Lums' state of mind

Winner of tournament moves on to regionals in Spokane

The road to Spokane and the AA regional tournament begins today for the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen as they open the state tournament against the Boise Gems tonight at 6:30 PDT at Timberline High in Boise.

Ready for royalty

Camp offers tips to current, future rodeo queens

Some of the horses did not want to cooperate in the wet and windy weather Sunday, but queens do not give up.

Inspiration, hope through hip-hop

Portland artist Gem Starks performs Saturday at Emerge Gallery

COEUR d'ALENE — A powerful message is being delivered to the Northwest's hip-hop scene, and Gem Starks is the messenger.

Bravo to a brave Cd'A City Council

Editor's note: This originally appeared in Thursday's Idaho Statesman.

Community steps up for cancer patients

With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it seemed a good time to review the support Kootenai Health and the Foundation provides to local cancer patients. There are walks, fun runs, and other local events which are a great way to build awareness and show moral support for patients and survivors.

SYD: A historical gem

I enjoy all of Syd Albright’s History Corner. The history in Sunday’s Press about the Acadians’ 400-year journey to the Cajun bayous of Louisiana was something I have never read before or even knew about. Thanks, Syd, for teaching us all.

TUBBS: Keep it pristine

Developing Tubbs Hill is the worst idea I have ever seen.

No headline

In response to the March 2 article “Boom times in Idaho”:

Powerball Changes Coming to Idaho on Aug. 23

Powerball changes

Boom times in Idaho

The Gem State’s population is expected to continue to grow due to a multitude of reasons

Census confirmation: Our county is booming

New growth alone over past 10 years bigger than 33 Idaho counties

Kootenai County growth according to the 2020 U.S. Census

The heart of Spokane

While Idaho officials are busy chasing Washingtonians away from the Gem State’s parks, lakes, disc golf courses and anywhere else they might want to go in this great state, my wife and I decided to drive 30 miles, venture across the border and visit Riverfront Park in Spokane.

Idaho gas prices get eclipsed

As locations along the Aug. 21 eclipse “path of totality” prepare for a massive influx of visitors anxious to witness the event, AAA advises increased fuel demand will likely apply upward pressure on gas prices in Idaho and other affected states.

Gem State gas prices jump another 9 cents

Meanwhile, the national average sits at $3.63 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than a week ago and 20 cents more than a month ago, but 4 cents less than a year ago.

Idahoans to travel as Memorial Day projections top pre-pandemic levels

Gas prices dip slightly before big travel weekend

Today, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.85.

Down the Drain - Household Wastewater Treatment Systems

As we move into fall, it’s a good time to button up your place;

OPINION: Idaho owes a debt of gratitude to its longest-serving Attorney General

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will be stepping down at the end of the year, after providing 33 years of dedicated service in the AG’s office. I hired Lawrence in 1989 to perform legal work for the State Tax Commission. He worked his way up in the AG’s office until he was elected as Attorney General in 2002. His 20 years in that office makes him the longest-serving AG in Idaho history. Much more important than that, he was one of the very best–a man deeply committed to the rule of law.

The world's weather went wild in 2010!

Weather Gems

It was announced this past week that more people were killed by natural disasters in 2010 than have been killed by terrorist attacks in the past 40 years combined. One might say that Mother Nature is the 'ULTIMATE TERRORIST.'

Building a community of readers in Idaho

Librarians statewide have been calling on parents to turn off the TVs and other electronics for a few minutes daily Nov. 16-22 - Idaho Family Reading Week - and read aloud with their children. (Of course e-books are OK.)

Say goodbye to tax-free internet purchases

COEUR d’ALENE — Idahoans buying products over the internet will now have sales tax collected on most purchases, thanks to a bill Gov. Butch Otter signed into law Thursday.