Idaho law now requires insurance companies to do a better job finding beneficiaries

A new state law will make it more likely life insurance beneficiaries will receive policy benefits after the insured dies.

Learn from the champs

Ironman pros to mingle with public at the Kroc tonight

COEUR d'ALENE - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center will host a free Ironman meet and greet event featuring Ironman triathletes from 6-7 p.m. tonight.

Wildfire Smoke Advisory Issued in North Idaho

Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have issued a Wildfire Smoke Advisory for Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties.

VA: Important information

To reduce wait times for veterans needing healthcare services, the Veterans’ Administration recently proposed fully utilizing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and other advanced practice nurses throughout VA hospitals (currently only some VA hospitals do that).

Cellular Connection acquires Phones Plus retailers

The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., announced it has acquired the Phones Plus chain of Verizon Wireless Premium Retailers with 18 stores located across Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Plan your next geotour

A new geotourism website created by National Geographic features outdoor adventures not far from North Idaho.

NIC hoops coach Phay takes job as CSI coach

Here's the official release from NIC:

Tribe, HREI, Kroc Center to feature tribal culture in Coeur d'Alene

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is partnering with the Kroc Center and the Human Rights Education Institute to share tribal history and culture with the community during Native American Heritage month in November.

Spring dashes into summer; get ready

Only one week until Spring Break arrives at most area schools, and many a parent is at least somewhat prepared.

Morrison, local author, coming to Post Falls library

Local author Jim Morrison will talk about his book, "To See Another Sunrise," at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Community Library Network at Post Falls. The book tells the story of Morrison's courageous fight with and victory over cancer.

Crapo-palooza: Senator outpaces everyone else in Congress with town meetings tours

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo has held more town meetings in 2015 than any other member of Congress, according to a recent report published by Legistorm, a service dedicated to tracking congressional matters and people. 

Stand Down event to help veterans

BLM's Blackwell Island season passes available at several locations

The early summer weather has boaters anxious to get out on Lake Coeur d'Alene and enjoy the water. The Blackwell Island recreation site managed by the Bureau of Land Management offers a popular launch site to summer boaters due to its easy access to the lake.

Dynamic duo to sponsor kids event

Kroc Center, Boys and Girls Club to present Splash and Dash

Ales for the Trail lists People's Choice winners

The North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation announced the winning breweries participating in this year’s Ales for the Trail beer competition.

Jerusalem archaeologist to speak today

COEUR d'ALENE — Israeli archaeologist Eli Shukron will present his findings on the City of David Standing Stone and the foundations of the Western Wall in Jerusalem today at noon at the Pinkerton Idaho Wildlife Museum, 2000 John Loop, Coeur d'Alene.

A time to reflect

By BRIAN WALKER

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Celebrate Hayden Days this weekend

HAYDEN — Here comes Hayden Days.

Silverwood hiring fair Saturday at fairgrounds

Silverwood Theme Park will hold a hiring fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene.