Educators participate in i-STEM Institutes at North Idaho College

Educators participate in i-STEM Institutes at NIC

Teachers love to teach, but they also love to learn. Nearly 100 educators from across North Idaho and other parts of the state participated in four days of i-STEM Institutes at North Idaho College this week. They deepened their knowledge and enhanced their science, technology, engineering and mathematics practices through projects and principles they can bring to their classrooms this fall.

Barbara Jean Kimbrell, 85

Barbara “Barb” Kimbrell, age 85, passed away at home on June 20, 2024, in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones.

Christine 'Chris' Louise Gray, 70

Christine Gray (Chris), age 70, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District awarded $98K grant

Funds from DEQ will help buy no-till drill for rental program

The Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District announced Thursday it has been awarded a $98,000 Best Management Practice Grant through Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

Legals for June, 22 2024

Power outage affecting over 100 customers in Hayden Lake

More than 100 customers are experiencing power outages in Hayden Lake due to equipment failure.

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Police and public health experts were sounding the alarm about a spike of violent and pornographic videos being witnessed by children via handheld devices

The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

Roberts turned to history in his opinion. "Since the founding, our nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm to others from misusing firearms,” he wrote.

2 crop dusting airplanes collided in southern Idaho, killing 1 pilot and severely injuring the other

The crash was reported at about 12:30 p.m. in an area covered by sage and grass near the airport in Arco, the Butte County Sheriff's Office said.

Not forgotten in North Idaho: Brian Shookman

Since he disappeared without a trace July 28, 2012 in Kellogg, there has been no sign of Brian Shookman.

Kids join 'The World's Largest Swim Lesson' in Coeur d'Alene

About 60 boys and girls ages 3 to 12 received free, 30-minute lessons. It was part of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, global drowning prevention event launched by the World Waterpark Association in 2010.

MY TURN: Don't let ego, pride and control interfere with the mission

What are three things that hinder or destroy an organization or relationship? Answer: ego, pride and control. Nothing distorts a group’s mission more than a member placing their ego above the mission. A person’s identity can get tangled up in the purpose and it’s hard to separate the two.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

OPINION: Conventional wisdom

The Idaho Republican Convention happened last weekend and it was a success in multiple ways. The three-day event began with committee meetings held at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and ended with a General Session at NIC’s Schuler Auditorium. The NIC catering staff supplied a delicious lunch for 750 people on both Friday and Saturday. Friday night was the Idaho Republican Gala Dinner at The Resort Convention Center with speeches by Dorothy Moon, Raul Labrador, Bill Whittle and a keynote address by Kari Lake.

'Canine Bridge' postponed to July 12

Photo exhibit date moves due to Car d'Lane rainout

The "Canine Bridge" pop-up photo exhibit that was set to be on display during Car d'Lane was postponed due to inclement weather.

Idaho Servant Adventures seeks to help Shoshone County residents

Residents needing minor home repairs in the Silver Valley are being sought for a summer service project through Lutherhaven. Idaho Servant Adventures is preparing to send out over 600 young volunteers this summer to impact the community through acts of service such as painting homes or small home repairs.

LIBRARIES: Blank’s resignation was a true loss

Community Library Network Trustee Katie Blank resigned — a true loss of leadership and institutional knowledge. She’s been a protector of the free exchange of ideas and information and a shining example of citizen participation. Ask why.

Gayle Leah (Caron) Fuller, 86

Gayle Leah (Caron) Fuller, 86, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Osburn, surrounded by her family, on June 19, 2024.

Lynn Marie Sawyer, 67

Lynn Marie Sawyer, 67, of Kingston, ID, passed away on June 15, 2024, at her home in Kingston.

Ray Earl Hansen, 79

Ray Earl Hansen, age 79, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of June 17, 2024, at his home in Wallace, Idaho.