Constitution Week spotlight

The Preamble is the opening statement of the Constitution. It is a concise 52-word proclamation of the values at work in the complete document.

Constitution Week spotlight

There can be a tendency to race from the Declaration of Independence, proclaimed to the world in July 1776, and arrive at the end with a new nation with its own Constitution in 1787.

Constitution Week spotlight

A bill of rights is a list of basic human rights guaranteed by law. To insure these for all U.S. citizens, the Bill of Rights was written at the first meeting of Congress in 1789 and ratified in 1791. Only 10 of the 12 articles proposed were ratified. George Mason is credited with being the “Father of the Bill of Rights.”

Constitution Week spotlight

Since 1952, the Constitution has been on display in the National Archives building in Washington, D.C. It was brought to the Archives on a mattress. The cases holding the Constitution, which contain gas and vapor to keep humidity at 40% for preservation, are bullet proof.

Constitution Week Spotlight

Our Constitution is a living document. Thirty-three amendments have been proposed by the U.S. Congress; 27 of those have been ratified and are part of the Constitution.

CLN TRUSTEES: Telling you what you can or cannot read

The intention by the library board to disassociate with the American Library Association (ALA) is shocking. Why in the world would they even consider this for such an important public library asset?

Travis Bohn, 44

Travis C. Bohn February 8, 1979 -August 26, 2023

Simone Dinnerstein to perform with Gonzaga Symphony

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein will perform with the Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane.

Northwest Notes Sept. 22, 2023

The top seven finishers from the Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship automatically qualified for the 2024 PGA Professional Championship, scheduled for April 28 – May 1 at Frisco, Texas.

Northwest Notes: Sept. 21, 2023

The top seven qualifiers advance to the 2024 PGA Professional Championship April 28-May 1 at Fields Ranch in Frisco, Texas.

Legals for September, 21 2023

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene boys run to victory in Missoula

Results from Saturday's events in prep cross country, volleyball and swimming.

Vandals brace for Sac State ground attack

“It’ll be a great challenge, but we have a very good football team, and I think we can get better,” Eck said. “We haven’t hit our ceiling yet, for sure.”

Winkler announces bid for Cd'A City Council seat

Brian Winkler announced his candidacy for Coeur d’Alene City Council Seat 1.

Riley Gaines speaks to Republican women

Gaines talks about dedication to becoming one of the top female swimmers in the nation

Post Falls teen wins national heroic service activity award

Alex Knoll recognized for making significant impact on his community

Alex Knoll, 18, of Post Falls, is a winner of the 2023 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. The Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders who have made significant positive impacts on people, their communities and the environment. Fifteen top winners each receive $10,000 to support their service work or higher education.

Hiring event Wednesday in Post Falls

The Idaho Department of Labor will host its monthly hiring event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Idaho Department of Labor Post Falls office, 600 N. Thornton St.

Legals for September, 19 2023

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: WSU vs. Oregon State on Saturday — and then what?

Washington State and Oregon State will survive. And do well. Meantime, they can butt heads and have some fun on Saturday.

PREP SOCCER: Lake City boys get one, clinches top seed to regionals

Results from Tuesday's prep soccer matches.