic control tower

The Coeur d’Alene Airport could see a temporary air traffic control tower.

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LCHS, CHS students give back to their community through All for Awl

The Vikings and the Timberwolves might be old crosstown rivals, but they're also old friends sharing one community. Coeur d'Alene and Lake City high school students met in the LCHS commons after school Friday to gather the blankets, clothing, toiletries and other items they collected during their 2024 All for Awl campaign to deliver them to nonprofits throughout the community.

Baker: Live your best life

Heritage Health looks to help even more people with medical, dental

In a day of rising costs for health care, people are turning to Heritage Health

MY TURN: Idaho GOP caucus ignores voices of men and women fighting for freedom

As a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who dedicated over two decades of my life to serving in the military, I find myself deeply troubled by recent developments in Idaho's political landscape. Idaho's transition from a primary election to a Presidential caucus system, purportedly to encourage voter participation, is not only causing confusion but is also disenfranchising an important portion of our electorate — our men and women in uniform, currently deployed and sacrificing for our nation.

EDITORIAL: Four legislators owe voters an explanation

Kootenai County Republican foursome side with

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Finding the perfect pair: Chocolate and wine

Wine and chocolate are two of life's greatest culinary pleasures. Though delicious on their own, when paired together thoughtfully, these indulgences can take your tasting experience to a whole new level. The key is finding combinations that allow the unique flavors of each to shine and complement (rather than compete with) each other. Here are some tips for crafting transcendent chocolate and wine pairings.

James Lemm, 87

James Lelin Lemm passed away Feb. 9, 2024, in his sleep at 87. James was best known by his nickname Jim Sr. Sr was living comfortably in an assisted living home in Post Falls with Ruth. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 70 years; and children Kathy, Lynda and Jimmy; with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Amending your will or trust correctly is vital to keep your estate protected

Wills and trusts are typically changed over time as life circumstances, the state where you reside, or your desired outcomes change. It is actually the rare case where a person puts their estate plan together once and never changes it after that. What is important to understand however, is how to effectively and legally change your will or trust so that the changes are enforced per your wishes.

Cd'A Charter Academy announces fall 2023 honor roll

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy has announced its 2023 fall semester honor roll.

Harry Louis Fortune, 44

Harry Louis Fortune III, 44, of Hayden, passed away Dec. 26, 2023. Harry was born in Palos Heights, Ill., on Aug. 10, 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Cynthia (Best) Schneider, and Harry Louis Fortune II.

OPINION: Labrador bets heavily on abortion in his gamble to win higher office

During his first year as Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador has placed most of his chips on the abortion issue in his quest for higher office. He has been aided and abetted, free of charge, by Alliance Defending Freedom, a powerful extreme-right legal organization in the nation’s capital that is intent on stamping out any perceived form of abortion across the entire country. ADF played a major role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

OPINION: Lincoln put the union above personal interest, and we should too

Lincoln's eloquence resonates with us in this present time of peril to our democracy. We should honor Lincoln properly by heeding his message.

Feeling the love every day of the year

It’s Valentine’s Day! If you’re treating your love to flowers, candy, a romantic dinner or beautiful card, you’re in the majority.

Bill to remove ‘harmful materials’ from libraries heads to Senate

After largely negative public testimony, Idaho legislators advanced a bill Monday that would require public and school libraries to create a review process and to restrict children’s access to harmful materials following complaints.

Certain sex crimes against children could carry death penalty in Idaho

Sex crimes against children could be punishable by death under a new bill that Idaho House Republican legislators passed Tuesday.

LESS TRASH: And better project planning needed

I am wondering what we can do as a community to clean up along the freeway, I-90, especially between Coeur d’Alene and Stateline? Traveling back-and-forth repeatedly, I have noticed it looks horrible. Trash, trash, trash! We have such beautiful communities here and this doesn’t reflect well on us.

DISCOURAGING AGGRESSION: ‘Mere words…not always enough’

The USA could learn from the history of the Maasai tribe (Kenya, Africa).

State high school girls basketball tournament capsules

A quick look at all 48 teams in this week's state high school girls basketball tournaments.

Oregon resident diagnosed with the plague

Here are a few things to know about the illness

Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital in protest

On Tuesday, police used tear gas, detained a number of farmers and heavily barricaded border points to block the protesters from entering New Delhi.