Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child's death, judge says

The original indictment filed in the case back in 2021 had the correct date, saying that JJ's death occurred on or between Sept. 22 and 23, 2019

US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region

The immediate impact is likely to be limited because coal leases take many years to develop and demand has flagged in recent years

Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba

Critics say Cuba still falls short on religious tolerance.

Stock market today: Dow tops 40,000 for the first time as Wall Street drifts higher

Stronger-than-expected profit reports have been one of the main reasons U.S. stock indexes jumped through May to records following a tough April.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Despite playing up, Timberlake still draws a No. 8 seed

“If you look at our strength of schedule, it’s the second lowest of all the 3A schools,” ninth-year Timberlake coach Casi Lupinacci said. “We want to play up because we want to do better at state, but when MaxPreps changed the ranking system they said if you schedule up it will help your strength … and you would think that would help your final rankings, but that did not definitely help us.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Pitching and weather — it's state softball time in North Idaho

As it turns out, making it a three-day tournament had more to do with the weather than with pitching. “The schedule was tight and when there were weather issues, there wasn’t flexibility,” said Mike Federico, assistant director of the Idaho High School Activities Association. “That was the main reason.”

NIC SOFTBALL: One more before a Scenic return ... Cardinals hope to exit NWAC with third title since 2018

NIC (40-2) is the top overall seed and will face 16th seeded Grays Harbor (14-30) today at 1 p.m. in the opening round. The Cardinals are seeking their first title since winning back-to-back crowns in 2018 and 2019 in Spokane.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: A familiar feel to opener for Vikings, T-Wolves

Coeur d'Alene, Lake City and Timberlake open at state today.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: So, just how to the Mariners plan to make a run this year?

There’s no doubt about a trade in this part of the roster. They have to do it, maybe more than once.

Northwest Notes May 16, 2024

Vandal golf event scheduled for Saturday at Hayden Lake Country Club; and a new television deal for Washington State football

'Slammed' on opening day

Crowds come out for farmers markets and it's not even summer

Hundreds turned out for the first day of the Fifth Street Farmers Market.

From farm to table: Fifth graders experience agriculture at Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Smiles and laughter abounded Wednesday morning as human kids met goat kids.

Hooked on fishing

Coeur d'Alene man making memories in Ketchikan

Bunker, 57, is a local guide, who spends every summer leading a group of clients on a fishing expedition off the coast of idyllic Ketchikan.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

A racehorse staying in a stable began to boast of his track record to his fellow racehorses.

ELECTION: Pick Lisa for Precinct 411

I am honored to endorse my friend Lisa Carlson Aitken for Precinct Committee Captain for Precinct 411. A Coeur d’Alene native and product of Coeur d’Alene schools, she is also raising her children and grandchildren in this community.

ELECTION: Morrisroe a proven leader

Precinct 312 Committeeman Greg McKenzie is one of the three incompetent and divisive NIC trustees who was “rated and vetted” by the KCRCC. His campaign flyer says nothing about him other than his allegiance to the MAGA agenda. He offers no personal information about himself. He does NOT mention that he is an NIC Trustee or any other community service or local roots or family ties.

ELECTION: Aitken will unite, not divide

This is an endorsement for Lisa Aitken, Committeeman for Precinct 411.

ELECTION: Compare campaigns; vote Wagner

David Oliveria had an excellent letter to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press on May 9 concerning candidates for precinct chair in his precinct. Following his example, I advocate a vote for Paul Wagner, Precinct Chair for 511.

ELECTION: Vote for Hayes and Aitken

We have lived in Coeur d’Alene for over 12 years and value the gorgeous natural resources, the warm, friendly community, and the semi-rural style of living that fosters independence.

ELECTION: Duncan won’t get this vote

No endorsement for Commissioner Leslie Duncan for the following reasons: Commissioner Duncan proposed and led the vote that lifted the long-standing ban against boats making excessive wakes on the Spokane River. Through Duncan’s leadership, those families recreating on the Spokane River have less protection than anywhere else in the county.