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'Watermelon snow' piques curiosities in Utah after abnormally wet winter

Its prevalence this summer is particularly striking on ridges and in mountain ranges where snow would have melted by now in drier years

In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting

Conformist “workaholic” pressures in Japanese culture are painfully heavy

The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

The court held that the administration needed Congress' endorsement before undertaking so costly a program

Hoopfest champs June 30, 2023

North Idaho teams winning their brackets at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 tournament in downtown Spokane.

Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Senior Wood Bat Classic

Schedule for the pod at Thorco Field in Coeur d'Alene.

Cd'A Schools adopts $131 million budget

A $131 million budget has been adopted by the Coeur d'Alene School District for the 2023-2024 school year. The school board unanimously voted on the budget Monday during a budget adoption meeting and workshop. This budget entails $98 million for the general fund and $33 million for all other funds.

Connecting generations

Softballers help seniors stay active with games, activities

Softballers help seniors

KMPO's July 13 meeting canceled

Decision was made more than two weeks ago

KMPO next meeting will be Aug. 10

The sound of musical theatre

CST’s production of "The Sound of Music" opens at NIC

Post Falls Festival Parade slots still available

Registration open through Monday

Seltice Way in Post Falls will buzz with activity from Spokane to Idaho streets at 10 a.m. July 8 as community members gather to watch the Post Falls Festival Parade.

Northwest Notes June 30, 2023

Luke West, a recent graduate of Coeur d'Alene High, was the lone local to make the cut.

GUN CONTROL: Opponents need to go

GUN CONTROL: Opponents need to go

Pottsville Seven host successful park clean-up

Under the guidance of Jim See, the leader of the Pottsville Seven, the team of volunteers met June 11 to make sure that the park was ready for visitors during the 2023 summer season.

Shoshone VFW to host another stand down

The veterans that attend each stand down are able to receive referrals for health care, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health assistance, and other vital services.

Kellogg gearing up for Fourth

Through collaborative efforts between the city, the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce, Silver Mountain, the Kellogg Elks, and VFW Post 1675, Kellogg’s July 4 celebration will be jam-packed.

OPINION: Presidential Primary

With 10 declared candidates, the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary represents a true choice during the upcoming election. Unlike the Democrats who’re settling for Biden, Republicans will have an opportunity to make their voice heard in future primaries. But not in Idaho.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a vehicle that just wants to greet people?

EDITORIAL: Simply grand: Call her Marshal Marlo

Faulkner marshals best attributes of community

GINORIO: Not every modern thing is wrong

GINORIO: Not every modern thing is wrong

Kootenai County city summer celebrations

Bayview, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Hayden, Harrison, Athol, Spirit Lake host summer festivals

To revel in the beautiful weather and bring the community together, cities in Kootenai County host parades, vendor events, markets and festivals to reach residents.

TAXES: Relief needed

TAXES: Relief needed

Dorothy Jacklin, 85

Dorothy Jacklin passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in the gentle embrace of her loving husband Don Jacklin, and their five children.

Karen Lee McNamee, 71

Karen Lee (Cruzan) McNamee, 71, of Osburn, Idaho passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of Coeur d’Alene battling a fight with cancer.

Geraldine Tenwick, 85

Geraldine (Gerrie) Louise Tenwick was born in Carroll, Iowa on April 21, 1938, to Merrill and Florence (Beyer) Bohnenkamp.

MY TURN: Regan wannabe Republican

Mr. Regan wrote in his recent My Turn: “George Orwell notoriously observed that language controls thought and thought controls action. If you can control the words, you can control people.”

OPINION: Simpson breaks ranks with view on earmarks

It’s surprising that the Republican Party’s state central committee – which seems hell-bent on destroying any notions of a “big tent” for the GOP – hasn’t voted to expel Congressman Mike Simpson by now.

Cd'A Brass X5 to play the JACC Saturday

The classic quintet Cd’A Brass X Five will perform a concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls.

OPINION: Republican summer meeting

The Idaho Republican Party wrapped up a very successful summer meeting held at the Living Waters Ranch in Challis. The facilities were superior, the food delicious and the meeting itself was well organized and efficient. Considerable effort went into preparing for the business the party needed to accomplish and that effort was evident as success.

Boise Poet named Idaho Writer in Residence

Kerri Webster of Boise has been named Idaho Writer in Residence by the Idaho Commission on the Arts.

