MY TURN: Unraveling the Idaho GOP: Dorothy Moon's troubling legacy

As a devout Republican, it pains me to reflect on the divisive legacy Dorothy Moon and her leadership team has etched in our Grand Ole Party. Once a party known for its unity and commitment to once conservative values — freedoms and liberties for all, fiscal accountability, support of science and data — we find ourselves marred by internal conflicts, alienated members and a distressing departure from our core principles. What does that potential legacy look like?

MY TURN: Idaho Republicans — caucus for Haley?

I'm asking Idaho Republicans statewide to caucus for Nikki Haley on Saturday, March 2. No, I do not think that she will wrest the GOP nomination from Donald Trump at this late date. Nor does one need to attack Trump to support Haley.

Wild weather's coming: West readies for snow as Midwest gets a taste of summer

The storm will move into the Great Basin and Central Rockies Tuesday, carrying much colder temperatures and strong winds across the inner mountain West

Wastewater project nearing completion

The wastewater treatment facility enhancements for the city are close to being finished, but construction delays have been impacting the process recently. Public Works Director John Beacham said nearly 90 percent of the $40 million project is finished. In 2013, the city developed a master plan to bring their facility into compliance with regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The 2024 tropical storm and hurricane season could be another active one

The official start of the tropical storm and hurricane season in the Atlantic and Caribbean waters is a little more than 3 months away. With the strong El Niño starting to weaken along the equatorial regions, many forecasters that specialize in sea-surface temperatures are indicating the increasing chances of another active season.

STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Riding high again ... Seguine rallies for third straight 5A title as Trojans, with three champions, finish second in 5A

“When Rider’s in good shape, he’s tough to beat,” Post Falls coach Pete Reardon said. “He just had to find a way to go up. He didn’t have this one in the bag by far, but it was pretty cook to see him come back and win that one.”

NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinals fall at Utah State-Eastern, drop to third in SWAC heading into final weekend

NIC faces Southern Idaho next Saturday in Twin Falls in the regular season finale.

Space: Tom Mueller's Frontier

St. Maries grad says resources for Earth will have to come from the outer limits

St. Maries grad Tom Mueller sees opportunity in space

State high school boys basketball tournaments

Sites and schedules for this week's state boys basketball tournaments.

Michael Anthony Lupo, 68

Michael Anthony Lupo passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 68. In his passing, he is reunited with his mother and his childhood best friend.

Buell Hollister, 97

Buell Albert Hollister, at the grand age of 97, took his last breath at home on February 6, 2024.

STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Those first-day nerves .... Tucker one of four in semis for Coeur d'Alene; Post Falls, second in 5A, has six in semis

“It was an OK day,” Post Falls coach Pete Reardon said. “We had some good, some bad. More than anything, we came out a little flat, and that’s on me. Usually, we come out guns blazing, but our kids figured it out and got back to it.”

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

Young agents of change

Student Advisory Group members learning to advocate for themselves, peers

Students in the Coeur d'Alene School District's Student Advisory Group are serious about effecting positive change in their school communities.

Republican Idaho legislator proposes constitutional amendment to block ranked choice voting

Idaho voters could potentially face two ballot questions over elections this November

If it makes the ballot, it would take a simple majority of voters to approve it

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Did you hear about the veterinarian who is also a taxidermist?

FAST FIVE: Find your inner goddess with Lindsey Jones

Meet Lindsey Jones, a Pacific Northwest native who is a champion for female entrepreneurship in the Post Falls community. With years of business ownership and unwavering determination, she has always shared a common goal – empowering women, particularly mothers, to enhance their lives by leveraging their passions to create financial stability.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Feb. 26 - March 1

Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between Feb. 16 and Feb. 18. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.

Legals for February, 24 2024