Tuesday, February 28
State high school boys basketball tournament capsules
A look at each team competing in tournaments in Boise area this week.
KCSO: Woman dies by suicide during traffic stop and arrest
A woman died by suicide last week during a traffic stop where police arrested a man on drug trafficking charges, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office. Last Friday, local law enforcement agencies conducted surveillance for Wyatt Warnken, a 31-year-old Post Falls resident who police described as a “known narcotics dealer.”
A season of focus for T-Wolves
Call them blinkers — or blinders. Whatever, Lake City’s boys basketball team is looking straight ahead — and doing it as a unit
“He draws a lot of pictures — he's not a very good drawer — but we understand the message,” senior point guard Kolton Mitchell said with a laugh. “Winger likes horse racing, so he talks about keeping the blinders on and just looking forward, not thinking about the crowds, and a lot of talk on social media. He’s trying to make it so we don’t hear all that stuff and keep looking forward, having that tunnel vision, one game at a time, one practice at a time, not looking back.”
Demographic discussion
Labor economist talks population, growth, economic factors at Cd'A schools long-range planning meeting
Historically, those who graduate from high school in Kootenai County and go out into the world to pursue higher education or careers have often found themselves returning to their hometowns to raise families in North Idaho.
Luminous Lights
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NIC Diversity Council denounces harassment of students
After some community members heckled and hurled slurs at North Idaho College students at recent trustee meetings, the NIC Diversity Council has called on trustees and Interim President Greg South to publicly denounce the behavior.
Putting on political pressure
Boycott discussed as a strategy during Hijacking Democracy Symposium
Boycotting the businesses of North Idaho College trustees Todd Banducci, Greg McKenzie and Mike Waggoner was brought up Saturday during the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee's Hijacking Democracy Symposium.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Ho hum, another WCC title for Zags ...
The WCC, believe it or not, used to be a hotbed of basketball. Sadly, those days seem to be over. It’s time for the Zags to go.
Resolution on ballot initiatives and referendums passes Senate
Proposed amendment would raise threshold for these measures
The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that would ask voters whether to increase the threshold to qualify a ballot initiative or referendum.
Lawsuit alleges NIC, Rumpler violated public records act
A lawsuit naming North Idaho College and Laura Rumpler, the college’s chief communications and government relations officer, as defendants was filed Tuesday in 1st District Court in Kootenai County.
Moving on, a fact of life
Moving on is never easy, but it is a necessary fact of life. You can see it as overwhelming, as nothing but challenges, or as the door to new opportunities and adventure.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What kind of barbecue do frogs like best?
House bill reflects troubles at North Idaho College
The Idaho House Education Committee introduced a bill Monday that could change the State Board of Education’s role over community colleges. The bill, presented by Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, grants the State Board emergency authority over a community college facing accreditation loss. Specifically, the State Board can step in if an accrediting organization threatens to revoke a college’s accreditation, has taken steps to do so, or if the State Board deems a college in danger of losing accreditation due to severe financial crisis.
Avista Corp. board increases dividend
SPOKANE - Avista Corp.’s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share on the company’s common stock, an increase of $0.02 per share (4.5 percent), yielding an annualized dividend of $1.84. The common stock dividend is payable March 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 17, 2023.
J.A. Bertsch expands with Technical Training Center
J.A. Bertsch Heating and Cooling is continuing to grow while at the same time enhancing its team development and support system.
All in the family business
We’ve all heard it said, “You should never go into business with relatives.” There is some merit to that, but there is also a wealth of evidence indicating it might not be such a bad idea. In fact, it could be a great one. “The most essential characteristic of stable family businesses is responsible leadership,” said Patricia Soldano, president of Family Enterprise USA, a Washington, D.C.-based national advocacy and research group, in a 2021 news release about a study the organization commissioned to research the impact of these firms. The study revealed that family-owned companies contributed 54% of private sector gross domestic product in the U.S. That’s the equivalent of $7.7 trillion.
Darrell (Jerry) Louks, 91
Darrell was born in 1931 in Canon City, Colorado. He moved to the Coeur d'Alene area to retire with his wife Anita, in 1993.
Rosters announced for statewide all-star basketball games
Coeur d'Alene's Nicole Symons (girls) and Lake City's Jim Winger (boys) are the Region coaches.
North Idaho Spas receives industry awards
North Idaho Spas, with locations in Kootenai and Bonner counties, was recently recognized for its achievements in the hot tub industry at Sundance Spas International Dealer Conference held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Deputies arrest minors in Broadmore Estates for theft, burglary
Two 15-year-old boys allegedly stole from multiple vehicles
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged two 15-year-old males with burglary, theft and weapons possession in the Broadmore Estates neighborhood of Hayden Feb. 26, after receiving reports from residents of what appeared to be two men checking car doors in driveways.
Spokane airport receives $6.4 million for terminal expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has awarded $6,427,744 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to Spokane International Airport in Washington. The airport will use the money to fund the first phase of construction on the terminal building expansion.
School levy FAQs
March 14 is a big day for North Idaho school districts.
Connections beyond the food
Community, family fuel success for Joel's restaurant
When you go to Joel's, don't forget the poppers. It'd be easy to forget as you ponder the many options, trying to decide what to get when it all sounds so good. But as delicious as the food is — and the poppers are legendary — it is the Aispuro family that makes Joel's Mexican Restaurant a must-visit spot for breakfast and lunch for both Sandpoint residents and visitors alike. Family is at the heart of the restaurant — whether it is Joel and Rebeca Aispuro Sr. and their children, the employees who have become like family, or the customers who are welcomed with a friendly smile.
Think Big Festival returns in April
The Innovation Collective announced the return of its annual Think Big Festival April 13 to 15 to Coeur d'Alene.
Legals for February, 28 2023
Monday, February 27
Priest River man sentenced for setting wildfires
A Priest River man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison each in connection to a half-dozen wildfires set in western Bonner County in the summer of 2022. Ryan Nathanial Greene, 23, was sentenced earlier this month in connection to the Priest River area wildfires after a plea deal was reached in the case. In the plea deal, Greene entered Alford pleas to six counts of third-degree felony arson. In exchange, the state agreed to dismiss a persistence violator enhancement connected to each of the charges.
Labrador obtains new death warrant for Pizzuto
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it obtained a new death warrant for Gerald Pizzuto Jr.’s execution.
The latest with earthquakes
Many of have heard about the disastrous and monster earthquake that struck the border of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. The magnitude was a 7.8 and resulted in nearly 50,000 deaths.
Lil Jon to play North Idaho State Fair
Grammy Award-winning artist to perform Aug. 23 during Party in the Dirt
Lil Jon will join the Party in the Dirt Concert Series in the Findlay Arena on Aug. 23 at the North Idaho State Fair this summer.
Zags seeded second for WCC men’s tourney, open play next Monday
Saint Mary's was awarded the No. 1 seed and Gonzaga was awarded the No. 2 seed in the WCC seeding process with tiebreakers, which was determined by the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) the day following the conclusion of the conference regular season schedule. Saint Mary’s was ranked seventh in the NET, Gonzaga ninth.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the actor fall through the floorboards?
Sunday, February 26
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: A slap for the state championship
Post Falls' Laguna, Miller win first state 5A title; Trojan sophomore Seguine notches second; Coeur d'Alene senior Alyssa Randles wins fourth state title.
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: We’ve got questions — answers to come this week
It’s OK for us to look ahead.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Kellogg on to state for first time since 2020
The Wildcats will be the No. 6 seed and play third-seeded Cole Valley Christian (19-5) in their first-round game Thursday at 1 p.m. PST.
NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal women keep playoff hopes alive
NIC concludes the regular season at home on Wednesday against Wenatchee Valley.
Holding onto hope for NIC, Kootenai County
Dems host Hijacking Democracy Symposium in Post Falls
What is the danger of a one-party state? Professor, author and Constitutional scholar David Adler said Idaho is on its way there. "What you see is the effort to squelch dissent, to deny the right to vote, to attack education, to marginalize people who don't fit into that majority view," Adler said Saturday, speaking to more than 220 people during the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee's Hijacking Democracy Symposium.
'You put your own self out there'
New Vision students give back to their community
Seltice Elementary School kindergartner Michael Hirst cuddled up with a blanket as his reading buddy, New Vision Alternative High School freshman Alexis Wood, read from "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes." The two shared a sweet exchange and cracked each other up as he pointed to the pages and enjoyed the company of his high school mentor.
Harbor Center docks under construction
Two Harbor Center docks are being constructed at the end of Academic Way where the road ends at the building with multiple college offices. The Highway 95 bridge over the Spokane River is on the west side of the docks.
Huckleberries
Lemons into lemonade
Richard Butler of the Aryan Nations began 1998 with plans to march his goose-steppers through downtown Coeur d’Alene. He ended up raising $35,000 for human rights.
Cd'A CHAMBER: Welcome, new team members
With the beginning of a new calendar year, the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber introduced some exciting changes. In addition to transitioning to a new Board Chair, we have also expanded our resources and team members to better serve the community, and we are delighted to introduce them to you.
State high school boys basketball tournaments
Schedules and sites for next week's tournaments in the Boise area.
DAYTON: Stopped reading after Biden comments
Reading Ron Dayton’s letter promoting Shelton Whitehouse’s candidacy for president published Feb. 19.
Linda Jean McClellan, 67
Linda Jean McClellan, 67, of Hayden, Idaho, died Feb. 6, 2023.
REGAN: ‘Not productive commentary’
Brent Regan’s Lincoln Day recap of the speech by congressional bomb thrower Marjorie Taylor Greene included the following: “her sensational headline comments regarding Jan. 6 have often been denounced, but if one invests the 30 seconds it takes to view the original video you discover that she was responding to an accusation that freshman congresswoman Greene and Steve Bannon had organized Jan. 6.” OK, I did this, and it took less than 20 seconds to realize someone was fibbing again.
Community Thanks
See who's thankful!
Milestone Announcement
See who's celebrating!
Employee retention demands attention
An estimated 50 million Americans quit their jobs last year, causing massive headaches and a tremendous amount of lost productivity and revenue for companies.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What’s Snow White’s brother’s name?
COEUR d’ALENE LEVIES: Vote yes
We need the members of this community to support the two Coeur d’Alene levy requests on the March 14 ballot. Supporting public education is critical for the future of our community and our children. An educated child becomes a responsible and better citizen. 25% of our school district’s total funds come from the supplemental levy. This levy is not just supplemental, it is essential. The safety and maintenance levy would fund deferred maintenance and safety projects not funded from the state. This includes among other things security enhancements. Our students, teachers and staff must be safe! We need to keep resource officers!
EDITORIAL: PRESS ENDORSEMENT: Vote 'yes' twice for Lakeland requests
Ballot approval will keep good things going.
COEUR d’ALENE LEVY: Vote no
Assistant Superintendent Mike Nelson said this levy represents the values of our community. Does our schools really represent community values? District 271 is a member of the Idaho School Boards Association. On July 7, 2014, the school board adopted ISBA’s “Transgender Student Guidelines For Administrator Reference.”
WATER CONTAMINANTS: Follow the hazard
The news media is quick to show us the toxic waste in the creek running through East Palestine, Ohio, from the rail derailment, but no one is following through with the potential hazard.
CRITICAL RACE THEORY: Opponents lack understanding
When I read or hear people lament about CRT being taught in the schools, it tells me three things about them.
POST FALLS LEVY: Vote yes
I am the mother of three homeschooled children. My children have never attended a single day at a brick-and-mortar school. Yet, I am in support of the Post Falls school levy.
Saturday, February 25
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Crowded at the top ... Trojans third, but well within striking distance in 5A tournament
Coeur d'Alene's Randles, Brown and Post Falls' Piper advance to girls finals.
4A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Third-seeded Lakeland sweeps its way into state
Lakeland advances to state next week at Rocky Mountain High in Meridian, and will be either the seventh or eighth seed. If Skyview beats Ridgevue tonight, Lakeland will be the eighth seed and face top-seeded Hillcrest. If Ridgevue wins, the Hawks will be the seventh seed and open vs. the No. 2 seed.
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Title games in threes for the north
The buzzer had yet to sound to start the final semifinal games last Friday night, and you could tell, there was something special in the Nampa area last weekend.
All-league girls basketball
Top honorees for 3A Intermountain League announced.
Judge considers injunction in Swayne’s lawsuit
North Idaho College President Nick Swayne revealed in court Thursday that a college trustee signaled an intention to remove him from his position months before the board placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason. “Just wait, you only have 52 days left,” NIC Trustee Todd Banducci reportedly told Swayne via email in September 2022, referring to the November election where three new trustees would be elected. The Press has requested a copy of the email from North Idaho College.
Parting ways
Kootenai County Farmers' Market Association must move from downtown spot
The Kootenai County Farmers’ Market Association is seeking a new home for the Wednesday evening market that’s been held downtown at Fifth Street and Sherman Avenue from May to September for 17 years.
Dalton Gardens to consider community identity and brand
The Dalton Gardens City Planning Commission is trying to develop an identity for the community, commercial district and city of Dalton Gardens.
Plan eyes leaking dozer at Higgens Point
Steel containment system expected to be constructed by this summer
Once designed the hood, 40-feet wide and 40-feet long, will be built on the shore of the lake and could be in place as early as June.
Timberlake girls win sportsmanship award
Timberlake wins sportsmanship award at recent state 3A girls basketball tournament.
Time for 'Shamrocks & Shenanigans'
St. Patrick's Day Parade set for March 18
Irish to be fetted in CDA
Man gets prison for sex crime
A registered sex offender received a prison sentence after he attacked a woman at a motel. Jerry D. Davidson, 47, pleaded guilty last November to second-degree kidnapping, a felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison, and to sexual battery, a misdemeanor.
Marlene Margaret Roberts, 82
Marlene Margaret Roberts, September 21st, 1936-September 16th, 2022
NIC completes first cybersecurity class with Post Falls High School
North Idaho College dual credit students completed the first cybersecurity classes at Post Falls High School after a successful fall semester.
MY TURN: Public education — a personal perspective
With all of public education’s complexities what has always been a given is that we could pretty much guarantee every 5- to 18-year-old in our last hundred plus years had the opportunity to go to school. The vast majority of Americans have received their education in public, not private schools. Private schools have never been able to guarantee access for all.
MY TURN: Cd'A is under attack
Recently Trustee Banducci whined that it’s hard holding the position and that both he, personally, and his business are suffering because of it. The solution is staring you in the face Toddy. Quit. And take your pals with you. Because I’m guessing that whatever happens in the end, you boys, along with your puppet President and real estate attorney, will all skedaddle out of town.
MY TURN: Rare Disease Awareness Month is February
There’s a quote which goes like this: “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.” It means you look for what is normal, not the unusual. This is why the zebra is the symbol for rare disease awareness. I am writing this article to educate my community about people like myself who deal with the daily struggle of living with a rare disease.
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers: Feb. 24
Winter's return
Cold snap sends temperature plunging to zero
Snow could be coming soon
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What's the best smelling insect?
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Feb. 28 - March 3
Legals for February, 25 2023
Friday, February 24
Rift in Idaho GOP exposed amid multistate water rule lawsuit
Emails obtained via a public records request hint at a potentially deep rift between Idaho's attorney general and other state GOP leaders, including the governor
University to raze house where Idaho students were killed
No timeline has set for the demolition, but university spokesperson Jodi Walker told the Idaho Statesman that the goal is to have the house knocked down by the end of the semester
Flotsam found off New York may be from famous SS Savannah
Explorers have searched for the Savannah for over two centuries
KCSO seizes firearms, narcotics
3 arrested in 2 traffic stops
KCSO K9 handler and a deputy with the KCSO Traffic Unit responded to assist with the investigation
What is China's peace proposal for Ukraine War?
China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, and an end to sanctions against Russia
Snow, rain slam California as Michigan shivers without power
Interstate 5, the West Coast’s major north-south highway, was closed south of the Oregon border as snow fell to the floor of the Sacramento Valley
5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene falls to Lewiston, season over
Lewiston (16-7), which lost all three previous meetings to Coeur d’Alene this season, will play Meridian (13-11) on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Grangeville in a state play-in game.
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Post Falls on Meridian's heels ... Loaiza's strong start gets Trojans to second after first day
Consolation rounds in all classifications begin today at 8 a.m. PST, with championship semifinals at 4:30 tonight.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: GameDay to focus on Zags, Gaels — and hopefully other news
It’s not an exaggeration to suggest that thousands of basketball junkies around the country will hit the remote on Saturday morning to hear Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg — but won’t be hanging around that evening to watch Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside races back to state for third time in four years
Lakeside (15-3) advances to state next week at Vallivue High in Caldwell. If Grace beats Rimrock in a state play-in game Saturday, Lakeside will be the third seed. If Grace loses, the Knights will move up to the second seed.
A matter of life or death
Active shooter training among classes offered during Safety Fest, which continues today
Teachers only have 15 seconds or less to turn off lights, lock doors and ensure students are out of sight when schools are locked down in active shooter scenarios.
