DRUGS: Letter doesn’t represent reality

As I read (and re-read) Steven Reynalds letter published April 19 “Drugs — Time to Nationalize Them” I couldn’t decide if Mr. Reynalds was trying to be sarcastic or not.

Reed Anthony Norris, 28

Reed Anthony Norris, 28, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved son, brother, and grandson, passed away on April 21, 2024.

Beverly Jean Masters, 88

Beverly Jean Masters, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho.

Eric David Bottman, 63

Eric David Bottman, 63, was a beloved man who touched the hearts of many.

Legals for April, 26 2024

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Like the lives of the people taking them, recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries

The federal government plans to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region of Washington

Grizzlies are considered threatened in the Lower 48 and currently occupy four of six established recovery areas in parts of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and northeast Washington

Pinehurst Police: Pastor died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Gene Jacobs, 59, left his home about 5:30 a.m. and was scheduled to attend a meeting at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley that morning, but never arrived. Jacobs had been the church's lead pastor for more than 15 years

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it intends to retry Weinstein, and at least one of his accusers said through her lawyer that she would testify again.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Shopping close to home, and its impact on the transfer portal

“I do think when you have more of a tie to the area, I think that can increase your chances of keeping a really good player who could have gone (in the portal),” said Eck, whose Vandals play their spring football game Friday at 6 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: On Mariners, Cougs and an active NCAA portal

The most fascinating part of this hoopla is that there’s no actual sports tied to the event, unless you count Mel Kiper showing us the video of a 400-pound nose guard thundering through the 3-cone drill at the NFL combine.

State to award Cd'A, Lakeland funds for vape detectors

Cd'A School District to receive $90K; Lakeland to receive $36K

Vaping has become a common problem in schools, especially at the secondary level. "It’s substantial," Lakeland Joint School District Superintendent Lisa Arnold said Wednesday. "Definitely on a daily basis they are dealing with vape issues."

'We know God's got this'

Church members, leaders hold to faith following pastor's death

People shared praise for Jacobs, but also sorrow, after learning of his death on Tuesday.

MY TURN: 'Shut up?' No, step up and lead

Kootenai County voters can now choose best path forward

Old dogs can learn to skate

While putting up with my atrocious skating (basically going in slow circles around the rink), Amy skated backwards, sprinkling in some twizzles and other skills, and chatted happily about the current state of figure skating in North Idaho

Legals for April, 25 2024

Live: North Idaho College trustees meet

North Idaho College trustees convened at 5 p.m. to decide whether to enter executive session in order to discuss a lawsuit filed by former NIC employee Laura Rumpler, as well as an unspecified personnel matter.

Arrests made in connection with Kellogg man's death

Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection to the death of Kellogg man this past weekend.

Key moments Idaho abortion ban arguments before Supreme Court

Attorneys for both sides warned that the justices’ ruling could affect women and doctors far beyond Idaho, changing how emergency rooms treat patients in many other states.

Whooping cough on the rise

Nineteen cases already in North Idaho

The majority of the cases are among those 0-18 years of age.