HARRIS: Birther claims debunked

Fake news or true story? You be the judge.

Roy Allen Gowey, 69

Roy Allen Gowey was born on the cold, stormy night of December 15, 1954 in the Warder Hospital in Kellogg, Idaho.

Shelton Teral Ellis, 71

Shelton Teral Ellis, 71, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, at the home he built in Pinehurst. Shelton was born on October 19, 1952, in American Fork, Utah, to Roy Shelton and Inez (Beck) Ellis.

Legals for August, 2 2024

Former Kootenai County employee sentenced in drug scheme

The former division chief of logistics for the Kootenai County EMS System received a probation sentence this week after he pleaded guilty to carrying out a drug diversion scheme.

ACLU sues Washington state city over anti-homeless laws as it seeks workaround to SCOTUS ruling

Erin Hut, a spokesperson for the Spokane city attorney’s office, said in an email that the city had not yet been served the lawsuit and was unable to comment. A police spokesperson did not respond to an email seeking comment.

UPDATE: Gwen fire now 65% contained

The Gwen Fire in Nez Perce County has burned nearly 29,000 acres.

Wildfires encroach on homes near Denver as heat hinders fight

New large fires were reported in Idaho, southeast Montana and north Texas.

COLLEGE GOLF: Former Lakeland High star Bayley named assistant WSU golf coach

Bayley, the former Lakeland High star, spent four years in the Crimson and Gray (2014-18), finishing his Cougar career with a career scoring average of 73.04, tops in school history, and remains sixth all-time entering the 2024-25 academic year.

McEvers appointed Coeur d'Alene's next mayor

Will take post Sept. 1

McEvers was nominated by Councilman Dan Gookin. No other councilmember expressed interest in the post during the meeting and there were no other nominations.

Spokane Chiefs announce bid to host Memorial Cup in 2026

“We believe the combination of our team, staff, facilities, and city of Spokane will provide for an unforgettable Memorial Cup,” Spokane Chiefs Governor Bobby Brett said. “Fans from all over the region will get the chance to watch the four best teams in the CHL compete for the hardest trophy in all of hockey to win."

Northwest Notes: Aug. 1, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights will visit Coeur d'Alene on Sunday as part of the team’s annual Vegas Golden Knights Road Trip through its television territory with a pair of one-hour on-ice clinics at Frontier Ice Arena starting at 12:30 p.m.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Let the games, and scandals, begin

There are so many good things about the Olympics, start to finish. Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to keep the wrong grubby hands off an event this large.+

Pilates is not punishment

Around 1925, Pilates immigrated to the United States and met his future wife, Clara, on the ship to America

F&G Commission approves six-year elk plan to guide future elk hunting

Plan retains the basic framework of Idaho elk hunting

The plan is a blueprint for sustaining healthy elk herds, rebuilding herds that are below objectives, and establishes goals that Fish and Game will work to achieve without determining specifics for hunting in each unit or zone, which is done during biannual season setting.

Kootenai County commissioners debate public transit funding

Kootenai County commissioners will consider whether the county’s funding for public transit services should come from fund balance or be levied.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tells AP a $4 billion settlement for 2023 Maui wildfire could come next week

More than 600 lawsuits have been filed over the deaths and destruction caused by the fires. In the spring, a judge appointed mediators and ordered all parties to participate in settlement talks.

Northern Lakes fire district proposing levy

Would increase budget by $3.5 million for two years

The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that will expire on Sept. 30, 2025

Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others

Listeria is a bacteria that can cause food-borne illness; it can grow in foods such as uncooked meats, vegetables, soft cheeses and unpasteurized milk.

Federal judge in Alabama lets Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ kids go forward in four states

Decision brings to 22 the number of states where the rule is blocked, including in Idaho