#FED UP IDAHO: ‘That is me’

Two different notices got my attention on Jan. 12. One was a notice from Avista stating, “As a natural gas customer, we ask you to conserve gas for the next 24 hours. There is a mechanical issue with a natural gas provider for Avista, affecting our natural gas supply.” Customers were asked to lower thermostats and reduce the use of hot water. The other was a list of bills to be taken up by the Idaho Legislature.

Weather closes school in Cd'A, Lakeland tomorrow; PF to decide in the morning

School is canceled tomorrow for the Coeur d'Alene and Lakeland school districts because of inclement weather.

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

Trump offered a message of unity in his victory speech

At Davos, Zelenskyy lashes out at Putin and presses allies to boost Ukraine's fight

Speaking at a meeting of municipal officials from across Russia, he also described Zelenskyy’s “peace formula” as an effective ban on peace talks with Moscow because “it’s a set of demands banning a negotiation process. Well, they don’t want it, and so be it.”

Washington state sues to block proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains

Kroger, which owns QFC and Fred Meyer and is based in Cincinnati, is seeking to acquire Albertsons, which owns Safeway and Haggen and is based in Boise

Keeping roadways clear in Shoshone County

The Shoshone County public works department offers guidelines to help with snow removal

A fun way to calm down

On Wednesday night, Silver Valley CARES partnered with the Osburn Public Library to host a fun workshop where they created sensory "calm down" bottles.

Silver Valley Sports: Jan. 8 - 14

Wallace boys and girls knock off Genesis Prep; Kolter Wood goes undefeated at River City Duals; Kellogg boys and girls jump into CIL play.

Shari May Porterfield, 58

Shari May Porterfield, 58, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on January 1, 2024, at her home peacefully in her sleep without pain.

Do you feel safe?

The gap between what we complain about and what’s actually a problem seems to be widening.

Let’s celebrate through our actions and words year round

The annual King holiday observance, this year on Monday, Jan. 15, is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That is not meant to be restricted to just one day, but rather to be a reminder to share opportunities to learn, grow and unite in the celebration, study and practice of Dr. King's philosophies and principles every day of the year.

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as Haley and DeSantis fight for second place

The victory sends an unmistakable message to the Republican Party that the nomination is Trump’s to lose and crystalizes the challenge facing his GOP opponents.

Donald Trump's grip on Republican politics is put to the test in ice-cold Iowa's leadoff caucuses

“Trump is a Christian. He’s trustworthy. He believes in America. And he believes in freedom,” said DeAngelo, a 71-year-old a retired hospital administrative employee who came to see the president Sunday in sub-zero weather. “He’s the only one.”

Hearts for Homes fundraiser set

Habitat for Humanity supports affordable housing, home repairs for low-income families in Kootenai County

Hearts for Homes fundraiser supports affordable housing and critical home repairs for low-income families in Kootenai County

Very frigid weather for the start of 2024

Late last week, we had some of the coldest weather across the country we’ve felt and heard about in a long time as hundreds of cold records were broken. Over the weekend, morning low temperatures in central Montana near the Canadian border were more than 20 degrees below zero. Frigid weather was reported across the central U.S. and into the Northeast.

Bill would ban explicit AI media to harass or extort victims

First violation would be a misdemeanor; second in five years would be a felony

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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: A view of ‘Pete’ from the other side

Even on a day when he was essentially fired, current and former players — even those who didn’t really get along when they were Seahawks — found their way to Seattle to celebrate their former coach’s Seahawks run.

NIC BASKETBALL: Iced out .... Cardinal men go cold, fall to No. 2 Salt Lake

NIC's men return to action on Thursday against visiting Colorado Northwestern.

PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls edged by Nampa in title match

“Tanner he’s a really exciting kid to watch,” Reardon said. “As a coach you’re pulling your head out. He’s one of those kids that lives on the edge; usually the more action in the match, the better for him. He can pull out a win, no matter what the score.”

PREP BASKETBALL: Swallows, Holmes lead St. Maries past Grangeville

Senior Seth Swallows scored 11 points and senior Wyatt Holmes had nine points and 10 rebounds for St. Maries (4-5, 2-0 CIL), which travels to Orofino on Thursday.