2nd man charged in death of retired St. Louis police captain

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A second man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of retired St. Louis police Capt. David Dorn during a pawn shop break-in that followed a night of violent protests.

It's the time of year for giving (back)

With the holidays quickly approaching, more and more people begin to think about giving. Not just the giving of gifts to loved ones, but giving back to our communities. There are many opportunities for individuals, families and businesses to volunteer this holiday season. Here are a few ways you can give back.

TOBACCO: Don't sell near schools

Nice to read that Idaho’s youth are wising up to tobacco and other inhaled products. It would be nice if local government would aid this effort by preventing tobacco/vapor retailers from running stores near our schools. Here in Rathdrum, we have a vapor shop and a tobacco shop next to our high school. These adult businesses are within a stone’s throw of the high school. Seems clear that their ultimate goal is to sell to “new customers” as soon as possible.

Writer will still shop in local stores

Editor,

Masters of trade still alive and well in Sandpoint

One of my favorite memories of the late ’30s and early ’40s was the sound of the triangle “bell” clanging down Third Street in Coeur d’Alene as the horse-drawn cart approached, and the shout of the driver — “Knives, scissors, hatchets and axes!” Mother would run to gather all her dull knives and scissors and take them to the curb to await her turn as the driver plied his trade. Beautifully sharpened utensils were the result — costing about 10 cents each — a dime was a darn good coin back then — and soon he’d clop his pony down to the next two across-the-street neighbors — all eagerly awaiting his talents. And a true talent it was — for who sharpens our cutlery now?

Sip on this hot coffee tutorial

Editor’s note: Mrs. Language Person is taking a break this week. Her substitute? Ms. Coffee Person.

Artists work on display at monthly Gallery Night

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

James 'Mac' McClure

“He stopped loving her today…” on Nov. 5, 2018, James “Mac” McClure quietly embarked on a new adventure after 54 loving years with Nancy.

County certifies 2017 election

EPHRATA — The slow and deliberate work of certifying the recent general election in Grant County is done.

John Henry Sain, 93

John Henry Sain, 93, bid farewell to this earth on Oct. 21, 2014, at Creekside Inn in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Kohl's, Penney report holiday sales declines

NEW YORK (AP) — Mall-based retailers J.C. Penney, Kohl's and Victoria's Secret parent reported sales declines for the holiday season, underscoring continued challenges ahead from online rivals and other low-price competitors.

Park visitors spent $432.1 million last year

Schweitzer takes part in new Powder Alliance

SANDPOINT — Winter explorers unite. Twelve resorts across the West have joined forces to create the Powder Alliance, offering free skiing benefits to anytime pass holders from other participating Powder Alliance areas.

New law expands recreational fishing license requirements

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed new legislation requiring Washington fishers to possess a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp, according to a Tuesday release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy, gambling that it has brought under control its coronavirus outbreak — one of the worst in the world — even as some fear it could lead to a second wave of infections.

Bike shop gives classics new life

    SANDPOINT – There are people of a certain age who grew up with bicycles as a means of transportation and as the vehicle that could transport them to other realms.

Stop the refinery, save the Kootenai River

C6 Zero has silently taken up amongst our North Idaho lifestyle and is threatening refinery in the beautiful Bonners Ferry just a short distance of the Kootenai River.

New Christmas

If Halloween is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, there’s a reason for that.

Present Wal-Mart store is big enough

Editor,

Going West in style

Cisco's moves to former Odd Fellows building

COEUR d'ALENE - Sam Kennedy only moved his store about 50 feet, but it took him nearly four years to get the job done.