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Troy VFW honors students, teacher for academic work

Winners of the local Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy writing contest were honored with pins and cash rewards for their essays.

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Brain fog, memory issues, and difficulty concentrating are common symptoms that can have various underlying causes. They can impact daily functioning and cause frustration. Understanding the potential reasons for declining cognitive function is important for addressing the issue effectively.

Legals for March, 5 2025

A day of service and songs at veterans home in Post Falls

Long after his Vietnam service ended, Jim Ray is still finding ways to serve.

Concerts Friday, Saturday will open milestone season

Concerts Friday, Saturday will open milestone season

Chorale Coeur d’Alene will open its 25th anniversary season with “Our Legacy of Song” concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Chorale Coeur d'Alene celebrates 25 years

Concerts Friday, Saturday will open milestone season

Chorale Coeur d’Alene will open its 25th anniversary season with “Our Legacy of Song” concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Community briefs

WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct. 1

(The Center Square) — One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers. The 2025 Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which added new business activities to the definition of retail sales. Those new taxes will be collected starting Oct. 1. According to the Washington Department of Revenue, new business activities impacted by the tax include advertising services, live presentations, information technology services, custom website development services and more. “Not only is it going to be a significant new tax on a

Richard 'Rick' C Gibson, 85

Rick Gibson passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2025.

North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Let’s all de-stress

Why did the cowboy get a dachshund? Because someone told him, get a long little doggie. Where do bad rainbows go? Prism. It’s a light sentence and gives them time to reflect.

Faulkner to present on new book, research Sept. 12

Author Marlo Faulkner returns to Coeur d’Alene to present her book The Second Mrs. London, revealing the untold love story of Jack London and Charmian Kittredge. Join her Sept. 12 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library for an engaging talk on her research and discoveries.

STUDIO BASIN: Primary election results, jails and BMX

On this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer runs through the results of the primary election. General election season is coming soon, with ballots due Nov. 4.

Three-day Whitefish Songwriter Festival set for September

The Whitefish Songwriter Festival returns Sept. 19, 20 and 21, focusing on original songs and the writers behind them.

Faulkner to present on new book, research Sept. 12

Author Marlo Faulkner returns to Coeur d’Alene to present her book The Second Mrs. London, revealing the untold love story of Jack London and Charmian Kittredge. Join her Sept. 12 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library for an engaging talk on her research and discoveries.

Wachholz College Center introduces Performing Arts Series

The series touts a large variety of performances from Broadway-style musicals, ballets, step troupes and acrobatic nouveau cirques to family-friendly plays.

STUDIO BASIN: From campaign to city hall: Mayor Oliver's first months on the job

EPHRATA — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Ephrata Mayor Steve Oliver sits down with reporter Nance Beston to discuss his first months in office – the transition from the campaign trail to the day-to-day realities of governing, the surprises, the learning curves and the opportunities ahead for Ephrata.

Festival announces poster contest winners

Measles reported in Grant County

EPHRATA — Grant County health officials are urging families to check their vaccination records after two unvaccinated children in the same household tested positive for measles, marking the county’s first confirmed infections of 2026. Grant County Health District said it was notified on March 17 that both children, who were recently exposed during international travel, had contracted the virus. One child was briefly hospitalized; both are now recovering at home. Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny said the cases underscore how quickly measles can spread — and how effectively it can be prevented.

Festival announces poster contest winners