Housing shortage — by the numbers

If we don't build it, they will leave

A will by any other name … no, sorry they are actually not the same

Because attorneys seem to have a hard time making anything easy, several estate planning documents have similar and easy to confuse names, which adds confusion to an already complicated topic. Estate planning legal matters are already confusing enough, so it certainly does not help to have similar names for related but completely different documents. Today, let’s try to clear things up a bit with a review of the differences between a “Living Will” and a “Living Trust.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene girls, Post Falls boys up for Challenge on Friday

Area schools compete in annual track and field meet at Timberlake High.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Something new, and a same old start it seems

“I’ve got a lot of kids out and interested,” Timberlake track and field coach Brian Kluss said of the javelin. “I’ve always said it’s a hook event. You have a really easy time getting them to try it. In Oregon, there’s some absolute specimens that can do it. If a kid is fast and strong, you can find a place for them to do it.”

Book pulled at Lakeland Middle School

Results in heated special meeting

During a special meeting of the school board for Lakeland Joint School District, a heated debate about whether interactions between board chair Michelle Thompson and assistant superintendent Lynn Paslay constituted collaboration or individual direction after the pulling of “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” from three sixth grade ELA classes.

Making connections

Improved Tubbs trail will lead from museum to main loop

The roughly quarter-mile stretch snaked up, around and through some rough patches that included large rocks and tree roots

NIC SOFTBALL: Schmidt nearly perfect in Cardinal sweep

NIC (19-2, 11-0 NWAC) is scheduled to host the Community Colleges of Spokane on April 13 in a doubleheader at Memorial Field, starting at noon.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: April 8-12

The Exhausted Dad: Mastering efficient phone strategies

If I could offer one piece of advice to all of society, it would be to give younger generations the benefit of the doubt.

MY TURN: Comparing taxes in the Western States

The Tax Foundation has released its latest comparison of taxes across the country. Their new report is called “Facts & Figures 2024: How Does Your State Compare?” Realizing that states often compete against each other for people, capital, and entrepreneurs, here is how Western states rank nationally on certain taxes.

Absentee ballots mailed for May primary

County elections offices throughout Idaho are mailing absentee ballots for the May 21 primary elections.

Legals for April, 6 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Henderson, Davenport help Coeur d'Alene sweep Lakeland

Results from Thursday's area prep softball, tennis and baseball matchups.

Shoshone County BOCC eyes wage study

Shoshone County officials are exploring their options for an employee-wide wage study. Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners reviewed a $26,000 proposal from Meridian-based consulting firm AmeriBen.

Judge rebukes Kohberger defense team for juror phone survey

May 14 hearing for arguments on whether to move murder trial could be delayed

Kohberger, 29, is accused of killing four U of I students in November 2022. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if a jury convicts him, though a date trial has yet to be set.

Northwest Notes April 5, 2024

Jones, an All-Pac-12 First Team selection, is the first Cougar selected to participate in the seniors-only event since Josh Hawkinson participated in the 2017 Division I College All-Star Game.

My Turn: One simple step to reverse the slide

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OPINION: Idaho Republicans reclaim roots amid division

Precinct committee challengers understand role as workers, not representatives

OPINION: Hate on display

It seems like our governments are populated with sociopaths that would rather blow up our institutions and economy than give power back to the people.

Marty and Max: A conversation with Keith Pitsh

What if there was a way for you to have your real estate cake and eat it too? What if you could sell your home, not use all your equity to purchase your new home, and still have cash in the bank for lifestyle, vacations, or hobbies?