‘Celebrations of Christ’

North Idaho’s faithful observe Easter

In a manner of speaking, Christians celebrate throughout the year. That’s how Dan Deuel, senior pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene, looks at it.

Lake City High 'Unsinkable'

Grant earns school special musical production

The warm smell of popcorn being popped filled the air. Inside the auditorium, the lights were up. The stage was set, and the actors warmed up by dancing and singing their way through the titular number from “Little Shop of Horrors.” “Do what you need to do to make a great show,” Lake City High School teacher and theater director Daniel Bell instructed the cast and crew.

Hayden Surgery Center opening in phases

The new Hayden Surgery Center at 8552 Government Way is opening in phases with comprehensive care including Orthopedic Urgent Care and Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

EDITORIAL: A happy hymn for Easter Sunday

Take it from the top, Van-Dogs

Louise Ann Hartley, 73

Born to Lyman George Edward and Marjorie Evelyn McKay on January 24, 1951, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Louise Ann Hartley, beloved mother and wife, reached out to Jesus’s hand and went to heaven with her immediate family surrounding her on March 1, 2024.

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Celebrate National Humor Month with a laugh

I like to find humor in most situations, no matter how dire. Take for example the devastating tornadoes that hit my home city of Minneapolis in the summer of 1987. There was massive damage, and people were emotionally distraught. Our local newspaper pictured a man standing by his car, which had been crushed by a fallen tree. He was smiling, waving at people driving by and holding a sign that read, "new-style compact car."

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.

ITD halts plans to reconfigure stretch of Highway 54

The Idaho Transportation Department has halted plans to reconfigure a 3.5 mile stretch of the four-lane section of U.S. Highway 95 from Athol to Farragut State Park into a two-lane facility with a continuous left center turn lane.

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.

Lillian Dodson, 92

Lillian Dodson, Artist 92, was born into spirit on March 18th, 2024, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

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.

Overstuffed ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ fails to justify its existence

Trying to appease all types of fans and regular moviegoers, the new “Ghostbusters” film, subtitled “Frozen Empire,” introduces a half-dozen decent ideas and fails to deliver on any of them.

Legals for March, 30 2024

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.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland comes up short in season opener

Lakeland plays Frenchtown today.