Enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone, preliminary report suggests

Officials said that of the 34 wounded troops, most had cuts, bruises, traumatic brain injuries and similar wounds

Some spectacular celestial events in 2024

This year will offer U.S. skywatchers a variety of dazzling celestial events from meteor showers, a comet fly-by and the long-anticipated solar eclipse across parts of the U.S.

Crapo, Risch announce 2024 military academy nominations

Four Kootenai County students made senators' lists

U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Jim Risch, R-Idaho announced Thursday the nomination of young Idahoans to the nation’s military academies.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: What shot clock? What new foul rules?

One was the addition of a 35-second shot clock, which will be used at state tournaments this season for the first time. Most schools, particularly the larger schools, are using the shot clock in the regular season and postseason, in preparation. It’s not required during the regular season yet, but …

Cd’A School District weighs options to save $6M

Four-day school week among possibilities for addressing projected shortfall

A four-day school week, closing an elementary school, larger class sizes, staff cuts and building budget reductions are among options Coeur d’Alene School District officials will be weighing as they work to right-size a projected $6 million shortfall in the district’s 2025 operating budget.

The upside of failure

I just set my New Year's goals, which are fairly ambitious. And I know I will not succeed at all of them. As long as I have a positive mental attitude it won't matter if I don't hit them all.

ANATOMY: Of a smear

Do you have a deep dislike or distain for someone you don’t know or have never met? If so, it may be because someone you don’t know and have never met told you this is what you should think. You may be a victim of a smear.

ABORTION: ‘Do the inconvenient/sacrificial thing’

I find it interesting that pro-life (against abortion), and pro-choice (for abortion) had scheduled a march on Saturday, Jan. 20. I read that about 400 pro-life marchers followed through with their commitment and marched, however the pro-choice march was postponed due to the inconvenience of inclement weather. This event is very telling as to the different philosophies of these two camps. One is willing to sacrifice in order to do what they feel is right, while the other takes the easy way out to avoid discomfort.

RESPONSE: Economy, border and crime

Mr. Olson is not particularly well-informed about the current state of the economy, the border, crime, or really any of the things he declared in his letter printed on Jan. 21.

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: Time to ‘quit murdering people’

I read with interest Wednesday’s article about the upcoming execution in Alabama using nitrogen gas. I especially noted the quotation by Dr. Jeffrey Keller of the American College of Correctional Physicians, where he stated that the procedure would be like “putting a bag over one’s head.”

Avian flu is devastating farms in California's 'Egg Basket' as outbreaks roil poultry industry

Following government rules, Weber's company, Sunrise Farms, had to slaughter its entire flock of egg-laying hens — 550,000 birds

A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped in a ski gondola. She rubbed her hands and feet to keep warm

Laso yelled for help, but no one on the ground heard her, the TV station reported. She didn't have her cellphone, so she couldn't call for help either.

Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Observances were also held in many other countries Saturday. Nearly 6 million European Jews were killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust — the mass murder of Jews and other groups before and during World War II

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: The road to and from the Cd'A courts

“When Cooper (a 6-3 guard) committed on his visit, I looked into it a little more,” Cobi Campbell said. “The more I looked into it, the more it became an easy decision. If it’s a good enough spot for him, then it’s a good enough spot for me.”

PREP BASKETBALL: Slow start hampers Lakeland at Moscow

Lakeland's boys play host to Bonners Ferry on Tuesday.

Passion for agriculture

Rider receives multiple awards for her work for the fair and support for the farm industry

Passion for educating about agriculture drives Linda Rider

NIBCA announces year-end awards

The North Idaho Building Contractors Association announced award winning members at their General Membership Meeting on Jan. 17 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

MY TURN: Winning the race, losing the gold

A couple of friends asked if I would join them to watch the movie “Boys in the Boat.” Having spent most of my life on the East Coast, this movie was not particularly significant to me. Now, residing in the Pacific Northwest its importance in this region became obvious. In 1936 in this part of the country rowing as an Olympic sport lacked substantial backing at the college activities level. The University of Washington Huskies refused to be accept that lack of support.

FAST FIVE: Dustin Ainsworth: Awesome to the COEUR

Meet Dustin Ainsworth, a resident of Kootenai County for over three decades now. Dustin has worked at Kootenai Title for the last 18 years as a business development representative. Throughout his time at Kootenai Title, he has had the opportunity to serve on numerous boards and nonprofits within the community.

Idaho troopers bound for border

Rep. Jordan Redman supports governor's action

Idaho once again is leading the nation in deploying resources to help our neighbor states.