NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals fall short in bid for conference title ... NIC second in final season in conference before returning to NJCAA next spring

“I’ll miss this team,” fifth-year NIC coach Shay Chapman said. “They’re good people and so much fun to coach. The sophomores left their legacy here, and should feel good about where we left it. I’ll miss the NWAC, but I’m happy with the next chapter we’re getting into.”

Cannon blasts from the past as Civil War reenactors visit Lakes Middle School

You may have heard some explosions throughout the day if you live near Lakes Middle School Thursday, but rather than being a cause for alarm, they were cannon blasts from the past. For two days this week, Civil War reenactors from the Washington Civil War Association taught students about the technological advances to guns in the 1800s, field medicine practices and games and recreation of the time period. For two days, the group demonstrated different muskets, swords and sabers as well as the items used for relation in the 19th century. Lakes Middle School students grabbed toys at a Civil War station, including wooden guns, hoops and sticks and a pull of war knotted rope. “Those are loaded up with 100 percent lethal imagination,” reenactor Logan Creighton said of the wooden dueling pistols.

The latest wildfire season forecast

The wildfire season in Canada has begun and new blazes have already broken out across the country. The Canadian government says that wildfires can occur throughout the year. However, the time when they often experience the highest activity is from May through September.

Classic rides bring fans to Lost in the '50s

It's hard to tell who had more fun at Saturday's Lost in the '50s car show — those admiring the cars or those who brought their pride and joys to the annual homage to classic cars.

Passport Fair slated in Coeur d'Alene

Idahoans in need of a passport, or those whose passports have expired or will expire in the next year, may register for an appointment. Appointments should be made in advance, online, a press release said.

STATE TRACK AND FIELD: Golden finishes ... Lakeland's Munyer repeats; Post Falls' Cameron, Timberlake's Tebbe, Coeur d'Alene Charter's Russell, Carr also nab titles

Results from Saturday's state track and field meets at Mountain View High in Meridian (5A/4A) and Middleton High (3A/2A/1A).

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cardinals bounce back from rare setback, advance to title round

The championship game begins today at 11 a.m., with an if-necessary game at 1:15 p.m.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Timberlake brings home third-place trophy in 3A

Timberlake, playing in its 24th consecutive state tournament, finishes 17-10. It was the Tigers’ first trophy from state since 2021, when they took fourth.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Frosh Rickert wins, Sandpoint girls make program history with first team title

“This has always been a goal of mine and it feels so amazing to accomplish as a freshman — also having the team win state is just as amazing,” Rickert said. “I have been working toward this my whole life and have been working really hard with the team this season and with my hitting coach in Spokane to prepare for this.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The dirt on the state 5A softball tourney in Post Falls

“I couldn’t be prouder of my girls. We’re soooooooo young,” Coeur d'Alene coach Bobbi Darretta said. “Four freshmen, two sophomores and a junior out there (starting), and two seniors in the outfield. I’m really excited for the future. I told them hang your head high … everybody had us the No. 4 team (out of four) in the league and we won league, won districts and beat the No. 1 team in the state. We weren’t even supposed to be here, so for us, that’s a win. Next year, we’re coming back, and we’re going to be stronger.”

High hopes for healing

Coeur d'Alene woman to climb Mt. Denali with goal of recovery, helping Gold Star sisters

Motivated by death of brother, CDA woman heads for Denali to help her Gold Star sisters heal.

Almost Home: North Idaho families face barriers to permanent housing

The western sun beat down on Heather Bischof's front porch as her son Austin, 7, and daughter Ellie played in the water on the lawn during the heat of a summerlike May evening.

North Idaho Veterans Stand Down all about 'getting the information out'

A haircut was not in Greg Lindberg’s plan for the day as he headed to the North Idaho Veterans Stand Down on Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, but he figured he was due for a trim.

J-U-B Engineers plans new office building

A new office building for J-U-B Engineers is planned for 1964 N. Nicholson Center St. on 2.33 acres in Post Falls.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Kraliceks carry on (at slightly slower pace)

Cd'A police officer who was shot in face is still focused on helping others

Community-provided benefits for builders explained

Cooperation needed to address housing shortages for local workers

OUR GEM: Exploring a ‘no damage’ philosophy to Cattle Ranching in the Coeur d’Alene Basin

Alongside the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River sits Castlerock Ranch.

The importance of education

About this time every year, millions of people graduate from all levels of education, excited to begin the next chapter of their lives. Most are relieved to be finished with formal classroom learning and ready to put their newly minted knowledge to work.

CDA: Recreation needs revitalization

As a North Idaho native who has spent most of my 35 years in the Coeur d’Alene area, I’ve watched this city morph into what feels like a dystopian paradox. Despite its growth, Coeur d'Alene seems increasingly stagnant, lacking both activities and sustained business growth.

END TIMES: Earth’s peoples and E.T.s

Intelligence experts testified before Congress (2023) that the U.S. Government does reverse engineering on “alien craft.” “Yes, they have recovered non-human biologics.”