MY TURN: A plea for a return to sanity

When I was in the fourth grade, two girls from the grade above mine had a disagreement over the color of Uniforms. One wanted gold and one wanted blue. So, we girls divided into two camps and quit speaking and playing together for some time until the teacher chose the uniform for us. I am sure that anyone would consider this a childish quarrel which it was.

Jerry Bell, 73

Gerald Robert Bell, 73, walked through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Missoula, Mont.

OPINION: The kids aren’t alright

As our Democratic candidates knock on doors and listen to voters, they are regularly asked a head-scratcher of a question: why can’t my child independently access their health care anymore?

Happy endings and a road trip with grandma

Post Falls City Council President Joe Malloy proved he has the luck o’the Irish as well as a guardian angel on his side.

BUYER’S REMORSE: Let’s learn from our neighbors

We’ve all had that sinking feeling of regret for a decision or purchase. Sometimes, it’s because we should have done more research; other times, we’ve been duped or even lied to. It happens to the best of us.

TRUMP: He’s our only chance

Debt, 35T and interest payment over (1T). Go figure. 1 billion in 100 dollar bills weighs (1 ton).

PLEDGE: It doesn’t ask you to pick a side

Define Irony: Leading with the Pledge of Allegiance at Congressman Fulcher’s fundraiser.

KOOTENAI HEALTH: Big aspirations are unreasonable

It is good that Jamie Smith, our new CEO of Kootenai Health, has big aspirations. Mr. Smith wants expanding services in neighboring areas to attract patients from outside the area. More importantly, he should be aspiring to our local communities that desperately need those services.

Legals for August, 14 2024

Moscow Police searching for inmate who walked away from job site on University of Idaho campus

Police say anyone in the Theophilus Tower must leave immediately. This is a developing story.

Idaho fire agencies using AI to detect wildfires

The Idaho Department of Lands has six live cameras that are scanned by artificial intelligence to detect when a fire sparks.

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

The Seattle coffee giant named Niccol as its new chairman and CEO, hoping he can revive fading sales and re-establish Starbucks as a destination where customers are willing to pay premium prices.

So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels

To fight the invasive species, the state has ramped up water sampling and boat decontamination.

US Attorney General Garland talks fentanyl with Idaho police

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was in Boise on Tuesday and met with the four police chiefs of the Treasure Valley, Ada and Canyon County sheriffs and two Idaho State Police leaders.

Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races

Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S.

Levy discussions ramp up in Coeur d'Alene School District

Board to decide on $25M per year or $25.75M per year at next meeting

Supplemental levy discussions are ramping up in the Coeur d'Alene School District. Two resolutions were presented Monday evening during the board's regular meeting. One was for a $25 million-per-year, two-year levy that, if approved by voters, would require $750,000 in cost reductions throughout the district. The second levy amount was for $25.75 million per year for two years, which would cover the 3% cost of inflation and would not require further budget cuts.

MLP: Keeping it real, part 1

Your favorite Snitty Old Biddy strikes again

New coin celebrates 140 years of Sunshine Mine

A special edition 1-oz silver coin commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Sunshine Mine is now available at the Sierra Silver Mine Tour gift shop.

Liquor revenues drop, creating hole in Kootenai County's budget

Kootenai County commissioners looked to trim about $19,000 from the budget for fiscal year 2025 after the county’s share of liquor revenues fell short of expectations.

Duncan announces candidacy for North Idaho College board

Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan announced her candidacy for North Idaho College Trustee Zone 5.