Help us celebrate the community's best and brightest under 40

Nominations open now through Feb. 20

We all know young professionals who are making positive impacts in their communities and workplaces. Celebrate those high-producing, inspiring and dedicated individuals by nominating them in the North Idaho Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.

In Mexico, worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle

The Maya Train is intended to drive economic development to some of the country's poorest areas

Chinese balloon now over central US as Blinken cancels visit

The balloon was detected earlier over sensitive military sites in Montana

US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies

The states want protections lifted so they can regain management of grizzlies and offer hunts to the public

A surprising burst of US hiring in January: 517,000 jobs

Friday’s report added instead to the picture of a resilient U.S. labor market, with low unemployment, relatively few layoffs and many job openings

‘Playing with an edge’ — Kolton Mitchell, Lake City all-time leading scorer, hopes to lead the Timberwolves to their first state title

“He does some things that you just hit ‘rewind' on film about 10 times and you go ‘Goodness sakes, how did he do that?’ Lake City boys basketball coach Jim Winger said. “We just kinda let him do his thing. My brother (Mike, who played at Coeur d’Alene High and then at Gonzaga in the late 1980s) was a very good point guard, and there’s been some great ones around here, but I think he’s as good as they get.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The dirty side of sports journalism — believe it or not

Well, there are a couple of items that I just have to share with you — everything from a hilarious spring training exchange a few years back to, unfortunately … A truly grubby story that makes sports journalism look fairly awful.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake girls top Lakeland again

Area girls basketball teams wrap regular season, and results from Thursday's prep wrestling and boys basketball games.

Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting

An estimated 40-50 grizzlies live in Idaho

Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act

Former NIC trustees, lawyer seek to quash subpoenas

North Idaho College’s former attorney and two former trustees have asked a court to quash subpoenas seeking documents, emails, public record requests and other digital records related to the hiring of NIC President Nick Swayne, calling the subpoenas “unreasonable and oppressive.” Attorney Art Macomber issued a flurry of subpoenas last month on behalf of NIC in a lawsuit filed by Swayne against the college. The lawsuit seeks Swayne’s reinstatement after trustees placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason.

'We're going to have a great year'

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty honors team at annual awards banquet

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty honors agents

Cruise, blues and dancing shoes: Cd'A Blues Festival returns

Tickets now on sale for March 31-April 2

Here's some good news to lose your winter blues and jazz things up for a weekend: Coeur d'Alene Blues Festival tickets are now on sale.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.

‘Taxpayers are asking for relief’: Three property tax bills unveiled in Idaho Legislature

The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a trio of new property tax bills on Thursday morning in an effort to address one of the top priorities facing Idahoans.

JazzNIC Festival concert Feb.7

The annual JazzNIC Festival is back at North Idaho College. More than 200 middle school and high school students will participate in jazz clinics Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8 at NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. The festival includes a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. The event is free and open to the public.

NIC rolls up its sleeves

Student nursing association hosts blood drive for the community

As a national blood shortage continues across the country, the North Idaho College community looked to do its part to help with a blood drive Monday, Jan. 30 in a mobile donation center at NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

Art Spirit opens Figurative

Explore works covering the body

The Art Spirit Gallery February 2023 show has been announced, and the exhibit will be “Figurative.” Figurative art describes any form of modern art that retains strong references to the real world and particularly to the human figure.

Youth Symphony joins Cd'A Symphony for concert

The North Idaho Youth Symphony, conducted by Michael Harrison, joined the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra for the annual Family Concert Jan. 28 at the Schuler Performing Arts Center.

'It all comes from the music'

Music Conservatory of Cd'A opens Youth Choir Program

The Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene savors music as a form of connection – from the past as far back as Bach to the children they teach today – so adding a youth choir program will build new musical roots in the community for a stronger connection to the past. “I think the timing of everything is so magical,” said Conservatory Director Julienne Dance. “When it’s right, it’s right.”

Hayden Cinema movie times

Hayden Cinema Feb. 3-9 Nights $8, matinees $6, Tuesdays $5, $2 surcharge 3D