Rickey Cooper, 77

Rickey Cooper passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on July 9, 2024.

OPINION: Contraception is not a partisan issue. Let’s stop treating it like one

Let us make one thing clear: Republicans support birth control. And they should not be afraid to say so.

FIREWORKS: Time to step up enforcement

We agree with Kathy Eshoo! This same war was all around Post Falls. I have lived here for 84 years. This was the worst Fourth of July I’ve ever seen.

FIREWORKS: More important things to worry about

IE: Fleeing to Canada to escape noise that dog gets anxiety from and wants more law enforcement of current restrictions. First, my dog is my dog, therefore my problem to comfort him. I don’t ask the understaffed, overworked LEOs of city, county, state or any dept to deal with my dog’s anxiety. He too hates the noise from artillery shells. He also hates trucks, USPS and anyone walking near his front yard.

Legals for July, 17 2024

Suspect identified in Sandpoint Army Surplus arson fire

Jennifer S. Meyer, 50, was identified as the suspect following a review of multiple hours of video before, after and during the fire at Sandpoint Army Surplus, Coon said. She was then brought in for an interview and was arrested on Tuesday.

3 hikers die in Utah parks as triple-digit temperatures linger in western US

Later Saturday, first responders in southwest Utah responded to a call about two hikers “suffering from a heat related incident” at Snow Canyon State Park, which is known for its lava tubes, sand dunes and a canyon carved from red and white Navajo Sandstone.

Will the Seine be clean enough by the Olympics? Not even the experts know yet

But a few spells of heavy rain could push E. coli levels beyond the limit of 900 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters that the World Triathlon Federation has determined as safe for competitions.

Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car

The trial was the second time that the New Jersey Democrat has faced corruption allegations

90s streak lives on in North Idaho

Not a drop of rain has fallen in July

It's going to stay hot in CDA

Efforts on North Fork yielding positive results for Shoshone sheriff's department

In the weeks since Memorial Day weekend, things have quieted down on the North Fork according to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.

Chip Shots July 16, 2024

Scores, news, highlights from local golf courses, leagues, etc.

Legals for July, 16 2024

Legion baseball: Lums win Whitefish tourney

The Lums won their third tournament of the summer.

Little League: Post Falls 12U, Cd'A Black 10U on to state

Post Falls 12U, Coeur d'Alene Black 10U advance to state this weekend in Coeur d'Alene.

ITD seeking public input on upcoming projects

Window to provide comment closes July 31

The Idaho Transportation Department wants to hear from North Idaho residents regarding proposed projects on the horizon.

July is looking like a very hot month for the Northwest

It’s been a torrid start to July across the western U.S. Many locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Idaho have reported high temperatures over the 100-degree mark last week. More than 50 cities broke records in early July. Some of the hottest places included Las Vegas with a high of 120 degrees July 7.

Coeur d'Alene Mayor Jim Hammond will resign

Mayor plans move to Colorado to be closer to grandchildren

Hammond, 74, said he feels bad about not finishing his four-year term that began in January 2022, but his oncologist and family physician have been urging him to step down as mayor and take life at a slower pace.

Post Falls teen wins Hayden Triathlon

'I gave it my all' says Kaylynn Misner

The event included a half-mile swim in a calm Hayden Lake, a 12-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. There were just over 200 finishers. Many finished with big smiles and arms held high as they were greeted by friends and family. Some nearly collapsed at the finish.

LEGION BASEBALL:Lums to play for title in Whitefish

Coeur d’Alene, which finished 3-1 in its pool, will face the Glacier Twins "A" in the championship game today at 3:30 p.m. PDT.