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Women at work

Karen Thurston closely monitored construction of her custom home a couple of years ago, but she didn't take part in the actual building. So Thurston broke new personal ground Wednesday as she wielded a hammer to build a Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho home.

Math test gets low marks

Idaho students got a big collective F in math, according to results from a statewide test released this spring, but some local school officials are giving that test low marks.

Minnick primes the pump with voters

Cars started lining up at 8:30 a.m. for what may be the most popular stunt of the campaign season: Congressional candidate Walt Minnick's $2.26-a-gallon gas sale.

A Work in progress

Lela Work has an apt last name.It defines what has taken the Lake City High softball pitcher from a thrower with potential a year ago to one who has dominated opponents this season.

Handle on Business: Panda Express to open restaurant at Fourth and Best

High-traffic intersections convenient for businesses banking on attracting customers on their way to and from work and home are in high demand. Therefore the mini mall under construction at Best Avenue and Fourth Street in Coeur d'Alene should be a worthwhile venture.

In brief: Frank Bittick honored

Frank Bittick, of Coeur d'Alene was honored recently, with a number of other recipients, by the 2008 MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards, in Washington, D.C.

In brief: Rotary names student of month

Julia Reinhart, a student at North Idaho College, was selected as April's Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club Student of the Month.

Mary House director enjoys sharing special moments with moms

Gail Pearson is the director general and director of Volunteers in the newly organized Mary House in Coeur d'Alene.

Building permits

For Saturday, May 10, 2008.

'Cheers' to improved Chinese Gardens

The sidewalk sign in front of Chinese Gardens announced in colorful chalk: "Voted Coeur d'Alene's Best Chinese Food 2008." I have no idea where and when this important election was held, and frankly, I feel a little emotionally bruised for not being asked to participate.

Religion notebook

For Saturday, May 10, 2008.

Music and Arts

For Saturday, May 10, 2008.

Candidate's face all over the state

Naples Gallery holding workshops

Religion notebook

State has three govs in one week

Lake City alum starring on Broadway

May to continue with April's cool weather

Building Permits

Religion notebook

Calendar

Reprint or Sharpie? Counties to decide

Hermine's candies sweetened with history, love

Bible quiz team shares the spirit

Earth Day events planned

Grant targets school routes

Mistakes of past nearly killed Lake Pend Oreille

Eye on Boise: Area legislators work as team

Huckleberries: Spring is in the air, and on their dogs

Building permits

Citylink ridership keeps growing

Wild Idaho moves into Plaza Shops

Get Out! Rathdrum tour leads to Burger Heaven

Arts and Music

Meetings

Inside our schools: Lakeland students prepare for Science Bowl and Fuel Cell Car races

In brief: Dinner to feature journalist David Domke

Daytime temps will start to get warmer

In brief: Teddy Bears, tea in Blanchard