TRANSITIONS: Path to better understanding

Regarding the recent letter asking questions about “kid transitions,” I hear you. I appreciate your passion for the well-being of children and the sustainability of human civilization. I would love to have a discussion with you about this.

John Wheeler Cook Jr., 82

John Wheeler Cook Jr., 82, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on March 2, 2024, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho.

Legals for March, 8 2024

OPINION: Budget amendment no easy sell

Elected officials weigh pros, cons of Constitutional Convention

Analysis: First fatal attack on shipping by Yemen's Houthi rebels escalates risk for reeling Mideast

Wednesday's attack underlines the danger to those not even involved in the war

Analysis: First fatal attack on shipping by Yemen's Houthi rebels escalates risk for reeling Mideast

Wednesday's attack underlines the danger to those not even involved in the war

OPINION: Attorney General Labrador has no business meddling in election security

House Bill 470 would create an “Office of Election Crimes and Security” in Raul Labrador’s office. That would certainly be a waste of taxpayer dollars. The office staff would have little to do because Idaho elections have historically been fair and honest. The Attorney General’s sidekick, Dorothy Moon, who now chairs the extremist branch of the GOP, was never able to prove her wild claims that Canadians were coming over the border to vote in Idaho elections. The fraud claims of their friend, the My Pillow guy, were proven false. Where is the need for this new office?

NIC BASKETBALL: Hard work gets Cardinal men back into Region 18 mix

NIC (21-9) is the fourth seed and opens the tournament against top seeded Salt Lake (27-3), who won the Scenic West Conference regular season title, on Friday at 4 p.m. PST.

PAC-12 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cougars bow out in opener

Bella Murekatete, a senior from Genesis Prep, had eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block for Washington State, which awaits its NCAA Tournament fate next weekend.

AT COLLEGE: March 7, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Local karate team wins international tournament

“Our Idaho team competed against larger international teams with more experienced competitors and won in multiple divisions," Siegfried said. "They represented themselves, their families, and the state of Idaho by performing with skill, poise under pressure, dignity and respect. I could not be prouder of them.”

Hear them roar — no more

City Council OKs amendments that aim to quiet downtown vehicle noise

“The gist of the ordinance has not changed,” Adams said. “We’re just becoming more explicit” to be sure people understand and to leave no doubt

Safety commission looks at crime data

Commission Chairman Scot Haug presented some statistics to the Public Safety Commission on Tuesday, and said he wants to ensure commissioners can understand the information so they can better help the public.

Youth archery class coming up at Farragut Shooting Range Center

Youth bows, arrows and targets will be provided by Fish and Game

Legals for March, 7 2024

Momentum builds in major homelessness case before U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness last year to its highest reported level, a federal report found

Europe's Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here's what that will look like

The new rules have broad but vague goals of making digital markets “fairer” and “more contestable."

Youth Sports March 6, 2024

Scores, news, highlights, etc., from local youth teams, leagues, et al ...

College basketball: Murekatete honored again; Fortier, Ejim earn WCC awards

Top players announced for West Coast Conference, Pac-12 Conference.

OPINION: Voter registration facts for May primary

March 15 is a key date for Republicans.