OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses like career technical training, serve students Monday through Friday, and much more.

Montana man gets federal prison for fentanyl trafficking in Coeur d’Alene

A Montana man who was caught in Coeur d’Alene with more than 216 grams of fentanyl pills will spend two years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Idaho.

Study shows economic impact of Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Says it generated $30 million in economic output, supported 260 jobs

According to an economic impact report prepared by Crossroads Consulting, the fairgrounds attracted more than 288,600 visits in 2022, generated $30 million in total economic output, supported 260 jobs, and contributed $9.7 million in labor income.

OPINION: We must do more to protect workers' lives

Sunday was a key date dedicated to American workers

Sissy Crowley

Our mother, Sissy Crowley, died on April 27, 2024, after a long and full life.

EDITORIAL: A proposal everyone could agree upon

Strengthen the economy — for yourself, your children, grandchildren and the nation

OPINION: How to tell who's a real conservative

See who most closely follows state, federal constitutions

Boulder Beach expansion underway

Silverwood's 36th season opens this weekend

The theme park is developing 3.86 acres.

North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K

Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.

Board, committee review draft plan for potential four-day week at Kellogg School District

District may be just a few weeks away from approving a pilot four-day week.

Tina Marie VanDenBerg, 60

Tina Marie VanDenBerg, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many, passed away on March 23, 2024, at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Little touts support for education during legislative session

Governor holds press conference at KTEC

It wasn't without some pain and teeth gnashing, but Gov. Brad Little is feeling good about how the 2024 legislative session adjourned sine die April 10. “I’m proud to say that this year, what I proposed to the Idaho Legislature, literally we got about 99% of what we wanted done,” Little said Wednesday afternoon.

OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: TALES FROM THE ROAD: A substitute trophy, a bus crash and a unique view of a moon

“It was my first Silver Valley Tournament as athletic director, so I was still learning,” Bailey remembered. “There was about a minute and a half left in the championship game, and Kellogg was going to be the tournament champions, and I started thinking, ‘Geez, do we need a trophy for this?’ So I looked at Drager and said, ‘Hey, Coach, do we hand out a trophy for this? I remember in high school, we used to get a trophy.’

Idaho open primary supporters submit signatures

Supporters of the Idaho open primary ballot initiative have submitted more than 95,000 signatures to county clerks across the state.

Coeur d'Alene Superintendent Hocker will not go to Pueblo

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker will not be taking a superintendent job with the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo.

FAST FIVE: Mark Woodworth brings people together

Meet Mark Woodworth, a local benefits consultant at Murray Group/Acrisure with a passion for family and community.

PREP BASEBALL: Lake City walks off with IEL title over Coeur d'Alene

Lake City (16-5, 13-4 IEL) faces Post Falls in the conclusion of a suspended game on Thursday at 3 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the sixth inning. Coeur d’Alene (14-9, 11-7) will be the second seed to the 5A Region 1 tournament, and host an opening round game on Monday at 4 p.m. at Ted Page Field.

A heart for history

John Swallow and family honored for renovation of Northern Pacific Railway Depot

Today, it stands proudly restored. On Wednesday, John Swallow and his family were presented with the Heart of History award by the city of Coeur d’Alene and its Historic Preservation Commission for the preservation and restoration of the Northern Pacific Railway Depot.

'Brothers in blue'

Hayden's Alan Golub creates image to honor slain Idaho law officers

On Wednesday, he used what he calls his “blending” technique to combine images on a poster of Greg Moore and Bolter. Both are smiling and proud. It includes their names, titles and date they were slain, and the words, “In loving memory of our Idaho heroes.”