WORRIES: ‘Worlds in Collision’

Ancient-languages scholar Immanuel Velikovsky (1895-1979), wrote, “Worlds in Collision” (1950). It was a Best Seller.

FAIRGROUNDS: Time for them to move

I’d say no, their use is obsolete for the site. Give them a 10-year renewal which should be sufficient to secure a more suitable, less valuable site.

Carl R. Claflin, 60

Carl R. Claflin, 60, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Carl was born February 24, 1964, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Roy and Judith Claflin.

Legals for July, 26 2024

New lawsuit seeks to stop enforcement of Idaho library materials bill

The suit was filed on Thursday in federal court as plaintiffs want to halt law ahead of school year.

Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’

U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson have also challenged the merger of supermarket chains in court.

Wildfires prompt California evacuations as crews battle Oregon and Idaho fires stoked by lightning

Oregon's governor has activated National Guard troops to the Durkee Fire, which merged with another large blaze and is burning near the Idaho state line.

LEGION BASEBALL: Tuned in to the task at hand ... Austin DeBoer follows in father, Brett's footsteps on the pitching mound

Coeur d'Alene (20-14) opens the state ‘AA’ tournament on Friday at Halliwell Park in Pocatello against the winner of today’s game between defending champion Pocatello and Hillcrest.

A splashing return on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

StanCraft, Finney Boat Works team up on barge project

The barge and other assets came to StanCraft Companies when it purchased North Idaho Maritime, estabslihed in 1918, in November 2022.

Kootenai County updates barking dog ordinance

Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously this week to amend the county’s ordinance on barking dogs, making it more specific.

Post Falls' Paws N Brews combines doggie day care with self-serve bar

Paws N Brews is a place “where tails wag and glasses clink.” The new Post Falls business combines doggy daycare, dog boarding and a self-serve bar for human and furry patrons alike.

Ronald Thomas Moen, 89

Ronald Thomas Moen passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene. Ron was born January 15, 1935, to Anton and Naomi Moen (Carlson) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the city he lived in for the following 89 years.

F&G trapping and trucking sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave

Trapping and trucking ensures sockeye will be available for spawning

After crossing Lower Granite Dam, the fish still have about 400 miles to reach the Sawtooth Basin, and the first sockeye typically arrives at Sawtooth fish trap around the third week in July.

A room for Buck

Longtime shelter, museum volunteer remembered for smile, spirit

Buck Bender was so revered at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center in Hayden that there's a display highlighting his career.

Legals for July, 25 2024

Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US

A storm with lightning and high winds exacerbates it

Patrick Nauman, the owner of Weiser Classic Candy in the small town of Weiser, Idaho, near the Oregon border, said driving into town Wednesday morning was “like driving into a fog bank, because it’s so thick and low to the road.”

Police deploy pepper spray as crowd protesting Israel's war in Gaza marches toward US Capitol

Police say they are “deploying pepper spray toward anyone trying to break the law.”

Youth Sports July 24, 2024

Scores, news, highlights, results, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A few favorites on my mind

What’s going on in the world of sports that will last and last and last? Who would you pay to see?

3Cs to give away record $135K to local charities

A successful anniversary fashion show, support from local businesses and the generosity of Cancer and Community Charities members are factors that have led to the largest giveaway in the nonprofit's history. The 3Cs announced Tuesday it has broken its fundraising record and will give away a hefty $135,000 to local charities during its Appreciation Lunch next month.