EDITORIAL: Expecting the unexpected is a privilege

A friendly reminder that North Idaho's weird weather is a blessing, not a curse

OPINION: Democrats disagree differently

Israel-Gaza issue shows how parties handle passionate debate

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Golfing got you down?

One of the favorite pastimes of both adult men and women is golf. Although this sport is not a contact sport, avid golfers, professional or not, are also prone to getting injured. One of many conditions that they may suffer from is chronic back pain.

Top down and sounds of spring

Ruthie Clark always wanted a little red convertible, which seemed impractical during marriage and motherhood and life in rural North Idaho.

Yes, a simple checking or savings account can cause your estate to go through probate

But you can avoid this problem if you know how

Bank accounts and brokerage or investment accounts may be the most overlooked part of most people’s estate planning. There are some simple ways you can be sure your accounts will go where you intend upon your death, but your decisions need to be coordinated with your overall estate plan. Let’s take a look.

Legals for March, 20 2024

OPINION: Labrador's dereliction of duty impairs Legislature

Refusal to produce written advice is for political self-preservation

As electric vehicle sales slow, US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards for a while

The auto industry called the benchmarks unworkable with EV sales slowing as consumers worry about cost, range and a lack of publicly available charging stations.

A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That's a tall order

The video clip published by The Sun late Monday appears to show William and Kate smiling as they walked together, carrying shopping bags. It said the footage was taken Saturday in Windsor, west of London.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Zags, Cougars so different, yet so similar

Here’s the most critical similarity between Gonzaga and Wazzu, the one that likely will determine how far they advance in the tournament. Both have been outrageously erratic 3-point shooting teams, and it has cost them dearly.

Hot and cold

Record 71 degrees on St. Patrick's Day giving way to cold

It was also sunny and warm for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, which brought out thousands who lined downtown Sherman Avenue.

Jury to begin murder trial deliberations

After both sides presented closing arguments Monday, jurors are poised to begin deliberations Tuesday in the trial of Daniel Howard, a former Idaho State Police trooper accused of killing his wife three years ago.

Idaho bill to prohibit cities and counties from regulating knives moves to Senate

Redman: 'Knives are arms protected by the Second Amendment'

Todd Rathner — representing Knife Rights, a national organization of knife collectors, owners and manufacturers — helped craft the bill. Rathner said there are 14 other states with similar legislation.

Donavon Lee Adamson, 75

Don Adamson passed away peacefully on January 28 after a short illness.

Legals for March, 19 2024

Legals for March, 19 2024

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

RFK Jr. built a reputation of his own as an activist, author and lawyer who fought for environmental causes such as clean water.

Water main upgrade keeps flowing

First phase of $1.7M project funded by state grant

The project has relocated the existing transmission main into the public right of way. Another project feature was to construct waterlines to improve system looping, water pressure, and reliability, Rose said.

Take a hike

Grant awarded to Rathdrum Parks and Recreation

Over 3 miles of new trails will be added to the StormKing trail system on Rathdrum Mountain this year. Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Director Eric Singer said the city was awarded a $68,000 grant from Idaho State Parks and Recreation in January to help cover the cost of new trail development. His department initially applied for the grant in early 2023 he said.

IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES: Good vibes at NIC ... State all-stars shine on Christianson Gymnasium for 21st annual game

“It was really cool,” Lake City High senior Sophia Zufelt said. “Especially at NIC. We’ve put a lot of hours into this gym (practicing, as a youngster, with her North Idaho Elite AAU team). So it was really cool to get to finish it off for the last time with the Lake City jersey on in this gym.”