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Beth Rich's Mix It Up stores receive global recognition

Mix It Up Home Gift recently was honored at the annual Inspired Home Show 2024 in Chicago as among the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers are honored at the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards program.

‘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.

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.

Huckleberries: Seattle's all wet; water skiing was invented in Cd'A

Returning heroes, leaning barns and true leaders

Important housing bill signed into law

Gives property renters in housing communities chance to buy the real estate

COLUMN: The bully strikes again

In his latest column (https://cdapress.com/news/2024/mar/22/opinion-party-on-gem-state-heist/) Brent Regan chooses to do what most bullies do. When they are outsmarted or can’t admit to facts, they lash out with lies and name calling.

RECYCLE: If not now, when?

Are we someday going to get serious about recycling in Coeur d’Alene? The first Earth Day was many years ago…

POLICE: Thanks to Chief White, officers

In today’s climate, where law enforcement often faces more criticism than praise, I felt compelled to write a letter of gratitude to Chief Lee White and his dedicated officers at the Coeur d’Alene Police Dept.

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.

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."

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.