Angler surveys to take place on Lake Coeur d’Alene

Idaho Fish and Game will begin conducting angler surveys, also known as creel surveys, on Coeur d’Alene Lake and its chain lakes in the coming months.

Man charged with sexual abuse after bus incident

A grand jury has indicted a man accused of sharing a sexually explicit message with a child at a bus station.

Idaho bill to allow ivermectin sales over the counter passes Senate

Typically, U.S. FDA decides when drugs should be over-the-counter. But Idaho Republican legislative leaders want to do it themselves.

Dr. Sky Blue, who works with ivermectin in his practice as infectious disease doctor in Idaho, told the Idaho Capital Sun that the bill is part of a broader trend to promote unproven medical remedies and disregard their risks — over more proven treatments.

Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch

Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the judge to consider setting a new legal precedent in Idaho regarding how autism is classified in death penalty cases.

Budget writers try again on Tax Commission budget

Cut $100 from school choice tax credit implementation

There was little discussion at the budget-setting meeting Wednesday, other than some confusion by members over the difference between the new budget and the one that died on the Senate floor. The only change was a $100 reduction in the amount of money toward the seven new employees. JFAC voted 16-2 to approve the new budget. It will now go to the House and Senate floors.

Reversal: Post Falls students pitch the jobs they want

Eye contact, a firm handshake and confident conversation. Seniors pitched their passion for future careers such as firefighting, teaching software engineering and social work to community volunteers Wednesday at the reverse job fair.

Celebrate National Humor Month!

It's said laughter is the best medicine, and I heartily agree. How many times has a good laugh — or at least a good story — rescued a difficult situation? April is National Humor Month, appropriately starting with April Fools' Day. While a harmless prank is a fun way to lighten things up among friends, it's important to keep one's sense of humor alive when things get tense at work. I'm sharing some of my favorite business-oriented stories to inspire you to lighten up uncomfortable situations. For example, determined people possess the stamina and courage to pursue their ambitions despite criticism, ridicule or unfavorable circumstances. In fact, discouragement usually spurs us on to greater things. And a sense of humor never hurts.

Legals for March, 28 2025

The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis

The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen’s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.

Roosevelt Inn buyer proposing another Coeur d'Alene townhome project

Hearing with Design Review Commission slated Thursday

The proposed units would be three stories, with some having a livable attic above the third story. The units would range in size from about 1,000 square feet to 2,350 square feet.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dreaming of a good night’s sleep

There is nothing so wonderful as waking refreshed after a good night’s sleep. During sleep our brains cycle through different stages, including light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, each serving specific functions like memory consolidation, physical repair, and emotional processing.

Vocational Rehab, Coeur d'Alene School District host career fair

Vocational Rehab, Coeur d'Alene School District host career fair

The gym in the Coeur d'Alene Early Learning Center was bustling with conversation for hours Tuesday as high school students learned about pet grooming, public safety, cotton candy making and other potential career paths. "I did learn a lot of stuff," Coeur d'Alene High School student Danny Nguyen said.

Numerica announces layoffs, restructuring

The 25 layoffs are about 3.5% of Numerica’s workforce of 660 team members across North Idaho, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Wenatchee.

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day.

Emergency abortions are now allowed — at only some Idaho hospitals, judge rules

Idaho doctors can perform an abortion as stabilizing care during a medical emergency, a federal judge ruled Thursday — so long as they’re at the right hospital.

Petition asking Crapo to defend Medicaid receives thousands of signatures

A petition letter calling on Senator Mike Crapo to protect Medicaid during budget negotiations has been delivered to several of Crapo's offices throughout the state, including his Coeur d'Alene office.

VETERANS PRESS: Military facts that may surprise you (16-20)

16) Most U.S. Presidents served in the Army: Before taking up their roles as Commander in Chief, 31 of the 46 U.S. Presidents served in some branch of the military. The Army boasts the most presidential alumni with 16. Obviously serving in the military isn’t required, but it makes sense considering that the president is effectively the leader of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Post Falls to explore finance program

C-PACE facilitates long-term loans for new construction projects

Post Falls City Council made a unanimous vote this week to explore the C-PACE financial program. Currently, Coeur d’Alene was the first city in the state to have adopted the program, which facilitates longer-term loans of 20 or 30 years for new construction projects to incorporate energy-efficient designs or upgrades like new roofing or HVAC improvements to existing commercial buildings.

COLLEGE WRESTLING: Former Post Falls star Lovett reaches national title match tonight

Lovett advanced to the national title match in 2022, finishing runner-up to Cornell’s Yianni Diakmoihalis 11-5. In 2024, Lovett was sixth at nationals.

The Exhausted Dad: Incoming high school anxieties

I’m not ready to be a parent of a high schooler.