Coeur d'Alene middle schoolers hunt for fossils within ancient rocks

Middle schoolers tap into natural history thanks to Stonerose Interpretive Center

Tap, chip, tap, chip, tippity tap tap tap... Eureka! "We actually split it!" Lakes Middle School seventh grader Alex Terry announced Thursday morning as he and classmate Ruby Zaike worked open a piece of ancient sedimentary shale. Guests from Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site in Republic, Wash. have been visiting middle school classrooms this week sharing the joy of discovery with aspiring paleontologists in the Coeur d'Alene School District.

The Latest: WHO chief warns virus is worsening globally

The head of the World Health Organization warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, even as the situation in Europe is improving.

The Latest: Arizona university to start, end fall term early

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona University will start and end its fall semester earlier this year, hoping to mitigate the spread ofthe coronavirus.

Library's resources help turn dreams into reality

Library's resources help turn dreams into reality

Moses Lake teen walks for a cure

McKenna Reis honors her aunt's memory

MOSES LAKE — McKenna Reis, 14, became emotional when describing how much her aunt Betty Reis meant to her.

‘Adopt an Elder’ connects residents, seniors

'The gratitude in the moment is so profound'

One local woman is helping to connect assisted living residents with locals in the area.

'Fourth Trimester:' The need for postpartum care

Ray Samuel Hoon, 101

Ray Samuel Hoon passed away peacefully Friday, June 15, 2018, in Spokane, at the age of 101 years old, surrounded by his family.

New Evergreen Chamber director brings enthusiasm, business savvy

Connie McCubbins describes her new role as the executive director of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce as a “dream job” that combines all her career experience in business.

Darlene Marie Poirier, 73

Darlene Marie Poirier, 73, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, also a longtime resident of Bigfork and Hot Springs, "went to sleep May 20, 2008, surrounded by her family, and woke up in Heaven." She was born in Kalispell, on Oct. 13, 1934, to William and Suzie Ehret. Her childhood days were spent in Kalispell where she spent a lot of time with her cousins, the Kellys and the Fagerlands. She spoke fondly of Bernice and her family and retained a long friendship until Bernice's passing.

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Author says wilderness experience still exists in National Parks

Whitefish author and adventurer Becky Lomax says there’s a place to experience wilderness where one doesn’t expect it: our national parks.

As deadline nears, Sun Road plan draws sharp criticism

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor management plan is drawing some sharp criticism as the comment period deadline nears next week.

Author says wilderness experience still exists in National Parks

Whitefish author and adventurer Becky Lomax says there’s a place to experience wilderness where one doesn’t expect it: our national parks.

NIC publishes accreditor’s report

Evaluation notes positive steps taken and areas in need of improvement

A team representing North Idaho College’s accreditor found that the college has made some progress since receiving a show cause sanction but cautioned that only time will tell if effective change can continue.

View from the Library: Check out the new location

Things have been a little crazy for us at the library, but so many exciting things are happening this month.

Woman recognized for wilderness mapping effort in Glacier

Jillian McKenna has been visiting national parks since her youth. Her parents are both geologists and national parks were a top spot to visit growing up.

Ray Samuel Hoon, 101

Ray Samuel Hoon passed away peacefully Friday, June 15, 2018, in Spokane, at the age of 101 years old, surrounded by his family.

New Evergreen Chamber director brings enthusiasm, business savvy

Connie McCubbins describes her new role as the executive director of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce as a “dream job” that combines all her career experience in business.

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