Shoshone County considers wage freeze amid budget crisis

The meeting overflowed to the courthouse due to a large turnout.

EDITORIAL: Oh, baby: Break out the barbecue

Holiday weekend ushers in a season that seemed like it might never arrive

OPINION: Voters, where do we go from here?

General election next up for voters to make wisest choices

Memorial Day events, ceremonies begin Friday

North Idaho will pay tribute to America's heroes and commemorate their sacrifices during upcoming Memorial Day events and services.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

NIC’s FOUNDING FATHER – Moritz Brakemeyer – PART 1

Moving History Forward

In the fall of 1911, Brakemeyer was hired to teach in Inman, Nebraska. While there, he fell in love with the school’s intermediate-level teacher, Bessie Thompson, and they married in April of 1912.

HOUSING: Hear what people want

Commissioners want more “affordable housing.” As a young adult growing up here in the service industry, most are single and don’t want the tie-down or responsibility of homeownership, just a small AFFORDABLE studio/1-2 bedroom. A lot of retired/ widowed want the same.

Free art show at the fairgrounds next weekend

Meet artists, watch demos during Coeur d'Alene Art Association event

The Coeur d'Alene Art Association is inviting one and all to its spring show in Building 3 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1. Parking and admission will be free.

Legals for May, 24 2024

Post Falls teen arrested, charged with conspiracy to commit murder

Hjelmstrom was taken into custody and booked into Region 1 juvenile detention center without incident.

Older Americans often don't prepare for long-term care, from costs to location to emotional toll

Advance planning helps, but an AP-NORC poll in 2021 showed most Americans don’t discuss the possibility of long-term care, let alone prepare for it.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: ‘Couldn’t be more proud’ — Timberline softball coach Dave Craig marvels at job daughter Shay is doing as NIC softball coach, mom

“Just to watch her grow as a person and a coach, it’s been amazing to watch what she’s been able to accomplish,” said Craig, head coach of the Timberline High softball team of Boise, which placed third at last weekend’s state 5A tournament at Post Falls High. “The reputation she has been able to make for herself, being her own coach. Not my style; she’s entirely different. She’s better than I am, there’s no question about that.”

Coeur d'Alene Council ignores residents' objections, OKs development at 15th and Best

Gas station fuels dispute, but project gets green light

By a 5-1 vote, the council approved changing the zoning of the nearly one-acre, vacant lot from Neighborhood Commercial to C-17, which clears the way for the gas station that many nearby residents opposed during a public hearing

Coeur d'Alene defamation trial: Videographer who provided blogger with images of drag performer takes the stand

Images were upscaled 300% and brightened

The videographer who edited footage of a drag performer and provided it to a blogger took the stand Wednesday in a defamation trial.

MY TURN: Why primary initiative is right for Idaho

Engage in facts, not fearmongering.

Pamela Leibel

Pamela Ann Leibel went home to be the Lord Jesus on May 17, 2024, surrounded by her three daughters, close family and friends.

Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho

Each tag is labeled with a unique number that identifies the fish and how to report it online

Rotenone is the "reset button" for fisheries, but what is it and how does IDFG use it?

The chemical is a naturally occurring substance that suffocates fish

While it is very effective at removing unwanted fish, it also kills desirable fish as well. But that doesn’t mean all good fish are lost. Managers often use nets or electrofishing to remove desirable fish before using rotenone so those fish can be restocked after the rotenone treatment.

Celebrating an original influencer: Thoreson named 2024 Woman of Impact

"You haven't lived until you've seen your face 8 feet tall," Kerri Thoreson said Wednesday, discussing her acting career as her fun-loving and carefree Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort character, Vera, and accompanying promo posters.

Northwest Notes May 23, 2024

Items on EWU basketball, Mountain West football