Targeting greenhouse gases

SAN FRANCISCO - California began auctioning permits Wednesday for greenhouse gas emissions, launching one of the world's most ambitious efforts to cut heat-trapping gases from industrial sources.

'A constant drip of fear'

Clooney uses star power to spotlight Sudan crisis

Idea for ice fishing device born at Island Park Reservoir

Matt Dungan’s ice fishing gear business started when he was a boy trapping possums in the woods of Tennessee.

Former Harvard morgue manager stole brains, skin and other body parts to sell them, indictment says

Paula Peltonovich and her sister, Darlene Lynch, said they were shocked to learn that their father's remains were among those said to be stolen

Zimbabweans hit by 257% inflation: Will gold coins help?

Rising prices and a fast depreciating currency have pushed many Zimbabweans to the brink

Texas school shooter left trail of ominous warning signs

Failing grades soon were accompanied by frequent absences — more than 100 a year beginning in 2018

The political impact on gun sales

Local store owners say business is steady — though many are also buying guns for sport, hobby reasons

Hunt applications open for controlled units

Deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear, turkey open May 1 through June 5

The application period for fall 2023 deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.

School board stokes high school math fires

COEUR d’ALENE — Anybody who thinks math is boring should have witnessed the lively debate over math curriculum at the Coeur d’Alene School District’s board meeting Monday night.

Some of Niger's neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It's a warning for Africa

Many just want to feel secure as Islamic extremists expand their range in the Sahel, the arid region south of the Sahara Desert

US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call

France last week recalled its ambassadors to the United States and Australia to protest what the French said amounted to a stab in the back by allies

Atlas site: Shore up this key condition

The city of Coeur d’Alene is doing a marvelous job with the acquisition and planning of the Atlas Mill site on the Spokane River. This project had its beginnings back in 2013 when the city decided to purchase the railroad property that runs from Riverstone to Heutter Road. That purchase did more than buy a strip of land: It gave the city great influence over everything that can happen along that portion of the Spokane River.

Listen and learn from Ann's sad romantic tale

The eternal search for a soul mate, modern technology and the light speed of the internet make for a very dangerous but tempting combination for many seeking love. This mix has not been lost on crooks, scammers, thieves, con artists and perverts. The bad actors depend upon the honesty of the majority of us. I am receiving more and more calls every week, regarding online dating sites and scams.

Ticket sales for Hayden chamber banquet end today

HAYDEN — Today is the last day to buy tickets to the Hayden Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Hayden Lake Country Club.

JOBS: Yes, the poor pitch in

One of my friends, who recently wrote a column for the newspaper, asked me, “How many poor people have created jobs?” The answer is, “All of them.” Poor and working people buy food, pay rent and contribute 100 percent of their incomes immediately back into the economy. Businesses don’t create jobs, customers create jobs.

JOBS: Yes, the poor pitch in

One of my friends, who recently wrote a column for the newspaper, asked me, “How many poor people have created jobs?” The answer is, “All of them.” Poor and working people buy food, pay rent and contribute 100 percent of their incomes immediately back into the economy. Businesses don’t create jobs, customers create jobs.

Peaches, peanuts and ... olive oil?

Georgia farmers out to bring back homegrown olive oil

What kind of buyer are you?

Consumer behavior aggressively tracked this season

Spokane Arts raising funds for struggling artists amidst pandemic

A local arts group is working to assist artists who’ve lost business and musicians who can’t perform.

Research flunks the eye test

Perhaps you recall a two-part series we ran in this space last month, explaining how outside factors can change what we ingest from social media.