Coeur d'Alene's new mintmaster

Capturing Idaho, one medallion at a time

Mintmaster Randy Kramer has opened Gem State Mint in The Resort Plaza Shops in downtown Coeur d'Alene, where he makes and sells silver medallions featuring custom Idaho designs.

Gem State gas prices down 3 cents

Gem State prices down three cents this week

OUR GEM: Aquifer Atlas fifth edition to be available this spring

The fifth edition of the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer (SVRPA) Atlas is set to be printed and available early this spring.

HORTON: Keep a good judge going

Our existing Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton is a native of Nampa, Idaho, and has given 28 years to public service here in the Gem State. He served as deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Ada and Twin Falls counties, Deputy Attorney General, and as an Ada County magistrate. Governor Phil Batt appointed Justice Horton as a district judge in 1996 where he served until 2007 when he was appointed by Governor “Butch” Otter to the Idaho Supreme Court. In making this appointment, Governor Otter said of Justice Horton: “His insightful legal scholarship, keen intelligence, integrity and independence make him a great asset to the court.”

Rail transport benefits Idaho's economy

Did you know that we have yet another hidden treasure in the Gem State? And, it’s not what you’re thinking.

AAA: Idaho gas prices defy national trend

Gem State pump prices hold steady while U.S. average climbs

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.54, which is the same as a week ago and 14 cents less than a month ago.

Hands-on science connects youth to their community

It is that time of year again for North Idaho’s premier High School water research event. Students from five regional schools will participate in an all-day event they have prepared for the entire year. This unique program connects students with their watershed in the hope they will help figure out answers to some of our most concerning water quality issues in the region.

OUR GEM: Harmful algae blooms

Harmful algae blooms threaten water quality.

AVERY: Gem State gem

It was with great joy that I read the Dec. 7 article about an essay submission by 12-year-old Avery Fudge. BRAVO! He’s a beacon of hope for the future when we’re so often stunned by the bleak news of the present.

Our Gem: Bottom sediments and their risk

The National Academies of Science (NAS) study that kicked off with two public

OUR GEM: Meet the Bay Watchers

Recently, the Community Water Resource Center at the University of Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, wrapped up its third year of citizen science data collection on Lake Coeur d’Alene with the Bay Watchers.

Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative

How Do Roads Affect Water Quality?

Outdoor watering solutions can save water, give you more time to enjoy life

Water is vital to the beauty and economic well-being of our region. We love our lakes, rivers, and the aquifer that provides clean, safe drinking water.

Our Gem: From flammable to fishable: The U.S. Clean Water Act

The U.S. Clean Water Act of 1972 (CWA) resulted in profound water quality improvements.

'Quilted Gems' sparkle and shine

COEUR d'ALENE - The North Idaho Quilters guild won't leave anyone hanging by a thread this weekend.

Coeur d'Alene Basin bull trout

The Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC) is dedicated to planning, coordinating and implementing the State’s actions to preserve, protect and restore species listed as candidate, threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Healthy soils protect our water

Public awareness about soil health has increased in recent years, and more people from outside of ranching and farming communities have learned about the role that soil plays in our world. Since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, government entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have been implementing soil health initiatives. Understanding the complex interactions between soil, human health, and environmental quality is essential for sustainable land and water management.

Civics simulation

Gem Boys State gives local students inside look at how government works

Gem Boys State gives local students inside look at how government works

Friday big day for small biz

Leaders say ‘Support Local Gems’

Anthropogenic global warming is a huge costly fraud!

Weather Gems

As I've said dozens of times in the past couple of decades in various columns including, of course, 'Gems,' I believe in CLIMATE CHANGES of the naturally occurring variety, but not anthropogenic global warming (AGW). It's a massive fraud in my opinion, a LIE, pure and simple.