Steering away from 'the store bought'

Author Anthony Doerr encourages writers to stay away from cliches

COEUR d'ALENE - The Idaho Humanities Council explains the humanities are "a vehicle to understanding the human experience" and on Friday evening, writer Anthony Doerr illustrated just what that means.

Margaret M. Kossky, 87

Marge Kossky, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.

The case of the missing birds

Where have all the birds gone? That depends who you ask.

Balancing blood sugar: Part II

Tipsy cyclists nearly crash cab

A taxi driver called the Whitefish Police Department to report a man and a woman, who he said had been drinking and were riding bicycles, swerved into traffic and he nearly hit one of them.

E. coli outbreak suspected in Flathead

Montana is the latest state to have confirmed cases of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce sourced from Yuma, Arizona.

Adams County Pet Rescue: Helping local cats from afar

When an opening came up for a new cat adoption partner at PetSmart in Lynnwood, the volunteers there turned to Adams County Pet Rescue. The goal was to work with cats that are shy or scared and prepare them for new homes.

BOUNDARY COUNTY EXCELLENCE: Two local men revive collapsed man

Two local men rushed to the aid of a Canadian man who collapsed at Three Mile Store on June 21. Both have been honored with the Lifesaver Award.

Bonner County History - Sept. 12, 2021

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

The magic of Minnie McDonald

St. Vincent de Paul employee dies at 96

Minnie McDonald holds a record that will never be broken. The strongest of athletes, the smartest of scholars, the brightest of business leaders won't get there: 50 years with St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho. "Fifty years with a company is one thing, yet do the math," said Larry Riley, St. Vincent de Paul's executive director. "Ninety-six, less 50 is 46. Most folks in their midd-40s are thinking of giving you about 15. Not Minnie. She gave us 50." "Unbelievable," he added. McDonald, 96 died July 8.

Tennessee gov: Restaurants, retail stores can open next week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee has announced that restaurants in Tennessee will be allowed to reopen Monday for dine-in service with reduced seating capacity as part of his effort to reopen large swaths of the state economy by the end of the month.

Tennessee gov: Restaurants, retail stores can open next week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee has announced that restaurants in Tennessee will be allowed to reopen Monday for dine-in service with reduced seating capacity as part of his effort to reopen large swaths of the state economy by the end of the month.

Bonner County History - April 20, 2023

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Tipsy cyclists nearly crash cab

A taxi driver called the Whitefish Police Department to report a man and a woman, who he said had been drinking and were riding bicycles, swerved into traffic and he nearly hit one of them.

Friday full of fun and fundraising in Ronan

The smell of beef cooking on the grill wafted through the air Friday as the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department held their Annual Tri-tips Dinner, sponsored by Harvest Foods and several other Ronan businesses.

Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday

1. “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo (Beacon Press)

Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday

1. “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo (Beacon Press)

Neighborhood defenders must also look to the future

Neighborhood defender — that is what I used to think of myself.

China, Japan to cooperate in reviving virus-hit economies

TOKYO (AP) — The foreign ministers of Japan and China agreed Tuesday to cooperate in fighting the coronavirus and reviving their pandemic-hit economies, while trying to avoid actions that provoke tensions over disputed islands in the East China Sea.

Prep work is key for Pad Thai recipe

There are a few things that are just better at a restaurant. For years, Pad Thai was at the top of that list. No matter how many recipes I tried, I never could get the proportions and ingredients quite right. That was until my friend Sara came back from a two-year trip to The Philippines. She worked for the Peace Corps and during one of her breaks, was able to visit Thailand. During her visit, she took a cooking class that utilized a creative combination of ingredients and explored the tasty flavors of soups, noodles, and desserts.