Asotin County cancels fair, rodeo

ASOTIN — The Asotin County Fair and Hells Canyon Rodeo have been added to the ever-growing list of cancellations aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19.

Fred Hartman: A quiet hero hangs up his hat

IN PERSON

SANDPOINT - Residents of Sandpoint always liked seeing the tow truck parked in Fred Hartman's driveway on Church Street. Even if his big rig wasn't on the road, its very presence meant that Fred was on the job.

Obama orders FDA to reduce drug shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is directing the Food and Drug Administration to take steps to reduce drug shortages, action he says will help stop a "slow-rolling problem" that puts patients at risk and raises the potential for price gouging.

Scam ruins Post Falls man's computer

A Post Falls man admitted he fell for a scam that has been targeting North Idaho residents lately.

Hacker 'helpers' trash man's computer

A Post Falls man admitted he fell for a scam that has been targeting North Idaho residents lately.

No ethics breaches in Countrywide loans

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee said Thursday it found no violations among House members whose mortgage loans went through the VIP section of the former Countrywide Financial Corp., the company whose subprime loans helped cause the foreclosure crisis.

Donations help buy new DAV transportation

Veterans seeking medical care and the volunteers who drive them will be riding in style thanks to the fundraising efforts of Disabled American Veterans Fort Sherman Chapter 9.

PRODUCT: One unhappy customer

A year ago a friend convinced me to try Magic Jack — just $29.95 a year. It worked great for a year, then about a month ago we started having problems; we could not dial out and could only receive incoming calls. If we had an emergency we could not dial 911. We could only communicate with MJ on life chat.

No headline

People like Barb Crumpacker, Joan Baune and others need to find a new strategy. Continuing to resort to intimidation and name calling like minions, lemmings and questioning the I.Q. of anyone who didn’t vote for your candidate does nothing but make you sound bitter.

Today's ghastly groaner

One cutting edge aquarium saved a lot of money when its owner discovered a means to make the dolphins live forever.

FREEDOMS: Tired of losing them

I am a Conservative, not a Liberal. I am also a born again Christian.

Emerge Block Party to lift local art

Emerge Gallery will bring together 145 visual, film and performance artists from the community to celebrate Coeur d’Alene’s creativity.

GROWTH: Addressing affordable housing

GROWTH: Addressing affordable housing

GROCERY TAXES: Legislature needs to make a change

Idaho Grocery Tax Credits are a farce.

INDIVIDUALISM: At what cost?

I am looking forward to the COVID vaccine’s bonus benefits.

Venture goes "Red," switches to online-only, starting Monday

Quarantined staff means the alternative school won't return to in-class until at least November 30.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX: U of I is taking a bum deal

When I read you editorial today supporting the purchase of the University of Phoenix, I nearly fell out of my chair.

Shop local, buy local

Invest in your own community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community; they are less likely to leave, and more invested in the future of the community and the quality of service that goes along with the purchase. Buying local from the small business owner is what makes our town a "hometown."

TRAINS: Listen before buying

This is in response to the article about train noise in Post Falls. I have to laugh and feel sorry for the people who buy or rent homes near airports or railroad tracks. The noise issues were there when they moved into these homes and then they want to complain about the noise later.

NIC ELECTION: Vote for Broschet, Corkill and Zimmerman

I attended the last NIC board meeting remotely.