Mental health clinic opens in Osburn

A familiar building has a new tenant now that WestWind Wellness Clinic has opened in the former Shoshone News-Press office.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: What the Seahawks should do ... Milroe could be answer to those Super questions in Seattle

The next Brady is right there, waiting in the sixth round. Sure, good luck with that. The irony here is that Seahawks GM John Schneider knows how to make magic happen.

‘A reset’ for U.S.: Fulcher talks DOGE, tariffs, immigration

U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher said President Trump’s second term marks a “reset” for the country, amid talk of tariffs, economic uncertainty and efforts to root out inefficiencies in government.

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

Wall Street’s gains followed strong moves higher for stocks across much of Europe and Asia. They also continued a dizzying, up-and-down run for financial markets as investors struggle with how to react to so much uncertainty about what Trump will do with his economic policies.

Revocation of license for business linked to 'illegal sexual activity' upheld

Council rejects appeal by Foot Massage owner

In May 2024 the Coeur d’Alene Police Department began investigating illegal activity at massage parlors in the city. The investigation targeted business “believed to be offering prostitution services or violating city ordinances under the guise of being a massage parlor.”

OPINION: Utah voucher law found unconstitutional. Idaho’s law is also vulnerable

A district judge in Utah issued a marvelous decision on April 18, finding Utah’s school voucher law to be unconstitutional. The 60-page decision was based on a variety of constitutional flaws that the Utah law shares with Idaho’s recently-enacted education tax credit law. The Utah law was enacted in 2023 with $42.5 million in state funds. State funding increased by $40 million in each of the next two years.

It takes a village and awareness to save lives

Today marks the 54th anniversary of a drunk driving crash that has impacted three families, including mine, for over half a century. On April 23, 1971, Larry Oleson and Rod Hart were passengers in a vehicle driven by their friend. Larry and Rod were 22-year-old Vietnam Army combat veterans when they died at 10:30 p.m. that rainy Friday night after spending time at a Silver Beach tavern.

MEDICAL RESEARCH: Defunding is a mistake

Everyone is going to suffer once this destruction of research, science-based institutions and medical research is shredded by this administration. For generations.

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's loss as the dollar and US bond markets steady

The value of the U.S. dollar also stabilized after sliding against the euro and other competitors, while Treasury yields held steadier as more calm returned to financial markets. Sharp, unusual moves for the dollar and for Treasurys have recently raised worries that Trump’s policies are making investors more skeptical about U.S. investments' reputation as the world’s safest.

In Wyoming, the Eastern Shoshone tribe decided to classify buffalo as wildlife. Here is why

While climate change isn’t the main driver behind the push to restore buffalo's wildlife status, the move could bring positive effects to the fight against global warming. Climate change is shrinking Wyoming’s glaciers, contributing to drought, and increasing wildfires. Like cows, buffalo emit methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, by belching, though it’s not clear if buffalo give off the same levels.

Post Falls man inducted into hall of fame for military service, veteran advocacy

Post Falls man inducted into hall of fame for military service, veteran advocacy

Wilson joined the Army and became an infantryman overseas because he was upset at how people treated solider fighting in the Vietnam War upon their return to this country. After he was wounded, he worked at getting stronger and had to travel far on crutches in order to get physical training.

PREP BASEBALL: Coeur d'Alene sweeps Lake City to clinch IEL title; Sandpoint takes two from Moscow

Results from Saturday's prep baseball games.

After rare diagnosis, Coeur d'Alene man is beating the odds

In many ways, Riley Cremer is just like most 21-year-olds in North Idaho.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake notches win over Bonners Ferry

Timberlake hosts Kellogg in a doubleheader on Monday.

Celebrating yesterday and today

Hundreds attend grand opening of Museum of North Idaho

About 200 people attended the three-day celebration that started Thursday, continued Friday with a ribbon-cutting, tours and talks, and wraps up today with activities for kids and an Easter Egg hunt at 1 pm. The grand opening marked by music was the culmination of a long journey and raising more than $3 million to move and renovate the historic J.C. White House

FAST FIVE Building need a wash? Just call Josh!

Meet Josh Ribble, the driven and passionate owner of Eco-Wash LLC, a North Idaho area leader in exterior cleaning services renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence and community dedication.

The Exhausted Dad: The 'Hamilton' trickle-down effect

In the summer of 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney+ released a live stage recording of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mega-acclaimed “Hamilton.”

Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday

Some travelers are lured by an indoor well of dirt believed to have curative powers. Throughout the year, they leave behind crutches, braces and canes in acts of prayer for infirm children and others, and as evidence that miracles happen.

PREP BASEBALL: Lakeland, Lake City split IEL twinbill

"I thought Lanigan pitched well enough to win a game for us, but we can't have five errors with only two hits," Lake City coach Mike Criswell said. "This team needs to put up double digit runs to compete. Weitz had a great outing for them, and they swing the sticks. Al (Bevacqua, Lakeland coach) is doing a great job over there."

Parks projects in Post Falls on hold

Federal AmeriCorps cuts have local impact

City Administrator Shelly Enderud announced at the City Council meeting Tuesday that an AmeriCorps grant to send 10 individuals to Post Falls to assist in a project at Black Bay Park was put on hold by the federal government.