Selkirk: Fire started in building

A Monday fire that destroyed two homes and a pair of outbuildings appears to have started in one of the buildings. The investigation, initially handled by the Idaho Department of Lands, determined the fire originated in one of the structures and spread to the wildland. After the initial investigation, Selkirk Fire became the lead agency.

Human remains found in house destroyed by Colorado wildfire

Authorities said Wednesday that the body was found in one of as many as five homes that burned in a fire just north of Lyons, Colorado.

Idaho Secretary of State’s Office preparing arguments for open primary ballot initiative

Idaho Republican Party did not file argument against ballot initiative; other GOP groups did.

Gwen fire now 34% contained

The cause of the Gwen Fire, near Juliaetta, was determined to be a lightning strike.

Kootenai County board prefers alternative to fairgrounds lease

Kootenai County commissioners fielded questions from the public about the county’s future at a town hall meeting Tuesday night.

IDAHO FOOTBALL: Vandals to open fall practice today

All practices are open to the public. Idaho opens the season on the road against Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Aug. 31.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Better now? We will soon see on the M's

The Mariners lost no ground, and you can argue that they’re in a better position than they were a week ago.

OPINION: Idaho’s Don Quixote targets the Open Primaries Initiative

Idaho’s Don Quixote has found another windmill to tilt. Attorney General Raul Labrador has just hauled off and, once again, sued one of his own clients. This time, Labrador is suing Secretary of State Phil McGrane, trying to force McGrane to do something that he can’t do under Idaho law — kill the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI). To make matters even worse, Labrador is also trying to defend McGrane in the lawsuit. That appears to be a serious conflict of interest.

Lois Sauberan, 81

Lois Sauberan joined God in Heaven on July 20, 2024, at the age of 81. Lois was born Sept. 20, 1942, in Lincoln, Neb.

Kari Ann McKenzie, 59

Kari Ann McKenzie, 59

Margaret 'Cleo' Huellemann, 82

Margaret “Cleo” Huellemann passed away July 20, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born Feb. 23, 1942, to Bernice and Pete Prolo.

Shared history and enduring friendships

At 101 years young, Bea Fisher, Coeur d’Alene High School Class of 1941, was the belle of the ball at the 2024 CHS All-Class Reunion. How awesome is she?

NORTH IDAHO MEMORIES: Girls just wanna have fun

Longtime resident remembers carefree Cd'A summers with friends

Back in the '50s, the town of Coeur d'Alene had a lot of motels. Not big monstrous hotels, but small, one-story motel units. Our main tourists then were Canadians.

ELECTORAL COLLEGE: Unfair to larger states

A recent letter defended the Electoral College as “fair to small states.” However, it misstates the meaning of “fair,” and ignores the unfairness of the Electoral College to large states.

TRUMP: Doesn’t have the attributes of a good leader

Dave Walker is a brave civic individual and I respect his stand against Trumpism. He points out that the attributes of a good leader are honesty, integrity, credibility and ethics.

Legals for July, 31 2024

Gwen fire evacuation levels reduced as containment level increases

The Gwen Fire is now 10% contained, according to most recent reports.

Avista customers in Harrison, surrounding areas to experience a planned power outage

An estimated 365 Avista electric customers in the Harrison area will be affected.

Sagle fire destroys two homes

Two outbuildings also lost in Monday blaze

Two homes were among a handful of buildings destroyed in a Monday afternoon fire in the Sagle area, according to Selkirk Fire officials.

Israel says it has struck Beirut, targeting the commander accused in deaths of 12 youth in Golan

Israel has blamed the rocket attack on the Hezbollah militant group, which has denied any role in the attack.