Felix's gem helps M's snap 5-game losing streak

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Felix Hernandez wasn’t happy to see Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu come out of the dugout in the ninth inning to replace him.

La Nina continues to strengthen in the South-Central Pacific waters

Weather Gems

For the last few months, we were in a 'La Nada,' the cycle between the warm El Nino and a cooler than normal La Nina pattern. But now, sea-surface temperatures near the West Coast of South America and along the Equator are cooling at a rapid rate, which would make us declare at least a weak-to-moderate "La Nina" sea-surface temperature pattern.

Idaho gas prices up another eight cents in a week

BOISE – Although the national average for gas prices moved just a penny in the last week, things have been much more volatile for Idaho and its Rocky Mountain neighbors.

Idaho dairies keep tabson immigration overhaul debate

Hottest wheels in Idaho

The No. 1 vehicle stolen in Idaho in 2010 was the 1996 full size Chevy pickup, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's annual "Hot Wheels" report released Tuesday.

THEATRE: 'My Fair Lady' world class

The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s production of “My Fair Lady” is one of the best I have ever seen around the U.S. ever since the time I was lucky enough to watch Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews on Broadway in the title roles more than 50 years ago.

America's most misspelled words

Why are so many people in Idaho unable to spell “quote”? And why do they need to know how to spell it?

Holiday gas prices same as last year

Drivers heading out for the holiday weekend can expect to pay an average of $3.205 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Idaho, roughly in line with prices last year.

Idaho gas prices rise

Gas prices climb

CDA's 'Mountain Madness' honored

Risch names Small Businesses of the Month

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho),

A Fair forecast

GM hopeful N. Idaho fair is still a go this summer

Nature's 'juvenile delinquents' - dust storms

Weather Gems

Not only is virtually the entire northwestern corner of the U.S., including most of Idaho, in a "drought disaster" situation, but we're likewise seeing an "explosion of dust devils," tornadic offshoots, throughout the region.

Local teachers offer testimony

Educators share views with Senate Education Committee

Two Kootenai County teachers were in Boise Monday to present testimony to the Idaho Senate Education Committee.

NORTHWEST NOTES: Jan. 21, 2021

IdahoSports.com will continue to provide exclusive audio streams of Idaho state tournaments for the next five years, the Idaho High School Activities announced Wednesday morning during their January Board of Directors meeting.

An 'enlightening' paper on global warming

Weather Gems

If you're trying to figure out why the atmosphere is warming up, you'll probably be more successful if you look at what warms the atmosphere, not the atmosphere itself.

Time to debunk some myths

Re: Myth: Conservative equals fiscal sense

MACKAY: Juice up your joy levels

During the holidays, we are surrounded with messages about the power of joy.

What caused the 'Great Spokane Flood'?

Weather Gems

I received an email recently asking about the so-called 'Great Spokane Flood' that occurred some 13,000 years ago at the very end of the last major ice age.

Idaho fares poorly in tobacco report

Idaho's tobacco control report card isn't looking too good.

Love got lost along the way

After reading the latest round of gay marriage lamentations in The Press I went into my garage to check something. Yup, there it was. A sign. One of hundreds, perhaps thousands that were distributed 10-15 years ago. You could find them in yards and businesses all over the county. Most of my friends and associates displayed them. A nice, campaign quality sign with a silk-screened image of our state and the words, "Idaho the Human Rights State." I stood there and looked at it for a few minutes, wondering what happened.