December 10, 2010 in News
Cutting a tree in the National Forest
There are several options for obtaining a Christmas tree, including artificial trees, U-cut farms, tree lots in town and trees from the nearby woods. While cutting a holiday tree for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests Supervisor’s office in Coeur d’Alene, Public Affairs Officer Jason Kirchner and veteran forester Mark Grant talk about why a tree from the nearby public lands might be a good choice. At only $5 for a permit, it’s an affordable option.
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Bough hunters
December 11, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 The winning candidate was a shapely 19-year-old, with vivid coloring and a natural beauty. Mark Grant, who picked the winner, praised the near perfection of form. Jason Kirchner, also involved …
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The New American Dream
April 23, 2012 Former Coeur d’Alene residents Kevin and Lisa McLeod are among the thousands of people who are riding the wave of the recent oil boom in North Dakota. Click here … 3
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Boise Balloon Classic
September 2, 2011 in News Val Favicchio, a hot-air balloon pilot from Coeur d’Alene, is in Boise this week for the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, a festival where up to 30 balloons may launch …
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Fast-Track Teen
July 31, 2011 Thirteen-year-old Nicole Behar of Otis Orchards races a Ford Mustang in the Fever 4 series at Stateline Speedway in Stateline Idaho.
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Lucky Friday mine expands
April 16, 2011 in News The Lucky Friday silver mine in Mullan, Idaho has weathered the ups and downs of silver prices that have claimed other once-profitable mining ventures. Now Hecla Mining, which owns the …
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Last Day at the Christmas Bureau 2010
December 20, 2010 in News After a 10-day run, the Christmas Bureau closed Monday, Dec. 20, 2010. The bureau served 32,000 people, about half of them children. Families got food vouchers and kids each received …

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droopywear on December 13 at 9:48 a.m.
I miss picking out Christmas trees…did that in Michigan when I was a kid. Then the apple cider and cinnamon doughnuts…sigh! Next year, when I move to Spokane, I will have my first real tree since being a child.
SpokaneLiberal on December 13 at 11:01 a.m.
I cut a tree myself this year and then made cider. I am happy.