Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths

Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds cautioned visitors in a statement that “high heat like this can pose real threats to your health."

Sholeh: SCOTUS term leaves no clear theme

Term offers some evidence that scales of justice are balanced.

Dale Lyman Morris, 85

Dale Lyman Morris, 85, peacefully entered the presence of his Heavenly Father on July 5, 2024, with his beloved wife at his bedside.

The day the music was revived

In the wake of last week’s decision to cancel the Wallace Blues Festival something magical has happened in Wallace. A new music festival has been born.

Police: Sandpoint Army Surplus fire was arson

$5,000 reward offered in case

The fire that gutted the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint was intentionally set, Sandpoint Police said Monday. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the case.

Legals for July, 9 2024

In the garden: 2024 Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour delights

Charise Maynes Felker beamed nearly as brightly as the afternoon sun as she welcomed hundreds of people to her garden Sunday.

Heat index and big heatwaves

Coeur d’Alene had its first 90-degree temperature last week as we’re now in a period of extended excessive heat and dryness. The intense heat that has been experienced in California and the Desert Southwest will be bringing very hot weather to the Inland Northwest this week.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The buzz around Post Falls High’s new girls basketball coach

“I knew his background,” Post Falls AD Craig Christensen said. “When I was coaching my daughter’s AAU team, I watched his DVD on the Buzz (defense), so I knew a little bit about his coaching beforehand. We’re pretty happy that we got someone of his caliber; he’s probably one of the best coaches in the Pacific Northwest. “I’m sure he’ll bring the Buzz to our program.”

Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation

Trustees explore temporary control agreement

North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrators are optimistic it won’t come to that.

Goodwill Industries to reopen Monday

After closing in November for a major remodel, the Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest facility at 1212 N. 4th St. will reopen Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:45 a.m. Primarily through the sale of donated goods in its thrift and online stores, Goodwill funds social service programs that offer employment and training services, housing support and financial stability services.

HUCKLEBERRIES: True to his word

Former Coeur d'Alene mayor Jim Fromm was honest, decisive and won't be forgotten

I kept my newspaper job in Coeur d’Alene for four decades because Jim Fromm was an honest man. I might not be writing this now, if the former mayor (1982-86) had changed his mind Oct. 15, 1985.

G’Nell DeLack, 83

G’Nell DeLack, 83. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, a graduate of Ursuline Academy and a communicant of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Kristy Diane Thode, 72

Kristy Diane Thode, 72, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away June 30, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Kristy was born on December 6, 1951 in Sandpoint, Idaho

PAGEANT: Nothing is sacred

PAGEANT: Nothing is sacred

OPEN PRIMARIES: Everyone should have a chance to decide

OPEN PRIMARIES: Everyone should have a chance to decide

Community land trusts

The Housing Solutions Partnership ToolKit provides opportunities to address the housing crisis in Kootenai County. One tool is Community Land Trusts (CLT), which offers a unique and effective solution.

Turn disappointment into determination

His baseball team was behind by one run in the ninth inning; two were out and the bases were loaded. He was the leading hitter on the team. The crowd sat on the edge of its seat as he approached home plate, raised the bat over his shoulder, pounded it on the plate and straightened his cap. And then he watched the pitcher pick off the runner on third base. Game over.

Milestone Announcement

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Editorial: Have fun, explore future of your fair

Town Hall on Wednesday open to all citizens - and maybe a llama or two