The 2024 tornado season is a little different

The 2024 tornado season has been relatively active, but not in the typical locations in the early spring season. According to an article from The Weather Channel, most of the tornadoes have been seen across the U.S., rather than the southern states.

PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries wins district baseball opener

Landen Holmes struck out six over four innings for St. Maries (10-13), which faces top-seeded Orofino on Monday at Orofino High.

Legals for April, 30 2024

Legals for May, 1 2024

MY TURN: Vote with prairie, aquifer in mind

Without natural resource protection, our paradise is lost.

‘Idaho Gives’ to local nonprofits

Idaho Gives kicks off in Coeur d’Alene

Sandra Dixon, 60

It is with deep sorrow that the Dixon family announces the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Sandra Davis Dixon, 60.

Bonnie J. Marshall, 95

Bonnie J. Marshall passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024. She was 95 years old.

Howard Fredrick Sevdy, 85

Howard F. Sevdy of Hayden, Idaho, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at the age of 85.

The Petersen Dog Races: Realtor’s idea brightens the dog days of winter

With the pathway clear, Peterson made a call for entries for the race. It was open for Coeur d’Alene’s school-age kids and dogs of all breeds.

Silver Valley Cat Wranglers claw their way to stabilize Shoshone County's cat population

KELLOGG – For one night only, the Dirty Dog Saloon became the “Dirty Kitty” as the owners allowed Silver Valley Cat Wranglers to perform a bar takeover and silent auction. The Dirty Dog Saloon donated all the day's proceeds to Cat Wranglers and through additional donations, the group was able to raise about $6,000 out of its $15,000 annual budget. “It all goes to the cats,” Cat Wranglers president Rene Gilbert said.

Kellogg workshop focuses on empowering middle and high school girls

After about a 10-year hiatus, Krista Brandt is bringing back the “Anything I Wanna Be” empowerment workshop for Silver Valley girls.

OPINION: SCOTUS to decide if abortion law goes too far

If anybody can understand the importance of emergency care during a pregnancy, it’s Rep. Ilana Rubel of Boise, the House minority leader. She has plenty of life experience on that matter.

Kootenai County marine deputies prepare for summer season

Three factors keep Kootenai County’s marine patrol deputies busy throughout the summer months: alcohol consumption on the water, inadequate boating safety education and few life jackets.

Study shows economic impact of Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Says it generated $30 million in economic output, supported 260 jobs

According to an economic impact report prepared by Crossroads Consulting, the fairgrounds attracted more than 288,600 visits in 2022, generated $30 million in total economic output, supported 260 jobs, and contributed $9.7 million in labor income.

Music and ministry

Christian artist will perform at House of Faith Wesleyan Church

Christian recording artist Luke Yates will be live in concert at 6 p.m. May 18 at the House of Faith Wesleyan Church, 1103 N. Third St., Coeur d'Alene. The concert is free and open to the public.

Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy students celebrate Law Day

Legal professionals share a little about their careers.

Pay on Death and Transfer on Death options are an important part of your estate planning

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.

Does your trust allow you to change your mind? Does it allow someone else to change your mind?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.

Gene Lee Jacobs, 59

Gene Lee Jacobs, 59, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on April 23, 2024. Gene was a beloved husband, father, “Boppa,” and Pastor.