Kids helping kids

Treaty Rock students make blankets, raise funds for children around the world

The students in Karen Lauritzen’s fourth grade class at Treaty Rock Elementary School in Post Falls spent the last few weeks of the school year making colorful fringed blankets for Project Linus.

Police and the public: Two longtime cops speak out

Today’s is a thorny topic. But it shouldn’t be.

How safe are electronic cigarettes?

Ask Dr. K

All about restaurants

Business Bits

Hmmm. I better confess right away that no new or relocated news is in this space this week. I've been out of town all week enjoying low 60s weather (brrr) and frolicking with grandkids in Southern California.

Task force findings dispel many IB criticisms

COEUR d'ALENE - The findings of a task force formed in the wake of public controversy regarding the Coeur d'Alene School District's International Baccalaureate programs were presented Monday to trustees.

Romney: Obama will erode the rights of gun owners

Urban renewal a hot topic

Kootenai County Republican Party hosts town hall meeting with local legislators

POST FALLS — Kootenai County legislators held a town hall meeting Saturday morning to inform their constituents on the latest issues facing facing lawmakers in Boise this year.

Don't break your heart

Over the last few years, I have touched on a somewhat controversial topic of heart damage caused by exercise. It is pretty well-understood that marathon runners who participate in many events and training hours over the years often develop heart damage. There have been a number of studies that show an increased risk in heart attack and/or sudden death in marathon runners. In a high percentage of cases, marathon runners who experienced cardiac events did so either during or within 24 hours of the running event or long training runs.

With growth comes traffic trouble

This the first of two columns addressing the issue of Kootenai County’s explosive growth, attempting to answer some questions we hear continually from local residents. Why isn’t anything done to clear up traffic problems? Are area planners catching up to this recent migration? Will there be any open space left after housing is built to accommodate newcomers? We’ll touch on some of these topics today and Friday.

Making a difference with Seth Meyers

New host to take over 'Late Night' slot Monday

PASADENA, Calif. - The difference between Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers in the days before their first talk shows began is evident in what they spent the most time on, said the man who guided both programs to birth. With Fallon, who took over "Late Night" in 2009, it was the performance. Meyers worries about the writing.

Blue Creek gets green light

By BRIAN WALKER

Legislators answer to locals at Rathdrum town hall

Saturday's KCRCC event was an opportunity for lawmakers to update their constituents on the session in Boise — and answer for their votes.

A look at allergies and heart health, with tips to endure pollen season amid coronavirus fears

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How to spot a liar

According to a new biography, a man who became infamous for deception got his start at a young age. As a high-school sophomore, this young man was assigned to present a book report to his class.

Alexa, are you spying on me?

If you use Alexa and haven’t asked that question yet, then perhaps you should.

Somebody's hiding left-leaning library books

The Coeur d’Alene Public Library is rewriting The Book Thief.

Pop music history: Uncanny sound-alikes

Here’s a fun, albeit completely subjective topic to get your day started. What familiar old songs can you think of that sound as though they could have been recorded by artists other than who actually recorded them? Over the years I’ve found a few.

Metal detection wands in schools?

Lakeland starts discussion; Post Falls to hold safety seminar Monday

Lakeland starts discussion; Post Falls to hold safety seminar Monday

Op-Ed: Sometimes our 'personal choice' must give way to the good of the public

During an Aug. 18 meeting of the Nampa City Council, a councilman voiced what has become a familiar refrain of late, saying that people should have the “personal choice” of whether to mask up or get vaccinated.

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Near Ennis, Texas, to the south, the Range Vintage Trailer Resort was also packed, selling out of spots more than a year ago.