North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: When the you-know-what detector goes off
In any event, he was WSU’s coach. He fought for his players, and the Cougar faithful loved him. Until the morning when, in a move that came out of nowhere from the outside, Dickert left Pullman to become head coach at Wake Forest, who absolutely no one – not even folks in Winston-Salem – thinks is a college football power. “Mornin’, boss! Hey, just wanted to let you know ... “
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Breaking my rule, but with some family permission
I broke my rule this year, but there should be an asterisk next to this one.
Bowling scores: Dec. 26, 2024
Scores from area leagues.
ITD focusing on Rathdrum corridor
What's complete, what's coming for highway projects
Wondering what Idaho Transportation Department construction projects are around the corner for the Rathdrum corridor?
'Serve God, serve people'
Altar Church serves free Christmas dinners for 5th year
The Altar Church provided more than free Christmas dinners Wednesday afternoon.
Local creative shares origin story, therapeutic uses of role-playing games
Local creative shares origin story, therapeutic uses of role-playing games
An icon of role-playing games frequented Roger Huntman's Dungeons and Dragons sessions in the 1980s Midwest.
Post Falls snowplows showcase student artwork
The City of Post Falls has unveiled new artwork on four of the city’s snowplows this winter season, featuring designs created by local elementary school students from Mullan Trail, Prairie View, Ponderosa, and West Ridge elementary schools.
Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024
Here are some of the top state record-setting fish stories from this year.
In total, 2024 had 7 new state records, which included 4 certified-weight records, and 3 new catch-and-release records. Making the cut this year are the following angler trophy stories.
Local seniors treated to sounds of Christmas
Bagpipers visited several assisted living facilities in Coeur d'Alene and Hayden on Christmas Eve, treating residents to traditional Christmas hymns.
Grant brings upgrades to three southwest Idaho recreation areas
The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area received $350,000 to launch an outdoor classroom program at the conservation area. Steve Alsup, president of the Birds of Prey NCA partnership, said the grant comes at a perfect time for the organization
Terry Edward Hopkins, 93
Terry Edward Hopkins, 93, passed away on Dec. 19, 2024, at The Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Terry was born in San Francisco on May 21, 1931, to Edward Hopkins and Evon (North) Hopkins.
Idaho Department of Education announces day care food program sites
The Idaho Department of Education has published updated lists of Centers and Family Day Care Homes that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum that had killed a family pet
The attack occurred within a 6-foot tall, fenced backyard
Because the lion entered a fenced backyard of a residence and killed a pet, the decision was made to set a trap at the residence to protect the safety of area residents and their pets. The lion was trapped later that day and was euthanized by Fish and Game officers. The lion was a yearling female that weighed approximately 70 pounds.
A century of Idaho ski areas
Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, which is celebrating its 90th ski season this winter, may be the state's oldest ski area in operation, but it wasn't the first.
‘Reprehensible’: Idaho hunter killed weeks-old wolf pups and reaped rewards, records show
For the past few years in Idaho, hunters, trappers and government officials have killed wolves in a variety of ways. One hunter hit a wolf with a snowmobile before shooting and killing it. Dozens of wolves had broken teeth, possibly from chewing the traps they were caught in.
NIC to launch new apprenticeship program
North Idaho College will launch a new apprenticeship program in summer 2025 that is expected to increase the number of heavy equipment operators in the area.
Silver Angels spread Christmas cheer at local rehab facilities
Silver Angels spread Christmas cheer at local rehab facilities
Volunteers of Silver Angels for the Elderly often wear feathery halos as they bring joy to residents of rehabilitation facilities. Those angelic accessories were fittingly worn Dec. 15 as the Angels and American Heritage Girls, accompanied by jolly old St. Nick visited Ivy Court and Silver Ridge Care. "American Heritage Girls gave the residents beautiful Christmas songs and handcrafted cards," Silver Angels for the Elderly founder Diane Zell said Friday. "Santa, aka Dave Sheldon, delighted the residents with his presence and presents. The joyful choir and Santa went down the halls to the bedbound residents handing out gifts and cookies."
Feed your Christmas tree to the goats
Goats will dine on evergreens divine during a 4-H fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
MY TURN: The heartbreaking impact of goose hunting on our local wildlife and community
This morning, I was awakened by the unmistakable sounds of gunfire and the distressed cries of geese on our lake. For over 10 hours, hunters in loud boats have been shooting geese, their activities echoing across the water and into the hearts of those who cherish these majestic creatures. As someone who deeply values our local wildlife, I find it heartbreaking to witness the profound emotional and ecological consequences of such relentless hunting.
