Three fly free in Kootenai County

Birds of Prey Northwest releases eagle, hawk, osprey on the same day

The Veltkamps also set a red-tailed hawk free to fly above a rolling hay field that had just been mowed off Voeller Road near Worley, and then drove to Heyburn State Park to release an osprey.

North Idaho Memories: Windshield repair for $5 and a six-pack

"In August of 1979, Paul 'Torgy' Torgerson moved to Coeur d'Alene to start the innovative windshield repair business. And 45 years later, 'Torgy' continues to come to you anywhere in North Idaho to repair and save your windshield!"

David Gary 'Tyke' Brewster, 75

Our beloved Tyke went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024. David Gary 'Tyke' Brewster was born in Warroad, Minn., on Feb. 8, 1949, to Roy David and Mary Ann (Fortier) Brewster.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The Evolving Face of Wine: How rebranding is reshaping the industry

In the ever-changing landscape of the wine industry, adaptation is key to survival and success. As new generations of wine enthusiasts emerge, bringing with them fresh perspectives and preferences, wineries and wine shops alike are finding innovative ways to connect with their audience. One of the most visible and impactful strategies in this evolution is rebranding.

OPINION: U.S. restraints on Ukraine hamstring its defense against Putin’s war

Ukraine’s recent cross-border attack on Russia highlights a serious problem in its ability to defend against Vladimir Putin’s genocidal war. The U.S and its NATO allies recognized the grave threat that the war posed against their collective national security interests and correctly responded by supplying weapons to the beleaguered nation. Senator Jim Risch has repeatedly said that Putin’s war poses a serious threat to America’s national security. He told columnist Chuck Malloy: “If we abandon Ukraine and throw in the towel…there will be major consequences.” Getting out of Ukraine, “I believe, would set up the largest arms race that the planet has ever seen.”

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.