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.)

NATIONALISTS: Show us some proof

In your editorial Wednesday, you specifically stated that our county has become a base for “…white Christian Nationalists.”

NEO-NAZIS: Give them no safe harbor

The horrible racist attack last week against the Utah basketball team is directly connected to the 2022 infamous U-hall truck full of neo-Nazis preparing for mayhem by and through the famous quote: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

LOSERS: Don’t represent community

Sorry to hear that a bunch of “losers” in a pickup truck and another in a car shouted racial comments to the Utah women’s basketball team. Bill Reagan said it best. “Don’t let the actions of a few indict all of Coeur d Alene.”

RACISM: The sickness is simply sickening

I am deeply embarrassed for my city and my state. As an alumnus of U of Utah, I have great pride in the school and the athletic program. The women’s basketball team deserved their invitation to the NCAA Tournament. Certain people in my beautiful city ruined their experience and they will never want to visit this area again.

INCIDENT: Facts first, then judgment

Let’s all take our pulses and remember what a great city we live in. Let’s remember how great the people are here.

RACISM: Alive and unwell in North Idaho

The recent incident with the Utah women’s basketball team is an example of the still active racist mentality that exists in part of our community.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

$10K reward offered for info into racial incident

KCRCC chairman says visitors should feel safe

Tony Stewart, secretary of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, said they welcome the offer of a $10,000 reward by Regan.

MY TURN: Librarians, parents and bounty hunters, oh my!

Legislators on right path to clean up filth in libraries.