Bureau of Land Management shrinks proposed size of controversial Idaho wind farm project

Idaho Republicans U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch both expressed their continued opposition to the project in social media posts last week.

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

Hunter Biden left the courthouse holding hands with the first lady and his wife. They did not speak to reporters, got into waiting SUVs and drove off.

Coeur d'Alene police chief: Could take years to recover from fire

Cause remains unknown of blaze that destroyed millions in police vehicle, gear, equipment

Police lost about 10 vehicles in the Sunday morning blaze, including an incident command trailer, a SWAT Bearcat unit, nearly 100 laptops, ebikes for downtown patrol and everything associated with its canine program.

Post Falls Boys and Girls Club to host open house Wednesday

Community members welcome to see completed $1.7 million expansion

The expansion is complete, the loose ends are tied and the Boys and Girls Club's Jordan Johnson Clubhouse in Post Falls is now is ready to welcome visitors to see what's new. “Last summer we had our program at Seltice Elementary School, so everybody is really excited about operating the very first summer in the expanded clubhouse,” Boys and Girls Clubs of Kootenai County Executive Director Mark Kuhnhausen said Thursday during a tour of the club.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's avoided being ambushed by fruit and veggies

The world champ Pakistani cricket team got upset in India (brutal rivals) one year, and when the team got back, a mob at the airport bombarded the team and plenty of unlucky bystanders with fruit and veggies. Nice job, you mugs.

Sholeh: Our ongoing 4-wheel love affair

Americans are obsessed with their vehicles. With Car d'Lane approaching, here's a look at why.

Food insecurity on the rise in Shoshone County, statewide

Food insecurity is on the rise across the state, with Shoshone County topping the chart with about 2,220 people or 16.5% of the population experiencing instability around providing stable food sources, according to Map the Meal Gap report recently released through Feeding America.

Legals for June, 11 2024

Rodeo bull hops fence at Oregon arena, injures 3 before being captured

Other videos posted online showed the bull running through a concession area, knocking over a garbage can and sending people scrambling. The bull lifted one person off the ground, spun them end over end, and bounced them off its horns before the person hit the ground.

African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows

Each of these naming species also possesses the ability to learn to pronounce unique new sounds throughout their lives — a rare talent that elephants also possess.

238-acre subdivision proposed in Post Falls

Subdivision would add 1,125 lots

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 to discuss a request to subdivide approximately a parcel of 238.53 acres into 1125 lots in the mixed residential zoning district south of Prairie Avenue, between Idaho Road and Greensferry Road.

Does a dry spring also mean a dry summer?

Since the middle of May, temperatures have been relatively mild to warm in Coeur d’Alene and across the Inland Northwest.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Missing good people, both far and near

I WISH I had a Bill Walton story. Everyone else out there seems to have a heartwarming one. Most of the tributes that have poured in since his passing on May 27 at age 71 have focused on his kindness following his injury shortened basketball career.

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The plus side of mistakes

A college basketball coach was reflecting on his team’s 115-57 loss during his postgame conference and said, “I think the whole game hinged on a single call.”

OPEN PRIMARIES: More voters could participate

Mr. Strong, James, thank you for your response regarding the Idaho Open Primaries Initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue open.

KROC CENTER: Love your neighbor

We are deeply troubled by the racial harassment recently experienced by Tribal school children at McEuen Park. We fully support the message Chairman Allan conveyed in response, emphasizing that “respect for all people must be a foundational principle of our community.” While there may be debates about free speech and rights, it is never acceptable to show a lack of human decency and community civility.

Chamber: The gathering place

I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

NASA Administrator and former Sen. Bill Nelson said Anders embodied the lessons and the purpose of exploration.

Post Falls Lions Club celebrates 60 years

New members, officers sworn in during Post Falls Lions anniversary event

With shining pins, well-worn aprons, rolled-up sleeves and an abundance of love for their community, members of the Post Falls Lions Club have been living that club motto for 60 years.