Balancing act
Record 1,700 gymnasts competing in Great West Gym Fest
Great West Gym Fest goes until Sunday
'Hayden is a great place to live'
Mayor Scott Forssell delivers State of the City address
Hayden Mayor Scott Forssell spoke to a packed room in the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn during his State of the City address Thursday, organized by the Hayden Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about accomplishments city staff members have made in the past year, plans for the future and a few areas where he thinks the city is doing well, such as community outreach.
'We want him home'
Colton Fulwiler holds on to hope of finding missing brother
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Ryan Miller said they were scheduled to begin a search for Fulwiler Thursday morning, but it was canceled to do freezing weather conditions
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.
North Idaho College trustees make statement on accreditation
North Idaho College trustees have published a statement expressing their desire for the college to remain accredited in the wake of a show cause sanction by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Art on the Green poster contest deadline March 17
The Citizens Council for the Arts is already preparing for Art on the Green in August by asking the community to create some art: poster art to be specific. The 55th annual contest for the Art on the Green poster design is open and entries will be accepted until the deadline at 5 p.m. March 17.
Marilyn Joyce Cooper, 86
Marilyn Joyce Cooper, 86 of Hayden, ID passed away peacefully at North Idaho Hospice after a brief illness on February 11, 2023.
MY TURN: Our public schools
2023 will mark 20 years for me as a local public school educator. I have worked in various positions (classroom teacher, administrator) at three different schools and two different levels (middle, elementary). I am also a parent to two middle school-aged children who have attended local public schools since kindergarten.
Phyliss Emehiser, 76
Phyllis Emehiser age 76 of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Marlene Margaret Roberts, 82
Marlene Margaret Roberts September 21st, 1936-September 16th, 2022
PROGS, LIBS AND DEMS: They care
They care about the planet, our shared home, the Earth. They understand that our species has wildly overpopulated itself and our freedoms are unsustainably consuming our natural resources. They care enough to make every effort to lower the number of what they have called “useless mouths,” restricting liberty in the process.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS: What about the East Sherman motels?
Please tell me I’m not the only one who finds the attempts by the city council to eliminate vacation rentals ironic. While they target those who responsibly operate short-term vacation rentals, they continue to completely ignore the proliferation of low-rent, fleabag motels on East Sherman Avenue.
COEUR TERRE: Unrestricted zoning density
The Kootenai Land Company (KLC) (https://www.kcolandcompany.com/) will be provided unrestricted access to increase the zoning sizes in the Coeur Terre project; all they have to do is pay. That means that R-17 (17 houses per acre or three (3) stories high) could be changed to R-34 (up to six (6) stories), enabling high-rise buildings outside Coeur d’Alene and in the urban area.
North Idaho children's author gives back
Jazzed About Reading to host Heroic Dad's Story Time at Cd'A Library
Jazzed about Reading donated over 500 books to kindergarten through fifth grade students during a ‘Love of Reading’ rally at Pinehurst Elementary School. JAR is a non-profit that encourages kids everywhere to read, founded by Annie Winston of North Idaho.
Hayden Cinema movie times
Hayden Cinema movie times
Ali and Callie Artcast returns for third season
Cd'A Arts and Culture Alliance hosts podcast featuring local creative leaders
The third season of Ali & Callie Artcast will charm your socks off with tales of art and culture on Fridays beginning March 3.
Community groups endorse school levies
Nonpartisan Doctors of Coeur d'Alene, or NDOC, announced its endorsement of the school levies that will be on the March 14 election in the Coeur d’Alene, Lakeland and Post Falls school districts. DART (Dedicated, Accountable, Responsible, Together) also announced its endorsement of the school levies.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
The CEO of IKEA was elected prime minister in Sweden.
MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: 'She could fly anything with wings'
Sixteen-year-old Gladys Dawson had saved her money to buy an airplane ride, and after six seconds in the air she was hooked. A year later, 1932, the local newspaper reported that she made her first solo flight after only five hours of instruction. After a series of fights with her abusive father, Gladys packed a small suitcase and ran away from her home near Bellingham, Wash. The local airfield was Tulip Field and her instructor was Herb Buroker. Five years later, 1937, Gladys and Herb would marry.
EDITORIAL: For the love of Pete
Tribute dedicated to wife Katie Brodie and family.
Cd'A Charter wins big
Cd'A Charter sweeps top medals in MATHCOUNTS competition
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OPINION: NIC reframe
The three rules of great opera; make it loud, wear flashy clothes, and if things don’t go your way, kill yourself. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is awarded by independent accrediting agencies that periodically examine schools' curricular offerings to confirm that they are providing students with a quality education.
COEUR TERRE: Response to Eric Gundlach
Although he focuses on the potential crisis for Indian Meadows, he speaks truth about the high levels of traffic and speeds presently effecting Fairway Hills. Which in my opinion is a precursor of the end result for Indian Meadows should through traffic be permitted.
ABSENTEE VOTING BILL: Senseless voter suppression
The proposed Alfieri bill, to limit absentee voting, was a topic of discussion, consternation and concern at our weekly prayer circle gathering. We range in age from 70 to 95 and we take our right to vote very seriously. Our fathers, grandfathers and some of our husbands fought in wars that had every bit to do with freedom and democracy. The right to vote is the keystone of any democracy.
OPINION: Weaponizing government against transgender kids and their doctors
Idaho’s legislative culture warriors are at it again, weaponizing the government against families with transgender kids and criminalizing their doctors. House Bill 71, which passed the House of Representatives on Valentine’s Day, now goes to the Senate. If it is enacted into law, it might result in a few suicide attempts by stigmatized transgender kids before being blocked as unconstitutional in federal court. The lawyers challenging the legislation will be able, once again, to replenish their bank accounts with taxpayer funds as a result of the Legislature’s bullying of our transgender population.
Missing since 1934, game warden receives posthumous honors
Ellsworth Teed accepted into national and state officers memorials
Nearly 90 years after his death, Deputy Game Warden for Idaho Fish and Game, Ellsworth Arthur Teed, was accepted into both the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Idaho Peace Officers Memorial. The honors are significant and certainly well-deserved, especially given the unusual circumstances surrounding his death in 1934.
Legals for February, 24 2023
Thursday, February 23
Train crew had little warning before Ohio wreck, probe finds
Investigators said the temperature of the failed wheel bearing increased by 215 degrees in a span of 30 miles
AP PHOTOS: 'Imperfect' models in Italy redefine beauty
They are of all sizes and ages, spanning the gender spectrum, some with disabilities or medical conditions like alopecia or vitiligo, visible scarring or who have lost limbs
Winter storms sow more chaos, shut down much of Portland
The weather also knocked out power to almost a million homes and businesses in multiple states
PREP WRESTLING: The fight for four ... Coeur d'Alene senior Alyssa Randles looks for fourth title, a fun finish to high school career
“I’ve done a lot of sports from dance, soccer and volleyball,” Alyssa Randles said. “I’ve done everything, and wrestling is the one that stuck with me and made me the person I am. It’s something that I look forward to doing each day and it’s given me a purpose more than any other sport. The fight of it is something that I enjoy. You’re more emotionally attached to it because it’s an individual sport.”
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: In seeding state tourneys, MaxPreps still seems better than the old way
The Idaho High School Activities Association is scheduled to discuss at its April board of control meeting whether to continue using MaxPreps to seed state tourneys next year and beyond, or try something else. It will be interesting to see kind of feedback the IHSAA gets.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: St. Maries buzzes back to state, downs Kellogg on late triple
Holder sends St. Maries to state 2A tournament on three at the buzzer; Nowell gives Lakeland home-court advantage in 4A best-of-3 series against Sandpoint.
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: No numbers game this time as Post Falls seeks sixth state title since 2015
This year Post Falls qualified 23 to state, which begins today and runs through Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
Bowling scores: Feb. 23, 2023
Results from area leagues.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal women get going, move past Spokane
Both NIC teams travel to Yakima Valley on Saturday.
NIC trustees vote no to reinstating Swayne
Board authorizes exploration of reaching a settlement with Swayne
The same three North Idaho College trustees who voted in December to place President Nick Swayne on administrative leave voted during Wednesday’s board meeting to leave him there.
Economists: Tough road ahead
Inflation, tight labor market expected to stick around
John Mitchell, former professor of economics at Boise State University, and the Idaho Department of Labor's Sam Wolkenhauer talked economics before the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber.
'Do what's right'
Content of some children's books at Cd'A Library remains under fire
People attend library meeting on kids books
False report leads to LCHS lockdown
Several Idaho schools receive threats Wednesday
A school resource officer was on scene at the time of the report and the school, which has about 1,600 students, was immediately locked down
Firing up the future
NIC hosts high school welding competition
Students from Kootenai Technical Education Campus, Sandpoint High School and Lakeland High School competed in North Idaho College’s annual welding skills competition Feb. 10 at the Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.
AT COLLEGE: Feb. 23, 2023
Updates on area athletes at the next level.
Movers & Shakers
After an exhaustive nationwide search, the Lutherhaven Ministries board announced Rebecca Smith has been unanimously selected to serve as its next executive director.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common?
Over 150 deer killed to contain spread of disease
A project geared to reduce deer density in the Slate Creek area in Unit 14 north of Riggins, and to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease, removed more than 150 deer from the area during the first week. Animals that test negative for CWD will be processed and the meat donated to a local food bank.
Louie Mahoney, 73
Louie Mahoney passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at his home in Plummer, Idaho.
Barbara Cassel, 82
Barbara Jane Cassel was born Nov. 27th, 1940, in Poughkeepsie, New York to Austin and Ethel Landers.
MY TURN: Airport director departs; good riddance
As an almost 20-year Coeur d’Alene Airport (KCOE) hangar owner, instrument-rated private pilot, Coeur d’Alene Airport Association founding member and Kootenai County tax payer, I received the news of Airport Director Steven Kjergaard’s resignation with a profound sense of relief. And with that I say, “Good riddance.”
Glacier reservations to open for July
Peak season dates should sell out within minutes
The next round of Glacier National Park vehicle registrations begins Wednesday, March 1 at Recreation.gov. This time around, reservations are available for the “primetime” month of July. In most years, the full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is open.
Commissioners name interim airport director
Following the departure of Steven Kjergaard last week, Kootenai County commissioners named Phil Cummings interim director of the Coeur d’Alene Airport.
Trapper classes fill up fast
Trappers must complete course for license
Attention trappers: New Idaho trappers, as well as anyone who did not purchase an Idaho trapping license prior to July 1, 2011, must attend and pass a trapper education class in order to purchase an Idaho trapping license.
Rihanna, pentagrams and other nonsense
No, Rihanna wasn’t wearing a belt with a Satanic pentagram during the Super Bowl halftime show (it was just a safety harness). No, President Biden’s claim that billionaires pay an average income tax of 3% — nor his previously stated 8% — isn’t the full picture (with taxes, it depends on the data used, and some calculations did provide those two numbers, but one neutral fact-checker cites economists who say the top 25 billionaires pay an average 16%, or 1% more than the average school teacher). No, the city of Atlanta didn’t ban the word “women;” its website alone is replete with it. America’s teachers aren’t closet pedophiles nor are its cops.
Legals for February, 23 2023
Wednesday, February 22
Idaho bill would bring back execution by firing squad
The suitability and origin of lethal injection drugs are frequently called into legal question when states are planning executions
LCHS locked down this morning
Possible threat called in
Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine
Relations between Russia and the West are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and ties between China and the U.S. are also under serious strain
Massive winter storm brings snow, strong winds, frigid cold
Schools throughout the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin were called off Wednesday.
5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Lake City takes early shot from Coeur d'Alene, then rolls to third straight regional title
Coeur d’Alene (15-7) will play host to Lewiston (15-7) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in a loser-out game.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: What will Seahawks do? Only Pete and John know
Most mock drafts have Seattle selecting freak edge rusher Tyree Wilson from Texas Tech at No. 5, which makes sense. But Schneider has pulled rabbits from hats in the past.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry catches on, downs Timberlake
Bonners Ferry, Genesis Prep and Mullan win in district openers Tuesday night.
Youth Sports Feb. 22, 2023
Scores, news, highlights from local teams, leagues, etc.
All-league girls basketball
Top honorees for 2022-23 season announced.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Teagan Colvin, Coeur d'Alene High
Coeur d'Alene High junior guard Teagan Colvin is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week
“They’ve completely changed the plan'
Another public hearing to be held on Coeur Terre as some councilors question process
Councilwoman Christie Wood agreed and said she had concerns about the process
‘Rise for NIC’
Community rallies to support students, staff, faculty
In the wake of a show cause sanction from NIC’s accreditor — the last step before loss of accreditation — around 200 people gathered Tuesday afternoon in support of students, staff and faculty. Most had stories to share about how NIC has impacted their lives. Many community members called for trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner to resign.
Council delays STR decisions
Says more input, information needed
It did approve a fee increase to the annual STR renewal permit of $84 for a total of $180, but decided it would not take effect for 30 days.
North Idaho College to withdraw subpoenas to staff, others
North Idaho College will withdraw all subpoenas issued last month to college employees, former trustees and others, according to emails obtained Tuesday by The Press.
Training to save lives
Program gives rescuers practice for the real thing
Rescuers get practice locating transceivers buried with clues by instructors
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to run for 4th term in Montana
In 2018, Tester was the only Democratic senator from a Republican-leaning state to win his reelection bid after voting against Trump's Supreme Court picks
Opioid treatment program proposed for jail
Panhandle Health pitches program to county commissioners
A proposal for a pilot program that would bring a mental health specialist into the Kootenai County Jail to provide opioid treatment options was presented Tuesday to the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners.
Gracie L. Tunnell Sherman, 94
Gracie L. Tunnell Sherman, age 94, left her “Happy Home” as she called it, at Honeysuckle Senior Living in Hayden Lake on February 15, 2023.
Frances Weaver, 50
Frances Kay Weaver was born January 24, 1973 to Mark and Brenda Newport in Gatesville, Texas.
Frances (Fran) Palmer, 90
Our loving mother Frances (Fran) Palmer left to be with our Lord on 19 February 2023.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Body odor: What causes it and how to get rid of it naturally
Every year we spend millions of dollars covering up our natural and/or offensive body odor.
NIC: Administration not doing its job
I have not searched to determine the answer to this question but will pose it without doing so because I feel NIC is too important to our community.
The exhausted dad: New members of a quiet, attentive crowd
Parents of young children know how difficult it can be to attend public events and performances. You can’t expect babies and little kids to be quiet for extended periods of time. If they need something, they’re going to let everyone know about it.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Soul Star Chakra
Each chakra is a specific expression of Prana (otherwise known as life force or source energy).
Marvel machine suffocates ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
The lumbering mechanizations of the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe swallows its most charming and eccentric heroes in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” a movie that veers far away from the small-scale charm of its previous two installments.
OPINION: The KCRCC horror show
The horror show at the KCRCC is finally galvanizing citizens to become more politically involved. Increased activism among Democrats may even be coming to the attention of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Got home from work today to find my kids have been on eBay all day.
William "Pete" David Hohman, 84
William David “Pete” Hohman was born in Spokane, Washington, on December 23, 1938.
Three-day holidays are not a given
Something we all know and expect is for a number of businesses, including banks, schools and government offices to be closed on federal holidays.
Dagnija Powell, 83
Dagnija Anderson Powell, 83, died February 17, 2023 at North Idaho Hospice House, Hayden, Idaho.
Seniors flex in Fit and Fall Proof class
Fourteen adults swing a ball around their wastes with the effortless ease of having practiced this move many times before Monday in the Hayden Senior Center. They go through a range of other exercises with the same relative comfort, usually involving big circles, all with the goal of staying fit – Fit and Fall Proof, to be precise.
LINCOLN: Who accredited his college?
As the Coeur d’Alene college kerfuffle continues, one question for The Press, whose pages recently lionized Abraham Lincoln (an extreme bigot and a brutal dictator) as the greatest Republican president of all time: What accreditation did the college from which he graduated have?
SCHOOL LEVIES: Vote yes
There is a lot of noise surrounding public education these days, and a lot of people far removed from our schools are throwing around words such as “critical race theory” and “indoctrination” and “social emotional learning.”
SHORT-TERM RENTALS: Thank you, Coeur d’Alene public officials
I want to thank the CDA planning commission and the CDA City council for addressing the STR issue that has invaded our fair city.
PROPERTY TAXES: Have already gone up for schools
Our mortgage payment is going up yet again because of an escrow shortage due to the continuing increases in property taxes.
NIC: Normal conservatives not the enemy
I am a retired lifelong conservative North Idaho business person.
NIC TRUSTEES: Silence, lack of action troubling
Possibly one of the most troublesome aspects, besides the potential loss of accreditation for NIC, is the relative silence from the three trustees whose actions (and lack of actions) have brought this situation about.
Landscape for Fire Prevention course offered by Extension Office
A “Landscaping for Fire Prevention” workshop will offer rural homeowners an opportunity to learn fire prevention techniques, discuss their wildland fire experiences, and participate in a simple exercise to assess their homes' interface fire risk March 4. The program will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in room 302 at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County, 958 S. Lochsa Street, Post Falls.
