MY TURN: Political 'clickbait'

In a genuine effort to maintain a balanced political understanding and to keep my vision from becoming myopic, I made some time to peruse the most recent and unsolicited volume 2, Issue 14 of The People's Pen that I found in my mailbox.

Melda Hayes, 93

In May 2024, at the age of 93, Melda Hayes left this earth to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

Jacqulyn Korn, 82

Jacqulyn Mae Korn (Jackie), passed away peacefully, May 23rd, 2024, at the University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical Center, at the age of 82.

Stephen Glent Petersen, 92

Stephen Glent Petersen, a dedicated and patriotic professional engineer with a passion for photography, peacefully passed away in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.

Helena R. Chandler-Howell, 83

Helena was born November 25, 1940, in French Camp, California, and grew up in the Sacramento and San Francisco area. She went home on June 8, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Redemption, movie stars and ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’

When movie theaters needed a box office hit, one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars came to the rescue.

Fast Five Kevin Croffoot: A father's heart of fire and faith

Meet Kevin Croffoot, a battalion chief with 32 years in the fire service, which began in the beginning with Hayden Fire and continued after consolidation becoming Northern Lakes Fire Protection District.

Foal health: Managing neonatal maladjustment syndrome

Although rare, neonatal maladjustment syndrome can be a challenging and potentially serious condition for foals as they struggle to adapt to life outside the womb due to neurological abnormalities present during or shortly after birth.

Jay Leo Wilhelm, 61

Jay Leo Wilhelm, lovingly known as Papa, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024, at the age of 61 in Post Falls, Idaho.

William H. Boekel, 87

William Howard Boekel of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2024, due to heart complications.

Legals for June, 15 2024

Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs

It's an only in the United States spectacle, the last of the triple crown of rare forecasted natural wonders.

Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffalo

Grizzly bears and wolves are usually the star attractions for wildlife watchers in Yellowstone but this spring, a tiny and exceedingly rare white buffalo calf has stolen the show.

Two airlifted after ATV crash in Shoshone County

An ATV crash Wednesday in Shoshone County involved injuries to two people and required Life Flight and Two Bear Air to lift them to receive medical care, according to a social media release by the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.

Coeur d'Alene man turns derelict cars into works of art

Ken Murren has been restoring classics since he was a teenager

Murren expects to have a 1972 Chevrolet Blazer in Car d’Lane, which begins tonight with a classic car parade, and continues Saturday with a show. Both are in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

'Beauty' leaves her mark

Bald eagle became an international ambassador with Birds of Prey Northwest

Veltkamp led a multi-specialty team that engineered a 3-D printed beak for Beauty, and she provided care for the eagle for nearly 20 years, as she couldn’t feed herself and was unable to survive any longer in the wild.

North Idaho STEM Charter students wrap electrical boxes in original art

NI STEM Charter students wrap electrical boxes in original art

Six graphic design students from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy wrapped up the school year by wrapping up electrical boxes in their original art.

Local violinist wins at international competition

Altenbach's 'Jester's Waltz' to be performed in Vienna

A celebrated violinist who serves as a faculty member at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has even more reason to celebrate. Richard Altenbach, an A-list Hollywood recording musician, won second prize in the International Golden Key Piano Composition Competition for his composition, "The Jester’s Waltz." He will travel to Vienna in July to receive his diploma and winner’s medal and to hear his piece performed by Anna Leyerer, a renowned virtuoso concert pianist, at the World Composers’ Recital.

Braver Lens to present 'Canine Bridge' Saturday at ArtWalk

Dog-centered project aims to build human connections

Organizers of a dog-centric photography project are hoping to build human connections. Presented by Braver Lens, a part of the Braver Angels national nonprofit, the pop-up "Canine Bridge" photo exhibit will be on display during a special ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between Magpie and the Art Spirit Gallery.

Dog Days of Summerfest coming up in Hayden

The fun will include a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office K-9 demonstration, prizes, treats, face painting and dog vendors.