Elizabeth Lawley, 33

Elizabeth Dawn Lawley, taken from us suddenly and tragically at the age of 33, on May 17th, 2023, leaves behind a void that words cannot fully express.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

The $100,000 freezer

According to the Bible, Sampson slew 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of an ass. Every year thousands of real estate transactions are lost with the same weapon.

Plant Notes: Heartleaf Arnica

Easy to identify and common throughout the western United States and Canada, Heartleaf Arnica is a bright spot in the forest with its yellow, 1-2 inch sunflower-like blooms from May to August. Called an inflorescence, the golden blossoms consist of 8-15 yellow ray flowers with pointed tips and a cluster of disk flowers in the center.

New Western Vibe on display at The Art Spirit

The Art Spirit Gallery announced the July exhibition, “New Western Vibe,” with an opening reception from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday July 1 at the Art Spirit Gallery, 415 East Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Myles Lawley, 2

Myles Jace Lawley, a vibrant and spirited 2-year-old boy, left us far too soon, on May 17th, 2023, leaving our hearts heavy with grief.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legals for June, 30 2023

Expect a hot, smoky summer in much of America. Here's why you'd better get used to it

The stuck weather pattern is “awfully unusual,” said NOAA's Carbin who had to look back in records to 1980 to see anything even remotely similar

Facebook content moderators in Kenya call the work 'torture.' Their lawsuit may ripple worldwide

The moderators from several African countries are seeking a $1.6 billion compensation fund after alleging poor working conditions, including insufficient mental health support and low pay

Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can't be used

Chief Justice John Roberts said that for too long universities have “concluded, wrongly, that the touchstone of an individual’s identity is not challenges bested, skills built, or lessons learned but the color of their skin. Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Coeur d'Alene boys basketball coach Adams a part of Whitworth's memorable season — just not the way he envisioned

“I love every minute of what I’m doing,” Adams said of his current job with the Vikings. “Who knows if maybe the worst thing that ever happened to me opened the door for what’s been the best thing.”

NIC ATHLETICS: A move for the Cards in the near future ... After seven years in NWAC, NIC teams returning to NJCAA

NIC fall and spring sports — men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, volleyball and softball — will compete in the NWAC during the 2023-24 season and will be eligible to compete in the NWAC tournament. For the 2024-25 season, NIC will transition all of its programs to the NJCAA.

YOUTH SOCCER: Thorns 07 remain in hunt for title game

After a rest day today, both teams conclude pool play on Friday.

'We are going to be spied on'

Four KMPO board members say they oppose traffic management center

Traffic center draws fire

Hayden gears up for safe summer cycling

The City of Hayden organized the bike course as part of the annual Hayden Bike Rodeo, an event geared to teach kids bicycle safety, provide bicycle maintenance and to give kids helmets.

Frazer named Military Hero of the Year for Fourth parade

Hough, Thoreson, Bartoo will be announcers

Fourth parade coming together

Tribe donates $4K to CDA Fourth fun

Tribe donates to Fourth event

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes sweeps St. Maries

In the nightcap, Mason, Sam Pemberton and Eric Wylie had two RBIs each for Northern Lakes (12-6, 4-4 NIL), which faces Chewelah in Friday’s opening game of the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Junior Wood Bat tournament at Mt. Spokane High in Mead.

'Murphy' is on the job

Firefighter's book benefits Idaho Disaster Dogs

Book tells story of disaster dog

McCall project upgrades prolong construction

Hatchery construction closure will extend through the fall for additional infrastructure work

In order to meet deadlines, construction crews need to continue uninterrupted work through the summer.

Chapin Building 100th birthday celebration July 6

The 100th birthday celebration of the Chapin Building, "Taste and Toast," will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 6 at the Post Falls Commons adjacent to the Post Falls Museum, which is housed in the Chapin Building at 101 E. Fourth Ave.

Boys and Girls Club receives $90K donation

Funds to support expansion at Jordan Johnson Club in Post Falls

The Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County on Thursday, June 22 received a donation of $90,000 from bankcda in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.

Aerial fireworks illegal in Kootenai County

Fireworks can't fly high

Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation appoints Corsi to board

Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation appoints former Fish and Game regional supervisor to board.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

How do dried fish greet each other?

