FAST FIVE Briana Francis is piecing together the perfect Fourth of July Parade

Introducing Briana Francis, a dynamic 26-year-old who is rapidly advancing in her role as program coordinator at the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber.

Shirley Ann Deitz, 88

Shirley, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, she was born on July 21, 1935, in Rathdrum, Idaho

Joseph 'Danny' Ormonde, 70

Joseph "Danny" Ormonde, 70, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on June 22, 2024. Born on July 16, 1953, to Tony and Lena (Andre) Ormonde in Long Beach, California,

First Idaho Lemonade Day coming to Kootenai County

Our goal is to register 100 youth who will launch new businesses across Kootenai County on a single day.

Kootenai County to receive nearly $800K for Payments in Lieu of Taxes for 2024

Idaho earmarked for $41.2 million

The payments cover lands across the U.S. managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

The latest figures will likely be welcomed by the Fed's policymakers, who have said they need to feel confident that inflation is slowing sustainably toward their 2% target before they'd start cutting interest rates

Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho, for now

After the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday allowing Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions — for now, under narrow constraints — the debate over abortion access in Idaho reached downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Kellogg YMCA building not salvageable

The YMCA building on McKinley Avenue holds a special place in local history for many, but after a lack of use and degrading building conditions, DEQ and the Silver Valley Economic Development Corp. believe the structure has reached the end of its lifetime.

OPINION: Unity

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” — Antoine de Saint Exupery

COMMUNICATION: Value love and compassion

In the June 22 Coeur Voice, I read the interesting article by Devin Weeks regarding Stu Cabe and his programs to increase student communication.

Favorite things about the Silver Valley: A sense of community

Sometimes our favorite things aren’t things at all, they might be intangible concepts like ideas or feelings. In the Silver Valley, the most prevalent intangible is its sense of community.

First officer is convicted of murder since Washington state law eased prosecution of police

Nelson faces up to life in prison on the murder charge and up to 25 years for first-degree assault. His lawyer said she plans to file a motion for a new trial.

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Nearby on Malanai Street, some walls were already up on Gene Milne’s property. His is the first to start construction because his previous home was not yet fully completed and had open permits.

The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling

The Idaho opinion doesn’t answer key questions about whether doctors can provide emergency abortions elsewhere

Years after Idaho college students were stabbed to death, judge eyes 2025 trial for suspect

Police arrested Kohberger six weeks later at his parents’ home in Pennsylvania, where he was spending winter break.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: New Lakeland girls coach Caulfield — ‘exactly where I’m supposed to be’

“As news broke that Tyrel was going to step down, I was like, ‘Man, I have to step in and take over,” Caulfield said earlier this week. “I wasn’t planning on it, to be completely honest; I’ve been an assistant coach for a while. But as soon as I started planning, it was kind of a fire that just kept building. And it was like, 'This is what I’m supposed to be doing.’”

Curtain rising again at Lake City Playhouse

More than four years after closing, theater reopens July 5 with 'Oliver'

Rehearsals began six weeks ago, and Brooke is confident it will be a hit. Jessica Peterson shines as the female lead, Nancy, while Brady Campell “is killing it,” as Fagin in his first time in stage.

Don and Cindy Gardner chosen as grand marshals of Bayview Daze Parade

The Bayview Daze Parade is generally held the Saturday before July Fourth, unless that puts it into June. Then, it goes to the following Saturday.

See the pond, fish the pond

The essential guide to urban/suburban fishing

Ponds are typically close by and offer a fun, no-hassle fishing experience

Seen any turkeys lately?

Let F&G know and help us learn more about these fascinating birds

The annual turkey survey will rely solely on people reporting turkey sightings