Idaho turns up the tempo as coronavirus hits home

As Idaho maneuvers through the uncharted waters of the coronavirus, its elected representatives are making the budget their top priority, with time of the essence.

All it takes is one, or two from here

A little confidence can go a long way in baseball.

Our Father St. Thomas welcomes newly ordained priest

COEUR d’ALENE — It's the Rev. John Mosier's first priest gig, and he's here to tell His story.

Fast Five: Community, Jacob Bonwell is here for you

Meet Jacob Bonwell, an optimistic, deep thinking, developing, philanthropic chemical engineer who finds peace and life guidance in reading futuristic nonfiction books, watching Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin rocket launches whilst enjoying all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Locals make Idaho history (come alive)

On spring, summer and early autumn days, among masses of tourists and fair-weather appreciators roaming the downtown sidewalks, one person looks as though he stepped out of a history book.

SHOLEH: Fight misinformation Nov. 8

Not satisfied with how things are? You have the power to effect change one week from today.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Nelly knuckle-rap rings 'round the world

Well, as expected, rap and hip hop fans — and even some Europeans — have noticed our kerfluffle over rapper Nelly’s sold-out concert at the North Idaho State Fair next month.

Marriage rates down — but not in N. Idaho

Knot-tying expected to jump in '22

Study says marriage rates are down, but 2022 will be big for weddings

OPINION: Conventional wisdom

The Idaho Republican Convention happened last weekend and it was a success in multiple ways. The three-day event began with committee meetings held at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and ended with a General Session at NIC’s Schuler Auditorium. The NIC catering staff supplied a delicious lunch for 750 people on both Friday and Saturday. Friday night was the Idaho Republican Gala Dinner at The Resort Convention Center with speeches by Dorothy Moon, Raul Labrador, Bill Whittle and a keynote address by Kari Lake.

OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties

It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against voting for Idaho Democratic candidates who might endanger his “record of success.” Thinking back over the years, Democratic legislators have played a significant role in that success. For instance, the Governor’s letter touted the Idaho Launch program, which provides kids with workforce training grants. That program would not have seen the light of day in 2023 without the essential support of House and Senate Democrats. They gave it strong support again this year. In fact, the Democrats in the Legislature have given the Governor support on numerous issues since he took office in January 2019.

A record collapse of the Earth's upper atmosphere occurred in 2009-09

Weather Gems

A new article published by our friend, Robert Felix, (www.IceAgeNow.com), talks about a big contraction of the Earth's upper atmosphere. Here's is the feature that's listed below.

Our updated city-by-city winter of 2014-15 snowfall predictions

Weather gems

In late October, I provided my annual city-by-city snowfall predictions for North Idaho and surrounding areas of the Inland Empire.

El Nino is back

Weather Gems

According to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we now have a new "El Nino," the abnormal warming of sea-surface temperatures. The recent warming of ocean waters near the International Date Line and along the Equator has prompted NOAA to say that we now have a very weak El Nino event.

The winter of 2014-15 was one for the record books

Talk about WIDE WEATHER 'EXTREMES,' we certainly have seen them during this year of 2015, both in the U.S. and around the world. It was indeed a "winter to remember!"

Local authorities emphasize educating violators of stay-at-home order

POCATELLO — Public health officials say 418 people have tested positive for COVID-19 across the state amid a worldwide pandemic that had claimed the lives of seven Idahoans as of Monday evening.

How will the future of Coeur d' Alene look?

Beautiful Coeur d’ Alene. The lake, green scenery, and surrounding countryside make it exquisite. It’s no wonder CDA is cited as the 11th fastest growing metro area according to U.S. Census data for the Department of Labor. But it seems like the 2018 population of our city is multiplying more rapidly than those statistics. (Every day, I talk to people who have moved here from Colorado, California, Montana, Virginia, Oklahoma, Washington, Florida and other states.) Several realtors have told me the population of CDA and surrounding areas could possibly increase by 5,000 soon. Whether, you are recent resident or a native Idahoan, as Bob Dylan succinctly wrote, “The times, they are a changing.” In the “Gem State” of Idaho, CDA is shining brightly. People are finding a pathway to a new home here. I am one of those people. One, among countless people, who came to CDA to buy a home in a beautiful environment and community.

It’s beautiful (and muddy) off the beaten path

We’ve always enjoyed vacationing in our own “backyard” along with everyone who’s fortunate to live in this little corner of paradise. Especially in 2020, when even regional getaways are more of a challenge, am I appreciating how much access we have to lakes, rivers, mountains that are all vacation-worthy.

'Now I gotta get the vaccine'

Governor pushing for more doses for Idahoans

Gov. Little toured Northwest Specialty Hospital Friday as part of a trek across Idaho to determine the preparedness of local stations to handle more vaccinations. He said the low supply of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines throughout the state is something he needs to change.

Receding glaciers prove that it was warmer 1,200 years ago than today

Weather Gems

According to Cathy Connor of the University of Alaska in a recent article in the Juneau Empire newspaper, "receding glaciers have revealed undeniable proof that it was much warmer in the northern latitudes 1,200 to 2,500 years ago than it is today in the same regions."

Truth is in the tasting

Idaho Wine Merchants event lets businesses sample different brands

COEUR d'ALENE - The wine list in Craig Denney's hand - juggled under a half-full glass - was long.