OPINION: Who runs Bartertown?

Can a rogue judge stop a president from doing his job?

‘I’m Still Here’ and a Best Picture Oscar ranking

The final Best Picture nominee for this year’s Academy Awards arrived in local theaters this past week.

Legals for February, 13 2025

Youth Sports Feb. 12, 2025

Scores, results, news, etc., from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

Signing photos Feb. 12, 2025

Local athletes committing to compete at the next level.

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy sweeps MathCounts competition

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy had a strong showing at the MathCounts competition Feb. 4 at North Idaho College.

PREP BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene starts fast, shoots past Post Falls in 6A District opener

Coeur d’Alene (15-7) travels to Post Falls (8-15) for Game 2 on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Words to live by

On the final day of the 21st century, a 23-word message from a Hayden second grader will be read in Washington, D.C.

Haug announces Post Falls mayoral bid

Platform includes smaller government, reducing city budget

Scot Haug announced his candidacy for Post Falls Mayor and advocated for smaller government and less red tape for businesses on Thursday at Knudtsen Chevrolet. “I have been dedicated to our community for over 30 years from patrol officer to police chief,” Haug said.

Aspiring inventors showcase projects at regional Invention Convention

Aspiring inventors showcase projects at regional Invention Convention

Originality, innovation, scientific discovery, setting objectives, conducting research and organizing documentation are at the core of Invent Idaho.

Classical Christian Academy receives national recognition

Classical Christian Academy has received national recognition for its academic achievements in the Classic Learning Test’s 2025 School Rankings.

Idaho bill would reclassify abortion pills as controlled substances

“Moving these drugs to Schedule IV means they get reported into the prescription drug monitoring program, so there’s more oversight to ensure they aren’t being abused by patients, prescribers or pharmacies,” Redman said.

Elizabeth J. Richardson, 93

Elizabeth J. Richardson, 93, passed away on January 31, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Spokane on December 22, 1931, to Gilbert and Martha (Pierre) Morris.

Student detained after threats prompt 'safety hold' in Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland schools

Coeur d’Alene Police are investigating the threat of a school shooting that prompted safety holds for several area schools Tuesday morning.

Threat leads to 'safety hold' for Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland schools

Multiple schools were placed under precautionary 'safety holds' Tuesday morning in response to a threat made by a student at Venture Academy.

Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'

In winning album of the year with “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé has become the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. The last was Lauryn Hill with “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” 26 years ago. Before her was Natalie Cole and Whitney Houston. That means Beyoncé is only the fourth Black woman to win album of the year at the Grammys

Lorah 'Sue' Skerrett, 91

Lorah "Sue" (Waddell) Skerrett was born on September 16th, 1933, in Holcomb, Mo., to Earl Washington Waddell and Florence Vivian (Glover) Waddell.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene falls in Brown's interim opener

Lakeland falls at Lewiston; Kellogg beats Grangeville in other league play on Friday.

FAST FIVE Salon-savvy Selah Glendening says: 'Be you!'

Meet Selah Glendening, owner of Sélon Coeur d'Alene at 3500 N. Government Way.

‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Presence’ and the first-person POV movie

“Who tells the story?” is the central question in the Oscar-nominated “Nickel Boys,” as well as director Steven Soderbergh’s latest cinematic experiment, “Presence.”