OPINION: People deserve fairness, regardless of gender identity

Talking about gender identity can be downright difficult — especially for many across North Idaho. LGBTQ+ rights are a flashpoint that often ignites strong feelings one way or another.

MY TURN: Actions, statements show contradictions about CLN

I am writing this open letter in response to your "My Turn" column published on May 10. I would like to address several statements you made regarding your role and the issues surrounding the Community Library Network.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reframing Depression: Taking back control

Struggling with persistent unwelcome emotions is not new. But the escalation of mental health diagnoses is alarming. Doctors are quick to medicate someone who comes in with complaints of over a hundred different emotional disorders, depression amongst the most frequent. While medications certainly have their place, and I am not a psychiatrist, I’d like to entertain another way of looking at, particularly depression, in a different light, in an effort to put power back into the hands of the individual.

To be loved by a dog is a gift

She was the best dog, the very best dog, actually the best dog ever ... all 6 pounds of her.

Legals for May, 29 2024

T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the deal will “create a better experience for all of our customers with more coverage and more capacity."

Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November

Republicans in Idaho, who control the legislature and hold every statewide office, have been attacking the proposed ranked voting citizen initiative there. State Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon called it “a pernicious plot to take away your ability to vote for conservative lawmakers.”

Kootenai County remembers fallen on Memorial Day

Flags fly high as those who died for their country are remembered on Memorial Day

Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout Kootenai County on a sunny, blue-skied Monday. Flags few high, salutes were many, prayers were offered, Taps filled the air and servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country were remembered.

Osburn Public Library adds to children's book collection thanks to rural library grant

The Osburn Public Library recently received $1,930.31 to add new children’s books through a Pilcrow Foundation’s rural libraries grant.

LEGION BASEBALL: Mangini helps Lums walk off with first victory in finale of season-opening tourney

Coeur d’Alene hosts the Spokane Cannons at Thorco Field on Thursday.

A1 VETERANS PRESS: The history of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service. After the Civil War, many people in the North and South decorated graves of fallen soldiers with flowers.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Am I eligible for VA disability compensation?

You may be eligible for VA disability benefits or compensation if you meet both of these requirements.

United in spirit and mission

Veteran reflects on meaning of Memorial Day

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Days shall not worry them, nor the years condemn them. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.”

A run to remember

Record crowd turns out for marathon, half, 10K and 5K

Coeur d'Alene Marathon draws big crowd.

Derecho winds slamming the Midwest last week

Last week, very strong winds moved through the central portions of the country, knocking out power and causing some widespread damage.

Gold Star families remember fallen sons

Nicholas Newby, Wyatt Goldsmith died in combat just days apart

Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.

Meant for the military life

Stephen Godfrey reflects on more than 30 years of service

All told, Godfrey served more than 26 years active duty and more than 30 including his time as a reserve.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Writer on trail of three missing women

Some think mysterious disappearances are connected

The power of perspective

Rushing to work at a hospital, a nurse was driving too fast and failed to stop for a stoplight. A policeman caught up with her in the next block and said, "Doesn't that red light remind you of something?"

LIBRARIES: Watch authoritarians in action

For decades library trustee roles were nonpartisan. Yet over this last year, the Community Library Network majority trustees have shown themselves to be extremist. That the end justifies the means is evident in how the majority treats fellow trustees, library staff, the press and the public.