In Haiti, the difficult relationship of gangs and business

There was nowhere to turn for help. In Haiti, there is no functioning government

A dog's search for meaning

As I lie on my couch this Sunday evening, reading Viktor Frankl’s, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Scout and Scarlett sleep quietly on their round, padded beds by the fireplace.

Gail Parker

Gail’s journey began on Aug. 29, 1957, in Kittanning, Pa. Gail was the

Wray Cartwright, 62

Marvin "Wray" Cartwright met his Savior Feb. 9, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1961, in Coeur d'Alene, and spent most of his life in Kootenai County.

It's a mad, mad digital world

Online shopping grows, with some growing pains

Americans waited until the last minute to buy holiday gifts, but retailers weren't prepared for the spike.

Health and fitness technology

Technology is a blessing and a curse — most of you would likely agree with this idea. From a health and fitness perspective, technology can be a blessing giving you tools and motivation to track your progress to a healthier life. Technology can also be a curse, delivering limited accuracy in the metrics it provides, distracting you from quality life moments with loved ones, and it becomes an intrusive crutch distracting you from day-to-day tasks.

David George Albertini, 79

David George Albertini, 79 —In Memoriam— By Dan Zadra & Francie Lane

Willene Janrose Eubanks, 88

Willene Janrose Eubanks passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Nov. 10, 2012, in Coeur d’Alene. She was born on Dec. 30, 1923, in Wallins Creek, Ky., to Arthur and Maude Lewis.

CELL TOWERS: Environmental reviews needed

People are cajoled into believing wireless devices are essential to life in our modern-day world.

Thankful veteran feeling the love

By DEVIN WEEKS

Grace Evelyn Guy, 91

Grace Evelyn Guy, 91, passed into eternal life on July 10, 2012, of natural causes at home surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born March 26, 1921, in Coeur d’Alene to Alva and Grace Jenks.

Vivene C. Near, 84

Vivene C. Near, 84, with her children by her side, went to be with her Lord on Oct. 29, 2012, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Vivene (Mims) was born in Muskegon, Mich., to Arthur and Cornelus Vannett.

Ralph Kirk, 79

Ralph Kirk, 79, of Spirit Lake, passed away Dec. 29, 2010. He was born Jan. 21, 1931, to Roy and Cora (Ford) Kirk in Oklahoma.

David Seitz, 80

David Seitz, a truly good man, passed away March 26, 2013, at home with family by his side. The son of Edna and Melvin Seitz, he was born December 11, 1932, in Billings, Mont. He attended school in Billings, Montana graduating in 1951 from Billings Senior High School. He married the love of his life, Sharon Childers, in 1953.

Washington kills 1 member of wolf pack preying on cattle

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed one of the three members of an endangered wolf pack in the northeastern corner of the state, hoping that deters the pack from attacking more livestock

Penny Inglis still loves making May Day baskets

Penny Inglis still loves making May Day baskets

Mark Joseph Keevy, 50

Mark Joseph Keevy, 50, was called to heaven on Jan. 20, 2013. He was born April 14, 1962 to Gene Keevy and Ester (Conrad) Keevy in Spokane, Wash. He attended Coeur d’Alene High School. After high school he joined the Air Force for 12 years. He served his country with honor and distinction and that will never be forgotten. Mark had a love for the outdoors, hunting, motorcycles, and most of all fishing and the love of his dog, Benny. Mark is survived by his mother, Ester; his loving companion, Danette Achziger; three children: Jessica, Jeremiah and Jacob; five grandchildren: Mason, Dylan, Carson and Aubree Besser, and Jaxson Keevy; four sisters: Gina, Kelly, Robin, and Shannon; four brother-in-laws and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mark was employed at Omega Pacific in Spokane. Mark was preceded in death by his dad, Gene Keevy, in 2009. A celebration of Mark’s life will be at a later date.

Catherine Elin Raddatz, 60

Our beloved mother Catherine Elin Raddatz peacefully passed away on Feb. 1, 2016, at the Hospice House surrounded by all six of her children. She was born in Ely, Nev., on June 24, 1955.

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SCOUTS: Don't blur gender roles

Yes, the good old days when boys could be boys — Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog tails and girls were girls — Sugar and Spice and everything nice.