HUCKLEBERRIES: A light in the dark

Remembering the Bennett family's loss 65 years later

On Aug. 17, 1959, Irene Bennett’s world caved in. At 11:37 that night, Irene, her husband, Purley, and their four children were sleeping on the banks of the Madison River, near Yellowstone National Park, when the earth shook.

Pamela Kay Read, 67

Pamela Kay Read, known by her friends and family as Pam, passed away on December 18, 2023, at the age of 67, after a lengthy illness in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She was born on July 28, 1956, in Lorain, Ohio, to Charles Allen Read and Ethel Vivian Russell.

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EDITORIAL: Alcohol request is too much to swallow

City Council should deny trial sale of beer, wine at Farmers Market

Follow through means follow up

A small-business owner was in trouble with her sales, so she decided to call in an expert to give her an outsider's viewpoint. After she had gone over her plans and problems, the business owner took the sales expert to a map on the wall and showed him brightly colored pins stuck wherever she had a salesperson.

David Otto Moline, 96

Dr. David O. Moline, formerly of Post Falls, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Spokane, WA.

KENNEL: Sad they were shut down

On July 25, I was picking up my dog at “Faithful Canine Trainer” kennel when suddenly the area was swarmed by many policemen, at least one carrying a large weapon. They announced that the kennel was closed down and all dogs must be immediately removed. It was frightening.

Raúl Labrador refiles lawsuit over Idaho ballot initiative to end closed primaries

The move comes just days after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected a similar petition for failing to file the complaint in a lower court and because it was too early to rule on the measure’s constitutionality.

Northwest Notes Aug. 17, 2024

Idaho broadcaster King named voice of WSU and date set for Kraziness in the Kennel

Great start for North Idaho State Fair

Stunt dogs prove popular on opening day

Flaming bats and alligators are just two of the hundreds of exhibits, attractions, games, rides, food booths, critters and seemingly endless activities that will be going on through Aug. 25.

Lakeland Joint School District to float $9.52M levy in November

Arnold shares details at Rathdrum Chamber luncheon

The Lakeland Joint School District will ask its constituents to vote on a $9.52 million-per-year, two-year supplemental levy ballot measure at the polls Nov. 5. Superintendent Lisa Arnold, speaking Thursday at a Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce luncheon, said that was her recommendation to the Lakeland School Board.

Fabulous philanthropy

3Cs distributes whopping $135K to Kootenai County nonprofits

From senior citizens and infant safety to food programs and mental health, Cancer and Community Charities members bestowed their full support Friday as they gifted $135,000 to 31 local nonprofits and charitable causes during their annual 3Cs Appreciation Lunch.

MY TURN: Regan out of new material

Like Donald Trump, Mr. Regan appears to be running out of new material. His Opinion of Aug. 9 is the same old, boring, negative propaganda, threats and disinformation.

FAST FIVE Serena Caples: Lovin' the fair life

Meet Serena Caples, a wife, mother, small business owner and the development director for the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation.

If you asked a critic: Summer softie and Disney desperation

You didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: Aug. 19-23

Miriam 'Kay' Miller, 77

Miriam ‘Kay’ Miller passed away peacefully at 1:41 pm on July 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born on August 18, 1946, in Boise, Idaho, to George Sisson and Miriam Duckworth.

Susan Lynn Murphy, 76

A force of nature known for her infectious energy and boundless love, Susan Lynn Murphy, 76, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, surrounded by family.

Lillian Lind's card finally finds its way home

I still have the invitation. In it, she wrote, “Your entire family are welcome to the party my son and daughter-in-law are planning I have only 5 months to stay alive. Today, my hairdresser made plans.”

Raymond 'Ray' A. Johnson, 100

Ray Johnson (Raymond A.), having lived a full and active life passed away on the evening of Saturday August 10, 2024, at the age of 100 at Hospice of North Idaho.