Movers & Shakers

P1FCU is honored to celebrate Chris Loseth’s 35th anniversary as president and CEO. Since joining P1FCU on July 31, 1989, Loseth has been a driving force behind the credit union’s growth, community engagement and member-focused initiatives.

ELECTORAL COLLEGE: It gives Idaho a voice

Some are advocating for the elimination of the Electoral College and want to adopt the popular vote when determining the winner of a presidential election. At first, the popular vote, where the candidate with the most votes wins, sounds fair; however, a state with a small population, like Idaho, may not have a say.

HATE SPEECH: Ordinance is a virtue signal

Is the city on the verge of charging Joe Biden for his hate crimes? He hates Trump. At least that’s his rhetoric. Fascist, racist, dictator and nazi are just some of the hate words spewed by the left political world expecting us to glibly accept.

HARRIS: High time for a woman president

I’ve been thinking that it’s high time for a woman president in our country. Hillary Clinton came close to it in 2020, getting more popular votes than Trump, and now Kamala Harris is very capable of fulfilling that destiny.

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I’d say no, their use is obsolete for the site.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.

PRESIDENTS: Characteristics of the best

The United States has had 46 presidents since George Washington took office in 1789. With presidential elections coming up soon, it is wise to go back in time and document the positive characteristics of the best presidents who served the United States. I have listed some of the most important positive attributes of our past presidents.

US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest

The Columbia River Basin was once the world’s greatest salmon-producing river system, with at least 16 stocks of salmon and steelhead. Today, four are extinct and seven are listed under the Endangered Species Act

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

In Canada, there are about 430 active wildfires in British Columbia and 177 in neighboring Alberta, including two that led to the evacuation of up to 25,000 visitors and residents of Canadian Rockies’ largest national park.

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.

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 firefighters lend a hand with Oregon wildfire

On Saturday night, the state of Oregon requested the state of Idaho send firefighters to help with the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon.

Northwest Notes: July 25, 2024

Lewis-Clark State men's basketball adds three transfers, including former NIC guard Taden King.

MY TURN: Time for greater diversity

OK, here’s my question: How is it that the same issues with ready-made solutions suddenly appear across the country in the states with Republican controlled state legislatures?

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces US protesters

“America and Israel must stand together. When we stand together something really simple happens: We win, they lose,” said Netanyahu, who wore a yellow pin expressing solidarity with the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Surprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park

Tuesday's explosion came with little warning.

Salt Lake City to host the 2034 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee.

LEGION BASEBALL: With depth on the mound, Lums look for deep state run

Coeur d’Alene (20-14) will face the winner of an opening round game between defending champion Pocatello (25-10), the third-seed, and Hillcrest (9-34), the tournament’s sixth seed on Friday.

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?