Hunter harvest: Drop in elk, mule deer, bump in whitetails

For the first time since 2013, statewide elk harvest came in below 20,000.

The elk harvest is a bit of a head-scratcher. Anecdotally, Fish and Game heard reports from experienced elk hunters who were not finding elk in their usual spots during fall, and suspect weather may have been a significant factor.

Legals for March, 28 2024

A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

It’s a complicated situation that involves, physics, global power politics, climate change, technology and two types of time.

Amazon pours an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic

The Seattle-based tech giant made an initial investment of $1.25 billion in Anthropic in September and indicated then it had plans to invest up to $4 billion.

Stock market today: S&P 500 sets a record after Wall Streets breaks out of its lull

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 477.75

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The business of being a Coug

The Cougs have taken so many hits that they’re pretty bruised, but they’ve still hung in there. I don’t expect that to change.

OPINION: Condemn racism and build a better future for Kootenai County

As Chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee, I am deeply troubled by recent events surrounding the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament held in Spokane. The fact that teams competing in the tournament felt compelled to change hotels from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane due to racism directed at them is not just a stain on our community, but a reminder of the work we still have ahead of us in combating bigotry and intolerance.

MY TURN: Macomber’s hypocrisy over federal funds

Let's talk about what's happening at North Idaho College (NIC), especially with former attorney Art Macomber's recent public stance in opposition to federal funds and state funds. It's kind of funny when you think about it.

Beryl G. Williams, 90

Beryl Elizabeth Goudie Williams, 90, of Bayview, Idaho, passed away on March 7, 2024, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Shirley Andrews, 82

Shirley Ann Andrews, nee Taylor, was born in Bakersfield, California, on September 10, 1941, to Fred Riley and Alice Taylor. She joined siblings Dora, Russ and Ray, with younger brother Chuck arriving soon after.

Eberlein running for Kootenai County commissioner

Post Falls resident Marc Eberlein has announced his candidacy for Kootenai County commissioner, aiming to retake the District 1 seat he lost in 2016 to outgoing commissioner Bill Brooks.

Children’s Village will get COVID-19 rescue funds

After overcoming setbacks and delays, Children’s Village will receive the $291,000 in federal COVID-19 rescue funds that were approved by Kootenai County in 2022.

HOUSING: Sharing a fact-of-life lesson

Reading the Coeur d’Alene Press article “Rising rents squeeze Idaho families” took me back in time.

LEARNING: Critic writes an obituary

Imitating Post Falls, our Coeur d’Alene School District is teasing the idea of reducing the school week from five days to four. The excuse is a spurious claim that money will be saved, but the reason is much simpler. Administrators and teachers union bosses are trying to curry favor with those whom they have disappointed.

EXCEL: Came through again for music program

Thank you to the Excel committee for your continued support of our music program in our community and here at Skyway Elementary!

Legals for March, 27 2024

Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter

In Europe, egg prices are 10% to 15% lower than last year but still about double what they were in 2021, Mulder said.

Trump's social media company soars in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

The stock created such a frenzy that Nasdaq briefly halted its trading just two minutes after it began for the day

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Smith leaving WSU not a surprise

There’s certainly a financial score for Smith in this move, and Stanford carries major prestige. The Cardinal, though, have jumped to the Atlantic Coast Conference, and will be traipsing back and forth across the country.

Kellogg killer gets life without parole

Majorjon Kaylor will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing a family of four in Kellogg.