Faces of North Idaho

Local photojournalist exhibits his wares at Cd'A Public Library

COEUR d'ALENE - A man and woman carrying books and folders walked quickly along the lower level hallway of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.

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Wildfires can break out anytime where it's dry and windy

Weather Gems

I've had many questions concerning fire seasons this drier than normal spring of 2013. One subscriber asked if they occur at different times across the country. Yes, Jan, they do.

Global learning storm lands in North Idaho

North Idaho STEM Charter Academy one of four global schools chosen for learning initiative event

RATHDRUM — North Idaho STEM Charter Academy is taking the world by storm.

Bernie Fever in Idaho opens a door for GOP

“Be it resolved we adopt in total Senator Bernie Sanders campaign platform for our legislators to work toward.”

California has 'lively people,' but 'dead lawns'

Weather Gems

This past weekend, I attended my grand-nephew Jordan Barnes' college graduation ceremony at Chico State in Chico, Calif. It was a great Saturday weatherwise and otherwise.

CV: Why are people continuing to move to Coeur d'Alene in 2021

Whether you like it or not, Coeur d’Alene is becoming an increasingly popular

The sun has a huge impact on climate changes

Weather Gems

According to NASA, the sun's output of energy was at its lowest level ever recorded by modern instruments at the end of 2008. Solar winds were at a 50-year low. The sun 'went silent.'

Nothing like a day at the old ballpark

Sometimes we stare upward toward the stars, and maybe miss some wonderful things that aren’t quite that far away.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Viks notch another defensive gem

Coeur d'Alene, Lake City, Post Falls conclude trip to Boise area schools; Kellogg gets snowed out in seventh-place game in Lewiston

Time management is the most important management of all

Why is it that the people who make the worst use of their time are the same ones who complain that there is never enough time?

OPINION: Idaho voters can be trusted to responsibly exercise their initiative rights

It was a bit surprising to read an opinion piece that Representative Lance Clow (R-Twin Falls) has circulated to media outlets around the state, warning Idahoans against signing the Open Primaries Initiative. He accused the supporters of the initiative of having “ulterior motives” with the goal “to give the Idaho Democratic Party an increased opportunity.” If that is the goal, one might be left to wonder why Butch and Lori Otter, former Senator Denton Darrington, former House Speaker Bruce Newcomb, former JFAC co-chair Maxine Bell and a host of other Republicans from across the state have come together to urge approval of the initiative.

OPINION: Calls grow louder for budget amendment

Loren Enns describes himself as “a normal average Joe” from Florida who has never run for public office with “zero” political experience and “zero” name recognition.

OPINION: Rubel — Join the party with ‘common sense’

House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel of Boise has an invitation for those who are fed up with right-wing politics, or the continued divisions within the Republican Party.

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South African wines are top of mind after our thrilling South Africa edition of the monthly pop-up dinners this past Friday. We were swept away by the exciting history and flavors of these remarkable wines and can't wait to share some of the standout bottles we discovered (available for a limited time in the shop). Let's dive into the captivating world of South African wines!

Well-deserved recognition for Rathdrum couple

At the close of the North Idaho Fair, Mike and Gayle (Jacklin) Stegmann were honored with the annual Clyde Boatright Award, in appreciation for their outstanding service and dedication to the fair. I’m fortunate to know the Stegmanns and the recognition is well-deserved.

A cooler 'La Nina' may mean more snow than usual this winter

Our snowfall predictions were originally planned for Oct. 18. I'm still compiling our detailed winter city forecasts and promise to have the complete list next week and more information on the upcoming winter season. However, as a preview, I'm expecting Coeur d'Alene and surrounding regions to have approximately 10 percent above average snowfall for the winter of 2010-11. At my station on Player Drive, I'm currently anticipating between 75 and 80 inches of the white stuff.

Don't worry, Bill, this Friday won't be 'the end of the world'

Weather Gems

I've had dozens of people ask me in recent days to comment on the so-called Mayan prophecies concerning the 'End of the World' due to occur this Friday, Dec. 21, on the winter solstice.

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Lepidolite is a lithium-aluminum potassium mineral and one of the most commonly found members of the Mica family.

'Our dreams are big'

Knolls say Silver Lake Mall is thriving; big plans for Black Sheep grand opening celebration

Knolls say Silver Lake Mall is thriving; big plans for Black Sheep grand opening celebration