Shirley Roberta Smith, 92

Shirley Roberta Bolkcom Smith passed away at her home on January 6, 2024.

Gary Konrad Mundlin, 86

Gary K. Mundlin 86, of Butte, Montana passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Saint James Hospital.

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.

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.”

Fueled by unprecedented border crossings, a record 3 million cases clog US immigration courts

Fueled by record-breaking increases in migrants who seek asylum after being apprehended for crossing the border illegally, the court backlog has grown by more than 1 million over the last fiscal year and it’s now triple what it was in 2019

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

Sub-zero wind chills will grip much of the country, plunging to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 46 degrees Celsius) in Montana and the Dakotas.

Around the world

Cd'A cheerleader performs in London New Year’s Day Parade

A Coeur d'Alene High School junior and varsity cheerleader made her international debut when she performed with the Varsity Spirit All-American Cheer team in the 2024 London New Year's Day Parade.

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.

Idaho beer, Idaho roots

Two Saints is brewed at the ancestral homestead of its owners

A few years in the making, Two Saints, small-distribution brewery that came online last year, is family owned and operated. Two Saints produces five signature beers including an IPA, a stout, red and blonde ale and a lager.

Cd’A School District braces for 2025 budget shortfall

Enrollment, inflation, special education, state funding among contributing factors

The Coeur d’Alene School District is forecasting a budget shortfall in 2025.

North Idaho Bungee Fitness opens

Offering a program of high cardio and low impact plyometric activity, North Idaho Bungee Fitness is open at 1649 N. Nicholson Center St. (east of the Real Life complex) in Post Falls.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Cd'A, going up

Coeur d’Alene residents are accustomed now to towering cranes downtown, lifting high-rises into existence. But that wasn't the case 40 years ago.

Don't be afraid of imperfection

A young American singer taking a bow at La Scala in Milan, was flattered when the discerning Italian audience forced him to return and sing an aria for the fourth time. Completely winded, he finally begged off, saying it was physically impossible to sing it a fifth time.

EDITORIAL: State should step up for school facilities

Governor's plan would help meet Idaho's constitutionally-required public education responsibilities

The art and science to disinheriting someone

There are many different reasons you may want or need to disinherit someone from your estate plan. There are far fewer correct ways to actually do so. Let’s consider what works and what should be avoided.

David Eugene Jones, 82

David Eugene Jones of Dalton Gardens, Idaho passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 24, 2023.

Rochelle Annette 'Bunny' Crawford, 79

A Post Falls, Idaho, resident of 26 years, passed away on January 7th, 2024, at North Idaho Hospice.