HOUSING: Hear what people want

Commissioners want more “affordable housing.” As a young adult growing up here in the service industry, most are single and don’t want the tie-down or responsibility of homeownership, just a small AFFORDABLE studio/1-2 bedroom. A lot of retired/ widowed want the same.

ECONOMICS: Paint an accurate picture

In the May 2 article “Little touts support for education…” our governor continues to display his willful ignorance of the true economic condition of our state.

HIGHWAYS: Officials taking wrong route

Well, here we go again. The infamous engineers of the Idaho Highway Department have again got their priorities completely our of order. Maybe they should go back to school and learn about traffic surveys and the like.

OPINION: Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting Democrats essential

Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily moving deeper into extremism, fueled by low-turnout closed primaries that attract extreme conservative voters far outside the mainstream and millions in out-of-state spending from far-right extremists.

Hauser Fire down but not out

Volunteer fire district expects to attempt another levy in the future

Voters in the Hauser community resoundingly voted down a levy reset Tuesday that would have raised Hauser Lake Fire Protection District and Volunteer Fire Department’s annual base budget from $255,392 to $736,067.

Lakeland superintendent apologizes after transgender actor visits school

The Lakeland Joint School District released a statement on social media Monday to comment on a children’s theater residency with Missoula Children’s Theatre after it had ended last week. The group has been sending actors to Lakeland to perform plays with students for nearly 20 years.

Coeur d'Alene Council ignores residents' objections, OKs development at 15th and Best

Gas station fuels dispute, but project gets green light

By a 5-1 vote, the council approved changing the zoning of the nearly one-acre, vacant lot from Neighborhood Commercial to C-17, which clears the way for the gas station that many nearby residents opposed during a public hearing

MY TURN: Why primary initiative is right for Idaho

Engage in facts, not fearmongering.

Rowing Part 2 - Outdoor Rowing

For now Isaiah plans to train on Coeur d’Alene Lake with his younger brother Elijah for the US national team trials and U23 Worlds this summer before heading off to Dartmouth College in the fall

Fisherman provide catch and harvest data by reporting tagged bass

A recent summary of bass tagging data provides an interesting perspective on Idaho fisheries. Smallmouth bass are mainly found in lakes and reservoirs, other than a few river populations

Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho

Each tag is labeled with a unique number that identifies the fish and how to report it online

Rotenone is the "reset button" for fisheries, but what is it and how does IDFG use it?

The chemical is a naturally occurring substance that suffocates fish

While it is very effective at removing unwanted fish, it also kills desirable fish as well. But that doesn’t mean all good fish are lost. Managers often use nets or electrofishing to remove desirable fish before using rotenone so those fish can be restocked after the rotenone treatment.

Celebrating an original influencer: Thoreson named 2024 Woman of Impact

"You haven't lived until you've seen your face 8 feet tall," Kerri Thoreson said Wednesday, discussing her acting career as her fun-loving and carefree Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort character, Vera, and accompanying promo posters.

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

While some 140 countries — more than two-thirds of the United Nations — recognize a Palestinian state, Wednesday’s cascade of announcements could build momentum at a time when even close allies of Israel have piled on criticism for its conduct in Gaza.

Post Falls blogger testifies in defamation trial

A blogger on trial for defamation admitted in court Tuesday that she knew her claims that a drag performer exposed himself to a crowd in City Park were untrue.

Public can speak at Marriott hearing

Council approves change of municipal code

Councilman Woody McEvers questioned the impacts on Marriott's plans.

Seniors 'sell' Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy as clever class prank

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy was for sale for $1 million Tuesday morning, much to the surprise of the faculty and staff.

OPINION: You deserve better

Good government comes down to focus on higher priorities

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OPINION: No room for differences on Memorial Day

The last Monday in May has been established by Congress as Memorial Day, the day to remember, honor and mourn the Americans who have died in the country’s wars. We should all put aside our differences on May 27 to thank those who gave their last full measure to protect America’s “government of the people, by the people and for the people” as President Abraham Lincoln described it.