VETERANS PRESS: What basic health care services does VA cover?

We cover preventive care services, like: Health exams (including gender-specific exams), health education (including nutrition education), immunization against infectious diseases (like flu shots), counseling on genetic diseases (diseases that run in families)

Thomas Eugene Wise, 70

Thomas Eugene Wise, of Hayden, Idaho, beloved husband, dad and papa, passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 70.

Sandra Dixon, 60

It is with deep sorrow that the Dixon family announces the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Sandra Davis Dixon, 60.

Legals for April, 30 2024

Silver Valley Cat Wranglers claw their way to stabilize Shoshone County's cat population

KELLOGG – For one night only, the Dirty Dog Saloon became the “Dirty Kitty” as the owners allowed Silver Valley Cat Wranglers to perform a bar takeover and silent auction. The Dirty Dog Saloon donated all the day's proceeds to Cat Wranglers and through additional donations, the group was able to raise about $6,000 out of its $15,000 annual budget. “It all goes to the cats,” Cat Wranglers president Rene Gilbert said.

The 2024 tornado season is a little different

The 2024 tornado season has been relatively active, but not in the typical locations in the early spring season. According to an article from The Weather Channel, most of the tornadoes have been seen across the U.S., rather than the southern states.

Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch

Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.

Thairapy opens in Hayden

Specializing in hand-tied extensions and individuals' customized hair, Thairapy is open at 9041 N. Hess St. in Hayden.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Hydromania ran out of gas in North Idaho

Indulge in these gems from community's past

How to ask the right questions

A grandfather once had one of his grandsons over for the night. The next morning, Grandpa prepared two big bowls of oatmeal, his own favorite breakfast.

Does your trust allow you to change your mind? Does it allow someone else to change your mind?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.

Ronald W. Halliday, 85

Ron Halliday met his Lord & Savior on April 21, 2024. Ron was born on December 18, 1938, to Warrick and Mary Halliday of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Michael James Carraher, 77

Dr. Michael James Carraher, a longtime local physician, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

ABORTION: Here’s the real choice

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was a book that dramatically changed attitudes toward slavery in the 1850s. It illustrated to Northerners, who had no personal experience with slaves, what it was like to be a slave in the South.

HOUSING: Inflation blames goes to Joe

A lot has been said about how we can get affordable housing which of course would tie into affordable rentals. It’s certainly a fine and noble endeavor. The American dream has always been to own our own homes, raise our families in safe neighborhoods, barbecue in our backyards with relatives and friends — a place to call our own after a hard day’s work.

PREP ROUNDUP: Seniors have a day for Timberlake

Results from Friday's prep baseball, softball and track and field matchups.

Northwest Notes: April 27, 2024

Washington State will host its annual Crimson and Gray Game, presented by BECU today at 3 p.m. in Gesa Field.

Ramsey students gets hands dirty at Coeur d'Alene Arbor Day celebration

Dig a hole, get your hands dirty and have fun in the soil. Those were some of the goals for the students during the city’s the Arbor Day celebration Friday at Atlas Mill Park. Students from Ramsey Magnet School of Science and Coeur d’Alene Park Department staff gathered along with interested community members as the students learned a little about planting trees and how the arboreal entities better sustain the environment for future generations.

Local American Legions sending 11 young men to Boys State

In true and humble statesmanly fashion, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. refused to take the glory for creating the American Legion. “No one man can claim to be the founder of The American Legion," he once said, according to legion.org, the American Legion's website.

Lawsuit alleges Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office violated public records act

A Hayden resident has filed a lawsuit against the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Bob Norris in his capacity as sheriff, asking the court to compel KCSO to disclose certain records.