Idaho high school boys basketball media poll Feb. 22, 2023
How the state's media voted this week in the final poll of the season.
MY TURN: Questions about the Cataldo Water District
What is going on? At this point, a small group of Cataldo Water District Customers have gone through two separate boards in the past two years.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — One of Sonoma’s historic wineries
This past week we held a Winemaker Dinner and then a shop tasting with Justin Seidenfeld the Director of Winemaking for Rodney Strong Vineyards.
James Garnet Beck, 83
Beloved husband, father and grandfather graduated to heaven surrounded by his family.
University of Idaho announces fall 2022 dean's list
The University of Idaho has announced its dean's list of top students for fall 2022.
Editorial: NIC needs action, not crowd noise
Big show tonight is completely off course.
OPINION: It’s not what you think it is: IFF files, Part 2
Last year, we were up in the majestic mountains of Idaho, in a tiny town way off the beaten path. We were attending a Republican event with several speakers. This was not a fancy dinner in plush surroundings, it was a sandwich in an old wooden grange hall. Much to my surprise, Wayne Hoffman, president of Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) got up to speak with great pride and said IFF analyzes every bill so you don’t have to. That was an outright lie. I almost jumped up from my chair. IFF does not analyze every bill, and in the next edition of this column, I will explain which bills they analyze, and which they do not, and why. Does the bill sponsor make a difference? We’ll discuss it next time.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Look what dehydration can do
Dehydration occurs when your body does not have enough water to perform its normal functions.
Legals for February, 22 2023
Tuesday, February 21
Tubbs Hill buttercup
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Kari Lake looks to harness her movement after Arizona loss
The flurry of activity comes as Lake considers running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kyrsten Sinema, an independent and former Democrat
Mardi Gras brings joy - but also worry over violent crime
Crime has contributed to dissatisfaction with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell
4-day workweek trial in UK: Shorter hours, happier employees
Of the workers, 60% said it was easier to balance work and responsibilities at home, while 73% reported increased satisfaction with their lives
Home Depot says it will raise pay for US, Canadian workers
Home Depot employs 437,000 people in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The big 'reveal' — NCAA not following its own rules
The breathless television version and the actual NET rankings might as well have been in different languages, like Spanish and Mandarin.
This old house could use a little help
Historic Cd'A home could be in for improvements
Historic Cd'A house
Pursuing a life in public service
U of I student interns for Sen. Risch in Washington, D.C
Since high school in Coeur d’Alene, Jake Espeland fostered political ambitions which, after graduation, landed the Lake City High graduate in the state’s capitol.
Moody’s downgrade could impact NIC
The recent downgrade of North Idaho College’s bond ratings could affect the college’s financial future.
VETERANS PRESS: Team honor guard — a detail of attention
My five sisters and two brothers watched as the uniformed guard knelt to present the American flag to my mother.
Why do we need a Black History Month?
In what increasingly feels like the decade of pushback culture, Americans are putting everything on the table. Why do we have this? Why do we need it? Why should we do it?
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeland to play for regional title
Lakeland and Sandpoint split their two meetings in Inland Empire League play — Sandpoint won 57-51 at Lakeland on Jan. 6, and Lakeland won 70-62 at Sandpoint on Jan. 20 in the Battle for the Paddle spirit game. Though Sandpoint is the top seed, the winner of Wednesday’s game will host Friday’s game, and ditto Friday for Saturday, if necessary.
Kids Book Club on library board agenda
Some question program selections
Library board meets Wednesday
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Is a 10% service connected VA disability rating really worth it?
Many times we hear a veteran say that it is “too much trouble” or “is it really worth it?” to go to the trouble of applying for a disability? The facts are it can have a tremendous impact on you and your family.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Hey veterans, families and friends: Did you know about the Crisis Hotlines?
Coaching Into Care is not a crisis line, but we do partner with the Veterans Crisis Line or 988 and press 1.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Don’t battle addiction alone
Do you feel stuck in how to help a loved one battling addiction?
Foster kids can get free park admission
Silverwood has collaborated with Idaho Family and Children Services to offer this opportunity
Northwest Notes Feb. 21, 2023
The Coeur d’Alene Recreation Department is now accepting team registrations for the spring/summer softball leagues.
VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory
Every county and state has a Veteran Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Help for veterans in suicidal crisis
Veterans in acute suicidal crisis are now able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost — including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
To the thief who stole my glasses:
Legals for February, 21 2023
Monday, February 20
North Idaho College updates meeting agenda
North Idaho College has updated the agenda for Wednesday’s trustee meeting to include action items related to accreditation and college leadership. The NIC board of trustees will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Student Union Building on NIC’s main campus. “Addressing presidential leadership position(s)” has been added to the agenda as an action/discussion item.
Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022
The top 10 list for gun interceptions in 2022 includes Dallas, Austin and Houston in Texas; three airports in Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta; Phoenix; and Denver
Putin's Ukraine gamble seen as biggest threat to his rule
But so far, Putin’s gamble in invading his smaller and weaker neighbor seems to have backfired spectacularly and created the biggest threat to his more than two-decade-long rule.
Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination
“I'm fighting so Dalits can be recognized as human beings,” he said.
Climbing to the top
PFHS senior is Kootenai County Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
From challenging and humble beginnings to the top of the world, Alizea "Ali" Daniels is the 2023 Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year for Kootenai County. “I’m still a little astonished to be honest," Ali, 17, said Friday. "It’s super awesome and I’m so happy."
'Godspell' moves from Broadway to Real Life
Post Falls church produces local musical to build relationships
Real Life Ministries Post Falls presents "Godspell" on stage March 10-12 and 17-19. "Godspell" had humble beginnings as an off-off-Broadway musical from the 1970s, and later rose to notoriety as an off-broadway success, until it eventually rose the spotlight on Broadway in 2011, and now it’s coming to Post Falls.
Snow is coming to North Idaho, and California is still battling drought conditions
Conditions across the Inland Northwest will be returning to more winterlike this week. Since the beginning of the year, less than 8 inches of snow has fallen at Cliff’s station in northwestern Coeur d’Alene.
Pilgrim pastor pens novel
Towles describes Camino de Santiago as 'Heaven on Earth'
Blistered feet, perseverance, lifelong friendships and a deep spiritual connection all come with the territory when walking the Camino de Santiago. It's an experience the Stephen Towles of Coeur d'Alene describes as "Heaven on Earth."
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I buy my guns from a guy named T-Rex.
Sunday, February 19
STATE 5A GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP: Phenomenal finish ... Coeur d'Alene blows out Rocky Mountain, wins 10th title in program history
“It means everything,” Coeur d’Alene junior guard Teagan Colvin said. “It’s what we’ve been going for all season and knew coming in we had a stellar shot and stellar team. We were just ready to take it and get what we wanted.”
STATE 3A GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP: Snake bitten ... Timberlake falls in bid for fifth title since 2016.
Since 2011, Timberlake has appeared in nine state championship games, all under Miller, going 4-5.
STATE 4A GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP: A first for Sandpoint ... Bulldogs win first state basketball title in school history
“I’m still in shock,” Sandpoint senior guard Kelsey Cessna said. “I’ve got so much adrenaline going on right now. I’m so proud of this group of girls. It’s an amazing feeling.”
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Idaho AD on football success, playing Boise State ...
“I think it’d be good; maybe they (the Broncos) play Idaho State one year, and Idaho the other year,” Idaho athletic director Terry Gawlik said. “I’ll just put it this way — Idaho football and basketball is open to playing Boise State.”
Let there be light
North Idaho Centennial Bridge shines in the dark
Lights shine on Gateway Bridge' between Idaho and Washignton
Vikings' valuable victory
The Coeur d'Alene High girls basketball team celebrates after routing Rocky Mountain of Meridian 65-27 in the state 5A championship game Saturday night at the Idaho Center in Nampa
Timberlake's heartache
Timberlake High assistant coach Rob Soumas consoles his daughter, senior Ciara Soumas, after the Tigers lost to Snake River in the state 3A girls basketball championship game Saturday afternoon at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
'Time to rally the troops'
Calls for people to attend Wednesday's meeting of the NIC board of trustees
North Idaho College Board Chair Greg McKenzie reportedly sent a text message to a student urging the public to make comments in support of the college’s current direction at next week’s board meeting. It will be the first meeting since NIC received a show cause sanction from its accreditor, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Show cause is the last step before loss of accreditation.
PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls captures ninth straight regional title
Rider Seguine (106), Ethan Wilson (120), Tyson Barnhart (132), Damian Hamilton (145), Seth Martin (152), John Rudebaugh (160), Jose Laguna (170), Gentry Smith (195) and Trevor Miller (220) won regional titles for the Trojans, who qualified 22 wrestlers to state next week, with a chance of up to three more earning wild cards.
Commercial building under construction in Hayden
A commercial building with three suites is being constructed at 9041 N. Hess St. (just north of Walmart) in Hayden.
EDITORIAL: ENDORSEMENT: Take a stand for Cd'A school levies
Press encourages Yes vote on both CDA Schools levy requests
SHELDON WHITEHOUSE: A man with a vision
As we are facing so many challenges today in the world and at home, I find it hard to think of anyone who is best suited to lead this country in the days ahead. The one man that stands out in my mind is Sheldon Whitehouse, the senator from Rhode Island, a lifelong Democrat, a man of integrity.
NIC: KCRCC-connected players should go
I see that Mr. South is a believer in the punishment of the uninvolved. All sorts of people who had nothing to do with the mess that NIC finds itself in should “take ownership” and help fix it. Um. NO. I believe that Pottery Barn rules should apply. You break it, you pay for it.
COEUR TERRE: Irresponsible development
If there is anything that will awaken a neighborhood it is the possibility of an additional 20,000+ cars daily driving through your residential neighborhood streets that were designed for far less traffic. The number of cars currently driving through the Indian Meadows neighborhood on a daily basis can be measured in the low hundreds.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My recliner and I
Kenneth Hill, 93
Kenneth Hill passed away at 93 on February 6, 2023. He is survived by his 5 children: Raymond, Bill, Dale, Vickie, and Mike.
Bradley Iverson, 78
Our special Valentine, Bradley Alton Iverson “Brad”, passed away with his family by his side in Meridian on February 14th, 2023, which was also his birthday.
Huckleberries
Rustler's Roost remains reliable
In an imaginary world, Woody McEvers and Ron Swanson would be great friends.
Trevor Donald Yocum, 51
It is with great sadness that the family of Trevor announce his passing on Feb. 5, 2023 in Newman Lake, WA.
Milestone Announcement
See who's celebrating!
OUR GEM: From the mountains to Our Gem of a lake
Lakes and rivers in northern Idaho are beautiful and inspire thoughts of recreation on warm summer days. However, these surface waters are also critical to our water supply and rely on one major thing - snow!
NIC BASKETBALL: East Region-leading Cardinal men hold off second-place Walla Walla
The North Idaho College Cardinals led by as much as 19 points early in the second half, saw nearly all of that lead disappear before holding off the host Walla Walla Warriors 82-75 in Northwest Athletic Conference play Saturday.
A good pace wins the race
The road to success is a lot like a marathon. You have to train hard, plan a route and set a pace that will take you where you want to go.
POST FALLS SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes
I am a senior citizen, a Marine Corp veteran and a supporter of the Post Falls School District Levy. Why? I have learned the following facts about school funding and the importance of this levy.
PF SCHOOL LEVY: Deserves your support
Please vote “yes” on the Post Falls School District Supplemental Levy request on March 14.
A night of 'Living in Harmony'
Hospice Wine Taste and Auction draws 400
Wine Taste and Auction a hit
Saturday, February 18
STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene holds off Boise in final seconds of semifinal thriller
Coeur d’Alene is in the title game for the first time since 2014, when the Vikings beat Rocky Mountain for the program’s ninth title.
STATE 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL: New names, but same stopping point ... Young Timberlake team ambushes Teton, advances to third state title game in four years
“I was freaking out because I’d never had the chance to experience that myself,” Timberlake freshman Malia Miller said. “It was always the goal to get to that game.”
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Talking tests, reunions and motivation
“Playing those really good teams, they show your weaknesses and where you need to improve,” said Timberlake coach Matt Miller, in his 18th season at Timberlake. “I hope with this ground, and we'll talk about it, but we won’t see anybody in the 3A bracket that’s even close to Coeur d’Alene. And we played them in a two-possession game."
5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City, Coeur d'Alene to play for regional title
The top-seeded Lake City Timberwolves scored the game’s first 37 points, held the fourth-seeded Post Falls Trojans scoreless for the game’s first 10 minutes and rolled to a 73-33 victory in the first round of the 5A Region 1 boys basketball tournament at Lake City.
Decisions expected on Coeur Terre, STRs
CDA council to tackle two major issues Tuesday
Coeur Terre, STRs go to council on Tuesday
Council sounds off on Coeur Terre
Different views surface in regards to development
Coeur Terre goes to council again
'I'm going to grow into it'
Hundreds of coats given away at Boys and Girls Club
Coats go to kids in time for storm
Spotlighting the local watershed for students
The Youth Water Summit places local resource issues front and center for participating high school students.
Robotics rocks
Teams from NI STEM Charter, Post Falls place at LEGO event
Teams from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy and a team from Post Falls placed in several categories at the FIRST Idaho "Superpowered" LEGO League North Idaho Championship, held Feb. 11 at River City Middle School.
PREP WRESTLING: Lakeland wins 14th 4A Region 1 title in 15 years
Coeur d’Alene senior Alyssa Randles (126 pounds) and junior Cara Brown (152), as well as Post Falls senior Abigale Piper (145) won girls District 1-2 titles.
Kootenai Health to open new urgent care clinic
Kootenai Health will open a new urgent care clinic in North Idaho, in partnership with with MultiCare Health System, according to a news release.
KTEC wins big in all categories
Local students compete in high school welding competition
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Boise bound? Pick your path
Long-distance road trips a matter of choice
Boise or bust
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Feb. 20-24
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I can't take my dog to the pond anymore because the ducks keep attacking him.
PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry wins IML; Sandpoint girls to play for state title
Sandpoint (19-5), seeking its first state title, will play top-seeded Shelley (22-3) tonight at 5 PST at the Idaho Center, which began hosting state basketball tournaments in 1997.
MY TURN: The problem with gun violence
The problem with rapid fire assault weapon violence is pretty straightforward: by the time we identify who is going to misuse the technology too many people are dead.
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers: Feb. 18
Legals for February, 18 2023
Friday, February 17
Fed's Barkin: 'Slow progress' on inflation, sees more hikes
Economists from Bank of America and Goldman Sachs both now expect the Fed will lift rates to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a quarter-point higher than the Fed itself projected at its December meeting
North Idaho College meeting agenda published
The North Idaho College board of trustees will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Kari Lake loses appeal in Arizona governor race challenge
Lawyers for Lake focused on problems with ballot printers at some polling places in Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of the state’s voters
Brazil's Carnival finally reborn in full form after pandemic
He added that this year’s Carnival will smash records at the Sambadrome, where some 100,000 staff and spectators are expected each day in the sold-out venue, plus 18,000 paraders
Oregon, a hotbed of extremism, seeks to curb paramilitaries
Opponents say such a law would infringe on rights to freely associate and to bear arms
‘Significant dysfunction’ triggers ratings downgrades for NIC
Moody’s Investor Service has downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and bond ratings, actions that affect $7.9 million in rated debt.
STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Upset averted ... Colvin, Coeur d'Alene catch on in fourth, down Eagle in opener
“I think we were a little nervous,” Coeur d’Alene coach Nicole Symons said. “We’re the No. 1 seed and Eagle is coming in with nothing to lose and that’s a tough eighth seed. They came in a little looser and played outstanding and hard. We got a little on our heels and had to get that corrected at halftime.”
STATE 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake finds itself, eventually
Timberlake (21-2) will face Teton (18-9) in the semifinals today at 4 p.m. PST at Skyview High.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: MLB got it right with new scheduling philosophy
MLB can trip on its shoelaces from time to time, but the suits in charge got this one right.
PREP BASKETBALL: Lakeside girls fall to top-seeded Lapwai in state opener
Lakeside (13-9) hit just 3 of 44 (6.8%) from the field.
3A DISTRICT 1 WRESTLING: Timberlake claims first district title since 2020
The district, composed of Timberlake and Bonners Ferry, advanced the top two in each weight class to the state 3A tournament starting next Thursday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
Airport director departs
Board of County Commissioners accepts Kjergaard's resignation
Steven Kjergaard has resigned from his position as Coeur d’Alene Airport Director. A three-sentence media release from the county on Thursday said the Board of County Commissioners accepted the Kjergaard's resignation that day and that a search for a new director would begin immediately.
'Everything that was good'
Tom Addis, longtime owner of Lake City Ford, remembered for generosity, humor
Tom Addis was an icon in the auto industry in Cd'A
Police called to heated library board meeting
Library network board to explore possible solutions regarding children's books
Police were called Thursday to the Post Falls Library during a powder keg of a public comment period at the start of the Community Library Network's board meeting.
