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.

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For the uninitiated, the world of wine tasting can seem shrouded in an air of pretentiousness and elitism. After all, how can someone wax poetic about the "bouquet of sun-ripened blackberries intertwined with hints of smoky cedar" when all you taste is…well, wine? The truth is wine tasting is an art form that relies heavily on individual perception and personal preferences. While there are certain techniques and skills that can elevate one's tasting abilities, at its core, tasting is a delightfully subjective affair.

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.

Idahoans react to reported racial incident

Officials and organizations across Idaho reacted on Tuesday to the reported racial incident involving the University of Utah women’s basketball program in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Here are some of their statements:

EDITORIAL: Plague isn't banished after all

Racism, hatred, white nationalism did not die when Aryan Nations was burned to the ground

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.

March Madness fun for local couple

Alan and Dani Wolfe of Post Falls are an athletic pair ... running, hiking, golfing, Ironman and coaching youth sports.They’re engaged and enthusiastic grandparents, cheering on their scholar/athlete grandson, Dylan Wolfe, as he played football and runs track for Post Falls High School.

MASTERSON: Save our rural lifestyle

For county commissioner this time around my support goes to my good friend Bat Masterson and he should be your choice as well.

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

Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate during NCAA Tournament

Utah was staying about 30 miles away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and was relocated to a different hotel on Friday.

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.

'Special heroes'

Medal of Honor recipients, artist honored at CDA Veterans Affairs clinic

An emotional ceremony for local Medal of Honor winners attended by many veterans was held in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs North Idaho Community Clinic in Coeur d’Alene on Monday, National Medal of Honor Day.

Enrollment up at Lewis-Clark State College

Cd'A, Lewiston campuses see 2% increase since last year

Official spring semester census day numbers are in and confirm that Lewis-Clark State College’s enrollment is on the rise, including at the Coeur d'Alene center.

As spring practice nears, Idaho names new defensive line coach

He spent three seasons in the NFL, where he played for the Kansas City Chiefs (2014-15), Pittsburgh Steelers (2013-14), Seattle Seahawks (2012-13), and the Houston Texans (2012).

Sholeh: Mad about food

What you're eating might be killing you.

Dan D. Oswald, 84

November 11, 1939 – March 12, 2014 Dan D Oswald, 84, was the oldest of four children born to Noel and Delores (Sheetz) Oswald.