Cd'A may purchase 47-acre Atlas Mill site

More than a half-mile of river frontage along the Spokane River owned by a Mega Millions lottery winner may be purchased by the city of Coeur d’Alene for recreation, river access, and development.

IDFG fees go up, sort of

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Roy Langlitz, 89

Roy Langlitz departed this earth on January 17, 2023, to join the love of his life Vera,

MORE WISDOM: Parents would do well to teach our kids

Don’t judge folks by their relatives. When you buy cheap products, you get just what you pay for. Sometimes you get, sometimes you get got.

EDITORIAL: Clearing the tall starter-home hurdle

It's a daunting task, but patience and a plan can help shift renters into buyers.

The story of yarn: From sheep to needle in the Northwest

Turns out, you can make yarn from a lot of different animals’ haircuts.

Global economy in worst shape since 2009

WASHINGTON - Mounting fears about Spain's financial health help illustrate why the global economy is in its worst shape since 2009.

State board repeals online course requirement

The Idaho State Board of Education today repealed the pending rule that required students graduating in 2016 to take two online courses to graduate from high school.

A little holly and jolly heads to Rathdrum

Rathdrum rolls out series of COVID-safe Christmas events

Anger over Casey Anthony verdict pours out online

The ‘I hate Casey Anthony' Facebook page has nearly 39,000 likes

ORLANDO, Fla. - For nearly two months, the murder trial of Casey Anthony was a living entity. It breathed daily across national television airwaves, then was reinforced nightly on cable TV programs that dissected every word uttered in the courtroom and fueled speculation on her fate.

JC Penney announces closure of some stores

Coeur d'Alene location not on list of closures

NEW YORK - JC Penney Co. plans to close some stores, outlets and call centers, finish closing its catalog business and add two opinionated shareholders, including activist investor William Ackman, to its board.

Carl Zehner, 89

Carl A. Zehner, resident of Coeur d’Alene, joined our heavenly Father, Nov. 9, 2013, at his home, Ivy Court, surrounded by his family. Carl was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Bruce, Wis., to Fred and Euphemia Zehner, who preceded him in death. He was the fourth of five children (two sisters and two brothers).

The bid for Avon that apparently was not

NEW YORK (AP) - An apparently bogus offer to take over Avon Products that appeared on a regulatory website sent its stock on a wild ride Thursday and raised questions about the security of the online service, a trusted source of news for investors.

Elizabeth Louise Owens, 105

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Owens went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 16, 2013 from Coeur d'Alene Homes. Betty was born on Nov. 11, 1907 in Volga, SD to Robert and Kittie (White) Henry. She graduated from Volga High School and attended South Dakota State University. In 1928 she married Frank Kelley and lived in Pierre, SD where they owned a drugstore and she worked at the South Dakota State Capitol. In 1936 she divorced and moved to Minneapolis, MN to work for the Chief National Bank Examiner. In 1939 she transferred to Kansas City, MO marrying Edward F. Owens in 1942. During WWII Betty worked at a war plant in Kansas City in the accounting office. Betty and Eddie were a part of twenty Episcopalian communicants who founded the St. Matthews Episcopal Church of Raytown, MO. Betty was also active in the Children's Mercy Hospital Club in Kansas City, serving as President. Betty and Eddie moved to English Point on Hayden Lake, ID in 1960. She worked for her brother at the Lloyd Henry Insurance Agency of Coeur d'Alene. In 1975, they moved into Coeur d'Alene. Betty has been an active member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church since 1960. She also belonged to St. Luke's Guild, Daughters of the Nile, P.E.O. and she volunteered at the LaCrosse Health and Rehabilitation Center for over 25 years. Betty is survived by nieces and nephews and their families: Loren Henry of Phoenix, AZ; John "Jack" Towers of Oakbrook, IL; Robert "Bob" Henry of Butte, MT; Larry Henry of Denver, CO; Catherine Heim of Tampa, FL; Jo Ann Vodegel of Ashby, MN; Patrick Henry of Pinehurst, NC; Robert Owens of Destin, FL; Linda Owens Hivert of Garnerville, NV; and the families of Ruth Deitz (deceased) and Donald Henry (deceased). Special friends June and Del Gittel and family of Coeur d'Alene. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Owens in 1985 and her six brothers, two sisters, and their spouses. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Coeur d'Alene Homes at 624 W. Harrison Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814 or to St. Luke's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund at 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID., 83814. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat. Nov. 9th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 501 E. Wallace Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, time is yet to be determined. English Funeral Chapel of Coeur d'Alene has been entrusted to handle final arrangements. Please visit Betty's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.

Rotten to the Core

I first heard about Common Core five years ago, but I knew very little about it until I saw an example of the type of test questions that fifth-grade students were expected to be able to answer. There were two math questions, which at first glance, I could not answer. I thought this odd as I have a master's degree in business administration, passed the national teachers exam with high scores and I am a member of the high IQ society, Mensa.

Central Valley Schools cancel classes Monday, other districts prepare for extended break

The Central Valley School District will not have school Monday over concerns about potential ties to a robotics competition where an attendee tested positive for COVID-19.

Op-Ed: The Legislature is violating its constitutional duty to Idaho’s public schools

Idaho has an historic $1.6 billion revenue surplus, much of which can and should be used to finally satisfy the Legislature's constitutional duty to provide adequate funding for Idaho’s public school system.

Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENTS: Timberlake girls stun top-seeded Charter

Lake City boys advance over Coeur d'Alene; T-Wolf girls open title defense with win

Timberlake girls; Lake City boys, Lake City girls onto semifinals today.

Holding nose, it's back to Facebook

What should we do about Facebook?