THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Want your beloved Zags to challenge for national title? Then pay up

Is there a donor or collective out there, someone willing to point the Zags toward the Final Four? Here’s your chance.

Theresa Miller, 92

Theresa Miller passed away on May 2, 2024, in Hayden, Idaho, from heart failure. Theresa was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1931 to Frank and Margaret (Fruechtl) Bowman.

Barbara Jane Young, 83

Barbara Jane Young of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, died peacefully on April 13, 2024, with family by her side. She was 83.

Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama

Upcoming gospel show will raise funds for new electric piano

Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED stage lights.

David L. Larsen, 79

David L. “Beef” Larsen, 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on April 30, 2024.

Bette Anne Jibby, 84

Bette Anne (Ludemann) Jibby, 84, (August 14th, 1939 - April 18th, 2024) of Post Falls, Idaho, died peacefully at home on April 18, 2024.

Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra to present 'Vive la France'

Cd'A Symphony Orchestra season closer will be Friday, May 10

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will present its final concert of the season, "Vive la France," at 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Kroc Center Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.

Jacqueline Carrol Fields, 78

Jacqueline Carrol (Etherton) Fields, 78, of Pine Creek, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, surrounded by family at Pacifica Senior Living in Pinehurst, Idaho.

Carol Ann Nelson, 84

Carol Ann Nelson passed away at 84 years old on May 4th, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization's 115th birthday.

Legals for May, 7 2024

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92, of Coeur d’Alene passed away at Orchard Ridge Memory Care on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Lewis-Clark State honors Trent Derrick as alumnus of the year

An assistant superintendent in the Coeur d'Alene School District has been honored by his alma mater.

MY TURN: It’s Preservation Month — and it couldn’t be more timely

Stay engaged on local historic preservation needs.

Two grads plus dad

The McKenzie family has three new college graduates

Being a full-time student and a full-time mom kept MacKara busy – but she plans to be even busier after she graduates

Hecla reported first quarter sales of nearly $200M

Baker said Silver demand for solar has been growing at a 17% annual rate over the past five years.

Avista Foundation announces grants

In 2024 so far, Avista has awarded over $184,000 to help support communities.

ELECTION: Cheers for these volunteers

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to the many community leaders who have stepped up to run for Kootenai County Republican Precinct Committeeman positions.

COSTCO: Plea for more electric carts

I happen to be an older disabled senior, but this issue affects all customers of any age requiring an electric shopping cart. Sadly, many times in visiting Costco CDA, I cannot stay to shop as there are NO electric carts. The times I have stayed, my caregiver tries pushing my wheelchair, while I push the huge shopping carts. After running over my feet too many times, we gave up! I have witnessed on these trips three or four other shoppers also trying to get around the store on their wheelchairs.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: TALES FROM THE ROAD: A substitute trophy, a bus crash and a unique view of a moon

“It was my first Silver Valley Tournament as athletic director, so I was still learning,” Bailey remembered. “There was about a minute and a half left in the championship game, and Kellogg was going to be the tournament champions, and I started thinking, ‘Geez, do we need a trophy for this?’ So I looked at Drager and said, ‘Hey, Coach, do we hand out a trophy for this? I remember in high school, we used to get a trophy.’