Corinne Whiting

Oct. 19, 1931 – Dec. 10, 2023

Hannah Corinne Whiting, known affectionately by her middle name Corinne, was born on October 19, 1931, in Spanish Fork, UT. On December 10, 2023, at the age of 92, she returned to her Heavenly Father, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. Corinne, a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, served in numerous capacities within the church, including Young Women’s President, Primary President, Relief Society President, and Home Making Leader.

Key is still making people laugh but flexing his drama chops

NEW YORK (AP) — Keegan-Michael Key is transitioning out of over-the-top comedies to focus more on dramatic films, and for him, it’s no laughing matter.

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Communication means listening

A new young worker at a construction site sat down to eat his lunch with the rest of the crew. As an older fellow opened his thermos to pour out coffee, the young worker asks, “What’s that?”

Bulldogs top Vikings in home opener

SANDPOINT — Timely hitting and a little War Memorial Field love proved the difference, as Sandpoint exacted revenge on Coeur d’Alene with a 6-5 win in Inland Empire League play on Thursday.

Vikings top Bulldogs 9-4

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint served notice that they’re ready to hold their own in the Inland Empire League, building a 2-0 lead heading into the fourth inning before Coeur d’Alene scored five runs and cruised to a 9-4 win Thursday at Travers Park.

Pearl Theater hosting annual Christmas holiday movie

The Pearl Theatre is hosting the annual Christmas Holiday Movie Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

Water bottling plant impact will be huge

Developer Lew Weaver said in a press release he’s “pleased that DEQ has validated our assertion that this (the Creston water bottling) plant will have no adverse effect on human health or the environment, and that fears of high volumes of truck traffic, noise and diminished property values are misplaced” with the production level proposed.

Patty Sue Rieke, 79

Patty Sue Rieke, 79, passed away Jan. 18, 2024, at the Buffalo Hill Retreat.

Arlene Jeanette Erickson, 93

Arlene Jeanette Erickson, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Water bottling plant impact will be huge

Developer Lew Weaver said in a press release he’s “pleased that DEQ has validated our assertion that this (the Creston water bottling) plant will have no adverse effect on human health or the environment, and that fears of high volumes of truck traffic, noise and diminished property values are misplaced” with the production level proposed.

Luke Omodt has worn out his welcome

Luke Omodt has worn out his welcome as a Bonner County commissioner.

French designer Pierre Cardin, licensing pioneer, dies at 98

PARIS (AP) — French fashion designer Pierre Cardin possessed a wildly inventive artistic sensibility tempered by a stiff dose of business sense. He had no problem acknowledging that he earned more from a pair of stockings than from a haute-couture gown with a six-figure price tag.

Columbia Falls Heritage Days runs July 26-30

The annual Columbia Falls Heritage Days celebrates the town’s history.

MY TURN: NO on HB 652! WHY is the Idaho Legislature so eager to SILENCE voters?

On March 5, 2024, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee voted to advance House Bill 652 restricting citizen initiatives to the House floor, recommending passage.

Once Upon a Shoe opens in Hayden

Once Upon A Shoe, a boutique shoe store primarily for women, opened this weekend in Hayden Creek Plaza, 8206 N. Government Way.

Comack's Flooring America to open in Hayden

A full service floor covering retailer, Comack’s Flooring America is opening at 8961 N. Commerce Drive in Hayden. Formerly Nielsen’s Flooring, the building is between U.S. 95 and Government Way and north of Honeysuckle (northwest of the post office).

Embed-Chart-Trump Impact on Immigration-Asylum, ADVISORY

TRUMP IMPACT ON IMMIGRATION-ASYLUM — Chart. Under the expulsions that began in March, 37% of those caught had been picked up in the previous year, up from 7% in the 2019 fiscal year. The annual figure hasn’t topped 14% since the Border Patrol began keeping track seven years ago. This chart is current as of Sept. 22, 2020, and will update as events warrant. Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Bubble bath bagger creeps mom out

Kalispell Police received a call from mother who claimed she had a strange encounter with a grocery store bagger. She said the male picked up the bubble bath she’d bought for her kids and started talking to her kids inappropriately about how they would enjoy their bubble bath. The woman claimed the man was touching himself while talking to them. The woman refused to give her name or number and hung up.

Bait

Reading the police logs every week can either be entertaining or downright depressing, depending on the entries.