High-stakes situation in downtown Coeur d'Alene

Firefighters step out 15 stories up for rescue training

About a dozen firefighters went through high-angle training for about five hours on a breezy, cloudy morning. The department’s technical rescue team simulated a rope rescue of a window washer suffering an emergency or being unable to self-extricate from their personal safety equipment.

EDITORIAL: TikTok sure can stink good

New fragrance fad is robbing American boys of their lunch money - and their inheritance.

Northwest Expedition Academy essays: 'How do support dogs make a difference?'

Fourth graders at Northwest Expedition Academy spent time this spring investigating the question, "How do support dogs make a difference in people’s lives?" Four different support dogs from the community came into the classroom so students could learn more about their specific jobs. Students spent time researching dog’s specialized senses that make them so adept for support work. Below is the second and final round of op-ed pieces written by the students.

Shoshone County public works team achieves Road Scholar status

Since 2021, they have been working to gain Road Scholar status to help with county funding for future road projects.

Busy week highlights seasonal struggles for Shoshone County sheriff

Among other callss, deputies responded to a reported shooting in a remote area of Shoshone County near the G and G Riverstop.

Paige Marie Coon, 12

Paige Marie Coon, 12

MASKING: Wrong opinion about public health

A writer from Worley espoused reflecting about COVID masking during the pandemic of 2020. He states that the power of masking was not effective. I would opine that neither he nor anyone else can accurately know just how many lives were saved by “masking” during that time, even without mandate. But we do know with accuracy how many folks DIED of COVID, including two of my friends who died. They wore no masks. There was no mandates for masks, although the public health services thought it needed.

SILVERWOOD: Thanks for the party

The Timberlake High School Senior students parents group would like to express our greatest appreciation to Silverwood Theme Park and especially Rochel McKenna.

TRANSGENDER: Superintendent wrong to apologize

Confused. Dismayed. Saddened, embarrassed, angered. These were the emotions I felt after reading the article about the public apology from Lakeland School District superintendent Lisa Arnold. Apologizing? For educating students via a traveling theater company with an employee who happens to be transgendered? The only thing more appalling than parents complaining about this situation is the fact that the administrator made the decision to apologize.

TRANSGENDER: Hold leadership accountable

I am writing to express outrage and disappointment regarding the recent incident involving Lakeland School District superintendent Lisa Arnold and her actions toward a transgender member of Missoula Children’s Theatre after complaints from some audience members. Ms. Arnold’s apology serves to highlight the systemic issues of discrimination and prejudice within our educational system and the North Idaho community.

English: You're invited to 'The After Party'

Six-week series aimed at better civic engagement

English will be joined by Pastor Matt Erickson of Calvary Lutheran Church in Post Falls and Megan Dardis-Kunz, clinical associate professor at Boise State University in facilitating the event.

MY TURN: Health insurance mandates increase the cost of health care

Americans view health insurance much differently than other types of insurance.

Legals for May, 31 2024

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Still a hit in Stillwater — Vanessa Shippy-Fletcher, the Lake City High product and former Oklahoma State star, now making an impact on the Cowgirls as batting coach

“I pinch myself every day," Shippy-Fletcher said earlier this season, in an interview published in “The O’Colly,” Oklahoma State’s student newspaper. "The reason I chose Oklahoma State in high school was because I wanted to choose a program that I felt like I could make a difference in. And when I made that decision, I just figured it’d be as a player. It’s really a dream come true to continue to be a part of the process this program continues to make. Especially under Coach G's leadership.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: No debate, the stats were well-earned

Baseball fans can always argue about stats. That’s what we do.

MY TURN: Attacks on school show unwarranted

Performance at Athol Elementary nothing to apologize for.

Zinke seeks $50 million for infrastructure projects in western Montana

he project, if approved, would update 3.71 miles of roadway

West Bonner ponders school closures

Community hopes to fund extracurricular programs on its own

Several elementary schools will likely be closed as part of an effort to close a $4.68 million shortfall brought about by the failure of a West Bonner County levy.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe: Students racially harassed at McEuen Park, $25K reward offered

Chairman Chief Allan calls on community to respond

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is offering a $25,000.00 reward for the positive identification and information leading to the conviction or civil judgment against the individuals who harassed and intimidated school children.

Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause

But Coronado and other economists also regard the latest trends as a sign that the economy may simply be normalizing after a period of rapid growth. Companies are still hiring, though at a more modest pace than at the start of the year. And data suggests that Americans traveled in record numbers over the Memorial Day weekend, a sign they're confident in their finances.