Rathdrum mayor praises strong city
New projects, including moving City Hall, discussed during meeting
Rathdrum Mayor Vic Holmes listed his city's accomplishments in 2022, and shared new projects to a crowd of over 100 Thursday at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. “The state of the city is financially stable and is a vibrant community,” Holmes said.
Bill to prohibit student IDs clears committee
The House State Affairs Committee approved two election-related bills on Thursday, including one to prohibit the use of high school or university student ID cards for voter identification at the polls. Rep. Tina Lambert, R-Caldwell, said that student ID cards lack the security measures and verification that are required to obtain other methods of identification.
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.
Barbara Baker, 76
Barbara Louise (Peters) Baker blessed the world with her presence on January 24, 1946. Known by those closest to her as “Barb” or “Barbie,” she grew up as the oldest of three girls in Inglewood, California.
OPINION: Lincoln Day 2023
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s Lincoln Day has earned the reputation of hosting the best Lincoln Day in the state of Idaho. The secret to our success is a tremendous amount of hard work by a dedicated and talented team of volunteers combined with a focus to our mission.
OPINION: The Idaho House has voted in favor of sticking its head in the sand
The Idaho Legislature took a bold step to improve the efficiency of state government in 1994. Tired of being blindsided by poorly performing programs, the Legislature established an independent, nonpolitical Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE) to evaluate the effectiveness of governmental operations. The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee (JLOC), with bipartisan membership, directs the work of OPE. It has produced outstanding reports, pointing out governmental deficiencies and suggesting options to address them.
Spokane author visits NIC
Krow returned to college where she taught to read excerpts from her book
North Idaho College hosted a book reading and signing by Spokane-based author Leyna Krow as part of the Writing Center’s Visiting Writer Series on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Writing Center in the Lee Hall Annex on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.
Free children’s music program at Cd'A Public Library
Children 3 and older can enjoy “Saturday with the Symphony” from 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The free music education program is coordinated by the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and recurs the third Saturday each month.
Hagfest returns to Spokane
“Hagfest Northwest” is coming to the Fox Theater in Spokane April 8. “It’s the first time this event has been held at the Fox and it will be the biggest and best Hagfest yet!” said Rusty Jackson, local musician and event organizer.
Dean's list announcements
Kootenai County students have made fall 2022 dean's lists at colleges and universities across the country.
NIC: Threat was real
I agree with a recent column that you have to look at what people do, not what they say to see who they really are. It echoes an old adage “By their fruit will you know them.”
Auditions scheduled for Inland Northwest Opera singers
Inland Northwest Opera will be holding general auditions for local opera singers who may be interested in performing with us in the future from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. March 11-12 at the University High School Theatre, 12420 E 32nd Ave, Spokane Valley.
COMMISSIONERS: Reinstate Pledge of Allegiance
I have attended many public hearings in Kootenai County over the last 15 years or so, as my wife and I stay involved in land use issues pertinent to the health and future of our beautiful community.
Esther Arlene Alme, 87
Esther Arlene Alme, age 87, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023.
SCHOOL FUNDING: Should pay for alternates to public education
Public schools funds come from every person who works, owns property or pays rent until they die. When you pay this long for education, why don’t I have the right to educate my children where I want?
Hayden Urban Renewal Agency could expand district
Expansion would allow for URD funding for city intersections
Hayden Urban Renewal Agency (HURA) board members are exploring possibilities to expand the renewal district to dedicate money to key intersection improvements.
North Idaho College announces fall 2022 dean's list
North Idaho College has announced its dean's list for fall semester 2022.
SCHOOL LEVIES: Vote yes
Do you have a child in Coeur d’Alene public schools? Do you have grandchildren in Coeur d’Alene schools? Do you have a neighbor or a friend with children in Coeur d’Alene schools?
CDA SCHOOL LEVIES: Funds are needed
On March 14, residents of the Coeur d’Alene School District will be asked to approve the district’s maintenance and operations levy.
POST FALLS SCHOOL LEVY: Support for children
I’m writing this letter in support of the Post Falls School Levy slated to be voted on March 14.
Larsen to perform Ellington tribute at the JACC
David Larsen with guest Kate Skinner play the Duke's classics
The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center will host a concert with Jazz favorite David Larsen and special guest Kate Skinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the JACC.
Rolland W. Hurst, 90
Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst Woody was born to Alfred and Ruth Hurst on August 24, 1932, in Burlington, NC.
David Hoyt Herston, 78
David Hoyt Herston, 78, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023.
MY TURN: Public funds for public schools
Public funds for public education, that was always given. Some legislators want to use those funds for private schools. We shouldn’t be surprised. The move toward vouchers has been promoted for years, most of the time they fail, here’s why.
Support local Boy Scouts through U.S. flag program
Troop 3213 looking to expand fundraising with local businesses
Local Boy Scouts want to help businesses show their American pride while bolstering their fundraising efforts.
Grand champions of cheer
Cheer teams from Timberlake and Lakeland high schools earned top spots at the Idaho High School Activities Association's State Qualifier, hosted by Timberlake Jan. 28.
EDITORIAL: PRESS ENDORSEMENT: Post Falls schools earn your support
"Fundamental" levy pays for basic school needs.
Legals for February, 17 2023
Thursday, February 16
2nd Amendment sanctuary measure overturned in Oregon
Opponents included the legal arm of the group Everytown for Gun Safety, which had argued that the ordinance violated the U.S. Constitution
Revelers celebrate street Carnival across German Rhineland
In Duesseldorf, costumed elderly women known as Moehnen stormed city hall
Jeers, boos from Ohio villagers enraged by toxic train spill
State officials insisted yet again that testing shows the air is safe to breathe around East Palestine, where just under 5,000 people live near the Pennsylvania state line
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: With addition of Ulrich, Lewiston’s loss turning into Post Falls’ gain
“I joke around with these guys (Post Falls coaches), not being a head coach has added at least six months to my life,” said Post Falls junior varsity boys basketball coach Jayson Ulrich, the former Lewiston High boys head coach. “Less stress. I don’t have to worry about as much, you get to just go out and coach the kids, you don’t have to worry about all the other aspects of running a 5A program, which can be very stressful and take a toll. I’m grateful to take a step back, and still be able to give the input when needed and wanted.”
STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lessons learned in a pair of losses for Coeur d'Alene
“I think Sierra Canyon was our turning point,” said Coeur d’Alene coach Nicole Symons, in her fourth season as head coach. “They were the No. 1 team in the country and we’d lost by 26 points. We had some inner-team rumblings, because nobody likes to lose.”
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: What's missing from the Zags this year? Dudes
As we head into the business end of the 2022-23 season — you know, the time when Joe Lunardi (aka Joey Brackets) is usually handing the Zags a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament — we find Gonzaga is rarely mentioned this time around. Lunardi displayed his top 16 last weekend, anointing the top four seeds in each of the four tournament regions, and the Zags were not on the screen. Mr. Brackets was asked about it on air, and he said Gonzaga was 17th at that exact second, but easily could slide up to a 4-seed. That, boys and girls, is not the description of dudes.
Bowling scores: Feb. 16, 2023
Results from area leagues.
Judge rejects NIC subpoenas
Also declines attorney's motion to withdraw
A judge declined to hear an attorney's motion to request to withdraw from representing North Idaho College in a lawsuit filed against the college by President Nick Swayne. The judge also quashed subpoenas issued to two former trustees and the college’s former legal counsel. Boise-based attorney Bret Walther, who was assigned to the case by NIC’s insurance carrier, filed the motion to withdraw Monday afternoon, citing “irreconcilable breakdown of the attorney-client relationship.”
'This is what we needed'
Vets come together for coffee, conversation and to share war stories at Post Falls American Legion
Veterans meet Wednesday morning at PF American Legion
House OKs formal ‘Greater Idaho’ talks
With a wink and a smirk the Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a nonbinding memorial calling for formal talks between the Idaho and Oregon legislatures to discuss moving some rural Oregon counties out of their state and into Idaho.
Cd'A impact fee plan gets clearance
Would be assessed on new construction in the city
The proposed impact fees is $132 per new residential unit and 7 cents per square foot of nonresidential building
Writing in their honor: River City Middle School students earn top spots in American History Essay Contest
In a nearly 1,000-word essay, sixth grader Hailey Farr provided a glimpse into the trials and tribulations experienced by American colonists and the struggles they endured as they fought their way to freedom.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: St. Maries rallies past Timberlake
Timberlake travels to Bonners Ferry on Friday for the Intermountain League and regular-season finale for both teams. St. Maries plays host to Saturday’s Priest River-Grangeville winner on Monday at 1 p.m. in a semifinal game of the 2A District 1-2 tournament.
KCRCC stance on school levies
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee announced its position on the various school levies many county voters are being asked to consider in the March 14 election.
Estate Planning for Women – Specific Considerations
Let’s start by acknowledging that estate planning is incredibly important for every adult person in America. No matter what level of wealth, or lack thereof, and no matter what your gender, marital status, or age, if you are an American over the age of 18, you should have at least basic estate planning in place. By “basic estate planning” I simply mean the collection of documents that establish what will happen to you, your family, and the things you own if you become unable to make your own decisions (“incapacitated”) or upon your death.
Northwest Notes Feb. 16, 2023
Notes on the Vandals and Bulldogs.
Jay Andrew Higbee III, 90
Jay Andrew Higbee III, 90, of Cataldo, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and life-long Silver Valley resident, passed away on February 13, 2023 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, ID.
Theodore (Ted) Wayne Sams, 86
We are sad to announce the passing of Theodore (Ted) Wayne Sams, of Rathdrum, Idaho at the age of 86.
Connie Sever, 75
Our sweet Connie joined family, our parents, sisters Barbara Joe Davis, Nancy Katherine Bosse, and our children, Billy, Laura and William in Heaven on February 11th, 2023.
Kootenai County Sheriff's blotter
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office's notable calls for Feb. 12 and 13
Correction
The next meeting of the Community Library Network board will be at 2 p.m. today
Donna Irene Benne, 75
Donna Irene Benne, 75, of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away on February 13, 2023 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Everyone I see looks like an almond.
River plan making progress, but very slowly
A draft of the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the three forks of the Flathead River won’t see public scrutiny any time soon.
What’s up with spy balloons?
Spy “balloons” (which can look like ordinary weather balloons, easy to hide in plain sight) are one of the worst kept secrets in the spy business. While China has a reputation for deploying more than most (over at least 40 countries), governments have used aerial intelligence-gathering devices to spy on one another for more than a century. We do it, they do it. An open secret, to a point, but there are rules. According to international law a sovereign nation’s airspace is supposed to be inviolable without permission to cross it, but how much international tradition and mutual need unofficially allow it to be violated before taking action, only insiders know.
Bowhunter class opens for hunting certification cards
Pass safety course to apply for a hunting license
Registration is open for a hunter and bowhunter certification course scheduled Feb 17 -19 in Farragut Public Shooting Range, 33644 North Shooters Road, Athol.
MY TURN: Open letter to NIC Trustees
An open letter to Todd Banducci, Greg McKenzie, Mike Waggoner and Art Macomber…
Nominate North Idaho's best and brightest under 40
Submit nominations through Feb. 20
We all know young professionals who are making positive impacts in their communities and workplaces. Celebrate those high-producing, inspiring and dedicated individuals by nominating them in the North Idaho Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.
Landowners to cull deer to stop disease
Fish and Game allows deer hunt to stop spread of chronic wasting disease
Fish and Game will start a project on Feb. 13 to reduce deer density in the Slate Creek area in Unit 14 north of Riggins and east of U.S. 95 in an effort to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease into adjacent areas.
Cd'A Charter, Lake City win big at speech, debate contest
Charter takes first, LCHS takes third in large school division
Speech, debate and honors French and Spanish students from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and Lake City High School fared well at the three-day Thomas Foley Memorial Tournament held Feb. 2-4 at University High School in Spokane Valley.
Jaine Roberts Springer, 95
Jaine Roberts Springer of Mercer Island died peacefully on February 7,2023.
Legals for February, 16 2023
Wednesday, February 15
New Zealand fears more fatalities after cyclone kills 4
Police said 1,442 people had been reported uncontactable in the North Island as of Wednesday afternoon
Retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes
Some of last month's retail sales gain probably reflected unusually warm weather
Oregon joins debate over police education requirements
Reform advocates say that continuing education past high school can equip officers with critical life skills that could help improve their interactions with the public
STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: A goal well within her grasp ... Symons, once cut from AAU basketball team, gets back to work, earns Division I scholarship to Wyoming
In her first two years on varsity, Coeur d’Alene won regional titles in 2020 and 2021, advancing to state. In 2020, Madi's freshman year, Coeur d’Alene went 0-2 at state. The Vikings advanced to the semifinals in 2021, but finished 1-2 in the tournament after losing in the third-place game to Rigby.
Lake City's Buchanan picked to play in Nike Hoop Summit
Game between U.S., international players set for April 8 in Portland
Buchanan, who has signed with Virginia, is part of the 13-member U.S. men’s roster, announced Tuesday by USA Basketball.
Youth Sports Feb. 15, 2023
Scores, results, news from local youth teams, leagues, etc.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A spring unlike any other for Mariners, MLB
This year’s training regimen will be unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: St. Maries wins by enough to earn top seed
With the win, St. Maries (14-5, 5-1 CIL) will be the top seed to the 2A District 1-2 tournament, with Kellogg (14-6, 5-1) being the second seed. The tie was broken by point differential in the two games between the two schools, with St. Maries holding a four-point advantage. Kellogg beat St. Maries 56-43 on Jan. 12 in Kellogg.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Madi Symons, Coeur d'Alene High
Coeur d'Alene High senior forward Madi Symons is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
Lakeland considers move from NIC for dual credit
Lakeland Joint School District board members decided Monday to begin exploring dual credit options other than North Idaho College and have a new plan in place for district students by the fall.
Commission supports STR changes
City's proposed one-year 'pause' on new applications draws fire; goes to Council Feb. 21
The proposals will next go before the City Council for consideration at its Feb. 21 meeting
NIC attorney withdraws from Swayne lawsuit
The attorney representing North Idaho College in the lawsuit levied by President Nick Swayne has filed a motion to withdraw as counsel, citing “irreconcilable breakdown of the attorney-client relationship.”
Debate gets personal as Idaho House passes trans youth medical care bill
Two Idaho legislators on Tuesday described how they felt upon learning that a family member was transgender. Their surprise and confusion gave way to acceptance and empathy, they said, as they came to understand what it meant for their loved one to identify as a gender that differed from the sex they were assigned at birth. But when it came time to vote on a bill to make medical care for gender dysphoria in youth a felony, they came down on opposite sides — with one legislator voting with the House Republican majority to ban trans care for Idaho minors, including hormone therapy, “puberty blocker” medications and surgeries.
ISP: Fentanyl toll 'scary'
More deaths, overdoses attributed to rise of opioid use
In Kootenai County in 2022 there were 42 overdose deaths, with 24 directly related to fentanyl, Kempf said
Why I Discourage My Clients from Leaving Someone A Dollar in Their Estate Plans
Other than the myths that only the wealthy need estate planning, and that a having a will avoids probate court, the most common myth I have to dispel clients of is the one-dollar disinheritance myth. For many different reasons, some people desire to exclude an heir from their estate. Often this is a child or other close family member, and the reasons for doing so are diverse. The right way to exclude someone from receiving an inheritance from your estate is NOT to leave that person one-dollar.
MY TURN: Ranked choice
A consistent theme in the Left's push for power has been their attempts to remake election processes. No-fault absentee voting. "Nonpartisan" redistricting commissions. Drop boxes. Noncitizen voting. Now, their latest push for Ranked Choice Voting.
Wednesday morning quarterbacking
It’s a few days post-Super Bowl, but here’s a fun Super Bowl love story from years past.
POST FALLS LEVY: Vote yes
As a homeowner and mother of three students in the Post Falls School District elementary, middle and high schools, the upcoming levy is important and must be passed.
Gregory 'Greg' L. Snyder, 73
Gregory “Greg” Lee Snyder, 73 of Hayden Lake, Idaho passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 at Kootenai Health Hospital.
NIC: We are ‘sowing seeds of economic destruction’
I am born/raised in Coeur d’Alene and now a health care provider here in North Idaho. I started the path to my doctorate at NIC. What is happening there is appallingly shortsighted.
NIC: Why is it being destroyed?
North Idaho College seems to be destined to lose its accreditation. The reasons behind this are obscure at this point.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Justice is a dish best served cold.
National Defense Service Medal
Most of us who served in the military received the red and gold National Defense Service Medal, which is usually the first and only medal to adorn our service uniform. The award is a testament to our military service in times of war.
BANDUCCI: Back off your agenda
Todd, we’ve known each other for many years. I don’t like seeing what’s going on with the board at NIC. Not one bit. Soon you will be facing a judge. Marc Lyons kept past boards out of court. That’s the attorney’s job. Your new attorney Art Macomber is going to be in court with you. Well done, Art.
NIC: Time to show up for the college
Last chance, Kootenai County. In spite of oft-repeated campaign rhetoric and certain board member Facebook assertions that NIC’s accreditation was “never in danger,” here we are. “Sanction of Show Cause” is the NIC Board of Trustees’ final chance to pull NIC back from the brink of elimination…but will they? Do they want to? And are we, Kootenai County, willing to risk that they won’t and/or don’t want to? What happens to the thousands of local students, and our faculty and staff then?
