THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Fish leftovers, and other stuff

“This atmosphere is, by far, the loudest and probably the fullest atmosphere I’ve ever been in,” Pratt said after Lake City’s girls downed visiting Coeur d’Alene 54-45. “This one has more people, and they’re cheering non-stop. So it was great; what a great atmosphere for our kids.”

Complaint sheds light on errors, delays within assessor’s office

A complaint to the Idaho State Tax Commission about Kootenai County’s failure to provide “accurate and timely” property value information has shed light on work processes in the assessor’s office that led to a $53 million valuation error and delayed the distribution of tax notices.

City eyes NIC rezone

Residents say 'University Zoning District' would protect property from development

Several residents of the Fort Grounds neighborhood next to NIC attended the City Council meeting and asked the city to pursue making the NIC campus a University Zoning District.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Experts monitoring multiple variables ahead of wildfire season

Scientists tracking drought signature in Northwest Montana, North Idaho

Scientists are continuing to track the ongoing drought signature in Northwest Montana and Northern Idaho

Washington man sentenced for trafficking meth

Prosecutor calls on Legislature to create law outlawing trafficking fentanyl

A Washington man arrested in August for trafficking methamphetamine was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison with parole eligibility after five years.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings win one on the move

Coeur d’Alene is scheduled to play host to Post Falls on Friday.

Road projects aplenty in Kootenai County

KMPO executive director gives update at PF Chamber luncheon

The Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization's major game plan for the next six years includes a number of projects across Kootenai County.

Kootenai County officials talk legal system

For the first time since he took office in early 2021, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said his agency is adequately staffed.

Winter weather closes schools in Cd'A, Lakeland districts today

PF School District to announce any closures early this morning

Classes are canceled for the Coeur d'Alene and Lakeland school districts today because of inclement weather. The Post Falls School District is expecting to hold class, but will announce any closures early this morning.

Council OKs new impact fees

Resort: Increases could make proposed development cost-prohibitive

They would be assessed on new houses, apartments, condos, hotels, assisted living and nursing homes, churches and commercial development.

Recognition program honors vets

$5K donation goes to Hospice of North Idaho

Veteran Recognition Ceremonies are at the home of the Veteran under Hospice care or at the Hospice House where the veteran is a patient.

EDITORIAL: Who knew reconciliation is evil?

Blistering critique reflects poorly on its author

Michael Kalas, 74

Michael Kalas, a resident of Hayden Lake, Idaho for 33 years, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.

OPINION: If you pay peanuts for a job, you’re likely to attract monkeys

Judges are the heart of the American system of justice. Faith in our court system depends upon having judges who are competent and impartial. That, in turn, requires thorough vetting of judicial candidates to put the best qualified people on the bench. For over 50 years, Idaho has had procedures in place to ensure the appointment of highly qualified judges at every level of the court system.

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Varicose Veins are a common problem in the U.S. affecting nearly 20% of the population as of 2022. With such a rise, we need to look at what causes it, and what we need to do to help.

Cheers for the skilled trades workers

It’s been all about the weather 24/7 for most of January, with good reason. Dangerous cold and ice and our next round of snow all present challenges.

OPINION: Consider the alternative

Winston Churchill is credited with saying “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” Successful politicians know that politics and politicians are imperfect.

CAUCUS: Takes away our voice

Seriously. I don’t want to caucus. I want to vote. I am in the county with a Harrison address and have to caucus (what the H is that?) at the Carlin Bay Grange.

WINDER: ‘Stop blaming women’

Sometimes, it is hard to believe what comes out of legislators’ mouths! Senator Chuck Winder (R) recently argued that women are doing the nation a disservice by not producing enough kids for the workforce. Blaming women is easier for Chuck than taking responsibility for the policy decisions of his own party.