OPINION: School voucher promoters smell blood in the water

Those promoting schemes to use Idaho taxpayer money to pay for private and religious schooling appear to be gearing up for a decisive push in the 2025 legislative session. A variety of out-of-state, dark-money groups helped to defeat several home-grown Idaho legislators who were dedicated to improving Idaho’s public schools. Those defeats may have frightened Idaho’s Governor and Superintendent of Schools to buy into the schemers’ plans to raid the Idaho treasury to benefit private and religious schools.

OPINION: A burst of Democratic energy

Since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for President, Democrats have seen a surge of energy and engagement - both nationally and locally.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Secrets to aging well

We are all aging — it is an inevitable fact. Some are happy to age, most are not. HOW we age and how fast we age, we have relative control over. So how do we age well?

Elaine Thomas, 86

Ruth 'Elaine' Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away July 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on June 24, 1938, Elaine was the cherished daughter of Catherine Arlene (Hooper) and Donald Carr.

Decades of leadership, service and friendship

When I first moved to Post Falls in 1985, then with a population of about 5,000, Jim Hammond was serving his first term on the Post Falls City Council.

ABORTION: Do more to battle overpopulation

I told a neighbor I wasn’t interested in global warming; I was only interested in overpopulation and pollution. He right away exclaimed; “are you trying to say pollution is causing global warming!”

Northwest Notes Aug. 7, 2024

News on Idaho volleyball, NIC women's soccer and Gonzaga and Washington State men's basketball.

Legals for August, 7 2024

Fossils suggest even smaller ‘hobbits’ roamed an Indonesian island 700,000 years ago

The original hobbit fossils date back to between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago. The new fossils were excavated at a site called Mata Menge, about 45 miles from the cave where the first hobbit remains were uncovered.

City of Post Falls announces upcoming nighttime road closures

These road closures are all related to the 1-90/SH41 construction project.

More details released on fatal crash, vehicle fire that melted truck in Big Creek

When first responders first arrived at the scene of a fatal crash Thursday night, near the intersection of County Club Lane and Highwater Road, the truck fire initially concealed the driver’s death.

Friendship over years and miles

Bond remains strong between CDA councilmember Amy Evans and childhood pen pal

As they grew, and letters flew back and forth, so did their friendship. It has endured for decades. They drifted apart during college, but reconnected about eight years ago via Facebook.

Northwest Notes Aug. 6, 2024

Montana led the way for the league at third overall, while Montana State, Idaho and Sacramento State joined the Grizzlies in the Top 10 at fourth, seventh and eighth, respectively. UC Davis and Weber State rounded out the Big Sky teams in the Top 25 at 18th and 22nd, while Eastern Washington was just outside being ranked but was listed on two or more ballots.

Sholeh: Pride in work is on the decline

Self-centeredness partly responsible.

Chip Shots Aug. 6, 2024

Scores, results, news, highlights, etc., from local golf leagues, courses, et al ...

Idaho gas prices inch up

Fluctuating supplies, crude oil costs give drivers a bumpy ride

Local low prices around $3.20.

"Of course': Surprise marriage proposal highlight of Pinehurst Days

Brad Kitchen, the president of the Pinehurst/Kingston Lions Club, was thrilled with the turnout for the weekend, hailing everything from the nice weather all the way to people who volunteered their time to make the event happen.

Legals for August, 6 2024

Idaho Army National Guard show strength at Post Falls open house

Civilians got an inside look at how members of the National Guard stay ready for action during the 145th Support Brigade Battalion’s community open house Saturday.

USDA announces free, reduced meal income guidelines for 2024-2025 school year

Income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for the 2024-2025 school year are now available to Idaho families for review.