KC GOP: Damaging Cd’A reputation
Congratulations, KCRCC, as your juggernaut to humiliate Coeur d’Alene continues.
STRs: City plans violate property rights
My husband and I moved to downtown Coeur d’Alene back in November. We came off the road of full-time RV ministry and chose North Idaho for our home for many reasons.
GROWTH: Water usage should be considered
There was a lot of helpful, though unsettling, information in the article, Our Gem: Climate and Health. Coeur d’Alene Lake is being impacted by global climate changes and local activities, so the community is encouraged to do our part for the good of the lake, tributaries and communities, including water conservation (protecting the aquifer and watershed), and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.
NIC: Call for support ‘audacious plea’
Interim NIC President Greg South is asking for “the community” and all NIC employees to help support the trustees as they fight to prevent the impending removal of the college’s accreditation.
SAVE NIC: ‘Check is in the mail’
Thank you for today’s editorial advising of SAVE NIC’s formation to support the lawsuit brought by attorney Mike Gridley et al for malfeasance, fraud and breach of fiduciary responsibility by NIC Trustees Waggoner, Banducci and McKenzie.
NIC: Trying to create Christian college?
RINOs, DINOs and CINOs, most persons know the acronyms Republicans in name only and Democrats in name only but few know Christians in name only. I mention this as a possibility in that the leadership of NIC trustees and cohorts intend to discredit NIC.
ALFIERI: Bill will make it difficult to vote
In response to your front-page article on Saturday, Feb. 4, I’d like to respond to the Alfieri bill that would limit absentee voting. I’m a 70 something Coeur d’Alene resident who has to drive some 38 miles round trip in order to vote (it used to be 10 miles on the way into town, but my polling place was moved a dozen years ago to an area 19 miles away where I never travel except to register to vote and I vote absentee because of this).
NIC: Taxpayer won’t 'own' problems
I nearly fell off my chair after reading today’s Coeur d’Alene Press and the directives issued by North Idaho College Interim President Greg South. South called on the board of trustees, college and community to “take ownership” of the problems created by the majority of NIC trustees and their illegally hired, expensive attorney. To be clear, I don’t and won’t “own” the problems you and your team have created, but as a taxpayer I am paying for them.
Elbert James Smith, 72
Elbert James Smith, 72, dedicated husband, father, and papa passed away with his family by his side on January 22, 2023.
SCHOOL LEVIES: Say no
I am responding to a letter written by Lindsey Barber on Feb. 8. There are several problems with her support of school levies. She said, “Passing this levy will not increase your property taxes.” Think about that. Just in the Coeur d’Alene School District, they are going to give $25M ongoing, and a five-year $8M for facilities. Unless they slash their budget (which is very unlikely) that money has to come from somewhere. They can’t just create the money out of thin air; therefore, our property tax has to go up to generate funding.
NIC: Stop listening to KCRCC
If we lose accreditation at NIC, we have four people to blame: Banducci, McKenzie, Waggoner and their crony Art Macomber.
NIC: Taxpayers should be exempt from funding college
The clown show at NIC, aka the Board of Trustees majority, has once again managed to dig the accreditation hole even deeper as evidenced by the recent show cause action taken by the NWCCU. It is beyond belief that these show boats could actually achieve an even lower level of public service performance than what we have previously seen, but here we are.
SCHOOL CHOICE: No money for colleges
In school choice, the paper quoted Rep. Elaine Price, “Governor’s corporate welfare, college welfare, giving $8,500 to every high school graduate, for what an unelected board deems is in-demand careers.” See any problems here? Who decides what’s in demand?
Today's Ghastly Groaner
As one ages, it is important to remember which pocket has the pills and which pocket has the change.
SCHOOL LEVIES: ‘Future Idahoans need you’
I’m thankful for educators I’ve had as an Idaho kid. I consider Idaho’s teachers extraordinary. I’m also thankful for the support from my community and state where countless people have stepped up to support schools.
David Roger Lepire, 84
March 28, 1938 — Jan. 26, 2023
SUBSCRIBERS: Send us your school levy endorsement, opposition letters
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Exploring treatment options for osteochondrosis
In both veterinary and human medicine, artificial joint replacements have become more common as technology has advanced. Animals may receive an artificial joint for a variety of reasons, one of which is osteochondrosis.
Brie and Franco reteam for Amazon’s ‘Somebody I Used to Know’
While the world awaits an inevitable Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck movie collaboration (“Gigli 2”!), another famous couple recently collaborated on their latest indie drama, “Somebody I Used to Know,” available exclusively on Amazon Prime.
The exhausted dad: College life — A kid’s perspective
Recess, lunchrooms and playground drama… it’s a college life for me!
Dean Johnston, 77
Dean N. Johnston, 77, passed away at home on January 31, 2023 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Nobody is perfect
One of our wine club members who is a retired English teacher was in the shop recently and we were discussing a fiction author.
Masterpieces and more in Cd'A
Rare art unveiling set for Saturday at Idaho Wildlife Museum
Rare artwork that was reportedly stolen by the Nazis and recovered after World War II will be unveiled on Saturday at the Idaho Wildlife Museum.
William Bruce Bach, 72
William “Bruce” Bach passed Jan. 27, 2023, after a hard battle with Lewy body dementia.
EDITORIAL: This politician shares his personal number
Bill Brooks expands role as public servant.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Crystals for fertility
Walking the pathway to parenthood can be a dazzling, draining, spiritual and stressful experience all at once.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Four ways to maintain a healthy prostate
The prostate is a muscular gland located just below the bladder in men that produces fluid that makes up part of semen. An enlarged prostate is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is nearly universal in men of advanced age in industrialized nations. About 50 percent of men between the ages of 51 and 60 have BPH, 70 percent between the ages of 61 to 69, and up to 80 percent of men over 70 years. While the condition itself does not raise the risk for prostate cancer, symptoms of BPH can be uncomfortable and progressive, including urinary frequency or dribbling, excessive nighttime urination, or an inability to fully empty the bladder.
OPINION: Mature political conversations
If you spend a lot of time around kids, you might notice they don’t tend to have the best verbal filters. Years ago, a popular advertising campaign called “Chewy Stops the Chatter” immortalized this phenomenon. As kids blurted out embarrassing details about their parents, parents would frantically try to occupy little mouths with Chewy granola bars.
Water district petition moves to new judge
The dysfunctional situation at the Cataldo Water District is now in the hands of a Kootenai County judge. Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Allen filed an emergency judicial petition on behalf of the patrons of the CWD following the approved recall petitions and subsequent resignations of all five of the board’s members in December 2022.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Laser therapy improves joint replacement rehabilitation
With more and more people having joint replacement surgeries today, we need a new way to speed up healing, reduce scarring, pain and inflammation.
Legals for February, 15 2023
Tuesday, February 14
Reports: T-Mobile users experience service outages across US
Similar service complaints on Product-Reviews.net originated from states including Idaho
Rumors swirl about balloons, UFOs as officials stay mum
House and Pentagon are using the airborne devices to divert attention from a chemical spill earlier this month in Ohio
Valentine's Day tips for talking about money as a couple
“Because (money) affects your dreams, and if you go into a relationship with debt, your dreams may be altered.”
Love blossoms in Serbia between Ukrainian, Russian 'enemies'
An estimated 200,000 Russians and some 20,000 Ukrainians have come to Serbia in the past year
STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fresh(man) approach nothing new for Timberlake girls
Ninth graders have played key roles before for 3A power Tigers
“The freshmen and sophomores have played together since they were little,” Timberlake girls basketball coach Matt Miller said. “We started a little team with them when they were in third and fourth grade, so they’ve played together all through elementary and junior high. So they’re used to each other. Marissa (Needs, a sophomore) even said, once this year started, ‘It feels like our team is here now.’ Because last year, when she was a freshman, they were missing the eighth graders that they normally got to play with.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The distance between Seahawks and the Super teams
So, please, say thanks to Geno, wish him well, and … Grab a quarterback!
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Wheeler's return lifts Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d’Alene, the No. 2 seed, plays host to third seed Lewiston on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the first round of the 5A Region 1 tournament.
'We are so sorry'
Flowers, notes left at damaged gravesite
Sorry for cemetery damage
Library allies
Grassroots group promotes education, nonpartisanship, trustee integrity
Nearly 250 people and counting have joined forces to show their support for libraries in the Community Library Network. The Community Library Network Alliance, a grassroots movement, was officially formed in November 2022 by Emily Christopherson of Post Falls and Angela Drewien of Hayden.
Hayden Canyon Charter doubles in size
HCC adds new tools, space for students
Hayden Canyon Charter nearly doubled its size when they added a new cafetorium, eight new classes, a music room and a combination library and makerspace that opened last month.
Task Force: Super Bowl DUI emphasis a success
The North Idaho DUI Task Force celebrated for Super Bowl Sunday, when their team made 10 DUI arrests and there were zero fatal or injury crashes caused by an impaired driver.
Kootenai County Sheriff's blotter
Notable calls by Kootenai County Sheriff's Office
NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men win on court, women by forfeit
NIC qualified nine of 10 wrestlers to nationals.
Gas prices inch up
Refinery issues, tight supplies push Idaho back into top 10 most expensive
In Coeur d'Alene, a gallon of regular unleaded was going for about $3.15 to $3.25.
Northwest Notes Feb. 14, 2023
A note on Gonzaga women's basketball.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What's Cupid's favorite band?
Richard Arthur Dunning, 90
Richard Arthur Dunning, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Feb. 9, 2023.
Ernest T. Bentz, 80
Ernest T. Bentz, 80, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 8, 2023, in the early hours.
Who was Valentine, anyway?
Love it or dread it, Valentine’s Day is hard to pin down. Never mind candy and inflated expectations. Resist temptation to feel jubilant or depressed about your love-luck on this day vs. any other.
Legals for February, 14 2023
Monday, February 13
No charges for false alarm at NIC
City prosecutors have declined to file charges against a local woman for a false fire alarm pulled at North Idaho College in December, citing a lack of evidence that she committed any crime.
Earnest or playful, that Valentine's card has a history
Hallmark, which began offering Valentine's Day cards in 1913, estimates that today, 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, not including the kids’ valentines popular for classroom exchanges
New Zealand city grinds to halt as deluge from cyclone looms
About 46,000 homes remained without power Monday afternoon
US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime
Since then, fighter jets last week also shot down objects over Canada and Alaska
NIC WRESTLING: Trio win district titles, Cardinals qualify nine to nationals
Freshman Kobi Johnson (125 pounds), sophomore Brant Porter (141), freshman Kana’i Tapia (149) and freshman Benjamen Mitchell (157) won regional titles for NIC, which finished runner-up at the West District Championships at Clackamas Community College on Sunday.
A boat of her own
Katie Scardina of Cd'A wins new pontoon valued at nearly $70K from Hagadone Marine Group
Boat giveaway packs people in
Could we see a repeat of last season's snowfall trend?
On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil, the infamous groundhog, saw his shadow. According to folklore, this means six more weeks of winter.
Students crunch numbers, win big
Local students proceed to state MATHCOUNTS competition
Local STEM and charter school students took home ribbons from the North Idaho Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition which was held Thursday at the Edminster Student Union Building in Coeur d’Alene. And many look forward to going on to compete at the state level.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
The doctor said I need to drink more wine.
Man faces prison after shooting at wife
A Coeur d’Alene man could spend life in prison after he attempted to shoot his wife. Keenon L. Keyes, 36, was convicted in January of aggravated assault and felony injury to a child.
Sunday, February 12
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: TALES FROM THE ROAD: Remembering trips to Grangeville for state play-in games
Tyler Haynes like to call it “Strangeville.” No particular reason.
PREP BASKETBALL: North Idaho Christian girls capture another Mountain Christian League tourney title
North Idaho Christian’s only two losses this season were to 3A schools, Bonners Ferry and state-bound Timberlake.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE PLAY-IN GAMES: Lake City falls to Eagle; Kellogg also loses
Lake City, which took third at state last year, finished 19-6.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal men, women win easily
NIC returns to action on Monday at Wenatchee Valley.
State high school girls basketball tournaments
Schedules and sites for this week's state high school girls basketball tournaments.
Greene: I'm just like you
U.S. Rep. gets warm welcome at Lincoln Day Dinner
The theme of the annual event was “For the People.”
Queen bee
Cd'A Charter eighth grader wins 20th North Idaho Spelling Bee
A spray of confetti, a gleaming first place trophy, a check for $1,000 and a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy eighth grader Kayla Tenney Villalobos reigned supreme Saturday morning to become the North Idaho Spelling Bee champion of 2023.
New building with North Idaho Urology opening in Post Falls
A large new building with North Idaho Urology on the second floor is opening soon at Spokane Street and Third Avenue in Post Falls.
Cd'A CHAMBER: Our members are our mission; we listened!
At the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, we work hard to drive impact for our chamber members and for our community. We recently conducted a member survey asking for input to help select upcoming topics for our 2023 Upbeat Breakfasts. Research has shown that inviting members and/or employees to participate in shaping the direction of an organization not only has a positive impact on how they feel about the institution, it also has a direct impact on improving the level of participation.
Huckleberries
Five decades and counting
I first saw my future wife 50 years ago at a church Valentine’s banquet.
EDITORIAL: No denying it: NIC in serious trouble
Show-cause letter leaves no doubt of accreditation dilemma - and who's responsible.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why are they called "apartments"
SYMPOSIUM: Reject partisan ideas?
I read with amusement the title and topics for the local Democratic Party, I use that term kindly, symposium coming up in Post Falls.
SCHOOL LEVIES: Support the levy in your district
To our Kootenai County family, my name is Jim Putman and I am the Pastor at Real Life Ministries.
SCHOOL CHOICE PLAN: No accountability for millions of dollars
The annual attack on public education is in full swing within the Idaho Legislature, and at least 10 of our local legislators support it.
SHERIFF: Stop weakening Idaho Sheriffs and Sheriff Operations
Underfunding County Sheriffs is playing into the Liberal Playbook to Defund Law Enforcement…
NIC: Show cause letter highlights leadership failures
It is with somber reflection that I read the letter of show cause from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, focused on the three problem board members of NIC and the temporary, but very expensive outside leadership group they have imported in to demonstrate their view of what a failed community college should look and act like.
The F words of business
As I was looking through my new “ABCs of Business Success” book — which includes 13 ABC lists on various subjects — one letter kept standing out to me: F. Folks generally believe that F-words have no place in business, but there are many outstanding words beginning with F that drive success.
Speakers set for football coaches clinic at Coeur d'Alene High
College coaches from Idaho, Washington State, Eastern Washington, Montana State, Whitworth, Carroll, Eastern Oregon, Central Washington, College of Idaho and Montana Western are scheduled to speak at the clinic.
SHERIFF: ‘Playing politics’
I receive media releases from the Kootenai County Sheriff Department and usually appreciate the information.
SHOLEH: Gratitude for transplant column
Thank you so much for writing about David and explaining the transplant process.
Saturday, February 11
Don't feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows
State wildlife officials said this week they generally frown on feeding wildlife
Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing White House
Trump said he planned to create a national credentialing organization
Nearly 1 million French march in 4th day of pension protests
French lawmakers began a rowdy debate earlier this week on the pension bill to raise the minimum retirement age for a full state pension from 62 to 64
PREP BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene's 3s sink Lakeland
Results from Friday's slate of prep boys and girls basketball games, along with an update on today's state girls play-in games.
4A REGION 1 CHAMPIONSHIP: With season on the line, slow start dooms Lakeland
Sandpoint clinches berth to state, sweeping Hawks
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Right or wrong for Post Falls girls, it's what we've got now
Although Post Falls was seventh in the final MaxPrep rankings, which are used to seed the tournament, since they didn’t qualify through regionals, the Trojans' season is over.
Northwest Notes: Feb. 11, 2023
The North Idaho College wrestling team will compete in the West District Championships on Sunday at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Ore.
Levy elections loom large in Cd'A
Imagine no football at Coeur d'Alene High School. No pep band at Lake City High School. No arts programming at Woodland, Canfield or Lakes middle schools. No friendly lunch servers at Coeur d'Alene's elementary schools. All of this and more could go away if people do not vote in favor of the supplemental school levy that will be in the ballot March 14.
Making history
Lakes' Tanya Lilley is DAR History Teacher of the Year
A Lakes Middle School history teacher is making some history of her own. Tanya Lilley has been honored by the Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) as the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding History Teacher award.
‘No additional chances’: After show cause sanction, North Idaho College admin meet with accreditors
After show cause sanction, North Idaho College admin meet with accreditors
Republican group opposes Greene visit
Protests expected at Independence Point
Greene visit could spark fireworks
Disturbing the peace
Driver crashes through fence, strikes headstones at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery
Drives crashes through fence at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery
MY TURN: Grassroots politics or 'astroturfing?'
