Analysis: For Idaho Launch, the countdown to liftoff is already underway

By 2024, Idaho Launch will provide high school graduates with up to $8,000 to attend community college or receive workforce training. With an annual price tag of up to $80 million, this is Little’s aggressive but controversial plan to steer young adults into high-demand careers.

Small-town Puget Sound has a North Idaho feel

Neighborhood of the Week Hits the Road

Some folks around these parts don’t like being compared to the people over on the westside of Washington.

Lush trees and private inlet await residents of new Estuary Forest

Flexibility with a beautiful backdrop.

North Idaho Briefs April 17, 2012

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office received 764 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, July 1, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, July 6.

Virus puts jury trials on hold

Five in county jail accused of murder or attempted murder

Five people currently held in the Kootenai County Jail on charges of murder or attempted murder are currently held in the Kootenai County Jail, awaiting trial.

How the US dollar stacks up against major world currencies

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. dollar has been rolling. Since June 30, its value has jumped 16 percent against a collection of world currencies.

Bob D. Wilkerson, 81 (The Light of our Life)

Bob Dean Wilkerson, 81 (the Light of Our Life)

Richard Allen Olson, 41

Richard Allen Olson passed away peacefully with his mother and sister by his side at Kootenai Hospital on June 14th, 2021 at age 41 due to complications from Covid-19.

ArtFest Spokane is this weekend

Festival starts on MAC campus today, goes through Sunday

Spokane's art festival starts today, goes through Sunday

Roger Gillaspy, 82

Roger Estel Gillaspy passed peacefully from this life on September 27, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Susan Mary Haglund, 77

Susan Mary (Kellner) Haglund, 77, of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

More evidence of local recovery

We were delighted to report last week that we see continued strength in our local housing market and as our staff completes their analysis we see that our current production levels are nearly those seen in 2006! That was not our most stellar year of performance when measured by number of homes sold, but 2006 reflected a decline in numbers from 2004 and 2005, yet our prices were still climbing well into 2007. By October's end in 2006 we had sold 2,041 single family homes in Kootenai County. This year, we have sold 1,915. While that may be a significant difference, it demonstrates an excellent turnaround for our market.

Some defy India's sweeping virus lockdown but most stay in

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indians woke up to deserted streets on Wednesday as the government began the gargantuan task of keeping 1.3 billion people indoors during a Hindu holiday season to prevent the coronavirus from rapidly spreading across the subcontinent.

Jackass Half voted tops in the state

The Jackass Half Marathon was recently named the Best Half Marathon in Idaho, according to RaceRaves, an online race review website.

Golf and life lessons from a centenarian golfer

It is no secret that I love to play golf. And it’s no secret that I have conducted a lot of business on the golf course. Perhaps the worst-kept secret of all is that I have learned a lot during rounds of golf, particularly during a very memorable recent game.

UK's Prudential buys AIG's Asian unit for $35.5B

LONDON - British insurer Prudential PLC said Monday it will buy the Asian unit of bailed out American International Group Inc. in a deal worth $35.5 billion that will allow AIG to pay back some of the money it owes U.S. taxpayers.

Real estate outlook bright

Apartment owners can expect healthy market conditions

Force Friday seems forced

Like most everyone else, I'm excited to see the new "Star Wars" movie. We're still about three months away from the release date, but Disney began its merchandising blitz last week with "Force Friday."

Iran says cyberattack closes gas stations across country

Cheap gasoline is practically considered a birthright in Iran