A question for people of any age

“Ask yourself how old you would be if you didn’t know the day you were born.”

ECONOMY: It’s booming

I just finished a car trip to north Texas this week and all I can say is the economy is booming. Everywhere I drove through, all available workers are working. From Idaho to Texas, bridges and highways are being rebuilt and construction on business and residential buildings are incredible.

Legals for October, 11 2023

City eyes $65K water rate study

Director says that doesn't mean costs will increase

The General Services/Public Works Committee on Monday unanimously approved a request for an agreement with FCS Group to prepare a 2023-24 water rate study.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Oct. 2-8

Peak wins home invite; Lady Wildcats one win away from CIL title; Wallace girls continue to roll; Miner Football team picks up huge win

Two annexation public hearings tonight in PF

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings at 5:30 tonight regarding two proposed annexations.

Iranian wins Nobel Peace Prize

I happily admit to being a lifelong nerd. Big names in film and music elicit no thrill for me. The Academy and Grammys pass unnoticed. But when the Nobel Prizes come around in October, I get excited. The winners have a far greater impact on more lives than any Hollywood story, even if most people don’t know about it.

KCSO employees planning a safe Halloween party

Local businesses, nonprofits asked to participate

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Employee Association Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 43 is seeking participation from local businesses and nonprofits as it plans to host a haunted house at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Legals for October, 10 2023

First freeze and potential winter ice

This is the time of year when local gardeners will have to start monitoring the weather more closely as our region will eventually be heading toward freezing temperatures.

PREP SOCCER: Lake City girls top Coeur d'Alene, to play Lewiston for regional title

Lake City's boys will play host to Coeur d'Alene in the regional championship

STATE 5A/4A GOLF: A few strokes here and there ... Lake City frosh Lambert finishes one stroke out of playoff in 5A; Coeur d'Alene boys third, girls second; Mire fourth as Sandpoint's girls third

Results from the state 5A and 4A tournaments, which concluded on Saturday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene boys, ranked 10th in nation, win at elite meet

Results from Saturday's cross country, prep volleyball and football games.

Demonstrating leadership: Local elections participation

Local elections are the cornerstone of any thriving democracy, as they enable citizens to exercise their fundamental right to choose their representatives at the grassroots level.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Mikki Stevens: A local star

Former Red Hot Mamas member always aimed to entertain

They came. They entertained. They conquered our hearts.

STATE 5A, 4A GOLF: Lake City's Lambert, Coeur d'Alene boys tied for third in 5A, Viking girls second after first day

The tournaments conclude today.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland falls; Wallace knocks off Lakeside

Bonners Ferry football, Kellogg volleyball notch wins on Friday.

Citizen 'locked on' to Sandpoint park tree

A local resident chained herself to a tree at Travers Park on Thursday to protest the city’s plans to cut down 20 of the park’s trees to make room for a planned tennis and pickleball facility.

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McAndrew announces candidacy for CDA school board

James “Jimmy” McAndrew announced he is seeking the Zone 2 seat on the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees. Zone 2 largely consists of the cities of Hayden and Hayden Lake and is being vacated by Casey Morrisroe who is not seeking reelection.