Health care shortage ‘has plagued Idaho for years.’ Here’s what U of I is doing about it

The U of I plans to launch its first health care-related graduate programs in fall 2025 under a new school for medical professions.

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Special season continues for Lums 17U

NAMPA — Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen Single-A coach Pat Capone called his team a special group on Saturday.

Surrounded by pot

Panhandle will have to deal as Montana joins marijuana hit parade

Montana voters passed two ballot initiatives last week that legalized recreational use of marijuana. What does this mean for Idahoans?

Coeur d'Alene Magazine summer issue available

COEUR d'ALENE - Just in time for summer.

Idaho No. 1 in job growth

Year-over-year job growth in Idaho for the last 12 months was greater than in any other state.

North Idaho Fair Foundation announces new board members

The North Idaho Fair Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

Muskrat love at McEuen

A Coeur d’Alene resident documented an unusual sight at McEuen Park: a muskrat.

Idaho gas prices still falling

Gas going down

Shelley Gene Tschida

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Shelley Gene Tschida passed away from

Merry Christmas! Gas prices decline

Gas prices drop

LAUNCHing into bright futures

Applications for LAUNCH grants surpass expectations

It is ideal for Idaho to always have jobs available for Idaho kids. This produces a positive business climate and a labor force that can fuel that positive business climate, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke said. Idaho LAUNCH grants, which pay for 80% or up to $8,000 of post-high school training and education over two years, are on their way to helping the Gem State and its students align on that trajectory. “This is just the next step in getting our kids well educated so they can be well positioned for life,” Bedke said. Bedke and Gov. Brad Little held a press conference Thursday at the StanCraft Jet Center in Hayden to share the news that applications for Idaho's LAUNCH program catapulted beyond expectations as 12,588 high school seniors across Idaho submitted or started applications for the grants as of Dec. 28.

Steven Cassel, 70

Steven Cassel, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2020.

Shovic receives innovator award

UI Office of Technology Transfer recognizes innovators, helps economy

COEUR d'ALENE - Taxes, regulations, legal jargon and a tough economy make it difficult to translate even the best business ideas into cash.

New teacher certification system moves closer to approval by state officials

Members of the State Board of Education granted preliminary approval Thursday to a new system of teacher certification that has drawn fire from some Idaho teachers.

Global warming does not cause more tornadoes

Weather Gems

I certainly agree with Dr. Roy W. Spencer, Ph.D, and Head Climatologist and Principal Research Scientist at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, that "we can't blame global warming for all weather disasters."

Great holiday wines for 2011

As we approach the Christmas and New Year's holidays it is always good to have a "go to" list of wines to choose from whether they be for your own large gatherings or those you may be attending at friend's or family's homes. When with large groups it is always fun to seek out alternative size bottles, large formats like magnums and larger are a nice treat as they allow all to have more than just a taste or one glass of wine. Small bottles too like 187ml bottles of sparkling or champagne or half bottles of still or sparkling wine strike a festive tone when placed at each spot at the table or when floated in an ice bucket. This time of year we stock up on these big and small bottles to accommodate our customer's desire for the fun factor at their parties.

The Greek Islands now threatened by a possible major volcanic eruption

Weather Gems

As if the Greeks don't have enough to worry about with their shattered economy, there are deep concerns now of a looming major volcanic eruption on the island of Santorini, a prime tourist mecca, according to our friend, Bob Felix, of www.iceagenow.info in his latest edition of his newsletter. Here's what Bob says:

My annual spring and summer weather outlooks

Weather Gems

As of this late March writing, we still have a very 'weak' warm and wet 'El Nino' sea-surface temperature event lingering in the tepid waters of the east-central Pacific Ocean.

New El Nino may be right around the corner

Weather Gems

Many have asked me if we're going to be seeing new El Nino sea-surface temperature pattern later this year. An El Nino is the abnormal warming of ocean temperatures along the Equatorial regions that ultimately changes worldwide weather patterns.