James Harry Howell, 94

Jim was born in Buffalo, N.Y., to Lucille and Harry Howell, along with his older sister, Phyllis

Joseph Caesar Orsi, 91

On the 5th of July, 2022, at 10:49 am, Joseph Caesar Orsi took his last earthly breath of life.

Make Sure Your Life Insurance Compliments Rather Than Complicates Your Estate Plan

Life insurance is a valuable tool to protect your family, and potentially your business interests after your death.

SCHOOL LEVY: Vote for learning

Each one of us should vote yes on the school levy, but not for the generally accepted reasons.

'Seed' gives life to garage wall

City dedicates latest public art project

City dedicates latest public art project

Eleanor June (Johnston) Smith, 98

Eleanor June Patricia Johnston Smith returned to her heavenly father the morning of Sunday, July 17th, after a brief stint under the kind care of Hospice of North Idaho.

Abortion court battles press on, even in deep red states

In the Idaho cases, Dr. Caitlin Gustafson and Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky are suing the state over over three laws

COMMENTARY: New Moon rising

The Idaho Republican Party’s (IDGOP) biennial convention, held in Twin Falls, wrapped up last Saturday under new leadership with the election of Dorothy Moon (chair), Daniel Silver (1st Vice-Chairman), Mark Fuller (2nd Vice-Chairman), Maria Nate (Secretary), Steve Bender (Treasurer). There were many factors leading to this wholesale replacement, but chief among them was the unilateral action by Chairman Luna to sue Bonneville County days before the May primary. His stated reason was to protect the state party from federal election fines. Most delegates believed it was because of the feud between Melaleuca’s Frank Vandersloot and then congressional candidate Bryan Smith, who is from Bonneville. Vandersloot donated $10,000 to the IDGOP and flew two Washington D.C. lawyers to Idaho to prosecute the case against the Bonneville leadership, who were named personally (including Smith).

How to Double Check Your Own Estate Plan

We should all aim to have our legal planning in order, but how do you know if you have what you need in place? And how do you make additions or changes if you need them? Let’s take it step by step. Estate planning consist primarily in putting into place those legal documents that each of us need to deal with what happens if we become incapacitated and what happens when we die. Establishing those documents is just the first step though. You should also be keeping those documents up to date as life goes on. If you have estate planning documents in place and have any doubt about whether those documents are complete or up to date, normally the best thing you could do is to bring them to an estate planning attorney to review and discuss with you.

COMMENTARY: 'Wasted in the filth of fendings and provings?'

Partisan politics as an unrestrained blood sport is at least as old as America itself. And yet, Americans, and Idahoans, are showing signs of exhaustion with political behavior they find antagonistic and, often, immoral. While political extremism may be a part of America’s past, it need not be a defining characteristic of its future. As far back as the Election of 1800, when Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams, party infighting and accusations ran rampant. No insult was too low: sexual habits, personal anatomy, bigamous wives, illegitimate children, infanticide, and prostitution were all fair game.

The stay-at-home dad: Kid researchers tackle hot topics

Kids these days know way too much.

SHOLEH: Sho’nuff y’all good

Well slap my head and call me silly: “Y’all” is, and y’all are, retaking yon claim to fame in American English.

World War II planes arrive in Coeur d'Alene for tours, rides

The B-25, “Maid in the Shade,” and the B-17, “Sentimental Journey,” will be available for rides and ground tours through Sunday as part of The Flying Legends of Victory Tour.

Northwest Notes: July 29, 2022

Updates on Oregon Senior Open and the Spokane Chiefs hire an associate coach

Protecting the sanctity of life or violating religious freedom? Idaho faith leaders discuss abortion

Idaho faith leaders discuss abortion

While the Catholic Diocese and other faith groups legally advocate to protect sanctity of life, other religious groups in Idaho say abortion restrictions violate their right to religious freedom. With a diverse religious community in the state, groups including the Catholic Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Jewish community and others hold different perspectives when it comes to abortion.

Cd'A history teacher wins state award

CHS history teacher now a finalist for 2022 National History Teacher of the Year Award

Missing huckleberry picker located

Kuy Lonh was located around 5:20 a.m. Friday

PF closes URD that created 416 jobs with $19.6 million in annual earnings

The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency has officially closed the Expo Urban Renewal District. The Expo District encompasses areas south of Seltice Way, west of Pleasant View Road, north of Interstate 90 and east of Beck Road on the west side of Post Falls. As Post Falls' fifth urban renewal district, it was initially adopted by the Post Falls City Council in 2001. It closed because it reached the maximum 20-year limitation for urban renewal plans, per Idaho statute.

OPINION: Judge them by their actions, not their words

Members of Idaho’s Congressional delegation would probably not receive any heroism awards for their actions relating to the PACT Act, also known as the “burn pit” bill. When the Act came up for a vote, our Congressional troops flat failed to protect the backs of sick veterans. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson voted against final passage of the bill in the House. Not to be outdone, Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch both voted against the legislation on three separate occasions.

'Awesome town' celebration

Thousands line Main Street for Rathdrum Days Parade

Parade in Rathdrum a hit