In his recent Jan. 13 Coeur d’Alene Press opinion piece titled “Grassroots Politics,” Kootenai County Republican Central Committee chairman, and self-proclaimed “common sense” man, Brent Regan, brazenly trumpets that: “At the 2022 Republican State Convention, the ‘grassroots’ faction of the party overwhelming defeated the ‘establishment’ faction for control of the party.” Regan, who is also the Idaho Freedom Foundation chairman and Idaho GOP Rules Committee chairman, goes on to bash all Republican critics who oppose him. In Regan’s words, these people are shrieking establishment critics, ludicrous hyperbolic accusers, and crazy talkers with baseless claims, unsubstantiated lamentations, and outright lies.
Hayden residents continue to question Stone Creek plan
City hosts special meeting to provide information
The Hayden City Council hosted a special meeting Wednesday, inviting neighbors of the Stone Creek planned development to hear details from the project’s approval and to ask questions of the mayor and staff.
Hiring event coming to Post Falls
Apply directly with employers at Department of Labor hiring event Feb. 15
The Idaho Department of Labor in northern Idaho is hosting a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Post Falls Labor office, 600 North Thornton St.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Husband: "What's for dinner?"
Local artist opens 'Vestiges'
See display for limited time in NIC’s Corner Gallery
North Idaho College’s Corner Gallery will host artist Sarah Thompson Moore in an exhibition at Boswell Hall on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Feb. 13-17
Kootenai County Sheriff's blotter
A Deputy handled a report of an injury crash (vehicle v. power pole)
Friday, February 10
'We couldn't let go': War tears young Ukrainian family apart
The young family's forced separation is an all-too-common story among the estimated 110,000 Ukrainian refugees in Romania
Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is the culmination of Carnival season — which officially begins each year on Jan. 6
Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
Cronenwett says cold water immersion stimulates the part of the nervous system that controls the resting or relaxation state
5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberwolves beat Trojans again, advance to state play-in game
Junior Kamryn Pickford scored 11 of her team-high 20 points in the third quarter for Lake City (19-5), which advances to face Eagle, the fourth seed from District 3 in a state play-in game on Saturday at Grangeville High.
PREP BASKETBALL: Wolfe leads Lakeside back to state tourney
Lakeside (13-6) advances to state for the first time since 2021, and will open play next Thursday at Columbia High in Nampa.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A lot of hogwash to wade through before Sunday
This will be a slightly shorter sermon today.
PREP WRESTLING: Seniors shine for Post Falls on senior night win over Coeur d'Alene
The 5A Region 1 tournament is next Saturday at Coeur d'Alene High, while the 4A tournament is next Friday at Moscow.
Fueling the fire for career technical education
State superintendent visits Interagency Fire Cache
Thousands of feet of fire hose are neatly coiled, boxes of equipment are impeccably stacked and every pump and chainsaw is in its proper place. “Everything’s so tidy," Idaho Superintendent of Education Debbie Critchfield said Thursday afternoon during a tour of the Idaho Department of Land's Coeur d'Alene Interagency Fire Cache at 3284 W. Industrial Loop.
Baptism by fire
New lateral firefighter/paramedics wrap up intensive training
Fire academy is being conducted to train new lateral firefighters/paramedics
NIC receives show cause letter from accrediting agency
North Idaho College received an action letter of “show cause” late Thursday from its accrediting organization, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NIC has until March 13 to submit a report explaining why its accreditation should not be terminated.
Moose trio visits Lake Wood Ranch
Ungulates make surprise appearance in Cd'A
Residents of Lake Wood Ranch near the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alene enjoyed a visit from a mama and two juvenile moose early Wednesday evening.
City clearing trees for trailhead near Kroc Center
Will provide public parking next to Prairie Trail
Trailhead coming near Kroc Center
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.
Unmarried Couples Can Give Each Other the Gift of Legal Certainty This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is upon us. You’ve remembered the chocolate and the flowers. You’ve got a reservation at your sweetheart’s favorite restaurant. You’ve set up all necessary legal planning to make clear under Idaho law what your partner’s role is if you die or become incapacitated.
BALLOONS: Burst CCP bubble
More than 60 years ago a small weather balloon crashed into cliffs in the Pacific Coast Ranges.
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Blotter
Notable Calls for the Day
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
Jeffry N. Hill, 68
Jeff Hill (68) of Spirit Lake went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023 with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side.
Country show and tell: Rusty Jackson to perform Saturday in Cd'A
The Rusty Jackson Band and the Midnight Juliets will perform the history of country music across 30 songs, starting with the Carter Family and spanning five decades, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Lake City Center.
NIC ACCREDITATION: Loss will affect all North Idaho families
Let me state first that North Idaho is extremely fortunate to have a fine institution of higher learning like North Idaho College.
Task force set to tackle impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
Throughout the year, the North Idaho DUI task force conducts targeted attacks on impaired driving, and will be sending a surge of law enforcement into the community for the superbowl Feb. 12 in an effort to prevent injury crashes from impaired drivers.
COEUR TERRE: Should be tabled
I am writing today to voice my concerns about the Coeur Terre project.
OPINION: What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like
It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at the present time to be heading toward provoking legal action.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I lost an electron.
Hayden Cinema movie times
Hayden Cinema movie times
Harmonizers offering singing valentines
Hear the sweet harmony over north Idaho Tuesday. Quartets from the Lake City Harmonizers Barbershop Quartet Chapter are now taking orders to present their annual Valentines Day mini-performances.
Graham Nash to perform in Sandpoint
VIP tickets on sale now for July 7 show
After nearly 20 years artist Graham Nash–the founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby Stills and Nash–will return to the Panida Theater in Sandpoint July 7.
SCHOOL ELECTIONS: 'Just vote on March 14'
Thank you for your recent article on Rep. Alfieri’s move to eliminate the mid-year local elections for tax levies.
IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL MEDIA POLL Feb. 10, 2023
How the state's media voted this week.
Silent auction Saturday to benefit Museum of North Idaho
Fundraiser being held by the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber's Leadership Coeur d'Alene Class of 2022
EDITORIAL: Nasty text scams surface in N. Idaho
Apply common sense to keep your money safe.
ALFIERI BILL: Will make voting difficult
In response to your front-page column on Feb. 4, I’d like to respond to the Alfieri bill that would limit absentee voting.
COMICS: What’s happening?
First the paper got smaller. Second, no paper on Mondays (this was to be temporary). Now we get the same funnies somewhat regularly. Don’t you think we’d notice? What’s next? No paper on Friday? Did the price go down? Please respond!
OPINION: Conservative metrology
Nearly every candidate for the Idaho Legislature will tell you that they are “conservative.” They will tell you that they want to reduce the size of government, lower taxes, cut spending, reduce the burden of regulation and shrink bureaucracy. They will tell you these things when they run the first time and when they ask to be reelected. How do you objectively know if they are lying?
Improv brain training class starts Feb. 16
Enrollment open for four-week class in Post Falls
Yes, an improv class can be a ton of fun, and it can also be a personal learning experience.
COEUR TERRE: Proposed routes don’t make sense
Just wanted to give my opinion on the Coeur Terre project connecting it’s streets to Indian Meadows.
Clark welcomed as latest Festival at Sandpoint act
Described as a 21st-century rock 'n' roll messiah, Gary Clark Jr. has been announced as the latest act to take the Festival stage for the 2023 summer music series. Clark will perform on Friday, July 28. The performance is a standard show, meaning the area in front of the stage is standing-room only.
MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: WAVES in North Idaho
The attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, quickly propelled the construction of new naval training bases across the U.S., and in order to release as many men as possible for sea duty, a women’s branch of the Naval Reserves was created in July 1942 (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), the WAVES.
MY TURN: Obscene materials in libraries
On Jan. 27, the Coeur d'Alene Press published an article about the Jan. 25 Coeur d'Alene Library board meeting where I and other citizens gave public comment about incendiary kids’ books — not just passively included in the collection — but being put forward to them.
Legals for February, 10 2023
Thursday, February 9
North Idaho College receives show cause letter
North Idaho College received an action letter of “show cause” late Thursday from its accrediting organization, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NIC has until March 13 to submit a report explaining why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.
Rescuers push to find survivors of 'disaster of the century'
The death toll from Monday’s 7.8 magnitude catastrophe rose to nearly 21,000
Liquor before beer: Spirits beat brews in new market data
In 2022, spirits gained market share for the 13th straight year in the fiercely competitive U.S. beverage alcohol market, as its supplier sales reached 42.1%
30 news groups ask Idaho Supreme Court to reject gag order
Several journalists have had public record requests rejected or left unfilled because agencies in Idaho and Washington fear they would run afoul of the order
Heads may roll in Oregon agency due to love for rare bourbon
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday asked the agency's board of commissioners to remove Marks and the other implicated officials, alleging they “abused their position for personal gain
3A DISTRICT 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers back on top — After hiccup last year, Timberlake wins eighth district title in nine years
Timberlake (20-2), No. 2 in the final MaxPreps regular season rankings, advances to state Feb. 16-18 at Skyview High in Nampa, and will open in the day’s first game at 11 a.m. PST vs. the No. 7 seed, which is to be determined.
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Milestones, and a promising career cut short
AT THE time, in that state championship game, it seemed like an innocent-looking foul committed against Caden McLean. But it was far from that.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Best bet this weekend, no money to be spent in Idaho
According to a survey done by the American Gaming Association survey, a record 50.4 million Americans plan to bet an estimated $16 BILLION on the Super Bowl — a 61 percent and 110 percent increase from 2022, respectively.
NIC BASKETBALL: Campbell keeps Cardinal men unbeaten in final seconds
NIC returns home to face Blue Mountain on Saturday.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint holds off Lakeland to move one game closer to state bid
Sandpoint girls take 1-0 lead in best-of-3 4A Region 1 championship series against Lakeland
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Blake, McCarthy pushes Post Falls in IEL win
Results from Wednesday's prep boys basketball slate.
PREP WRESTLING: Trojans pin down Lewiston
Post Falls hosts Coeur d'Alene tonight at 7.
Bowling scores: Feb. 9, 2023
Scores from area leagues.
Northwest Notes: Feb. 9, 2023
Zag players in running for hoops honors
Bedke: Good times in Idaho
Lieutenant governor shares updates, insight during North Idaho visit
Financially, Idaho is doing just fine. Knowing this, fourth-generation Idaho cattle rancher and Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke remembers the words of his grandfather: "It's not going to be the bad times that put the ranch out of business, it's going to be the good times that put the ranch out of business."
Beautiful blue day
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Idaho Fish and Game may save skeet club
The future of the Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club has been uncertain, due to an ongoing debate about the club’s annual rent. But the club may have found an unlikely rescuer: Idaho Fish and Game.
Two roundabouts planned in Post Falls
Traffic circles will be at the intersection of Prairie Avenue at Fennecus, Zorros roads
Plans are in motion to add roundabouts to Prairie Avenue at Zorros Road and at Fennecus Road in Post Falls.
Trustee elections to continue at Kootenai Health: Will not affect hospital's conversion to nonprofit
As Kootenai Health continues its transition to a nonprofit organization, two seats on the board of trustees will be up for election in May — but the roles of those trustees will look different than they did in years past.
AT COLLEGE: Feb. 9, 2023
Updates on area athletes at the next level.
Fish and Game hires new director
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has extended an offer to Jim Fredericks to serve as the new director of Idaho Fish and Game. Fredericks has been a deputy director for Fish and Game since 2021 and is a former fisheries bureau chief.
Gray wolf management plan opens for comment
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on a Draft Gray Wolf Management Plan 2023-2028. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the management and conservation of furbearers and predatory wildlife.
MLP: A subconscious bias against the unconscious
Pet peeve: “She unconsciously scowls every time he approaches her.”
Rebecca 'Becky' J. Essary, 74
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Essary of Hayden, Idaho passed away on February 4, 2023 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Library alliance hosting Hygiene Hamper Drive
Supplies to be available for anyone in need, no questions asked
It's National Library Lovers Month. The Community Library Network Alliance is helping libraries in the Community Library Network share the love by hosting a Hygiene Hamper Drive through Feb. 25.
Recovery center moving to new building
The Kootenai Recovery Community Center is in the process of moving to a new location. The operation desks are staying put until moving day March 1, but the moving process has started for other supplies and furniture.
Idaho federal courts ranked among most efficient
For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in the nation.
Fish and Game opens grant applications
Up to $10,000 available for local nonprofits
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 grants cycle. The grants program provides funding on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Lake City students to perform 'Badger'
Performances set for Feb. 15-18
Lake City High School Theater students will perform the student-led play “Badger,” by Don Zolidis from Feb. 15-18 at LCHS in the auditorium.
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers: Feb. 8
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What does an anteater like on its pizza?
Growing the STEM, growing the skills
Book club newest among dozens of educational programs offered by student-led nonprofit
Learning is fun, challenging and sometimes sticky for students who participate in Growing the STEM activities.
Fish and Game detects 15 cases of CWD statewide in 2022
Deer population in small area north of Riggins affected
With nearly all results back from 2022 chronic wasting disease testing, Fish and Game found 15 positive cases out of 3,171 tests statewide. All CWD cases from 2022 were detected in a 6-mile radius within the Slate Creek drainage north of Riggins and east of U.S. 95 where the disease was first detected in fall of 2021.
Founding partner buys out Bombastic Brewing
A Post Falls entrepreneur who founded Bombastic Brewing is now the solo owner of the business.
MY TURN: School levy, taxes and choices
The funding of schools is to the betterment of the community. That is why we as homeowners contribute annually.
Legals for February, 9 2023
Wednesday, February 8
Man arrested after Silver Valley vehicle pursuit and area search
A 35-year-old Washington man was arrested Wednesday after police say he led them on a vehicle chase beginning in the Silver Valley and then ran from the car near Cataldo, resulting in a multi-agency search for the man.
5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Vikings Pressing on ... Coeur d'Alene romps past Lake City to win third regional title in four years
Coeur d'Alene opens at state against the No. 8 seed on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. PST at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. On Thursday, Lake City (18-5) hosts Post Falls (18-5), which eliminated Lewiston with a 65-33 win at The Arena in Post Falls.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: This content is SC-generated, not AI-generated
The best thing that Jasper AI and ChatGPT and all their cousins have going for them is that they don’t have to worry about being fired.
PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City boys pull away in second half
Lake City, St. Maries boys win; Wallace girls knock Genesis Prep from 1A Division I District 1 tournament and results from Tuesday's prep wrestling matches.
Youth Sports Feb. 8, 2023
Scores, highlights, news from local teams, leagues, etc.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sophia Zufelt, Lake City High School
Lake City High junior guard Sophia Zufelt is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
Council defers Coeur Terre decision
Will consider annexation, development agreement at Feb. 21 meeting
Council will hear more from Coeur Terre
Kootenai County commissioners choose new Airport Advisory Board
Citing “many issues with protocol and complaints” at the Coeur d’Alene Airport in Hayden, Kootenai County commissioners voted Tuesday to replace most of the Airport Advisory Board.
Snowpack below normal
Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe basins received only 38% of normal precipitation
January one of the driest on record
Kids create gadgets at Gizmo
STEM learning took a turn toward transportation Monday in Gizmo Coeur d'Alene. During a packed Tinker Time class, 20 kids endeavored to build a pneumatic car. “We’re creating a community here today,” said Kacen Cook, a teacher’s assistant leading the class.
Hijacking Democracy Symposium set for Feb. 25 in Post Falls
David Adler and other notable speakers are coming to Kootenai County to share their thoughts and expertise Feb. 25 during the Hijacking Democracy Symposium.
Owning Real Estate in More Than One State Must Be Addressed in Your Estate Plan
It is common for my clients to own real property in multiple states. Maybe they are snowbirds with primary residence in Idaho, and winter property in Arizona, or California. Sometimes my clients own out of state investment properties such as rentals in Spokane. Whatever the case may be, owning real property in more than one state can be a problem after your death if you don’t want your estate tied up in probate court.
Northwest Notes Feb. 8, 2023
Notes on Idaho women's basketball and Washington State women's basketball
CDA seeks input on funding priorities
HUD requires the city to submit a five-year consolidated plan
Coffee, doughnuts and veterans
The breakfast event is scheduled 8 to 10 a.m.
If you asked a movie critic…
Defending Shyamalan, Best Picture frontrunners, ‘M3gan’ fandom
You didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Me: “I have another hole in my sock I have to mend.”
CHURCHES: Lukewarm is a problem
A lukewarm church is one that is neither hot nor cold.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: Not welcome
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has invited U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Greene to speak at a Coeur d’Alene event on Feb. 11.
BEST OF NORTH IDAHO: Human vs. Humane
We have just recently completed the nominations for the “Best of 2023,” in the North Idaho Business Journal.
Martin Thomas Thurman Sr., 73
Martin Thomas Thurman Sr. was born on December 12, 1949, and passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Idaho on February 2, 2023.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The dangers of pain medications and safer alternatives
Are there alternatives to the sometimes dangerous long term use of pain meds? Absolutely! Pain meds, prescription and over the counter (OTC) pain/anti-inflammatory meds, can be very helpful for short term use. Long-term use frequently results in addictions and side effects that can have lasting effects, as well as premature death.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Crystals for love
Draw closer to your soulmate or find self-love
For those who are ready to welcome the wonder of unconditional love into their hearts. Healing crystals are an amazing tool for helping to mend a broken heart, unblock those heart chakras, and to attract love and abundance to fill you right up.
