Coeur d'Alene Flea Market opens today

The seasonal Coeur d'Alene Flea Market opens today with more than 40 vendors at the Roosevelt Inn, 105 E. Wallace Ave.

TIMBERLAKE FIRE: Crew saved property

I am extremely grateful for recently experiencing astounding fire service.

From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation eased its grip on US households in July

The inflation data the government reported Thursday showed that overall consumer prices rose 3.2% from a year earlier.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Kings of the diamond, for a few days

With a few more pieces, these teams could be right back in this position to make another run next summer at their respective championships.

Patriot Front members convicted again

Trials for the remaining defendants are scheduled into October

Two more Patriot Front members were convicted of conspiracy to riot Friday, but the men will face no additional jail time for planning to incite a riot during last year’s Pride in the Park celebration in City Park.

McDaniel, Jones to lead NIC music performance group

North Idaho College’s Music Department announced that Stan McDaniel and Terry Jones will be leading NIC’s performance groups starting this Fall Semester.

Sledfest music line up announced

Music, dancing and unforgettable memories. What's not to like about Kaniksu Land Trust’s highly anticipated SledFest? Taking place on the last Saturday in August, SledFest is a summer music festival that celebrates winter fun. It is an event to bring the community together to preserve the Pine Street Sled Hill, the historic skiing and sledding hill that locals have played on since the 1940s.

Patriot Front members convicted again

Trials for the remaining defendants are scheduled into October

Two more Patriot Front members were convicted of conspiracy to riot Friday, but the men will face no additional jail time for planning to incite a riot during last year’s Pride in the Park celebration in City Park.

More theft charges filed against Libby man

Lincoln County Deputy Attorney Jeffrey Zwang is prosecuting the cases that allege Quimby took nearly $29,0000 from five county residents to either build or mend fences, but never did the work.

Northwest Montana Fair opens next week

The Ram PRCA Rodeo runs Aug. 17-19 and will feature world-class athletes from Canada and throughout the United States aiming for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

'Just be prepared to go full circle.'

Othello housing market strong compared to surrounding area, local real estate pro says

OTHELLO – Brenda Roosma, co-founder of the Othello Realty Group, provided an update on the Othello housing and real estate market and said it’s fairly strong compared to surrounding areas, even as interest rates climb. “I feel the market is still pretty stable, overall,” said Roosma. “For the Othello area, I've never seen a decrease. I've been doing this for 24 years, and the Othello area has always been strong, and it's always increasing. I haven't seen it go the other way.” ...

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Playing it cool

New sails provide shade for musicians at Riverstone amphitheater

New cover cools of Riverstone stage

McDaniel, Jones to lead NIC music performance groups

North Idaho College’s Music Department is happy to announce that Stan McDaniel and Terry Jones will be leading NIC’s performance groups starting in Fall Semester.

Railroad memorial statue finds new home at train depot

The life-size bronze statue depicts a railroad engineer, hands on knees with a slight bend in his back, listening to a young boy before him who is holding a model train engine in his hands.

Legals for August, 11 2023

Waterworks: Ephrata finalizing plans for water infrastructure upgrades

EPHRATA — Providing water and sewer services to a city laid out like a reverse saddle is challenging, but the city of Ephrata is working to improve the associated infrastructure, which is aging and needs adjustments to meet the needs of the county seat. “You know, 90% of this stuff is due to aging treatment plants,” said Nancy Wetch, a project engineer with Gray & Osborne, Inc., a Yakima-based firm helping the city with fresh water and sewer systems upgrades. “There are some issues with capacity, but for the most part, it’s because your plant is 25 years old. Nothing is getting younger and nothing is getting newer. That’s why we’re doing this upgrade.” ...

Crime fighters unite

Police, residents get acquainted on National Night Out

Police and people

MY TURN: How low-income families survive

Understanding the challenges faced by low income families

Low income families in the Pacific Northwest face a number of challenges that significantly impact their daily lives and overall well-being. From financial struggles to limited access to resources, these families often find themselves trapped in a cycle of poverty. Low income families are an increasingly significant portion of our society, struggling to make ends meet and provide for their loved ones. This takes a toll on family dynamics, creating added stress and strain. Parents may feel guilty for not being able to provide the quality of life they desire for their children, and this causes anxiety and a sense of failure. If that isn't enough, the constant struggle to meet basic needs leaves little time or energy for other aspects of family life.

Amanda LaRaine Inskeep-Hiatt, 44

Amanda LaRaine Inskeep-Hiatt, 44, passed away on July 26, 2023.