Nolan Lee Holbrook, 82

Nolan Lee Holbrook passed away peacefully on January 16th. Nolan was born July 8, 1941, in Wisconsin to Leroy Lester and Ethel LaBelle (Peggy) Holbrook

Douglas A. D'Andrea, 85

Douglas A. D’Andrea was born on February 1st, 1938, in Kellogg Idaho.

OPINION: Time to turn the tide on dangerous driving

According to preliminary estimates by the Idaho Transportation Department, there were 277 people killed in Idaho traffic crashes last year, the most in a year since 2003.

SOCIAL UNREST: Tolerance needed

In light of all the racial divide in the world today, social unrest and lack of understanding in our communities of the vast differences we all have as to religion, social interaction and normal day to day activities dealing with so many folks of color, religious preference, age, and all that goes with a diverse society, it is no wonder that we have so many folks that are so prejudiced that they have no room in their life for tolerance.

Fascinating physical properties of water

When temperatures dive below zero degrees Fahrenheit, why not Mambo, or rather, why not Mpemba! The “Mpemba Effect” is a technical term for hot water freezing faster than cold water given otherwise similar conditions.

A message from our outgoing chair

As we bid farewell to 2023, I want to say that it was my honor to serve the CDA Regional Chamber as chair through a year of efficiency, strategy and collaboration that has propelled our chamber and the members we serve to new heights.

EDITORIAL: How to survive the worst storms

Fuel to get you through a presidential election year

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings use 'D' to stop Trojans

Coeur d’Alene plays host to Lake City on Monday.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: The mat work won't be easy up north

“It’s going to be tough,” Coeur d'Alene coach Jeff Moffat said. “The berths are the berths. With only three teams in the league, I don’t really know what they’re going to do to tell you the truth. But the days of getting 20 kids to state have probably come to an end.”

Legacy of love

Cd'A fifth graders attend Martin Luther King program at NIC

Clasp your hands together, intertwining your fingers and taking note of where your thumbs are. Pull them apart, and do it again. Is one thumb naturally on the outside? Clasp your hands together again. This time, make sure your other thumb is on the outside. It might be a challenge, but it's not impossible.

Post Falls family loses home to fire

After a fire left their Post Falls home uninhabitable last week, the Rodriguez family is starting over from scratch.

Ruben 'Ben' Singer, 87

Ben Singer, 87 years old passed away peacefully at home in Coeur d’Alene on January 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

MY TURN: Is This What’s Best for CLN?

Last June, Rachelle Ottosen, Tom Hanley and Tim Plass elected themselves officers of the Community Library Network board during the same meeting Plass and Hanley were sworn into office. Days later the Board interviewed Colton Boyles for 13 minutes in executive session. Shortly thereafter, CLN had new general counsel.

Leora Moses, 98

Leora Moses, a longtime resident of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living in Hayden, Idaho.

Exploring common types of feline mange

Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet’s well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should familiarize themselves with common varieties of feline mange.

The Exhausted Dad: A nightmare for spine health

Hundreds of lifestyle changes happen because of parenthood. The most disruptive of them all: A drastic reduction in quality sleep.

‘Mean Girls’ update energized by musical numbers

The third full-scale movie musical to hit theaters this winter, the new “Mean Girls” followed the same curious marketing strategy of both “Wonka” and “The Color Purple.” All three actively avoided showing song-and-dance in any of their advertising materials.

FAST FIVE: Louisa Rogers will help you find your way

Meet Louisa Rogers, who runs the Center for New Directions at North Idaho College, a department that assists students and community members in overcoming barriers in their lives.

Legals for January, 20 2024

Georgia Florine Dooley, 81

A wonderful lady and ardent community champion and volunteer, Georgia Florine Dooley, 81, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho died peacefully Nov. 20, 2023 after resting at the Schneidmiller House in the care of Hospice of North Idaho.