Cd'A Shrine Club needs new members

We were elated to see the front-page story about the Hayden Senior Center (aka: The Hayden Senior Gems) partnering with the Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club following the sale of their previous venue, which had resulted in a steep rent increase.

OUR GEM: From the mountains to Our Gem of a lake

Lakes and rivers in northern Idaho are beautiful and inspire thoughts of recreation on warm summer days. However, these surface waters are also critical to our water supply and rely on one major thing - snow!

Lake health survey unveiled tonight

33% of respondents think Lake CDA water unhealthy

Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative to present lake health survey results

FORT GROUND GRILL: Sad to see it go

It is with sadness and disappointment that we are losing The Fort Ground Grill.

Our Gem: Avoid stormwater poo-llution

Spring showers are quickly washing away the snow that has lingered since the beginning of the year.

Our Gem: When leaves fall, the city gets busy

Fall is such a beautiful time of year in Coeur d’Alene with all the deciduous trees changing vibrant colors as their leaves slowly cover our sidewalks and lawns.

Our Gem: Does flushing your toilet protect our lake?

Does flushing your toilet protect our lake?

OUR GEM: Conservation easements mean ‘forever’ protection in Cd’A Basin

The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) is a regional land trust, serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho and our mission is to conserve, care for and connect with lands and waters essential to life in the Inland Northwest. We envision a future of interconnected natural habitats throughout the Inland Northwest, supporting thriving populations of native plants and wildlife.

CAROUSEL: Return this gem to Cd'A

On Christmas Eve I read about the 90-year-old Carousel that used to live at Playland Pier near Independence Point during the ‘40s and ‘50s. Being nearly 75 years old myself - I was in wonderment of these, when I was little. Children now, do not have the opportunity to experience the magical things we had back then.

NIC: Time to put the trust back in trustee

North Idaho College, our community college by the lake for 89 years, has been a shining gem for Idaho higher education.

HARRIS: A job very well done

Cliff’s announcement in Monday’s Press was a real yea/boo for us. We grew up, worked and also retired here 16 years ago at the young age of 60. Without fail we would consult Cliff’s Weather Gems before planning our “Golden Years” activities and adventures in this marvelous area. It paid off as we have enjoyed beautiful weather (and missed adverse weather) on countless wonderful trips.

Our Gem: Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Protection District Protecting Our Priceless Water Supply

The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) aquifer covers about 370 square

OUR GEM: Cd'A Basin - Fish Consumption Advisory

In January 2020, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Coeur d’Alene Tribe, in coordination with the participating organizations in the Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Program (IFCAP), updated the Coeur d’Alene Basin Fish Consumption Advisory, after testing showed high levels of mercury in some species of fish.

OUR TOWN: Glad to be back

How great to live in the “gem” of the Pacific Northwest.

GROWTH: Water usage should be considered

There was a lot of helpful, though unsettling, information in the article, Our Gem: Climate and Health. Coeur d’Alene Lake is being impacted by global climate changes and local activities, so the community is encouraged to do our part for the good of the lake, tributaries and communities, including water conservation (protecting the aquifer and watershed), and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.

Northwest Notes Sept. 23, 2020

Barrel races are scheduled for Friday night at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

GEM bill has friends and foes

COEUR d’ALENE — A state legislative proposal to create scholarships for needy children has drawn local support as well as local criticism.

Our Gem: Managing water levels in Coeur d’Alene Lake

Coeur d’Alene Lake was created after the last period of glaciation by a natural

Idaho: A patriotic place

Study shows Gem State is fourth-most patriotic

With the Fourth of July just days away, a new study has deemed Idaho among the most patriotic states in the nation.

Extra, extra: Let’s polish these gems

If you haven’t browsed in The Well-Read Moose, you’ve really missed something.