Council approves River's Edge Park master plan

Plans for River's Edge Park along the Flathead River will remain fluid for now.

Cecil Andrus, ex-Interior Secretary, former Idaho governor, dies

BOISE (AP) — Former Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus, who engineered the conservation of millions of acres of Alaska land during the Carter administration, has died. He was 85.

Cecil Andrus, Ex-Interior Secretary, Former Idaho Governor, dies

BOISE (AP) — Former Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus, who engineered the conservation of millions of acres of Alaska land during the Carter administration, has died. He was 85.

Wolf Prairie area a hotbed of wildfire activity

In a span of just two months, the extremely remote and lightly populated region has seen three wildfires.

Royal splits twin bill with Highland

ROYAL CITY - After blowing a lead to drop the first game, Royal took the second, 5-2, to split a non-league prep baseball doubleheader at Highland last week.

SCHOOLS: Memo to teachers union

We demand a NEW contract for the students and taxpayers, too. At the open negotiations a few years ago, then superintendent Hazel Bauman told the union that they needed to address the high use of health insurance that was driving rates up every year. (We have one of the most unhealthy districts in the state.) Many districts cover only the employee; Coeur d’Alene covers most of the employee’s entire family. Support staff (non-teaching) is 30 percent in many rural schools; Coeur d’Alene is over 50 percent. There are many teachers desiring to work here. Why is the union complaining?

Mitchell ready for session

The 2023 legislative session is shaping up to deliver on the Montana Values that House District 3 voters overwhelming endorsed in November.

Cats drop Stillwater Christian, Bigfork forfeits

The Columbia Falls Wildcats boys soccer team was supposed to play Bigfork for their Homecoming match on Saturday, but due to a forfeit, took on the 8-0 undefeated Stillwater Christian School Cougars in their place. After an intense, hard-fought game, the Cats walked off the field with a 2-1 victory.

Hecla reports first-quarter profit of $29.9M

The Coeur d`Alene-based company said it had profit of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 4 cents per share.

Data business undergoes big changes

A lot can change in 20 years.

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Legals for May, 6 2021

What price for homeless pets?

Kootenai Humane Society faces financial challenges, ponders policies, will increase board

COEUR d'ALENE - Dori didn't have long to live.

Prairie Athletic Center open in Post Falls

Prairie Athletic Center is now open at 4044 W. Prairie Ave. in Post Falls.

Healing Hearts Mental Health Therapy open in Cd'A

With counseling for young and old and couples therapy, Healing Hearts Mental Health is now at 212 S. 11th St. (Suite 3).

Half a century of sparkle: Keenan’s Jewelry shines at 50 years

The year marks two significant accomplishments for the Burts. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of Keenan’s Jewelry as a business in the Flathead, but it’s also their 50th wedding anniversary.

Book lists, locals share favorite reads

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint’s library has one of the highest user rates in the entire state, even though its population is much smaller than libraries in bigger cities, according to East Bonner County Library Director Ann Nichols, who has served at its helm for eight years. In fact, including the bookmobiles, homebound services, and the Clark Fork library, in one month, November of last year, 22,308 people used the library.

Health care comes to people's homes

Betty Mylcraine's life has to stay pretty quiet these days.

DEQ responds to commissioners' letter

Department of Environmental Quality officials responded to a letter drafted by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners last month opposing the demolition of the Rainy Creek Dam in quick time.

Toxic Superfund cleanups decline to more than 30-year low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration completed the fewest cleanups of toxic Superfund sites last year than any administration since the program’s first years in the 1980s, figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency indicated Wednesday.