'Ileana’s Smile' Idaho premiere Saturday

Proceeds to benefit vulnerable children via Love Light + Melody nonprofit

The North Idaho Film Festival will co-host the Idaho premiere Saturday of “Ileana’s Smile” with director Brad Corrigan, musician and founding member of the American indie-folk band Dispatch.

Moving History Forward: Paul Clagstone and The Belle of Chicago

Moving History Forward

OPINION: Saving our Republican soul

Conservative focus is on individual dignity, the creation of opportunities with freedom to succeed, and a government that serves - but not rules - its people.

OPINION: Get Dorothy Moon

Since the moment of Dorothy Moon’s landslide victory at the 2022 Idaho State Convention, former chairman Tom Luna, his unhinged sidekick Trent Clark and fellow travelers have been waging a disinformation campaign to discredit and depose Madam Chairman Dorothy Moon. They formed the ironically titled “Gem State Conservatives” PAC and are using funds from undisclosed donors in a state wide effort to displace grassroots conservative Precinct Committeemen. Their tactics are worthy of the Biden Administration and are applauded by Democrats.

FBI: Came through for North Idaho

For all the negative sentiment our government engenders, especially around these parts and including by myself at times, I’m sure glad they had our backs on this one.

MIRROR: Suggestion for column writer

Here is the first line of Brent Regan’s column last Friday. “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.”

INCIDENT: Can’t have too much coverage

Thank you for the continued coverage of the incident of the blatant harassment of a group of basketball players visiting Coeur d’Alene. This is a moment that we all need to pay attention to and unfortunately is not an isolated incident as validated by tribal members who gathered last week for the Shawls in Solidarity March.

IDAHO: The antidote to racist elements

Like so many citizens here in Coeur d’Alene, I am fed up and furious with what happened to the Utah team while visiting here.

PRESS: Fact-check letters to the editor

Published letters to the editor should reflect the views of various segments of the community. I understand that and respect it even if I am pulling my hair out during or after reading some.

MY TURN: Is that a polka I hear?

Response to Brent Regan's April 5 op-ed column

EDITORIAL: How close did we come to disaster?

Community grateful for law enforcement intervention in alleged terror plot

Silver Hills PTO brightens up cafeteria with a new mural

Earlier this week, Silver Hills Elementary School unveiled a new cafeteria mural on two walls, painted by ArtCoLab. Jessie Caraway, the Silver Hills Elementary School PTO president, said PTO member Bryn Cotter coordinated with ArtCoLab to help “capture the essence of our beautiful scenery” in the Silver Valley.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said earlier this week that he hoped Kishida's visit would underscore “that we’re in a worldwide situation here against the enemies of democracy — led by China, Russia and Iran.”

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

His “trial of the century” captured America's attention on live TV. The case sparked debates on race, gender, domestic abuse, celebrity justice and police misconduct.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals dismiss Tilleman after rumored practice allegations surface

“I know where I want to be,” Tilleman said. “If God wants me at NIC, I’ll be there. If not, I will not be there. Right now, I’ve got my mind set on being home with my kids.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Putting the pieces together, however they can

If you don’t believe all those bad swings are catching, the Mariners as a team are hitting .207 with an OPS of .620 which is second-worst in the major leagues (ahead of Miami).

PREP ROUNDUP: Swallows, Bayer go even to win at Genesis Prep Invitational

Genesis Prep boys, Bonners Ferry girls win at tournament at The Links Golf Course in Post Falls.

Library leaders react to 'Protection Act'

Entities in violation could incur fines, other penalties

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 710 into law Wednesday morning. Also called the "Children's School and Library Protection Act," the law prohibits those who work in schools and public libraries to make available to minors books, pictures and other materials depicting nudity, sexual conduct or sado-masochistic abuse.

Workers in demand in Kootenai County

Hiring event Wednesday at Real Life in Post Falls

The "help wanted" signs fill business windows throughout Kootenai County as the region and the state continue to experience low unemployment numbers. Low unemployment means hiring challenges for some industries. "We're pretty much always looking for our field laborers," All Wall Contracting, Inc. operations assistant Georgia Dettelbach said Wednesday.

Tai Chi has proven benefits

In one study, the practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Studies have also shown that it improves function and reduces pain in knee arthritis. And in a randomized controlled trial from 2005 tai chi even improved sleep in older persons with moderate sleep problems!