Hybrid drivers lose special privileges

LOS ANGELES - For six years, California gave owners of hybrid cars the keys to the fast lane: permission to drive alone among carpoolers.

Need transportation? Win this brush truck

It's ideal for off roading, sturdy for hauling and tinted a jolly bumble bee yellow.

Free show gives contemporary look at Lewis and Clark expedition

Across the Divide, an original, educational musical that takes a present-day look at the Lewis and Clark expedition through the eyes of a contemporary middle school student, will be performed at the Coeur d’Alene Library Community Room at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8.

PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls leads after first day at North Idaho Rumble

COEUR d'ALENE - Post Falls advanced 14 to today's semifinals and is in the team lead after the first day of the North Idaho Rumble at Coeur d'Alene High.

SCHOOL: Took a village

I wish to thank the community of Hayden as well as the Coeur d’Alene School Board of Trustees for their support of the work we do at the newly established Northwest Expedition Academy. Here at NExA, we do things differently, from Project Based Learning and classroom expeditions to a full inclusion model for our diverse learners. From the ground up, our staff has built a school in a model that exemplifies what we know is best for children.

Fall leaves: Putting nutrients in their place

The vibrant colors of fall leaves are a beauty to behold every year in our region. The stunning display marks the end of summer and transition into winter. The leaves of fall provide more than just aesthetics, however.

Obama signs major patent law change

'Milestone' may spur innovation, create jobs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a major overhaul of the nation's patent system to ease the way for inventors to bring their products to market. "We can't afford to drag our feet any longer," he said.

Descendent of Lewis and Clark explorer continues campaign

Notices Sept. 15, 2011

HUMPHREY, Charles B. "Chuck," 92, of Boise, died Sept. 13, 2011, at home. Born Aug. 9, 1919, in Coeur d'Alene. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at the Community of Christ Church. Donations can be made to Heart and Home Hospice and Palliative Care LLC, at 3557 East Overland Road, Meridian, ID 83642.

Titan implosion has searchers hunting for clues, officials grappling with complex investigation

How the investigation will proceed is also complicated by the fact that the world of deep-sea exploration is not well-regulated

Canada finds 170-year-old lost ship

Community invited to scavenger hunt

Northwest Expedition Academy is inviting NExA family members and the whole Hayden community out for a scavenger hunt next Wednesday.

Bradbury wants transparency in courtroom

2nd District judge seeks seat on bench of Idaho Supreme Court

COEUR d'ALENE - John Bradbury has one more fight in him.

US revises passenger safety rules for autonomous vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is coming out with new regulations aimed at changing automotive passenger safety standards that could be barriers to autonomous vehicles.

Hezbollah brings Iran fuel to Lebanon despite US sanctions

Washington, worried about chaos in Lebanon amid raging, multiple crises, may have decided to look the other way

Fourth-graders become scientists along Hayden Lake

Editor’s Note: As the school year ends, Northwest Expedition Academy fourth-graders hike into this summer with a sharper understanding of their environment thanks to a recent field trip to Hayden Lake. Mary Ann Stoll, communication and outreach manager for the lake’s Watershed Improvement District, led the students on the daylong adventure as they learned how they affect the natural world around them. Students explored the lake’s natural habitat, drew and described their observations, tested water temperature and pH balance and cleaned up the shoreline.

Family treasure hunt

Looking for something a little bit different to do this summer, something that will spur your whole family to get outside and "go wild?" Try geocaching. This fun-for-all-ages game puts an exciting new spin on traditional scavenger-hunting expeditions. It can be played just about anywhere in the world, and since players can also log on to a website to record their findings, the game offers the added thrill of connecting outdoor adventurers around the globe. Geocaching requires the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, but don't let the technology turn you off. GPS units are affordable these days, and using them is simple enough to be mastered by even the most technically challenged among us.

Learning outside the classroom

Sitting in my office tonight, I have mixed emotions. Have I done everything I can to make this school year amazing for the children who enter our doors? Is the staff trained and motivated to do great work? Are all systems in place to make this school year successful? Have we communicated effectively with parents the focus of our work? Do I have enough energy and passion in my emotional fuel tank to do this work? The answer is a resounding yes!

New ambulances headed for Kootenai County

EMS system orders 15 rigs; delivery in June

POST FALLS - When Chris Way was hired as Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services chief a year ago, he was tasked with developing a vehicle replacement and maintenance plan because there wasn't one.

COLUMN: Backfire on approach

Bill Brooks, I was appalled to read your article on Monday, June 11, wherein you recommend and advise travelers to take steps to improve their travel experience, but at the cost of all others who obey the rules.