Winter movie doldrums strike in 2024

Movies studios don’t generally save their best for January. Holiday holdovers and horror movies tend to dominate winter box office instead. Most everything else qualifies as “movies with no chance of succeeding in warmer months.”

US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

It was unclear what the impact will be of the strikes

The US didn't just avoid a recession — it's adding hundreds of thousands of new jobs

The latest gains showcased employers’ willingness to keep hiring to meet steady consumer spending

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

Just after sunrise Friday, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club announced Phil did not see his shadow

PREP BASKETBALL: Lakeland girls win at Timberlake for first time since 2012-13 season

On Monday, Lakeland plays host to Moscow in the loser-out first round of the 4A Region 1 tournament, and Timberlake plays host to Bonners Ferry in Game 1 of a best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title.

Little: High hopes for session

Gov outlines some plans for education, property taxes, behavioral health

The governor gave a 30-minue talk before the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber

Coeur d'Alene Boat Expo launches

Runs through Feb. 4 at Hagadone Marine Center

Boating enthusiasts are in for an unmatched experience as this year's event

Ernest, Nate Smith to co-headline at NI State Fair

First 2024 Party in the Dirt concert set for Aug. 19; tickets now on sale

Country stars Ernest and Nate Smith will join the Party in the Dirt Concert Series in the Findlay Arena on Aug. 19 at the North Idaho State Fair.

EDITORIAL: Guns on campus bill a total misfire

Beware legislation meant to garner votes, not improve life in Idaho

Warm your soul at JazzNIC 2024

Clinics begin Monday, concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

The North Idaho College Music Department is inviting one and all to attend JazzNIC 2024. JazzNIC annually features a series of jazz clinics with local middle school and high school students, who will spend Monday working with experts in the field of music. This year’s event will culminate with a free and open-to-the-public Jazz Ensemble concert with special guest artists and clinicians Gary Gemberling, Al Gemberling and Dan Bukvich at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

Morbeck Foundation accepting 2024 grant applications

The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation recently announced that they have begun accepting applications for their 2024 grant cycle. The Wallace-based Morebeck Foundation has donated over $3.3 million since its inception in 2001 and is opening up applications for both youth and community categories.

Kiwanis set to launch Silver Valley book drive

Local Kiwanis Club President Braden Thomas had been thinking about a book drive for many years after several people told him that books weren’t always accessible for kids to take home with them from local schools – especially at the younger grade levels.

OPINION: We are all paying KCRCC's bills

Examining the major stories unfolding at North Idaho College, the Kootenai County Assessor's office, and the Community Library Network reveals a pattern of so-called 'fiscal Conservatives' spiraling out of control.

Kellogg students win awards in democracy, patriotism contest

Voice of Democracy,

Sheryl Lynn Coyle, 71

Sheryl passed away quietly at home surrounded by family.

Legals for February, 2 2024

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Maybe Mac was worth the Seahawks wait

“That's why we're here, to bring a championship back to Seattle. "We're going to have a lot of fun, we're going to work our tails off, and it's going to be an incredible ride.” Wait. Did he say FUN?

'Eternal influence'

Mike Rima joins Convoy of Hope after guiding Lake City Community Church since it opened 24 years ago

As Mike Rima stood before the congregation to announce his decision on Sunday, the place where he has delivered hundreds of sermons to thousands of people, he said his heart “was filled with gratitude.”

A happy ending for George

Dog with checkered past adopted by Kootenai County family

No more mean streets. No more doggie jail. No more future of uncertainty. George the dog finally has a home. "George is just a dream," Kootenai County resident Deborah Rose said Wednesday. "He is the sweetest little guy. He trusts me."

Man gets life without parole for child sexual abuse

A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child.