CRITICAL THINKING: ‘Look for outcomes’

Critical thinking is: “The ability to interpret, evaluate, and analyze facts and information that are available, to form a judgment or decide if something is right or wrong.”

Marty and Max: Should it stay or should it go now?

In real estate, we commonly use the expression, “Don’t step over a dollar to pick up a dime.” This is commonly used when a buyer or seller becomes emotional over a trinket when they are selling a treasure.

Legals for January, 26 2024

Israel vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza's southern border. That's fueling tension with Egypt

Egypt fears that an Israeli attack on Rafah will push a massive wave of Palestinians fleeing across the border into its Sinai Peninsula.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Wide right, again and some bats to fill things out

The Mariners will not make the same mistake two years in a row — a crash which would cost some front-office jobs.

PREP ROUNDUP: Balanced Timberlake clinches IML girls title

Sophomore Payton Young and junior Jozee MacArthur scored nine points each for the Tigers, who beat the Bonners Ferry Badgers 51-37 in an Intermountain League game, clinching the two-team league title and home court advantage in the best-of-3 game District 1 tournament.

'You can't get any better than that'

Glacier National Park superintendent talks visitor management, shuttle buses at 'state of the park' address

The park is always in a balance between improving visitor experience and protecting resources

Glacier National Park road reservations open today

Vehicle reservations will be available on Recreation.gov through two types of booking windows

Foundation grant application period opens Feb. 1

Up to $10,000 per project are available.

IFWF will award $5,000 to fund a special grant, with an emphasis on fish conservation and fish habitat restoration, in honor of the Lonesome Larry Project

Legals for January, 25 2024

Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

Since the 2000s, drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and consultants have agreed to pay more than $50 billion to state and local governments to settle claims that they played a part in creating the opioid crisis

Youth Sports Jan. 24, 2024

Scores, news from local youth teams, leagues.

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint rallies past Timberlake boys

“We were running a wild and crazy zone defense, allowing them to shoot 3s, but we were running at them, and our defensive energy caused them to miss,” Timberlake coach Mike LaFountaine said. “It was probably one of our better effort games. We kept playing good defense, but we ran out of gas. The kids fought hard; they (the Bulldogs) hit some big shots.”

Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Jan. 24, 2024

How the state's media voted this week.

Kroc launches food drive

Public welcome to donate

Join the Kroc Center February 1-16 in restocking bare shelves at six foodbanks throughout North Idaho.

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Yes, you need a Will, even if you have a Living Trust

For those who want to avoid the court-controlled process that takes place after a person’s death (known as “probate”) — using a Revocable Living Trust is typically the best way to do so. This document allows a married couple or a single individual to direct what shall happen to their assets and possessions. It will also indicate who will be in charge of carrying out those instructions, without the need for the involvement of a probate court judge.

Legals for January, 24 2024