SENIOR CENTER: Please consider providing support

Are we the forgotten generation — the senior citizens of Hayden and surrounding area? Trying to get sponsors or raise funds for the Hayden Senior Center has been an almost futile effort. But a BIG thank you to those that have stepped up and given! These senior folks are your Mama’s and Papa’s, (not the musical group) Grandmas and Grandpas.

Share your North Idaho memories with us

The Polka Dot Cafe Tavern. The Fish Inn. The Wilma Theatre. The Ninth Street bike jumps. The 12th World Scout Jamboree at Farragut State Park. The Cove Bowl. Topper Too. Playland Pier. Places and events of the past made North Idaho what it is today. As things are so quickly changing, we want to capture those memories before they are forgotten. In an upcoming series that will be called "Remembering North Idaho," we hope to revisit places that no longer exist and transport our readers back to an era before North Idaho became the bustling, growing place it is today.

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.

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.

JD Vance is a relative political unknown. He's been asked to help Donald Trump avenge his 2020 loss

Republican strategist Kellyanne Conway, who served as Trump’s chief counselor while in the White House, had encouraged Trump to pick a different running mate in the weeks leading up to his announcement.

Regan: Assassination try 'galvanized' party

Says mood at Republican convention is one of resolve

Regan joined Idaho delegates and other party leaders at the convention in Milwaukee to show their support for Trump.

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.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A break from the frustration that is the Mariners

There are countless other sources and platforms (probably conjured up by physicists and NASA engineers in their spare time), but I can barely understand the numbers and symbols on one of them — and Baseball Reference is considered reliable. Just so you know, what I learned about the Mariners is just the tip of the iceberg. The band is still playing on the Titanic.

Kootenai Health Foundation awards $33,500 in scholarships

Funds to help individuals further health care educations

The Kootenai Health Foundation scholarship committee announced Monday it has awarded 27 scholarships totaling $33,500 for 2024. The scholarships were created by three local families: The Yuditskys, Pierces and Espinozas. The scholarships receive additional funding from many supporters at Kootenai Health and in the community. They are awarded to individuals working to further their educations in health care.

'Democracy lies in the balance'

Kootenai County Task Force reacts to assassination try

We have always followed the wisdom of Dr. King in his advocacy of non-violence in our work to make our world a better place by advancing civil and human rights, dignity, respect, and compassion for all.

Legals for July, 16 2024

Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

The 39-year-old Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.”

Anger and anxiety loom over the Republican convention, but there is good news for Trump in court

“The enemy is not the Democrats, it is an ideology,” Ramaswamy told the crowd at Heritage’s “Policy Fest” event.

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.

Lakeland grad contributes talents to Disney success

Heuett worked as layout supervisor on 'Inside Out 2,' the highest-grossing Pixar film

The animated film "Inside Out 2" has become Pixar's highest-grossing movie of all time, recently passing the $1.25 billion mark globally after being released in June. Lakeland High School graduate Ryan Heuett had a hand in that success.

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.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: From the Pac-8 to the Pac-10 to the Pac-12 to the Pac-2

IT WILL be interesting to see if those who bailed on the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, the Big 12 and the ACC, once they face that competition on a weekly basis, see their programs elevate to the point where they are playing for national titles — at which point you couldn’t argue as much with their leaving the conference in their geographic region to take the money.

Parade day in Post Falls: 'It’s so hometown, it’s cool'

In all her years watching it, the Post Falls parade Saturday was a bigger candy haul than Sarah Schooley has ever seen before.

Parade day in Post Falls: 'It’s so hometown, it’s cool'

Sarah Schooley was amazed by the abundance of candy at Saturday's parade. "It's wild. It's better than Halloween here," Schooley said, noting that her children were being selective about which candies to pick up.

Fourth of July American Heroes Parade: A heartfelt thank you to the community

The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber's annual 4th of July Celebration was a resounding success, bringing the businesses and citizens of this community together in a vibrant celebration of love for our great nation and the men and women who serve in our armed forces.