Blackwell Island recreation area opening May 26

Daily site use will be 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Recreation crews for the Bureau of Land Management are readying the popular Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site for the summer season. General site maintenance along with repairs to the docks and launch area should conclude by mid-May, allowing for an opening day of Thursday, May 26. The site will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Rallying cry: Jobs for our veterans

There’s some good news to report as we near Veterans Day this Saturday.

A wish for many renters

The American Dream has a roof over its head.

Have the hydros set sail?

One month after declaring there’s a good chance for hydroplane races on Lake Coeur d’Alene this summer, organizers announced that there will be no races in 2016.

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Riverstone Concert series continues Thursday

Free events are held every Thursday through Aug. 25 in Cd’A

Movers and shakers

Windermere welcomes Gronley

Mary Gronley has joined Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty after spending 10 years in human resources at Alaska Communications. Gronley has been a Realtor in North Idaho for three years. She holds an associate’s degree in human services and a certificate in human resources management.

Great events take great people

Oh, Coeur d’Alene.

LCDC: Exposure not very positive

“LCDC Seeks More Exposure” — really? It’s been almost impossible to get accurate information about LCDC’s Midtown “mixed-use affordable housing” development. It’s a low-income housing project which will be “policed” (their word) by a government contractor. It’s also a tax shelter. For whom?

New photo gallery added to Fish and Game's website

Do you have a photo from a recent Idaho hunting or fishing adventure you want to share? How about a photo you've taken of wildlife in Idaho?

Addis steps up to help again

Another year, another $5,000 from Tom and Jim Addis at Lake City Ford.

Credit card fraud suspect arrested

Pendleton known for 'Date Grape Koolaid' controversy

POST FALLS - A citizen's tip led to the arrest of a fraud suspect who was wanted for nearly a month after shutting down his controversial Spokane bar last year.

Backcountry sledding is fun for anyone

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A cheap plastic sled, some fresh snow and gravity make for refreshingly simple fun.

Manufacturing and housing gains give U.S. economy a lift

State seeks new ideas for worker training

Grants will be made to institutions that partner with businesses

The Idaho Department of Labor is seeking proposals for a new labor force training initiative that brings industry and educational institutions together in a partnership designed to enhance the skills of Idaho workers.

'Reading Rainbow' gets hand from MacFarlane

LOS ANGELES - LeVar Burton's "Reading Rainbow" fundraising effort is getting a boost from a generous pal, Seth MacFarlane.

Northwest Notes: Friday, November 21

Vandals to honor

RANKING: Call to end abuses

We’re No. 1! We’re No. 1! … we’re No. 1 in the percentage of citizens that earn $7.25 an hour and Idaho has the highest pay day loan interest of 582 percent. Isn’t that lovely. Not exactly what a venture capitalist is looking for to locate in a local economy to sell goods or services now is it?

Spokane Airport rated No. 1 for on-time operations

The Spokane International Airport has soared past its competition in the category of on-time operations.