Kootenai County artist visions funded by Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts

Arts projects in Kootenai County are coming to life thanks to the Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts. Five artists, including Elaina DeJong, Doreen Graham, Keith Harrop and Joslyn Benak received grant awards as part of the legacy of actor Jack Bannon.

EDITORIAL: Tune up the town halls and forums

Important ballot issue must be vigorously analyzed and debated

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT May 7, 2011

This old coach packed a punch

From a boxer in high school to a legend of the game as a coach, not too many can compare to Norman "Norm" Everett Walker.

Increasing volcanic activity may lead to additional global cooling

Weather Gems

In the past 10 days or so, we've seen a rather dramatic increase in volcanic eruptions that has many scientists greatly concerned.

I see record snows here by winter of 2019-20

Weather Gems

One of the coldest and snowiest winter seasons in recorded history east of the Rockies, especially east of the Mississippi River, will end this coming Thursday, March 20, with the long-awaited arrival of the spring of 2014.

Is 'El Nino' back?

Weather Gems

We've been asked to update the sea-surface temperature event since NOAA declared that we have a new 'El Nino' in the waters of the Pacific Ocean near the International Date Line. I decided to write this updated feature to give Cliff more time to finish his new book, "Weather and Bible Prophecy, What Was ... What Is ... And What's To Come" (www.WeatherProphecy.com).

Huckleberries

Remembering our best, brightest

Remembering out best, brightest

CDA steps up to preserve historic gems

Plan to be presented at tonight's council meeting.

Slow down and move over

ITD reminds drivers to watch for emergency responders

In almost 20 years as a tow truck driver, Jim Drayfahl has seen it all — including things he wishes he could unsee, from children injured in crashes to gristly fatalities that compel him to remove his hat and take a moment to pay his respects.

A crippling situation

Elk hoof disease moves farther into Idaho; hunters asked to report abnormalities

Council boss sours on out-of-staters

Call growing to give preference to locals

Housing crisis red flag for incoming enterprise

Shortage of home inventory problematic for employers

Shortage of home inventory problematic for employers

Of coins and courts

Rep. Hart: Liberty Dollar case civil matter, not criminal

COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho Rep. Phil Hart, an Athol Republican, found it "upsetting" that Bernard von NotHaus' case involving Liberty Dollars was handled in a criminal court.

Vargas' gem leaves Rays rattled

Tosses first career shutout as M's deliver another rout

SEATTLE - Jason Vargas changed speeds, moved location and used nearly every inch of Safeco Field's vast outfield to finally get that elusive first shutout.

Vargas picks up a Mariners win for first time in a month

Presidential campaign visits North Idaho

Big crowd trusts Ted to dump Trump

COEUR d’ALENE — At one point during his Saturday afternoon visit to Coeur d’Alene, Sen. Ted Cruz mistakenly called Idaho “Iowa.”

'A huge blessing to the community'

The front end of Jeff Cheeseborough's 34-year juvenile detentions chaplaincy was spent in Southern California, a locus of youth gang activity.

Flood of entries rolling in for Sandpoint Film Festival

Movies now come from around the world

Neighborhood of the week: Woodbridge

The last time you drove down Seltice Way, heading for a shopping spree at Cabela's or Walmart, did you notice the wooden bridge-like structures surrounded by lush landscaping on the south side of the road? If you did, you're one of the lucky few who have discovered Woodbridge in Post Falls.

The worst global famine in 800 years may lie ahead

Weather Gems

I have recently discovered an 800-year cycle of PARCHING DROUGHT and GLOBAL FAMINE. It last occurred in the early 1200s and is due to return sometime between September of 2015 and October of 2018. If this cycle repeats itself, then ISOLATED FOOD RIOTS IN THE STREETS IN SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD ARE LIKELY!