Permitting open for suction dredge mining

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for small suction dredge mining.

Chip Shots June 4, 2024

Results, news from local golf courses, leagues.

Legals for June, 4 2024

From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race

Former U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, 68, is more than a decade removed from a failed U.S. Senate bid.

How AP covered the D-Day landings and lost photographer Bede Irvin in the battle for Normandy

It was early June 1944 — just before the long-anticipated Normandy landings that ultimately liberated France from Nazi occupation and helped precipitate Nazi Germany's surrender 11 months later.

Running Shoes 4 Kids launches GoGood GiveBack campaign in Kootenai County

Community event and Run 2 Summer set for June 29

Be helpful, not hurtful. Go good, do good, be good.

IRON WOOD THROWS CLASSIC: Road to Olympic Trials winds through Rathdrum

The two-day event concluded on Saturday at the Iron Wood Training Center in Rathdrum.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Not just horsing around — Longtime horseman Hussa, fellow former Kellogg High basketball buddies own a piece of a Triple Crown race winner

“And you know what? They’re a hoot,” Hussa said of Haddock and Olson also owning a part of Seize the Grey. “Tim and Randy, they have a lot of fun with it. They don’t care what they’re getting back.”

LOCAL WATCH: Manzardo's two-run bloop single sparks Guardians' win

Manzardo went 1 for 4 on Saturday, and is batting .230 (14 for 61) in his major league debut stint, with eight doubles and six RBIs. He’s 6 for his last 23 (.261), and 11 for his last 36 (.306) with seven doubles.

Memories, stories shared as Coeur d'Alene school prepares to close

Memories, stories shared as school prepares to close

A tidal wave of memories came flooding back when a small group of former Borah Elementary School students met at the school Tuesday to reminisce and recall their Borah experiences.

'Keys' to success in Coeur d'Alene

Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County fundraiser takes in more than $100K

Mark Kuhnhausen, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kootenai County, expressed his gratitude for the success of the evening.

New owners for Big Red's Barn

Offering indoor animal experiences and education, Big Red's Barn has new owners at 7397 Government Way in Dalton Gardens.

OUR GEM: Youth Water Summit winners

On May 21, students from eight area high schools gathered for the 13th annual Youth Water Summit, a research fair where students present their water-related research as the culmination of a year-long program known as The Confluence Project. This initiative focuses on teaching students about the quantity and quality of water in the Idaho Panhandle.

LEGION BASEBALL: Weatherhead, Gwaltney pitch Lums to sweep

Coeur d’Alene returns to action June 10 with a noon doubleheader vs. the Lewis-Clark Twins at Thorco Field. The Lums and Twins are the only class “AA” teams in North Idaho.

Housing: Why regional approach matters

Avoiding duplicative efforts and costs is part of the equation

Milestone Announcements

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The kids are all right

During an open house at school, Jenny began talking to one of her classmates.

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriend’s 2 children in jury decision

When asked by the judge whether he wanted to make a statement, Daybell declined.

Coeur d'Alene Marriott appeal hearing set for Tuesday

Joan Woodard will present case to council; public can comment, too

The appeal hearing was initially scheduled before the City Council on April 16 and about 50 people showed up, but per city code that limits testimony, they could not comment.

Identical twins have much to celebrate as they prepare to graduate from Lake City High

Identical twins have much to celebrate as they prepare to graduate from Lake City High

Having an identical twin means having a built-in best friend. “I don’t know how else to live,” Jillian Scott said Friday afternoon, sitting next to her twin sister Acaja Scott. “People ask, ‘How is it being a twin?’ Well, I’ve never experienced not being a twin. I have other siblings that aren’t my twins, but being a twin is kind of like my identity.” “I always think, ‘My friends have to be so lonely, but I always have Jillian to talk to,’" Acaja said. "We kind of do everything together. I think going separate ways will be hard, but it will be kind of fun because when we do get to see each other again it will be more special.”