Steering horses away from botulism
There’s nothing more satisfying than filling an empty stomach with food, but unknowingly serving or eating spoiled or contaminated food can cause health concerns. While humans may experience food poisoning as a result, horses can develop botulism, which is deadly.
Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Oldendorph, 86
After an extended injury and illness, Peggy Oldendorph, 86, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on a chilly pink sunset afternoon January 28, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
OPINION: Yes, workers can be hurt by a minimum wage hike
Raising the minimum wage is one of the many policy ideas peppered with tradeoffs, but one of the few that have such a direct impact on businesses and employees alike.
EDITORIAL: Idaho Launch deserves booster rockets
Program will help prepare Idaho citizens for jobs in high demand.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Yes, I get it. But is it really worth it?
It is a line we are hearing more frequently right now, “Yes I get it.
Norwegian Lodge to host Craft and Culture Fair
Sons of Norway Harald Haarfager Lodge to have free event Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church
Sons of Norway Harald Haarfager Lodge will host a community Craft and Culture Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 in the gymnasium at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 North Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.
The exhausted dad: It’s OK to be a Barbie tween
“Don’t yuck someone else’s yum.”
Joan Rebecca Selders, 75
Joan Rebecca Selders passed from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2023, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Game day food for the win!
Super Bowl Sunday is just a few days away.
Gaylord "Bart" B. Chamberlin, 96
Gaylord Bartlett Chamberlin (Bart) died January 16th, 2023, peacefully at home after being discharged from Kootenai Health the day before.
POST FALLS SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes
I’m a homeowner in Post Falls and a mother of three students in the Post Falls School District.
Freda Rose Manis Catalano, 103
Freda Rose Manis Catalano left her earthly body on February 5, 2023, at the age of 103 while being held in the arms of her family.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Does the weather really affect my pain?
The next time you watch the weather forecast, notice the barometric pressure, measured in inches.
OPINION: On Marjorie Taylor Greene’s visit to our town
On Saturday, Marjorie Taylor Greene will be in Coeur d’Alene at the invitation of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee to deliver the keynote address at their annual Lincoln Day Dinner.
Kootenai County Sheriff's blotter
Notable Calls for the Day
SCHOOL LEVIES: Will drive up property taxes
As a transplant from a very liberal state, I saw school levies passed all the time.
SAVE NIC: Math doesn’t add up
Reading today’s Press editorial referral to a website, savenic.org, brings a flood of questions.
Legals for February, 8 2023
Tuesday, February 7
Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria
The scale of the suffering — and the accompanying rescue effort — were staggering
Amid soaring crime, Memphis cops lowered the bar for hiring
The department offered new recruits $15,000 signing bonuses and $10,000 relocation allowances while phasing out requirements to have either college credits, military service or previous police work
Lucky player in Seattle suburb wins $754.6M Powerball prize
The full jackpot is for a winner opting for an annuity distributed in one immediate but partial payout followed by additional payments over 29 years that increase by 5% annually
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Zags let the players that could beat them, beat them
IT’S ALMOST considered a form of heresy to criticize Mark Few in this part of the world. But guess what? Even Few, with his zillion wins, umpteen conference titles and a pair of Final Four appearances, can screw it up.
Signing photos Feb. 7, 2023
Local high school seniors moving on to the next level.
County commissioners to seat new Airport Advisory Board
Kootenai County commissioners are expected to fill two vacant seats on the Airport Advisory Board today and replace the remaining five members.
From best to worst?
Realtors dispute prediction of housing market's decline in Coeur d'Alene
Market showing signs of cooldown
Little's Idaho Launch initiative narrowly passes House
Program would provide $8,500 workforce training grants for Idaho students
Following the longest floor debate of the year on Monday, a divided Idaho House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill that would provide $8,500 workforce training grants to Idaho high school graduates to put toward career training. Legislators spent more than two hours debating House Bill 24 straight through their lunch hour before voting 36-34 to pass the bill. Had just one of the 70 members of the Idaho House changed their yes vote to a no, the bill would have failed on a tie vote.
Lakeland voters to decide two levies March 14
Levy info meeting to be held Thursday at Lakeland High
Voters in the Lakeland Joint School District will be asked to vote March 14 on two school levies.
Kootenai County Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for Feb. 5
Feb. 5, Notable calls
PREP BASKETBALL: Lakeland girls advance to championship round
Timberlake takes Game 1 from Bonners Ferry in 3A District 1 championship series.
Northwest Notes Feb. 7, 2023
Ryan Wood, who is retiring from a 23-year career as a wrestling coach, official and representative, is scheduled to be honored as this year’s Post Falls Wrestling Legend at Post Falls High’s dual match against visiting Coeur d’Alene on Thursday.
Kroc seeks help to feed families
The cost to fill a bag is up to $50
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers: Feb. 7
Gas prices going higher
Idaho drivers paying more to fill up
This week, the most expensive fuel can be found in Hawaii
Donate life, for David
Waste has become a national habit, but it should never cost a life.
Bettilu Hogue, 98
Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend and daughter of God, peacefully passed away at the age of 98.
MY TURN: Rampant, uncontrolled growth in Cd'A
Why is the Coeur d'Alene City Council insistent on sacrificing our neighborhood on the "altar of more dwelling units at all cost?"
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What does a dog use to start a fire?
Legals for February, 7 2023
Monday, February 6
Gov. Little: February is STEM Matters Month
LEGO League Challenge event set for Saturday, Feb. 11 in Post Falls
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has announced that February is STEM Matters Month. In its eighth year, STEM Matters has morphed from a one-day celebration at the Idaho State Capitol to a weeklong virtual event during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to a monthlong statewide celebration.
Student spellers to compete Feb. 11
North Idaho Spelling Bee will be held at NIC
Student spellers will showcase their linguistic know-how during the North Idaho Spelling Bee starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College.
AI to help improve weather forecasting
In recent decades, there have been a lot of progress with weather forecasting based on numerical predictions.
Boundary County School District receives Title IX complaint
Rossmiller previously filed a Title IX complaint against LPOSD in 2021
Boundary County School District has received a Title IX complaint allegedly the district is not providing equal opportunities for female high schoolers to play sports.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I had a dream that I weighed less than a thousandth of a gram.
Sunday, February 5
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals coach on scholarships, taking the next step ... and much more
Press sports editor Mark Nelke sits down with Idaho football coach Jason Eck during a recent visit to Coeur d'Alene.
PREP BASKETBALL: McCarthy lifts Post Falls to win over Lakeland
Results from Saturday's prep boys and girls basketball games.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal men, women turn away Treasure Valley
NIC returns to action at Columbia Basin of Pasco, Wash., on Wednesday.
PREP WRESTLING: Trojans finish runner-up at Bonners tourney
Results from Saturday's tournament in Bonners Ferry.
Legislators discuss school choice funding at town hall
More than 200 people attended a town hall meeting of 10 North Idaho legislators on Saturday at Candlelight Christian Fellowship. The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee organized the event, where legislators answered questions submitted by the public. In attendance were Sens. Carl Bjerke, R-Coeur d’Alene; Phil Hart, R-Kellogg; Doug Okuniewicz, R-Hayden; and Ben Toews, R-Coeur d’Alene; as well as Reps. Joe Alfieri, R-Coeur d’Alene; Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens; Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene; Ron Mendive, R-Coeur d’Alene; Elaine Price, R-Coeur d’Alene; and Tony Wisniewski, R-Post Falls.
'You've got to be strong'
As Point-in-Time count wraps up, homeless turn to St. Vincent's warming shelter
Homeless survive cold, have hopes
Help us celebrate the community's best and brightest under 40
Nominations open now through Feb. 20
We all know young professionals who are making positive impacts in their communities and workplaces. Celebrate those high-producing, inspiring and dedicated individuals by nominating them in the North Idaho Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.
OUR GEM: Climate and the health of Our Gem
When our temperatures dip below zero, it’s hard to imagine how overall warming temperatures might be impacting our lake. Unfortunately, despite some frigid stretches, Coeur d’Alene Lake is already experiencing increases in temperature that can impact many aspects of its ecological health, including water quality and fish habitat.
Huckleberries
'We’re to protect their dignity'
Ron Hodge wishes, half in jest, that he had received a quarter each time he heard the bromide: “You’re lucky. Your customers don’t complain.”
HIT AND RUN: Security cameras were rolling
To the person who left after hitting my car (green Toyota) that was parked at Liberty Tax, 211 W. Haycraft Ave., on the afternoon of Jan. 30, please know that the incident was captured on security cameras and authorities have been contacted.
CARTOON: Law enforcement standards have lowered across U.S.
Today’s Mike Smith cartoon somewhat misses the mark. Instead of singling out Memphis PD, it should say American law enforcement.
Time for time management
What would you do if someone gave you a million dollars?
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A local weatherman broke both his legs and arms in an accident.
St. Joseph's Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Clinic opens in Post Falls
The new building for St. Joseph's Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Clinic has opened at 849 N. Syringa St. in Post Falls.
John Philip Cogley Jr., 77
The Cogley family wants to share the passing of their beloved John Philip Cogley, affectionally known as Papa John and Johnny.
SCHOOL VOUCHERS: No one is forced to take them
Re: Richard Anderson’s letter of Feb. 3 concerning public funding of private schools. Mr. Anderson argues that there is little “indoctrination” in public schools, only private.
SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes in Post Falls
I am writing to urge a vote of “Yes” on the Post Falls School Levy on March 14.
Tommie Platt Robb, 82
Tom Robb, age 82, of Coeur d’Alene passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2023.
Janice 'Jan' Marlene Griffin, 73
Janice “Jan” Marlene Griffin, 73, of Smelterville, Idaho, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Jan. 30, 2023, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Frank D. Clovis, 69
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Frank Clovis, 69.
Vernon W. Castle, 87
Vernon W. Castle, 87, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 1, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.
Milestone Announcement
See who's celebrating!
Forest Service offers free wood permits
The U.S. Forest Service will once again issue free, personal use firewood permits for up to 12 cords of firewood per permit holder during the 2023 calendar year.
EDITORIAL: Should be facts, not opinion
Editorial thoughts, not facts, “they did not purchase tickets or tables because they think like Greene.”
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: One of the best conservatives
I just read your editorial and I am seriously sickened.
SCHOOL ELECTIONS: March, August dates used to limit public participation
Schools use off-cycle elections to minimize public participation.
EDITORIAL: Step up now to save your college
Pitch in at SaveNIC.org
Leslie Kent Bumgarner, 81
Kent was born in Spokane, Wash., on March 3, 1941, to Dr. Leslie C. Bumgarner and Laura (Irwin) Bumgarner. He passed away unexpectedly Jan. 21, 2023, at age 81.
SCHOOL LEVY: Support the Post Falls levy
I’m a retired USAF senior NCO, as well as a retired Veteran’s Service Officer who happens to work part time at a local elementary school in Post Falls.
Saturday, February 4
US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions
The debris landed in 47 feet of water, shallower than they had expected
5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Familiar foes in familiar spot ... Lake City to play at Coeur d'Alene for regional title Tuesday
On Tuesday, Lake City (18-4) travels to Coeur d’Alene (20-2) in the regional championship game. Post Falls (17-5) hosts Lewiston (6-15) in a loser-out game.
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: The race is on, so stay tuned
Who’s finishing where? Now, this is the fun part.
PREP ROUNDUP: Bonners Ferry, ranked No. 2 in 3A, topples St. Maries
“That was a killer,” St. Maries coach Bryan Chase said. “It seemed like a lot of loose balls, 50/50 rebounds, went their way. They hit the boards well, and we just had a hard time.”
Coeur Terre goes to City Council on Tuesday
Proposed development calls for 440-acre annexation
A public hearing for a proposed annexation and development agreement on land on the western city limits of Coeur d'Alene is scheduled Tuesday to go before the City Council. A large crowd is expected. The Kootenai County Land Company is planning Coeur Terre, which calls for about 2,000 housing units, businesses, shops and restaurants, 18 acres of parks, 4 miles of trails and land for two public schools.
Soldiering ahead
Terry Lee putting finishing touches on statue that could join History Walk
The art piece was originally commissioned by the late Bud Ford, who died Jan. 7, 2022.
New place to stay, play going up in Post Falls
Hotel rooms, event center, more to open in June at Prairie Falls Golf Club
A new place to stay and play is going up at Prairie Falls Golf Club, 3200 N. Spokane St., Post Falls.
Thinking outside the (litter) box
Adopt a cat in February for a chance to win self-cleaning kitty privy
A misplaced mail package has turned up in the right place for people who adopt a shelter cat this month.
Alfieri bill would limit absentee voting
The Idaho House State Affairs Committee introduced a bill Thursday that would limit the number of people eligible for an absentee ballot.
Notices
Notices
Sheriff's blotter
A Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Hwy 95 x Lancaster. Upon contacting the driver, it was learned they were following another vehicle that was having a medical emergency
Northwest Notes Feb. 4, 2023
Notes on Bella Murekatete and the Coeur d'Alene High track and field team to host parent meeting.
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Feb. 6-10
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I found a wooden shoe in the toilet today.
Local dentists give smiles
Avondale Dental gives free dental work to kids for 25th year
Children lined up for smiles Friday at the annual Give Kids a Smile event at Avondale Dental in Hayden. Kids shrieked with energy, and some teens shrugged with indifference, while the dental office staff provided free dental care for any children with an appointment for the event, which is one day a year when Avondale Dental provides kids with free X-rays, exams, fluoride varnish, fillings, extractions and pulpotomies.
Bettilu Hogue, 98
Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend & daughter of God, peacefully passed away at the age of 98.
Running into people is good
On any given day, there are a number of good people I have come across while running
William Allen Sims, 78
William Allen Sims, born June 7, 1944 in Gooding, Idaho, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, January 2, 2023 in Post Falls, Idaho.
Legals for February, 4 2023
Friday, February 3
Help us celebrate the community's best and brightest under 40
Nominations open now through Feb. 20
We all know young professionals who are making positive impacts in their communities and workplaces. Celebrate those high-producing, inspiring and dedicated individuals by nominating them in the North Idaho Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.
In Mexico, worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle
The Maya Train is intended to drive economic development to some of the country's poorest areas
Chinese balloon now over central US as Blinken cancels visit
The balloon was detected earlier over sensitive military sites in Montana
US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
The states want protections lifted so they can regain management of grizzlies and offer hunts to the public
A surprising burst of US hiring in January: 517,000 jobs
Friday’s report added instead to the picture of a resilient U.S. labor market, with low unemployment, relatively few layoffs and many job openings
‘Playing with an edge’ — Kolton Mitchell, Lake City all-time leading scorer, hopes to lead the Timberwolves to their first state title
“He does some things that you just hit ‘rewind' on film about 10 times and you go ‘Goodness sakes, how did he do that?’ Lake City boys basketball coach Jim Winger said. “We just kinda let him do his thing. My brother (Mike, who played at Coeur d’Alene High and then at Gonzaga in the late 1980s) was a very good point guard, and there’s been some great ones around here, but I think he’s as good as they get.”
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The dirty side of sports journalism — believe it or not
Well, there are a couple of items that I just have to share with you — everything from a hilarious spring training exchange a few years back to, unfortunately … A truly grubby story that makes sports journalism look fairly awful.
PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake girls top Lakeland again
Area girls basketball teams wrap regular season, and results from Thursday's prep wrestling and boys basketball games.
Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting
An estimated 40-50 grizzlies live in Idaho
Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act
Former NIC trustees, lawyer seek to quash subpoenas
North Idaho College’s former attorney and two former trustees have asked a court to quash subpoenas seeking documents, emails, public record requests and other digital records related to the hiring of NIC President Nick Swayne, calling the subpoenas “unreasonable and oppressive.” Attorney Art Macomber issued a flurry of subpoenas last month on behalf of NIC in a lawsuit filed by Swayne against the college. The lawsuit seeks Swayne’s reinstatement after trustees placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason.
'We're going to have a great year'
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty honors team at annual awards banquet
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty honors agents
Cruise, blues and dancing shoes: Cd'A Blues Festival returns
Tickets now on sale for March 31-April 2
Here's some good news to lose your winter blues and jazz things up for a weekend: Coeur d'Alene Blues Festival tickets are now on sale.
‘Taxpayers are asking for relief’: Three property tax bills unveiled in Idaho Legislature
The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a trio of new property tax bills on Thursday morning in an effort to address one of the top priorities facing Idahoans.
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.
Local poet, artist to mark Black History Month at libraries
Stephen Pitters, Robert Lloyd will give presentations throughout February
To celebrate Black history month, Stephen Pitters and Robert Lloyd will combine creative forces to share Black history-based stories, poetry, and a visual art presentation in libraries from the Community Library Network.
Ralph Reeder Rankin II, 64
Ralph Reeder Rankin, II was born January 25, 1958 in Lynwood, California to Ronald D. and Alice M. (George) Rankin.
