Jobless benefits extended

BOISE (AP) - Senators passed extended unemployment benefits for thousands of jobless Idaho workers, over objections of conservative lawmakers who called this a "hand-out, not a hand-up."

Senate approves public schools budget

BOISE (AP) — The Idaho Senate approved a public schools budget for 2013 that bumps up the minimum teacher salary and funds new education reforms, including merit pay bonuses and laptops.

Committee hears instant horse racing testimony

BOISE (AP) - The legality over Idaho's contentious slot-like machines -known as instant horse racing terminals- sparked lengthy pleas on Wednesday from ranchers, horse breeders and jockeys arguing that removing the machines would cue the end to their industry.

AMENDMENTS: On ballots prematurely

I live in a home for old people. I recently sent for my absentee ballot and upon its arrival, immediately sat down to read it. There were four amendments to the Idaho constitution. I read them four times and it sounded great for taxpayers, but something was bothering me. My daughter came to visit me later and I had her read them. She covered the material four times, but was also bothered.

Scott A. Bradshaw, 63

Scott Bradshaw passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 with his wife, Mary Jo, by his side.

Otter to speak at Nov. 9 luncheon in Coeur d'Alene

Gov. Butch Otter will address the business community at a Nov. 9 luncheon hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

Gov. Otter to preview legislative session Nov. 9

Gov. Butch Otter will address the business community at a Nov. 9 luncheon hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

Gerald Monroe Whortan, 76

Gerald Monroe Whortan, age 76, resident of Coeur d'Alene, passed away at his home.

State board approves boost for cabin rents

BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Land Board voted Tuesday to boost the rent paid on hundreds of state-owned cabin lots on the shores of Payette and Priest lakes, properties that generate millions of dollars for public schools each year.

Wall Street woes continue to mount

NEW YORK (AP) - Almost four years after the financial crisis, Wall Street still can't get it right.

AG Office, security firm settle

Kootenai County a 'hotspot' for company's business

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has reached a settlement with a Utah home security company accused of violating Idaho's Consumer Protection Act.

PANEL: Barrier to birth control?

I've read that a group of medical and policy experts are deciding whether to categorize birth control as preventive medicine under the new health care reform law. If it is considered preventive medicine, it will be covered for free by health plans and women will not be required to contribute co-pays to get their prescription birth control.

SB 1338: It's unconstitutional

Senate Bill 1338, brought to us by Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R.-Cottonwood, purports to allow counties to declare federal land a “Catastrophic Public Nuisance.” The proposed legislation then claims to allow a county or its sheriff to take steps to abate the nuisance. Presumably this means the county can order trees be logged, roads be constructed, or prescriptive fires be lit on federal land.

North Idaho Wine Rodeo 2011

As summer arrives and the plans start to fall into place for the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, the judges, coordinators, distributors, and wineries get ready to start on the North Idaho Wine Rodeo commercial wine competition. Like last year we are receiving entries from all over the world spanning most every varietal category and retail price point. With about half of the entries still to be cataloged we have reviewed over 135 entries. Again this year the largest category looks to be red blends with over 27 entered already!

Homeless a familiar face

Local. That describes the vast majority of North Idaho's homeless population. For some reason, that would surprise many.

Costco to require shoppers to wear masks starting Monday

COEUR d’ALENE — Starting Monday, all Costco Wholesale stores, including the Coeur d'Alene location, will require members and guests to wear face masks or coverings that cover the mouth and nose at all times.

North Idaho Briefs September 22, 2012

Rally for Education

Vicks for hemorrhoids?

DEAR DR. GOTT: Seven or eight years ago, you suggested using Vicks VapoRub for relief of the discomfort associated with anal hemorrhoids. It has worked really well for me. I have used both the Vicks and store-brand equivalents. I have no more pain from my two hemorrhoids but now wonder if I should keep using the product or have the hemorrhoids removed. I am a 67-year-old male.

Suspect in the slayings of 4 Idaho college students wants news cameras out of the courtroom

Second District Judge John Judge is expected to hear arguments over camera access today

Opal’s Homestead Hacks: Easy-in-bulk

Today’s hack is a home economics trifecta: It extends food life, reduces waste, and saves time. All you need are used jars and Ziploc bags (remember, you can wash and reuse those too).