OUR GEM: EPA’s Superfund Job Training Initiative coming to Bunker Hill

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund Job Training Initiative, or SuperJTI, supports job readiness programs in communities affected by nearby Superfund sites and encourages the employment of trainees at local site cleanups.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Prangley back in his competitive element

“You’re really got to have a good team around you,” Trevor Prangley said. “And I appreciate everything these guys did and how they pushed everybody. Everyone in the gym really came together and sacrificed their time for us. And it was pretty cool to see.”

Red Baron fires up memories of giving

Mind you, it didn't have the crosses on the helmet. It wasn’t one of the originals. Still, it was the Red Baron.

MY TURN: Thoughts behind hateful actions

Why did racial harassment generate so much national media attention?

Cd'A notifies 57 in Idaho of data breach

Accessed info included Social Security, driver's license numbers

In the city’s Feb. 12 press release on the subject, it said the city was working with nationally recognized third-party cybersecurity and data forensics consultants and following industry best practices while developing a strategic plan to address the issue.

After missing target date, legislative session to resume Tuesday

When the Idaho Legislature resumes Tuesday, it will mark the 86th day of the session, which began on Jan. 8. Holidays, weekends and days off like Monday still count toward the official number of days in session.

FAST FIVE: Animals are LaRain Saige's people

Meet LaRain Saige, an animal care specialist helping pets and their people stay healthy and happy at home.

‘Howl’ to communicate with your dog

Dogs have a remarkable ability to communicate through a variety of sounds, or vocalizations. Because each vocalization conveys a specific message or emotion, understanding the meaning behind different vocalizations can help owners address their pets’ needs more effectively, leading to a stronger bond and a happier, healthier dog.

The Exhausted Dad: Different personalities on the sidelines

I take pride in being a respectful member of an audience. As a moviegoer, I silence and stay off my phone, and I don’t converse with other moviegoers. Even when I tell my kids in the theater to be quiet, I tell them with sign language and, rarely, an extremely hushed whisper.

Easter is March 31 this year. Here's why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate

There is biblical symbolism in the Easter worship of the early risers.

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday rituals

A young group of Palestinian Arab scouts led the day’s procession, past the 14 stations along the route, each marking an event that befell Jesus on his final journey. Hundreds of Palestinian Christians walked in their wake. Behind them was a small parade of the Franciscan religious order, composed mainly of foreigners who live in Jerusalem.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland comes up short in season opener

Lakeland plays Frenchtown today.

'Sherman Tower' going up

15-story hotel gets design commission's OK; construction expected to start next year

The project received strong support from letter writers and those who spoke at the public hearing that lasted about 90 minutes in the Coeur d’Alene Library Community.

Shoshone County commissioners approve overlay district

Shoshone County commissioners voted this month to create a mountain overlay district for the areas surrounding Wallace.

OPINION: Rejecting racism and the status quo

Party of Lincoln must root out racism

OPINION: Recommended candidates

The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC), the official Republican Party, has made their recommendations for the upcoming May Primary Election. The KCRCC candidate rating and vetting process is just that, a process involving questionnaires, interviews, candidate forums, due diligence, sub-committee reports, discussion, debate, and finally a vote by the full KCRCC.

RACISM: My town just isn’t the same

What happened to our beautiful friendly town I grew up in? Where are these people coming from that would do such a thing to visiting guests?

RACISM: It offends us all

It was shocking to learn that Aryan Nation-style racist intimidation took place last weekend in downtown Coeur d’Alene. This behavior was publicly defended and excused by David Reilly, who is connected to both Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) and the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC).

RACISTS: We must not let them go

As a born and raised Coeur d’Alene native, I was heartbroken to hear about the racist treatment the Utah women’s basketball team received in my town. Low-IQ idiots in their redneck trucks spouting racism. Are we going to let this go?

BEHAVIOR: Not hard to identify its source

It is deplorable when anyone harasses others with despicable, dehumanizing language. (Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate during NCAA Tournament March 26.)