OPINION: Dueling realities
Now more than ever it seems that two otherwise reasonable people can look at the same set of facts and arrive at two diametrically opposed viewpoints. Both can absolutely believe that their version of reality is correct.
'It all comes from the music'
Music Conservatory of Cd'A opens Youth Choir Program
The Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene savors music as a form of connection – from the past as far back as Bach to the children they teach today – so adding a youth choir program will build new musical roots in the community for a stronger connection to the past. “I think the timing of everything is so magical,” said Conservatory Director Julienne Dance. “When it’s right, it’s right.”
SCHOOL ELECTIONS: Bill would restrict citizen involvement
Rep. Alfieri’s proposal to eliminate March and August school elections is a poor idea.
Hayden Cinema movie times
Hayden Cinema Feb. 3-9 Nights $8, matinees $6, Tuesdays $5, $2 surcharge 3D
Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Feb. 3, 2023
How the state's media voted this week.
Inez Rose Trujillo, 88
Inez Rose Trujillo passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023. Inez was born on May 5, 1934 in Gusher, Uintah, Utah to James Henry Trujillo and Eva Ardella Boren Trujillo.
DeeAnn Crawford, 77
DeeAnn Crawford passed away comfortably in her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
NIC rolls up its sleeves
Student nursing association hosts blood drive for the community
As a national blood shortage continues across the country, the North Idaho College community looked to do its part to help with a blood drive Monday, Jan. 30 in a mobile donation center at NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.
SCHOOL ELECTION DATES: March, August elections should be eliminated
Representative Alfieri is spot on. Putting these special confiscatory levies under the scrutiny of the voting majority at the November general elections gives meaning to no taxation without representation.
INDOCTRINATION: Tax revenue should not pay for one group’s ideology
Public education attacks seem to be abundant. The NIC takeover and school vouchers permeate the news. Claims of far left indoctrination are prevalent.
EDITORIAL: Going Greene: Darn right it's a sellout
Local GOP tarnishes Lincoln's good name.
Youth Symphony joins Cd'A Symphony for concert
The North Idaho Youth Symphony, conducted by Michael Harrison, joined the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra for the annual Family Concert Jan. 28 at the Schuler Performing Arts Center.
Art Spirit opens Figurative
Explore works covering the body
The Art Spirit Gallery February 2023 show has been announced, and the exhibit will be “Figurative.” Figurative art describes any form of modern art that retains strong references to the real world and particularly to the human figure.
OPINION: A disheartening preview of coming attractions at the Statehouse theater
Based upon a preview of the coming attractions that will play at the Idaho Statehouse this legislative session, it appears there will be an excess of needless drama, bombastic performances, senseless ad-libbing and failed plot lines. Only an audience of far-right political zealots will give the spectacle a thumbs-up rating.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Before they invented the crowbar, did crows drink at home?
Sheriff's blotter
Day Shift handled the following notable calls: A juvenile was arrested for his active warrant, after he turned himself into JDC.
LIBRARY BOOKS: Let parents be responsible for their own children
Let me throw an idea out here. Perhaps M. Cochran and H. Greenman could censor their own children’s books and allow the rest of us to censor our own views of literacy as well as what it means to live in a civilized society.
JazzNIC Festival concert Feb.7
The annual JazzNIC Festival is back at North Idaho College. More than 200 middle school and high school students will participate in jazz clinics Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8 at NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. The festival includes a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. The event is free and open to the public.
CONTROL: Take it back
Some organizations have surmised that we have too many uncontrolled people in this world. How to solve this problem?
Legals for February, 3 2023
Thursday, February 2
Winter storm cancels flights, keeps thousands without power
Nearly 430,000 customers in Texas lacked power early Thursday
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Seeds, perhaps pooling berths, and maybe an upset coming in girls regionals
“People are probably looking at us like those 17 games (won) weren’t as tough as they thought,” said first-year Post Falls coach Brian Hall, whose Trojans started 17-0. “But maybe we can surprise some people.”
PREP ROUNDUP: Family matters — cousins collide as Lake City tops St. Maries
“Oh man, it was crazy,” said St. Maries' Tyler Renner, a 6-foot-6 senior post. “I definitely thought I was going to get dunked on a few times.”
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Everything in front of Gaels for a chance at WCC title
The Gaels have shared the regular season championship with Gonzaga a couple of times, but their only season alone on top of the pile was 2011-12.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal men roll past Big Bend
NIC returns to action at Treasure Valley on Saturday.
Giving it all away
New Vision High students create Community Clothes Closet
Two old portable classrooms at New Vision Alternative High School in Post Falls have been converted into something that will provide support for students and community members well into the future.
Call of the water
Boats, slips in demand as expo begins at Hagadone Marine Center
The Hagadone Marine Group Team will draw a winner at random on Saturday, February 11th at our “Pontoon Giveaway Event” within their Expo Showrooms.
Ballot initiative resolution sent for amendment
Senators listened to more than two hours of opposing testimony
After all but two of about 40 individuals testified Wednesday against its passage, the Senate State Affairs Committee of the Idaho Legislature voted to amend a joint resolution to put a question on the ballot that would change Idaho’s constitutional process for ballot initiatives. Many others signed up to testify in opposition, but the committee ran out of time to hear them all. At the end of two hours of public testimony, Senate Majority Leader Kelly Anthon, R-Burley, said as he looked at the language of the resolution, he had “a couple of concerns about it” and thought it should be sent to the amending order, a process where bills often get stuck for the rest of the session.
Growth a big topic during Rathdrum coffee meeting
Mayor, city staff answer questions for citizens
Rathdrum Mayor Vic Holmes and city staff visited with citizens Wednesday morning over coffee and doughnuts at the Rathdrum Community Center.
AT COLLEGE: Feb. 2, 2023
Updates on area athletes at the next level.
SWAT team apprehends barricaded suspect in Hayden
A Coeur d’Alene woman was arrested Wednesday in Hayden after an extended standoff in which, police say, she had a gun and barricaded herself inside a vehicle.
Wolf population declines
Idaho Fish and Game's long term goal is overall reduction
Idaho’s 2022 population estimate of 1,337 wolves declined by about 13%, or 206 wolves, compared with the 2021 estimate based on cameras surveys that measure the population during summer near its annual peak.
MY TURN: Why does the Post Falls School District need a voter-approved levy?
The Idaho funding system changed in 2006, leaving K-12 public schools with gaps in basic funding. Since the change, Post Falls School District has filled these gaps with a voted levy, which must be renewed every two years. On March 14th, Post Falls voters will see a question on the ballot for a “supplemental levy” renewal. The word “supplemental” comes from Idaho code and can lead to confusion regarding what these funds really mean to the Post Falls School District. These funds are not supplemental in the budgetary sense; they are to maintain basic operations of Post Falls schools.
Glacier Park visitation declined in 2022
Glacier National Park in Montana saw its lowest number of visitors since 2015 last year, not counting the pandemic year of 2020.
Cash prizes offered in casino jingle contest
Winner will earn $3,000; deadline to submit is March 16
The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel is offering $5,000 in prize money through a contest to find its next marketing jingle.
Apply now for turkey tags
Application period runs through March 1 and includes youth-only controlled turkey hunts
Turkey hunters can apply for 2023 spring controlled turkey hunts from Feb. 1 to March 1.
Bowling scores: Feb. 2, 2023
Scores from area leagues.
The secret to happiness? Connections
If you could design a happy life, what would it look like?
Post Falls City Council to consider impact fee increase
Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend change during workshop Tuesday
The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday evening unanimously voted to present an impact fee increase recommendation to the Post Falls City Council at workshop next week.
Local students excel at Model United Nations
Students from two local high schools excelled at a Model United Nations conference at Boise State University. Model United Nations is a simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and its other bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics related to the countries they’re assigned to represent. A team of students from Coeur d’Alene and Lake City High School earned third place in the competition last week, competing against teams from 15 other schools throughout Idaho.
MOVERS & SHAKERS Free online training courses for business owners in February
'Accelerate Your Business' series offered by Small Business Development Center
North Idaho College’s Small Business Development Center is offering the "Accelerate Your Business" series as an online, no-cost training for business leaders.
Free street trees to be available
Trees are available to homeowners who are willing to provide care, including watering and protection from mowers and trimmers
IDFG sets new big game season, pending feedback
Fish and Game invites local input on March 16
Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new big game seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, wolf and mountain lion, and gathering public input on proposals beginning on Feb. 8.
Wednesday, February 1
SWAT team apprehends barricaded suspect in Hayden
Coeur d'Alene woman wanted for drugs, warrants, firearm
Coeur d'Alene woman wanted for drugs, warrants, firearm
Oregon's new governor requests $1B for housing spending
State fiscal analysts expect to have a $4 billion surplus at the end of the current budget cycle
Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good'
Brady announced his retirement one day after attending the premiere of “80 for Brady" — which comes out Friday — in Los Angeles
Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia
Search crews had spent six days scouring the entire length of the highway
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Nipp, Burgess lead Vikings past Lewiston
Results from Tuesday's prep boys basketball games.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A Mariner we hardly knew, and a cheap shot in Seattle
The regional rivalry between the Kraken and Canucks was heating up BEFORE Myers’ cheap shot, so you can imagine how Seattle might handle it now.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City's Zufelt, Waddington combine for 50
T-Wolves wrap up No. 2 seed to regionals
Results from Tuesday's prep girls basketball games.
Youth Sports Feb. 1, 2023
Scores, news, highlights from local teams, sports, leagues.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: John Rudebaugh, Post Falls High School
Post Falls High senior wrestler John Rudebaugh is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
'One of a kind'
Tom Robb, owner of the iconic Iron Horse, dies at 82
Robb, the face, the soul and the spirit of the Iron Horse that has been in business 50 years, died Jan. 24.
Feeling the love at 101
Family, friends, fire inspector celebrate with Lodge at Bristol Heights resident
For just a sweet moment, Henrietta "Dixie" Milliken swayed to "What A Wonderful World" with Coeur d'Alene Deputy Fire Marshal Craig Etherton on her 101st birthday.
Alfieri pushes to remove March, August school elections
A new bill introduced in the Legislature on Tuesday would eliminate Idaho’s March and August school bond and levy election dates and move nonpartisan school elections into alignment with election days for partisan elections in May and November. First-year Rep. Joe Alfieri, R-Coeur d’Alene, said he wants to eliminate two of the four possible dates on the calendar for school bond and levy elections because he believes those elections are dishonest.
Details emerge in alleged Sandpoint patricide
A Sandpoint man who is charged with his father’s murder was allegedly attempting to flee the state when police arrested him Sunday in Kootenai County. Evan J. Owens, 26, is charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of his father, 80-year-old John Owens.
Bros in bras put on show for good cause
Windermere Foundation donates $30K to Cancer Care Northwest Foundation
After the laughter and the shaking of the moneymakers had subsided, the coordinators of the Bras on Dudes event were in awe of how much money their gloriously garmented guys generated during the Nov. 4 event.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Glassware still matters … a lot
Nothing makes a great glass of wine even better than a great glass.
Cowboy Boat Show this week
Cowboy Boat show this week at Mark's Marine and Tobler Marina.
‘Poker Face’ a lively refresh of the ‘howcatchem’ genre
Plus: Kenya Barris’ uneven ‘You People’
For those looking for a more regular dose of twisty, “Glass Onion”-esque fun, consider Rian Johnson’s new Peacock series, “Poker Face,” starring the chaotically charming Natasha Lyonne.
The exhausted dad: Abandoned by my own children
Readers of this space might remember last week I contracted COVID for this first time.
St. Pius X Cd'A hosts 2023 Sinulog Festival
St. Pius X Catholic Church on Jan. 21 hosted the 13th Sinulog Festival at the St. Pius Hospitality Center.
Classical Christian Academy a top school for Classic Learning Test
Classical Christian Academy in Rathdrum has been named one of the Top 20 Schools in the Classic Learning Test’s 2022 School Rankings.
John C. Nielsen, 84
On Jan. 25, 2023, our beloved husband, dad, pop and friend passed at age of 84. Born Feb. 5, 1938, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to George and Esther (Streeter) Nielsen.
Open house Friday at new wastewater building
The public is welcome to stop by and meet some of the staff and check out equipment in the new building.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A man and wife got into an argument on the elevator.
OPINION: Fraudulent 'Freedom:' The IFF Files, Part 1
The Idaho Freedom Foundation started back in 2009 with the noble intention of helping beleaguered legislators who have little staff and even less time to research issues. IFF offered information, ideas and support.
COMMERCIAL AIRPORT: Will devastate Cd’A area
Thank you Dennis Edelbrock for your letter on Jan. 27. He explains exactly what happens to the surrounding countryside without a care as to how it affects the people and our land when commercial airlines are invited to land here.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Aura Quartz
Some people love Aura Quartz crystals, and some people not so much … If you are the type of person that prefers raw crystals, you probably won't be a fan.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Why acupuncture really works for pain relief (backed by science)
Pain is the No. 1 driver of pharmaceutical sales in the U.S.
The birds and the seeds
Idaho Fish and Game talks winter bird feeding
Turn your backyard into a bird B&B with these helpful wintertime bird-feeding tips from the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.
Alan Ralph Eborall, 81
Alan Ralph Eborall peacefully passed Jan. 12, 2023.
STUDENTS: Kudos for sharing opinion
I am so proud of the young men and women that wrote their opinion of the RCC trying to prevent them from having a voice on legislative matters.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS: A mess
As a longtime (and retired) real estate broker, I can see both sides of this issue. Local more-or-less permanent folks and their families want to retain their roots, identity, futures, peace and tranquility. Others, some locals and out-of-area investors want to capitalize on this beautiful area by investing in real estate (homes, etc.,) that they can rent, nightly, weekly, etc., for substantial profit.
Leslie 'Les' Hogan, 89
Leslie "Les" Hogan passed away Jan. 3, 2023, four days before his 90th birthday.
A love affair with chocolate
Tickets almost gone for annual downtown event
Tickets include a bite-sized gourmet chocolate treat at each of the more than tasting locations, with the option to add wine tastings.
'Karma Bums' takes a road trip to Idaho
Portion of new adventure, thriller shot in Porthill
When the pandemic hit, Keon Hedayati had been shopping around a few scripts. But COVID shut everything down and money to shoot films was nowhere to be seen. It was then, the multi-hyphenate director, actor, and writer decided to go on a road trip — one that ended up in Porthill near the Canadian border.
OPINION: Political and cultural uniformity is an ugly goal
Maybe we’ve been looking at the turmoil at North Idaho College all wrong.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Are you living with pain?
Pain can be debilitating and effect not only how we feel but our quality of life.
OPINION: Bedke: ‘I will not misuse the office’
A lieutenant governor strolling in to talk with the governor or chief of staff is hardly a shocking development — unless you consider how life was before former House Speaker Scott Bedke took the job a few weeks ago.
Tommie Platt Robb, 82
Tom Robb, 82, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2023.
Northwest Notes Feb. 1, 2023
Notes on Idaho football, Washington State women's basketball and Eastern Washington men's basketball
Preparing your food animals to beat the cold
When the weather dips into cold and freezing temperatures, especially at night, humans stay cozy by turning on heaters and pulling out extra blankets.
Elbert James Smith, 72
Elbert James Smith, 72, dedicated husband, father and papa passed away with his family by his side Jan. 22, 2023.
Friendship, justice and the anchor desk
Prior to Jan. 24, 2018, I was acquainted with Amy Evans.
John R. Owen, 75
A loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, coach and mentor, passed away surrounded by his family.
Idaho GOP rift exposed amid water rule lawsuit
Some top Idaho officials are raising alarms after the state's Republican attorney general declined to join a 24-state lawsuit against Biden administration waterway protections. Opponents say the new water rules could impact public and private land across the state. Instead, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador's office says the state will soon join a lawsuit filed in Texas. He says it's a better fit for the state's interests. The decision surprised some state leaders. Idaho Governor Brad Little recently led the multistate coalition of Republican governors opposing the new rules, which restore federal protection to thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways.
EDITORIAL: 'You do you, and let me do me'
Wise words cut to heart of public library debate.
POST FALLS SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes March 14
Both of our kids went K-12 through the Post Falls School District. Joanne and I volunteered hundreds of hours in our schools, and I served on and chaired the Post Falls School board for several years.
SCHOOL LEVIES AND BONDS: Vote no
I was a public school teacher after having spent a career in the USAF as a pilot. As a teacher, I was exposed to the mentality of some of my fellow teachers.
Rail jam charity events coming up
Jam 4 Cans Saturday in Hayden, Feb. 25 in Post Falls, March 11 Spokane
Snowboarders and skiers will shred snow and showcase their skills to support their community during the Jam4Cans Rail Jam and food drive events, happening this weekend as well as Feb. 25 and March 11.
Lubertus 'Bud' Vanderbilt, 84
Lubertus "Bud" Vanderbilt, 84, of Hayden, Idaho, peacefully passed away while under hospice care Jan. 23, 2023.
Knoll a finalist in Coca-Cola scholars program
Cd'A student could receive $20K
Alex Knoll has made the cut as a regional finalist from over 91,000 original applicants for a Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship for $20,000.
