Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou becomes first torch carrier in France as relay heads to Paris

“We can be proud,” said President Emmanuel Macron, who attended the ceremony to welcome the torch.

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

The CDC posted the new rules in the federal register on Wednesday. They take effect Aug. 1 when a temporary 2021 order expires. That order suspended bringing in dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies is still a problem

5A REGION 1 BASEBALL: At their best right now ... Lake City heads into state on a roll after knocking off Coeur d'Alene for second straight regional title

“Right now, I think we’re playing our best baseball right now,” said Criswell, who coached Lake City to a runner-up finish in last year’s tournament. “Even though we’ve got injury on top of injury, or we’ve got guys not playing or four or five starters out, we’re putting guys in positions and they’re playing well. I think we stack up pretty well with everyone down south. We’ve got some pitchers and if we can play defense, we can match up pretty well. I’m excited.”

PREP SOFTBALL: Davenport, Knutson lead Coeur d'Alene to third straight regional title

Coeur d’Alene (19-5) advances to state May 16-18 at Post Falls High. The Vikings’ first-round foe one week from Thursday will be determined by MaxPreps rankings at the conclusion of the state-qualifying tournaments this week. In the last posted rankings on Monday, Coeur d’Alene was 11th.

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.

PREP ROUNDUP: Kellogg boys, Genesis Prep's Lehman wins at 2A District 1-2 tourney

The state 2A golf tournament is next Monday and Tuesday at Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley.

Open for season: Athol Farmers Market

Farmstand goods, fresh produce, and more available Fridays in city park

After a light sprinkle and slight threat of rain, the clouds dissipated and the sun shined on opening day of the Athol Farmers Market.

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.

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.

Barbara J. McNee, 83

Barbara Joan McNee passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92

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

Estate planning is crucial for small estates too

One of the most common reasons that people believe that they do not need to prepare an estate plan is because they are not wealthy. However, for most adults, it is important to have a Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust (used to avoid probate), Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Directive documents, regardless of your net worth.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Auto-immune insights

From a Western Medical perspective, an autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells, tissues and organs. Instead of focusing on harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses, it appears to get confused between healthy cells and harmful invaders, leading it to attack normal cells. Treatment involves suppressing this crazy, aberrant immune system, in order to control the behavior that appears to be defiant.

OPINION: Desperate rhetoric from Idaho's faux Republicans

They sense losing stranglehold on power

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

Stay engaged on local historic preservation needs.

Avista eyes storm blackouts

Say it could help prevent fires

In Idaho, Avista serves about 140,000 electric and 90,000 natural gas customers.