Fish and Game seeks final public input on 2025-30 Fisheries Management Plan

Deadline to comment is Aug. 26

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North Idaho Memories: Recollections of a Fort Grounds kid

I was born and raised on the Fort Grounds in Coeur d'Alene starting in 1934.

MY TURN: Music to my ears

Music surrounds us every day. We hear catchy Jingles in advertising, a musical theme, that calls our attention to a certain product or service. McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ it,” Burger King's “Have it your way,” and you might remember the Alka-Seltzer’s “Plop Plop Fizz Fizz” jingle.

Gianforte, FWP say grizzly translocations show Montana ready for delisting

On Friday, Gianforte and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon — both Republicans — announced their administrations had successfully translocated two subadult grizzly bears from remote areas of the North Fork Flathead River to Wyoming.

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue hosts Battle of the Badges blood drive

First responders from Coeur d'Alene and Post Fall are competing Thursday to bring in the most blood donations.

Ales for the Trail set for Aug. 17

It will include craft beer, wine, cider and mocktails from local and regional brewers. There will also be live music and food trucks will be on hand.

Legals for August, 8 2024

How Lahaina's more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire

The tree is widely beloved and fondly remembered by millions of tourists who have visited Maui over the years. But for many others it is a symbol of colonial rule that has dispossessed Native Hawaiians of their land and suppressed their language and culture.

Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitats

More than $2 billion is going to federal agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency, for maintaining, repairing and removing dams, culverts and other barriers.

SAVE THE DATE: Sheriff Norris to Host Town Hall

"Community Conversation with your Sheriff" will take place at the Kootenai Co. Administration Building on September 4th at 10 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene council spending plan advances

Mayor emphasizes tax bill may not rise equal to proposed percentage increase

City revenue in the proposed budget includes $28.7 million in property tax revenue, an increase of $1.3 million over the previous year. The increase includes new growth of $225,000 and a 4% increase over taxes levied this fiscal year of $1,063,023 according toa staf report.

Hayden community comes together for National Night Out

Tuesday night’s event in McIntire Park was a chance for local families and community members to get to know their local law enforcement agencies and first responders through demonstrations, activities, and friendly conversation.

EDITORIAL: Answer the call to rescue libraries

Public hearing is Thursday, 6 p.m. at Hayden library.

OPINION: School voucher promoters smell blood in the water

Those promoting schemes to use Idaho taxpayer money to pay for private and religious schooling appear to be gearing up for a decisive push in the 2025 legislative session. A variety of out-of-state, dark-money groups helped to defeat several home-grown Idaho legislators who were dedicated to improving Idaho’s public schools. Those defeats may have frightened Idaho’s Governor and Superintendent of Schools to buy into the schemers’ plans to raid the Idaho treasury to benefit private and religious schools.

OPINION: A burst of Democratic energy

Since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for President, Democrats have seen a surge of energy and engagement - both nationally and locally.

Yvonne Taylor, 66

Yvonne Lucille Taylor, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away July 9, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 66. Born on Oct. 12, 1957, in San Jose, Calif., to Donel Goodrow and Heidi Roop, Yvonne lived a life full of love, adventure and healing.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Secrets to aging well

We are all aging — it is an inevitable fact. Some are happy to age, most are not. HOW we age and how fast we age, we have relative control over. So how do we age well?

Elaine Thomas, 86

Ruth 'Elaine' Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away July 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on June 24, 1938, Elaine was the cherished daughter of Catherine Arlene (Hooper) and Donald Carr.

William 'Bill' Joseph Van Slate, 87

William Joseph Van Slate, affectionately known as 'The Silver Fox,' passed away July 25, 2024, in his hometown of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Legals for August, 7 2024