MY TURN: 'Old Guard' put N. Idaho on the map

With primary election nearing, decide who you think will make our community its most desirable.

MY TURN: Persecution of Christians and Martyrs around the world

The media has largely ignored the millions of Christians who have been persecuted, tortured and even killed for their faith.

Awesomeness for hire

Nearly 300 students participate in Reverse Job Fair

Nearly 300 Post Falls-area high school seniors had the opportunity to not only learn more about their prospective future careers, but also earn scholarships and awards Wednesday at the Post Falls Chamber's Reverse Job Fair.

Son setting pace in good-deed contest

I don’t know who’s winning, but that doesn’t matter. It’s the good deeds that count.

Kentucky's loss to unheralded Oakland crushes millions of March Madness brackets

Kentucky's exit erased a lot of perfect brackets, and by the end of the first full day of the NCAA Tournament, only 1,825 remained at ESPN

NCAA TOURNAMENT • Spokane — Saint Mary’s ready for “road” treatment tonight against Grand Canyon at Arena

“We’ve definitely felt it,” added Bryce Drew, Grand Canyon’s fourth-year coach. “We went out to eat last night and we stepped in the restaurant and people are saying, ‘Beat Saint Mary’s.’ … So that rivalry is real out here. It only took us a little bit of time around people to realize how serious that rivalry is.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Good start, but great needed again for Zags

We’ll need to see another game or two to know whether or not Gonzaga has stepped it up a gear. Actually, just one game will be enough.

Health care challenges urge innovation

'Community Conversations' has people talking abut problems, solutions

Economic challenges are a part of every industry, and are not only found in the region. Similar challenges face communities across the nation, but collaborations are bringing talks of solutions to the table. On Thursday, the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, in collaboration with North Idaho College and Kootenai Health held a public panel discussion about the regional healthcare workforce and some surrounding challenges.

'Appreciation for Life'

Online Art Talk with Meidi Karampour at 6 p.m. Saturday

The Art Spirit Gallery will host its next session of Art Talks, “An Appreciation For Life” featuring a talk by Persian painter Meidi Karampour, online via Zoom from 6-7 p.m. Saturday.

EDITORIAL: Schools must adjust to changing rules

4-day school week is one way to attract students

OPINION: Partisan rancor takes a brief vacation

Here’s something that you don’t normally see in Washington — the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate Finance Committee standing side-by-side at a news conference, talking about a bill aimed to help pharmacists and patients.

OPINION: Stop spending my money on stupid stuff!

Here's one great way to stem the insanity.

Beverly Ann Snider, 61

Our beloved Mom, Sister and Aunt went to be with Jesus and the love of her life, husband Jon, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Marty and Max: Real Estate Tango

Pivots are often used to accomplish tango dance steps. One's pivot must be stable, confident, and calm. This can make a big difference in the dance and lead to more control in one's embrace.

OPINION: Party on — Gem State heist

Last week I wrote about the need for political parties because they bring stability to our Republican form of government and how that stability is under threat from the Uniparty.

Man fined for illegal possession of bighorn sheep

A man has lost his hunting license for two years and must pay more than $11,000 in penalties and restitution after DNA testing revealed the bighorn sheep he claimed to have salvaged as roadkill in Idaho was really harvested illegally in Montana.

From a songwriter's heart

I picked up People Magazine While waiting for a plane They interviewed a movie star About his favorite things

Cybersecurity option ruled out for Shoshone County HAVA funds

'Many people have no idea of how much work is put into the elections'

Shoshone County was one of many counties receiving grants through the Help America Vote Act to update elections equipment, but after a public hearing last month, county officials investigated other options than the original plan to purchase four additional ExpressVote machines.

POVERTY: Here are roots of problem

Referring to Sholeh Patrick’s article “Poverty Closer Than it Used to Be” — Sholeh suggests doubling the minimum wage. I don’t agree. It’ll drive all goods and services much higher, destroying huge numbers of businesses.

NORMAL: Let’s hope Bruce Reed is right

Bruce Reed, Coeur d’Alene’s own son of Mary Lou Reed, Idaho’s great former senator, said what I hope is truth: “We live in abnormal political times…American people are still normal people…given a choice between normal or crazy, they’ll choose normal.”