Global podcaster Dan Cummins to speak in Coeur d'Alene

One of the most successful voices in modern podcasting is coming home. Comedian and creator Dan Cummins, an Inland Northwest native whose shows regularly rank among the most listened to globally, will headline a special fireside chat this Wednesday, June 11 at the Innovation Den.

Air Quality Advisory extended through Sunday

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has extended the current Air Quality Advisory for several north Idaho counties through Sunday.

KSD to replant toppled trees

Carol Walster

Carol (Erbele) Walster passed away peacefully on Sunday January 12, 2025, at the age of 98 in Tumwater, Washington. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim. She is survived by her three children Dian, Jane and Jim, along with four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A long-time resident of Moses Lake, Washington, Carol was a storyteller and dedicated teacher.

Glacier, Flathead volleyball earn play-in spots

Despite losses to close out the regular season, both Glacier and Flathead’s volleyball teams take to the postseason for Western AA play-in matches.

CHAFE150 raises $60,000 to increase student literacy skills

CHAFE150, a charity bike ride event that has been funding local youth education programs since 2008, raised more than $60,000 for its primary beneficiary cause this year, the Lake Pend Oreille School District’s “Every Student Graduates a Reader” initiative.

Young Family’s Foundation celebrates

Nonprofit marks first year of helping make homeownership happen

Empowering hardworking families obtain homeownership is the mission of the Young Family’s Foundation of Coeur d’Alene. That mission was embodied and celebrated on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting acknowledging the Foundation’s first year of existence and fulfillment of the dream of first-time homeownership for Liv and Jonathan Loera.

Demo Derby concludes for 2026

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Round Up Miner Services Demolition Derby came to an exciting conclusion Wednesday night as a new demolition champion was named. When the dust settled, Travis Jaeger earned glory with the last car standing on the second day of the derby.

Coeur d'Alene council OKs alcohol at farmers market, ignoring police concerns

Police chief says city already has a drinking problem

Under the pilot project, beer and wine would be allowed at the market from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays on Fifth Street between Front and Lakeside avenues.

County delays decision on Cocolalla wedding venue, August setting

In a debate on land use designations, the Bonner County commissioners have postponed a decision on a remanded conditional use permit for a wedding venue in Cocolalla until Aug. 26 to allow the board time to review and consider all information brought forth during the lengthy hearing.

Unemployment up in Grant County in 2016

MOSES LAKE — Unemployment went up in Grant County in 2016, but it dropped a little between December 2015 and December 2016. The Washington Department of Employment Security reported the county’s unemployment rate was 7.5 percent for the entire year 2016, compared to 7.1 percent for all of 2015, according to preliminary figures. The unemployment rate for December 2016 was 9.6 percent, compared with 9.7 percent in December 2015.

Adams County unemployment rate remains steady

But number of non-farm jobs drops Adams County unemployment

RITZVILLE — The unemployment rate in Adams County dropped one-tenth of a percentage point between May and June, but remained the same as June 2015. But the number of non-farm jobs available in the county shrank between June 2015 and June 2016.

Grant County employment keeps rising

OLYMPIA — Grant County’s nonfarm employment increased for 14 consecutive months, April 2021 to May 2022, and the labor force expanded from June 2021 to May 2022. How long the growth will continue is uncertain, however, according to an analysis from the Washington Employment Security Department.

Fed reports slowing US economic activity due to virus surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that economic activity in several regions slowed in November as coronavirus cases surged.

Fed reports slowing US economic activity due to virus surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that economic activity in several regions slowed in November as coronavirus cases surged.

Jobs are solution to state's stagnant economy

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US border agent arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who police say barricaded himself in a church for four hours, is facing charges on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple children over several years.

US border agent arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who police say barricaded himself in a church for four hours, is facing charges on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple children over several years.

Mike Delaney will lead St. Patrick's Day Parade in Coeur d'Alene

Mike Delaney will lead St. Patrick's Day Parade in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday

Delaney’s roots landed him the title of grand marshal for Saturday’s 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association in partnership with ICCU.

PUD discusses idea of 'employer-sponsored' health clinic

Goal would be to cut, or slow, health care costs PUD

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners may consider operating an “employer-sponsored clinic” as a way to help cut medical insurance costs. Commissioners were given a presentation on the concept at the regular meeting Tuesday.