Ironwood Family Practice opens in new building

After being on Ironwood Drive since 1986, Ironwood Family Practice is open in a large new building at 3815 N. Schreiber Way (Suite 102).

Legislative session proving unexpectedly busy

What started as a slow session has quickly become one of our busiest in recent memory. As of the end of last week, we have already introduced roughly 100 more bills than last year, with 140 more than last year being prepared by our bill drafting office. At the end of this week, the afternoon committees in the House have been closed down for bill introductions and any new bill proposals are required to be introduced by one of the privileged morning committees or by the Ways and Means Committee.

NorthWestern Energy plan protect Montana consumers

Over the last several weeks we’ve seen a number of articles — both editorial and from news reporters — that lay blame for the need to purchase electricity on the open market at the feet of NorthWestern Energy and their recent efforts to expand their portfolio to include more reliable energy from coal and natural gas.

Early spring fling

Home and Garden Show opens at fairgrounds, continues through Sunday

Hundreds of area residents made their way to the opening day of the North Idaho Home and Garden Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Friday. Dozens of vendors were set up to offer a variety of goods and services to guests.

FAST FIVE: Lisa Schaff: 'Our vote is our power'

Meet Lisa Schaff, a Coeur d’Alene resident of 12 years who has been a member of the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County since 2016. Lisa would tell you that compassion and empathy are the core emotions that drive her to work for the League. Fairness, truth and civil democracy are at the forefront of her values.

Owen Sowerwine Natural Area permanently protected

The Owen Sowerwine Natural Area is now permanently protected after years of work to conserve it.

Libby's last 3-time champ, JR Rebo, happy to get company at the top

Rebo, who is sixth on the all-time wins list with 126, said he was able to coach DeShazer a little bit in middle school.

Man sentenced for role in Troy restaurant arson, burglary

District Judge Matt Cuffe agreed to waive more than $800 in fines and court fees, but Haughton still must pay $18,711.50 in restitution.

NorthWestern Energy plans protect Montana customers

Anyone who takes more than a cursory look at the steps NorthWestern has made over the last several years to diversify their portfolio and ensure supply reliability can easily see...

STATE 5A BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene settles down after early Lake City flurry, advances to semis for first time since 2011

“Lake City can shoot the leather off the ball, and we knew that coming in,” said Coeur d'Alene guard Logan Orchard, who has signed with NAIA Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. “They came out shooting hot. I think we underestimated them honestly, since we beat them twice … it took us (a bit) to get us locked in defensively.”

Searching for O'Sherman

Gold Quest begins in downtown CDA

O’Sherman the Leprechaun will be hiding every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during business hours.

Legals for March, 1 2024

Violin virtuoso Eileen Ivers performs in Whitefish

The Whitefish Theatre Company will present powerhouse musician Eileen Ivers and her four-piece band.

Making a splash

Middle schoolers build and race cardboard boats

Dozens of parents gathered at SafeSplash SwimLabs to watch junior engineering students make a splash and race their cardboard boats across the pool on Monday. Chris Rogers, a teacher at Woodland Middle School provides a fun opportunity for his junior engineering students. He gives his seventh and eighth grade students a chance to build boats out of cardboard and duct tape, and put their lessons into a practical project.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 29, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Feb. 29, 2024.

School facilities bill is the right thing, done in the wrong way

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that the Legislature has the constitutional duty to provide for the construction and maintenance of safe public schools for Idaho children. The state has the primary responsibility for school facilities, not local property taxpayers. Those of us on the Court expected to see some legislative action to comply with the ruling, but little of substance has been done since then to get the job done.

Legals for February, 29 2024

STATE 5A BOYS BASKETBALL: Taking the challenge ... Lake City, with new coaches and roster, back at state after winning it all in 2023

The seventh-seeded Timberwolves (16-9) will play second-seeded Coeur d’Alene (20-3) in the first round of the state 5A tournament Thursday at 4 p.m. PST at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.

Youth Sports Feb. 28, 2024

Scores, news, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Trains, smiles and God

Helen Campilli celebrates 99th birthday by working in her Spirit Lake antique shop

Mrs. Helen Campilli's 99th birthday was Tuesday. This amazing woman is the owner of C's Trains and Antiques in Spirit Lake.