Hunters reminded to purchase controlled hunt tags by Aug. 1

Conversations this time of year among hunters often start with the question: "Did you draw any controlled hunt tags?"

The bid for Avon that apparently was not

NEW YORK (AP) - An apparently bogus offer to take over Avon Products that appeared on a regulatory website sent its stock on a wild ride Thursday and raised questions about the security of the online service, a trusted source of news for investors.

Karen Engelby, 60

Karen Sue Engelby, 60, of Rathdrum, Idaho died July 2, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. She was born Oct. 2, 1949, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Donald and Lorraine (Woods) Downey. After graduating from high school, Karen was married to Michael Engelby and they moved to the Coeur d’Alene area in 1966. Karen was a school bus driver for 26 years and she also worked at Taco Bell. She and Mike owned and operated the Blue Lagoon Tavern for three years, and then Karen became a personal banker for American West Bank. During their marriage, Karen and Mike cleared over 300 miles of trails for the Idaho Forest Service.

Margie Eileen Kitchen, 84

Our beautiful mother, Margie Eileen Kitchen (Knapp), received her angel wings April 11, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Marjorie Moate, 89

It is with broken hearts that we mourn the loss of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother that passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 29, 2022

AL champs rally past BoSox

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Considering copper

Watch cable TV for very long these days (or even infomercials on the networks on weekends) and you’re bound to see some type of copper-infused product meant to aid in pain prevention or reduced arthritic inflammation.

Spokane Schools sends lunches to more neighborhoods

Spokane Public Schools announced Monday night that it will continue to offer grab-and-go meals during spring break week, April 6-10.

Wyatt McNulty, 39

Wyatt McNulty was born Feb. 27, 1973, in Roseville, Calif.?Wyatt PROUDLY and BRAVELY served our country in the U.S. Army for 11 years. He served in Kosovo, Iraq, and Korea. Wyatt didn’t have any injuries that you could see with your eyes but inside he had a battle in his mind. He also suffered severe head and backaches from a tank hatch that fell on his head. He battled post-traumatic stress disorder daily, silently and quietly. He went through treatment, counseling, and tried many, many different ways of fighting this battle in his mind. On Oct. 31, 2012, he lost his last and final battle with the physical, mental and emotional agony. Like so many other BRAVE soldiers he wanted the war to end and he took his own life.  

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Boise residents riding high on motorcycles

BOISE (AP) - Just as flowers begin to bloom each spring, motorcycles pop up again on Idaho roads. In more ways than one, Idaho is motorcycle country.

Still up in the air

VP's visit doesn't resolve US-China trade issues

Police: Man crashed after high-speed chase

A man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing and later kicking an officer in the groin is being held on $100,000 bail.

Who's who in music streaming: Tidal, Spotify, Pandora and more

DEMOCRATS: Digging deep holes

Over the years I have known a number of Democrats, and though we disagreed about things like right to work, minimum wage laws and unions, we could still be friends.

Going to pot?

Will new Washington law mean more marijuana in Idaho?

Only on occasion do Washington residents show up with pot in North Idaho, said Lt. Stu Miller.

RV industry rebounding, led by smaller trailers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - American families are ready to hitch up their trailers and tow the RV industry out of its worst stretch in nearly two decades.

Private label good or bad?

I typically write my column on the Saturday prior to its printing on Wednesday. We are heartbroken at the scenes playing out across Napa and Sonoma counties. We have received requests for information from many of you regarding the damage to wineries and vineyards. The information coming out of “the valleys” is at best sketchy right now. We will have further updates next week. Please keep all of our friends and wine industry colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.

Zero-percent financing turns heads, but may not be best deal

DETROIT - When a car dealer offers to loan you the money to buy a car at zero interest, it gets your attention. Yet that cheap money might not be the best deal you can get.