Grammys are Taylor Swift’s world on a night when women like Cyrus, Mitchell and Chapman also shine

Not to diss more elaborately-staged affairs, but there was a certain power to Cyrus' performance of “Flowers.”

Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlock

Under power-sharing rules established as part of Northern Ireland’s peace process, the administration in Belfast must include both British unionists and Irish nationalists

King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says

Charles “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”

Medicaid bill held in committee

Legislation would have likely repealed Medicaid expansion

Idaho lawmakers on Thursday held a complicated Medicaid reform bill in committee after doctors and others said it would likely repeal Medicaid expansion and could destabilize health care.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 49ers need a Super scheme — and perhaps some North Idaho help — to beat the Chiefs

And now, the Chiefs also have a really good defense. How did this team lose six games during the regular season? Were they bored? Were some of their key players on vacation?

In her honor

Veterans Home resident receives quilt on 102nd birthday

A World War II veteran, a second lieutenant, a surgical nurse, an artist, a dancer, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother. Alice Flesher has been many things in her time on Earth, and she was celebrated for all of them Saturday on her 102nd birthday, during which she was also awarded a Quilt of Honor in recognition of her military service.

Game of thrones

Outhouse races highlight Spirit Lake Winterfest

Team Money Pot was leading when it got caught up in the ruts on the left side of the snow-covered course on Fourth Street, but the Vignale brothers managed to it push back toward the middle.

El Niño and snow in the Idaho Panhandle

Many people observed the lack of snow at our beloved ski resorts around the Idaho Panhandle this past fall to early winter and asked, “Where is the snow?” Some might suggest it’s the result of El Niño, but what does that mean? This article describes what El Niño is, weather conditions it often produces, and the effects El Niño may have on our snowpack.

The power of change: A message from your chair

As we embark on this exciting journey into 2024, I am thrilled to share with you the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead for our businesses and our community. As your new chairman of the board, I am honored to lead our collaborative efforts toward a year of innovation, growth, and unparalleled value for our members.

New Oval Office eatery under construction

A new larger building for The Oval Office is under construction on Spokane Street in Post Falls.

LIBRARY NETWORK FRIENDS: Grateful to community

The Friends of the Community Library Network wish to thank the community for the generous support in both donating and purchasing used books for our fundraising. Formed as an Unincorporated Nonprofit Association with the Idaho Secretary of State, we are found online at www.communitylibrary.net/about/#friends. Our mission is simply to advocate “for libraries as places to nurture and enhance lifelong learning.”

CLIMATE CHANGE: Seeking positive solutions for the future

Hottest year ever, what can be done? This is the title of a Jan. 14 article in the Coeur d’Alene Press. This article states that 2023 shattered annual heat records* and suggests things we can do to protect our environment.

KIDS: Have enough challenges

When did our society go over the falls far enough that adults and the editor of the CDA Press feel it’s OK to advocate for libraries to carry materials that bump up against pornography, encourage kids to question their gender, and put family life in a bad light? Our kids have enough challenges brought to their lives courtesy of we moronic adults who think it’s OK to legalize drugs, invent video games aimed at kids that degrade their intellect and debase their values, and push internet content at them that would make a Marine drill sergeant blush.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Remembering 'a loyal friend and a fine sportswoman'

A fatal misstep on a diving board 81 years ago claimed one of Coeur d’Alene’s great female athletes.

EDITORIAL: Separate voter fact from fiction on Feb. 18

Event will explain primary election initiative, ranked-choice voting

Police eye opioid task force

Money would come from settlement with drug companies

In September 2021, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office requested that cities consider participating in a joint settlement agreement with three (3) drug companies to compensate for the impact of opioids on our community

Disconnect

Financial crunch forces nonprofit group dedicated to community engagement to close

The nonprofit formed in 2013 as CDA 2030 announced this week it would be closing this month

North Idaho Spelling Bee returns Feb. 10

Contest to be held at North Idaho College

Word wizards and phonetics fans, rejoice. The North Idaho Spelling Bee will return to North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center at 10 a.m. Feb. 10.

MY TURN: A City & ignite cda Vision for the Atlas Mill Site

ignite cda held a workshop with the Coeur d’Alene City Council and the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission to provide an update on the Atlas Mill site project, and to refresh memories regarding the City’s and ignite cda’s vision for the Atlas site. The vision was to reclaim the mill site for the community which included both the creation of a public waterfront park and the development of residential and commercial land uses.

The Exhausted Dad: Life’s essential knowledge (according to a first grader)

My 6-year-old takes his superhero research very seriously. A connoisseur of Batman, Spider-Man and the less-violent pockets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, my son continues his education by bringing home the definitive resources from his weekly visits to the school library.