Convicted killer goes on hunger strike in Kootenai County Jail

Prosecutors ask court to intervene

Court records indicate Howard had lost 50 pounds between March 15 and April 29.

At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion

For all the pooch pageantry of Westminster — the coiffed poodles, the top-knotted toy dogs, the formality of dogs trotting around a ring — it's also an illustration of the bond people form with dogs, and what each will do for the other.

Post Falls police seek robbery suspect

Incident took place on N. Idaho St.

Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

Wecht's lecture circuit demonstration detailing his theory that it was impossible for one bullet to cause the damage it did on that November day in Dallas made its way into Oliver Stone's movie "JFK" after the director consulted with him. It became the famous courtroom scene showing the path of the “magic bullet.”

Coeur d'Alene's century man

Hundreds surround Ray Johnson as he celebrates his 100th birthday

Ray Johnson celebrates 100th birthday

A rare dazzling light show for the Inland Northwest

Over the weekend, residents of the Inland Northwest were treated to a dazzling display of lights.

State high school baseball tournaments

Schedules and sites for this week's state high school baseball tournaments.

State high school softball tournaments

Sites and schedules for this week's state high school softball tournaments.

PREP TENNIS: Lake City’s Nesbit wins third straight regional title; Coeur d'Alene boys, girls repeat

State tournaments are next Friday and Saturday in the Boise area.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: St. Maries girls claim program's first 2A regional title

The state 3A, 2A and 1A meet is next Friday and Saturday at Middleton High.

PREP ROUNDUP: Vikings win play-in, on to state in baseball

“We did a great job of adjusting how they were pitching us,” Coeur d'Alene coach Erik Karns said. “I knew if we got a lead early, we’d be able to put some pressure on them. We just played good Viking baseball.”

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals close out unbeaten NWAC slate; conference tournament up next

NIC (40-2, 28-0), the top-ranked team in the latest NWAC Coaches Poll, will be the top seed to the NWAC Championships starting on Thursday at Delta Park in Portland. The Cardinals will open at 1 p.m. against the 16th seed.

Small races, big stakes: Precinct committee elections may shape Kootenai County’s politics

As the May 21 primary election approaches, Kootenai County residents may have noticed something they’ve never seen before: yard signs for Republican central committee candidates.

Real Life pastor remembered as 'a helper to his core' in Silver Valley celebration of life

Hundreds poured into the gym at Kellogg High School Saturday to celebrate Gene Jacobs. w

Local watch: May 12, 2024

Updates on Bella Murekatete and Kyle Manzardo.

Respect: Find out what it means to business

A wolf spent his nights howling at the moon. He was making fun of her, of how old she was, how slowly she moved and how little light she had. In the same forest, when the howling had stopped, the little hedgehog would come out to console the moon.

Miranda Danielle (Boss) Popp Keur, 34

Miranda passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at her home in Kalispell, Montana, with her husband at her side after battling cancer for three years.

Milestone Announcement

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Please don’t give somebody a token $1 in your estate plan

Other than the myths that only the wealthy need estate planning, and that a having a will avoids probate court, the most common myth I have to dispel clients of is the one-dollar disinheritance myth. For many different reasons, some people desire to exclude an heir from their estate. Often this is a child or other close family member, and the reasons for doing so are diverse. The right way to exclude someone from receiving an inheritance from your estate is NOT to leave that person one-dollar.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Geranium Day put petunias out to pasture

This Tuesday you'll be seeing red all over the place.