ZAO: We need a doc in the house

Every once in a great while, a candidate emerges who is head and shoulders above the field, and especially above her opponent. That candidate is Cheri Zao, an Idaho native, reared in Alaska, received her medical training in Texas, and returned to Idaho decades ago to practice medicine.

ELECTION: Time to grab the handle

In all my 50 years of voting in Kootenai County, I’ve never seen precinct committee signs out.

ELECTION: Support Idaho Freedom Caucus

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” — 18th century Irish statesman John Philpot Curran

ELECTION: Can’t afford to keep Herndon

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes.

Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears

As black bears emerge from their winter hibernation, they will immediately begin to forage for food to replenish their fat reserves.

It is everyone's responsibility to keep bears wild, and not finding food rewards from household or business garbage cans.

Hecla reported first quarter sales of nearly $200M

Baker said Silver demand for solar has been growing at a 17% annual rate over the past five years.

Avista Foundation announces grants

In 2024 so far, Avista has awarded over $184,000 to help support communities.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake edges Bonners in pitchers' duel in district opener

“These two have done it for the better part of four years,” Johnson said. “When you have those two guys on the mound, runs are going to be at a premium. And you have to score when you get guys on base.”

5A REGION 1 BASEBALL: At their best right now ... Lake City heads into state on a roll after knocking off Coeur d'Alene for second straight regional title

“Right now, I think we’re playing our best baseball right now,” said Criswell, who coached Lake City to a runner-up finish in last year’s tournament. “Even though we’ve got injury on top of injury, or we’ve got guys not playing or four or five starters out, we’re putting guys in positions and they’re playing well. I think we stack up pretty well with everyone down south. We’ve got some pitchers and if we can play defense, we can match up pretty well. I’m excited.”

Coeur d'Alene man joins brothers on Honor Flight to Washington DC

After years of watching other veterans experience Honor Flights from the Inland Northwest to be celebrated for their service, it was finally Joe Deacon’s turn. He was able to join his brothers, Tom and Bill Deacon on the trip to Washington D.C. as they were honored for serving in the military during the Vietnam War.

Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall

Thousands of veterans call North Idaho home.

Open for season: Athol Farmers Market

Farmstand goods, fresh produce, and more available Fridays in city park

After a light sprinkle and slight threat of rain, the clouds dissipated and the sun shined on opening day of the Athol Farmers Market.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe swears in newly elected officials

Chief Allan re-elected to serve as chairman

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe Tribal Council election was held on Saturday at the Tribal Headquarters in Plummer.

OPINION: Desperate rhetoric from Idaho's faux Republicans

They sense losing stranglehold on power

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A celebration of Oregon's vibrant wine scene

As the month of May ushers in warmer weather and longer days, wine lovers across the state have something extra special to toast — Oregon Wine Month. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the exceptional wines produced in the region, inviting enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike to explore the rich diversity and world-class quality that Oregon's wine industry has to offer.

OPINION: Voting as a Democrat is both simple and powerful

Caucus is May 23 at Kootenai County Fairgrounds

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Auto-immune insights

From a Western Medical perspective, an autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells, tissues and organs. Instead of focusing on harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses, it appears to get confused between healthy cells and harmful invaders, leading it to attack normal cells. Treatment involves suppressing this crazy, aberrant immune system, in order to control the behavior that appears to be defiant.

Bold-face mention for Miss Nancy

My dear friend and former newspaper columnist, Nancy Harlocker of Dalton Gardens, left this world May 1 after 92 memorable years of life.

Avista eyes storm blackouts

Say it could help prevent fires

In Idaho, Avista serves about 140,000 electric and 90,000 natural gas customers.

EDITORIAL: Ladies, have fun while helping others

There's no better time to join 3Cs than right now.