A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state

Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump are expected to fight hard to win Arizona after Biden carried the state four years ago by less than 11,000 votes.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The side of O.J. we didn't know

When I heard O.J. had died on Thursday, I didn’t feel a thing. The O.J. Simpson I knew and liked died long ago.

PREP ROUNDUP: Zimmerman delivers in opener as Lakeland splits with Moscow

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

Northwest Notes April 12, 2024

News on Washington State women's basketball coach Kamie Ethridge, BSU men's basketball and the Spokane Indians

ITD adjusts U.S. 95 traffic lights

Hayden man says its an improvement

eather McDaniel, ITD spokeswoman Coeur d’Alene, was pleased that someone recognized and appreciates the recent updates with the U.S. 95 signal corridors.

'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.”