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.

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Legals for May, 25 2024

Young missionary couple from US among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti's capital, police say

he couple worked for Missions in Haiti Inc. The Claremore, Oklahoma, organization was founded by David and Alicia Lloyd, Davy Lloyd’s parents

Great expectations: New Coeur d'Alene foundation off to a good start

Pledges total nearly $500K in minutes for new foundation aiming to help nonprofits, others

The foundation will have an advisory committee composed of residents work with the ICF board to oversee the distribution of grants, “ensuring that funds are allocated to areas where they can make the most impact.”

EDITORIAL: Oh, baby: Break out the barbecue

Holiday weekend ushers in a season that seemed like it might never arrive

MY TURN: The iceberg Capt. Plass isn't seeing

Titanic losses aren't his; they're the public's.

OPINION: Voters, where do we go from here?

General election next up for voters to make wisest choices

Memorial Day events, ceremonies begin Friday

North Idaho will pay tribute to America's heroes and commemorate their sacrifices during upcoming Memorial Day events and services.

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