OPINION: Abortion ban reflects GOP views toward women

No one should mistake how the Republican Party treats women.

Louise Teofila Oliver, 93

Louise Teofila Oliver (Agosta), a resident of Spokane since 2020, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was 93 years old.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dangers of heartburn and reflux

With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!

Commissioners sign off on medical clinic lease

A medical clinic for Kootenai County employees has a home.

GRATITUDE: And a call for help

Turkeys & More is very grateful for the wonderful community support that enabled 2,000 vulnerable families to receive Thanksgiving birds last year. We were able to pay all of our bills thanks to the gracious donations from so many. We estimate over 10,000 meals were enjoyed on turkey day, with families and friends in their homes.

Legals for January, 10 2024

South Korea’s parliament passes landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat

The bill offers assistance to dog farmers and others in the industry in shutting down their businesses and shifting to alternatives

PREP BASKETBALL: Balanced Timberlake girls top North Idaho Christian

“Our balance was good — almost five players in double figures,” said Timberlake coach Matt Miller, who had two players score nine points each. “We have a lot of work to do on the defensive end if we want to be really good.”

Regional Realtors president: Housing market healthy

Home sales decline but prices hold steady in 2023

The median price of those homes sold in 2023 was $525,000 for the sixth straight month.

Fee change, new trustees and a sidewalk

Driver's ed rate to go from $190 to $265 per student after July 1; sidewalk to be built at Hayden Meadows

It's been at least a dozen years since the Coeur d'Alene School District increased its driver's education fee. That cost will go from $190 to $265 per student for classes that start after July 1, following Monday's unanimous approving vote by school board trustees at the recommendation of Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Trent Derrick. “Of the three larger districts in the county, we’re the only one that still maintains a school-based driver’s ed program, and it has been a successful program," Derrick said. "We do have a situation where we’re running it at a deficit right now."

Northwest Notes Jan. 9, 2024

Notes on Eastern Washington football, Boise State football ...

Philip Gene Dreisbach, 85

On Friday, January 5, 2024, Philip Gene Dreisbach, affectionately known as Swede, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife of 62 years by his side.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 1-7

Davis competes at Rollie Lane; Mullan Hoops struggles against Lakeside.

Are we eating plastic?

A bag sits in our laundry room filled with empty plastic. I’ve been trying to choose more products sold sustainably, but it’s hard to avoid plastic anymore because it’s everywhere.

Legals for January, 9 2024

Little sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities

The governor also said he wants the state to continue its efforts in expanding and improving its water infrastructure

Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light

A plug covering an unused exit door blew off the Boeing 737 Max 9 as it cruised about three miles over Oregon

K-12 schools could see $162M in cuts from attendance-based formula

A large portion of this year’s $381 million boost to Idaho public schools may be clawed back, after state officials rescinded a temporary formula that funded schools based on enrollment.

It's been a wild start to 2024

We’re barely a week into 2024 and some parts of the world have experienced Mother Nature’s wrath.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Edwards (Coeur d'Alene), Casey (Sandpoint) provide a North Idaho flavor to today’s FCS championship game

Edwards and Casey, along with Montana tight ends coach Bryce Erickson, who was Lake City High’s head football coach for two seasons, provide a local tie to today’s FCS championship game between No. 2 seed Montana (13-1) and top seed and defending champion South Dakota State (14-0) at 11 a.m. on KXLY.