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

Legislators on right path to clean up filth in libraries.

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years

Under the revisions, questions about race and ethnicity that previously were asked separately on forms will be combined into a single question

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: If healthy, the Mariners can contend — no joke

Bottom line: It would be a shock if pitching is the Mariners’ problem. Assuming the guys are healthy.

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Idaho places Gonzalez on administrative leave

Gonzalez, in his second year as coach, went 1-27 in 2023, after going 4-24 in 2022.

'A cool opportunity'

Men have plan to renovate, open three restaurants in lakefront town

The Candle Group, owners of the Candle in the Woods in Athol, plan to open three restaurants in Bayview, with hopes for two to be ready for Memorial Day Weeked.

MY TURN: Come together against the tide

An open invitation to serve on the side of light

Bryan Sean Happell, 61

Larger than life and twice as vibrant, the world lost a true force of nature when Bryan Sean Happell passed away after a short and unexpected illness in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on March 18, 2024.

The Humble and Gentle Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Next we were instructed in a specific technique, the kimura, and had a chance to pair up and practice it on each other. Jiu Jitsu (Japanese for “gentle art”) is a martial art focused on leverage and applying techniques which allow a smaller person to subdue a much larger opponent.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

LC State earns Military Friendly Gold designation

Lewis-Clark State College, which has campuses in Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston, has once again been designated as a Military Friendly School and this time with a special gold-level designation by Military Friendly, the organization announced Wednesday.

Paving planned at 'The Mudhole'

Construction is slated to start in April and is expected to continue through mid-July, delaying opening of the recreation area from its historical opening date of the third weekend in May.

F&G director responds to legal decision regarding wolf trapping and grizzly bears

Says decision will affect wolf trapping by public trappers in some parts of the state

Prior to this decision, Fish and Game wolf trapping seasons varied across the state, based on public and private lands, potential conflict with other land users, and wolf conflicts with livestock and people.

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.

University: ‘Hateful’ actions in Coeur d’Alene left players shaken

Mayor Hammond, others apologize, some call for stronger stances against racism

The incidents occurred shortly after the traveling party arrived in the area to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament’s first and second rounds hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Stewart: Racism still a problem

Human rights task force takes strong stance, once more, against 'acts of hatred'

Tony Stewart, KCTFHR secretary, said the racism faced by women basketball players in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Thursday when racial slurs were reportedly shouted at them, “is once again a stain on our community that we have worked so hard to erase since the early days of the Aryan Nations?”

Wired2Learn Academy pursues federal nonprofit status

Therapeutic school hosting dyslexia simulation, open house Thursday

An independent therapeutic school in Post Falls is in the final phases of earning its federal 501(c)3 status.

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.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decoding food labels: Part II

In part I of Decoding Food Labels, I discussed reading label claims of “natural,” organic,” sugar, low calorie, and “enriched” foods. We had so much fun! Now in Part II, I will talk about other label tricks to beware of.