Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire

Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene rallies past Post Falls

On Tuesday, Coeur d’Alene travels to Lewiston and Post Falls visits Lake City, both in IEL games.

Northwest Notes Jan. 26, 2024

Football coaches clinic set for Post Falls High; Hauck agrees to three-year extension and Lapwai's Wynott becomes Idaho's career scoring leader.

NIC enrollment picture brightening; South contract to end

North Idaho College trustees won’t renew former interim president Greg South’s contract when it ends in June.

'You all make a difference'

Hayden Chamber hosts 2023 Business Excellence Awards

Hayden Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Wallace makes snowy plans for Extreme SkiJor

SkiJor coming to Wallace February 16-18

EDITORIAL: Tribute to an outspoken citizen

Only death could silence this writer

OPINION: Calls grow louder for budget amendment

Loren Enns describes himself as “a normal average Joe” from Florida who has never run for public office with “zero” political experience and “zero” name recognition.

MY TURN: IDGOP Presidential Caucus: Shindig or Shenanigan?

Are we ready for the State Republican Presidential “firehouse” caucus held one day only, March 2, 2024? Some Idaho republican citizens think it will be a fabulous shindig. Others worry it may be yet another far-right extremist shenanigan specifically designed for power and control.

Library board OKs change to internet access policy

Filtering of wired, wireless connections effective, says director

The city’s legal department reviewed the policy and suggested the final two sentences under the “Legal Requirements” section be removed since they are in conflict with the state requirement.

OPINION: Are you brainwashed?

The short answer is yes, we all are to some degree brainwashed. Our society is flooded with competing messages designed to influence your viewpoint and perceptions.

OPINION: Power grab for your vote

Dear Idaho Republican Voters, Bjorn Handeen wants to cut you out of choosing the Republican candidates who will be in the General Election.

REGAN: ‘Let’s not be fooled’

George Orwell wrote, “The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

CRITICAL THINKING: ‘Look for outcomes’

Critical thinking is: “The ability to interpret, evaluate, and analyze facts and information that are available, to form a judgment or decide if something is right or wrong.”

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ALLIANCE: Farewell, with care and gratitude

After nearly six years of organizing local, volunteer-run projects, the Civic Engagement Alliance board of directors is closing its operations. As the organization’s founder and board president, my household is starting a new adventure in Roanoke, Va. I will miss Coeur d’Alene and cherish the time spent with people here through the work of community organizing.

Marty and Max: Should it stay or should it go now?

In real estate, we commonly use the expression, “Don’t step over a dollar to pick up a dime.” This is commonly used when a buyer or seller becomes emotional over a trinket when they are selling a treasure.

Seattle will pay $10 million to protesters who said police used excessive force during 2020 protests

At some points during protests, people in the crowds did cause damage, including burning police cars and trying to set a fire at the East Precinct.

Israel vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza's southern border. That's fueling tension with Egypt

Egypt fears that an Israeli attack on Rafah will push a massive wave of Palestinians fleeing across the border into its Sinai Peninsula.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Wide right, again and some bats to fill things out

The Mariners will not make the same mistake two years in a row — a crash which would cost some front-office jobs.

'This is going to change thousands of lives'

Silverwood donates $200K to Timberlake High for indoor rec facility

A new era is about to dawn for Timberlake Senior High School, student athletes and youth in the Spirit Lake and Athol communities.