Man pleads guilty in eagle ‘killing spree’ on reservation to sell feathers on black market

Branson, of Cusick, Washington, sold an unidentified purchaser two sets of golden eagle tail feathers — highly prized among many Native American tribes — for $650 in March 2021, according to prosecutors.

Oma Phyllis Davis, 89

Oma Phyllis Davis, 89, a longtime resident of Mullan, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on March 1, 2024, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Swans making safe stop

Deaths in Cd'A basin down from previous years

Peak season for viewing tundra swans in the Coeur d’Alene basin typically falls in the second to third week of March. Dave Leptich, Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist with Idaho Fish and Game said the annual migration happened a little earlier this year.

Hot Wheels in my heart

Racing, crashing cars treasured days of childhood

My brothers and I arranged the tracks through the basement, seeing how far we could run them. We could set the jumps far apart to see just how far they could go. We could set the starting line on a table with a steep drop to see how fast they could go.

French bulldogs remain the most popular US breed in new rankings. Many fans aren't happy

After Frenchies, the most common breeds registered were Labs, golden retrievers, German shepherds and poodles. Then came dachshunds, bulldogs, beagles, Rottweilers and German shorthaired pointers.

A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

Authorities said 1,640 square miles of the fire were on the Texas side of the border.

Beverly Ann Snider, 61

Our beloved Mom, Sister and Aunt went to be with Jesus and the love of her life, husband Jon, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Is estate planning different for women?

Let’s start by acknowledging that estate planning is incredibly important for every adult person in America. No matter what level of wealth, or lack thereof, and no matter what your gender, marital status, or age, if you are an American over the age of 18, you should have at least basic estate planning in place. By “basic estate planning,” I simply mean the collection of documents that establish what will happen to you, your family, and the things you own if you become unable to make your own decisions (“incapacitated”) or upon your death.

OPINION: The school facilities bill is the right thing, done in the wrong way

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that the Legislature has the constitutional duty to provide for the construction and maintenance of safe public schools for Idaho children. The state has the primary responsibility for school facilities, not local property taxpayers. Those of us on the Court expected to see some legislative action to comply with the ruling, but little of substance has been done since then to get the job done.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The business of being a Coug

The Cougs have taken so many hits that they’re pretty bruised, but they’ve still hung in there. I don’t expect that to change.

A walk in the park

Dog Walker

Michael Craig Jarrett, 60

Mike Jarrett died on February 20, 2024, at his home in Post Falls. He was born November 24, 1963, to Don and Pat Jarrett at Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What happened to the dog that swallowed a firefly?

PF Chamber's Reverse Job Fair set for March 20

Real Life Ministries to again host student event

Post Falls High School seniors will once again participate in the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce's Reverse Job Fair, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20 at Real Life Ministries, 1860 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls.

Larry Jamison, 87

Larry Lee Jamison, 87, was born May 3, 1936. The hometown of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, sadly left us on March 7, 2024, following a massive stroke.

Barbara Wimmer Garbinski, 82

Barbara Wimmer Garbinski fell asleep in the Lord on February 27, 2024.

Jean J. Klippstein, 93

Jean Jenell Klippstein was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 13th, 1930, to John Daniel Wisehaupt and Elda Emma (nee Rothenpieler).

Hot and cold

Record 71 degrees on St. Patrick's Day giving way to cold

It was also sunny and warm for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, which brought out thousands who lined downtown Sherman Avenue.

MY TURN: Republicans do the splits

Here's how to fix the damaging divide in local GOP

Dwight McCain, 79

On a beautiful, bluebird sky day of January 18, 2024, on Mt. Spokane, covered with glistening fresh powder snow, Dwight Allan McCain passed away as he lived his life, loving every moment and in his perfect way, God’s Day.