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.

THANKS: Standing up for Stand Down

Being a member of our local American Legion Post 154, I have had the opportunity to be a part of honoring our veterans at the Stand-Down for several years.

MEMORIAL DAY: Of honor and unity

As the warmth of summer beckons, Americans gather to honor a solemn tradition: Memorial Day. Beyond its status as a long weekend, or the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day carries profound significance rooted in remembrance, gratitude and national unity.

PEOPLE: All in God’s image

Watching people standing upright, relaxed or busy, chatting, each one different is an amazing sight. From a Christian perspective, each is made in the image of GOD. Characteristic of that image is being able to love and communicate (both to GOD and to others) as well as to create, to invent, to laugh, to make choices (etc.) and to enjoy the challenges and beauty of life on Earth.

Can multigenerational housing help solve the housing crisis?

Being unable to shift this inventory to a younger demographic furthers the grip on unattainable local worker housing.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A tuneup, and new faces for the field

Where else can you find one of the last tuneups for those throwing specialists in track and field just before the U.S. Olympic Trials? Well, besides the television.

Interest rates keep Kootenai housing market flat

Smock shares insight during real estate forecast

"Interest rates are really holding the market back right now. Good, bad, ugly, it doesn't really matter, it is what it is."

Timberlake students participate in community appreciation day

High schoolers pitch in to help out

Planting. Raking. Weeding. Clearing. Building. Cleaning. Giving.

'We will be impacting the world'

U of I-led team receives $15M to study effects of drought, fires on forests

Chris Marx, biology professor at U of I and another co-principal investigator on the project, hopes EMBER will identify a tangible way to help plants and microbial communities re-establish after a fire.

MY TURN: 'Got front license plates?'

Not displaying them is illegal in Idaho.

ISP gears up for '100 Deadliest Days'

Five crash-related deaths already in North Idaho

Teen drivers face higher risks due to immaturity, inexperience, and lack of skills.