Fundraiser slated for North Idaho’s democratic candidates

Beyond the beauty and amazing food, this event highlights the bravery and accomplishments of 11 North Idaho Democratic candidates.

Happy endings and a road trip with grandma

Post Falls City Council President Joe Malloy proved he has the luck o’the Irish as well as a guardian angel on his side.

COVID cases rising in North Idaho

Kootenai Health: 78 tested positive in emergency department in past month

As of August 2023, COVID-19 is only reportable when associated with health care facilities.

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

The Seattle coffee giant named Niccol as its new chairman and CEO, hoping he can revive fading sales and re-establish Starbucks as a destination where customers are willing to pay premium prices.

Cold beer and perfect weather

Brewsfest '24 another hit for Silver Mountain

Perfect temperatures, a light breeze, great music, and plenty of ice-cold beer made the 27th annual Brewsfest on Silver Mountain one of the biggest events of the summer.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and booking for the Shoshone County jail.

C. Roger Phillips, 85

C. Roger Phillips, 85, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully Aug. 5, 2024, at his home with his loving wife of 64 years, Deanna (Caldwell) Phillips, by his side.

Liquor revenues drop, creating hole in Kootenai County's budget

Kootenai County commissioners looked to trim about $19,000 from the budget for fiscal year 2025 after the county’s share of liquor revenues fell short of expectations.

Legals for August, 13 2024

Mini farm animals are adorable. There's also a growing demand for them

They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass.

Cataldo man dies after vehicle overturns into Coeur d'Alene River

A 20-year-old Cataldo man died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, which overturned into the Coeur d'Alene River, according to the Idaho State Police.

Record July heat in the Northwest and the world

It’s another hot and dry summer season across the Inland Northwest. July was one of the hottest months in history in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding regions.

TRADE WORKERS: Thank you for what you do

As with many homeowners, my husband and I have been hiring numerous trades persons to help us with normal repair and maintenance work on our home we built 20 years ago. Nothing really major, other than a deck replacement, but the normal attention a home needs as the years go by.

Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely

Friday's rally at Montana State University drew thousands of GOP supporters

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Sometimes the start makes you think

It could be nothing. But it makes you wonder.

Congressmen issue call to action in Coeur d'Alene

Jordan, Fulcher warn of growing divide in America, call for involvement

The two spoke at Candlelight Christian Fellowship church on Friday night. About 400 people paid $50 each for tickets for the Fulcher fundraiser.

The Exhausted Dad: Patience for young children and nobody else

Like a 9-year-old Tommy Lee Jones, my daughter won’t sanction your buffoonery.

Legals for August, 10 2024

Idaho Judge enters not guilty plea for escaped prisoner charged with killing a man while on the run

Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if Skylar Meade, 32, is convicted of the murder charge in connection with the shooting death of James Mauney

Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt

In the chaotic aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally last month, a local police officer told a fellow officer he had warned the Secret Service days earlier that the building where the 20-year-old gunman opened fire needed to be secured.