Recall underway to oust West Bonner school trustees

Recall petitions were submitted Tuesday seeking to oust a West Bonner County School District board chairman Keith Rutledge and board vice chairman Susan Brown. Bonner County Clerk Michael Rosedale said an effort to count the number of valid signatures on each petition has begun. The county clerk expects to complete the count by Friday afternoon.

John Wallace Orvik, 65

John Orvik left this Earth on June 2, 2023. He was 65. He was the only son of Wally and Alene Orvik.

Kootenai Title donates to Cd'A Fourth fireworks

Fireworks donation

Cd'A Eagles unite for 'Eagle'

Group donates $1,500 for purchase of disaster dog

Eagles rally around 'Eagle'

Richard (Rick) Laws, 75

Richard (Rick) Arlie Laws Passed away peacefully at his home in Rathdrum Idaho on the evening of June 5th, 2023, with his wife Paula Laws and his pup Sully by his side.

Kiddies Parade set for Monday

Kiddie parade coming up

MY TURN: June is for gratitude and humility

One of the ironic consequences of the promotion by politicians and educators of their version of diversity, is that our cancel culture has abandoned the beautiful and many-faceted history of our region in particular, and our country in general. Ironically, progressives scream for diversity and inclusivity, but this is defined by what they deem worthy of inclusion, meanwhile severely limiting or denigrating any appreciation of our rich (and truly diverse) history and culture.

NIC radiography technology program placed on probation

North Idaho College’s radiography technology program is on probation — not because of its quality, but because of the college’s ongoing accreditation woes.

Report tagged fish to Fish and Game

Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho

Washington rail museum admits military free through Sunday

The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is offering free admission today through Sunday for all past and present military personnel from any branch of service.

Spending Fourth of July in the forest? Leave fireworks at home

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is reminding visitors that fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest system lands, regardless of weather conditions or holidays.

Legals for June, 29 2023

Man convicted for buying illegally taken wildlife

A man who purchased illegally taken wildlife, including a golden eagle and mountain lion kittens, could face prison time.

California man gets prison for nearly $9M phony cow manure-to-green energy investment scheme

Brewer ran a scheme from 2014 through 2019 in which he claimed to be building anaerobic digesters at dairies in California and in Idaho

Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they're getting worse

The worst disruptions continued to be along the East Coast, which has been pummeled by thunderstorms this week

France's Macron calls the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old that led to unrest 'inexcusable'

Videos of the incident shared online show two police officers leaning into the driver-side window of a yellow car before the vehicle pulls away as one officer fires into the window

Superfund town's health clinic accused of submitting false asbestos claims

The case focuses on the Center For Asbestos Related Disease in Libby, Montana

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: One key to Seahawks taking the next step — rehab

It’s fair to say this team has some work to do, in camp and then in exhibition games. And, yep, the Hawks need their walking wounded back.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums win in seventh; Spokane/CdA wood bat tourney next

Coeur d’Alene hosts a pod in the Senior Division of the upcoming Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Wood Bat Classic at Thorco Field, starting Friday vs. the Parkland Twins at 4:30 p.m. and the Lewis-Clark Twins at 7.

YOUTH SOCCER: Thorns 07 girls win opener at DPL finals

Both teams play again today in Cincinnati.

Hoopfest champs June 28, 2023

Local teams winning their brackets at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in downtown Spokane.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Krista LaPan, Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene resident Krista LaPan is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Little League postseason play nears

Idaho District 1 tournament play in three Little League baseball divisions begins Friday.

Youth Sports June 28, 2023

Basketball, flag football and more.

Girls on fire

Women make up a good chunk of the East Side Fire District team

A storm that rolled through North Idaho in early June kept first responders busy. East Side Fire District Deputy Chief Charlotte Pegoraro had several calls happening at once while she managed how many firefighters were on what call, what fire engines were where and what personnel was available. “Managing a family has made me exceptionally good at that,” Pegoraro said Tuesday. “Knowing where everybody is at all times, knowing who’s safe, knowing who has what going on. Those skills we build as mothers and as people who are responsible for managing so many things at once makes us exceptionally good at doing certain things." Women comprise about a third of East Side Fire's all-volunteer department, and about three-quarters of its emergency medical services team.

Signing photos June 28, 2023

Area athletes signing to continue careers at the next level.

If the shoe fits

450 new pairs given to kids at Boys and Girls Club in Cd'A

New shoes for kids

Hayden considering whether to continue funding JobsPlus

The Hayden City Council considered un-funding JobsPlus during a budget workshop last week, and met with the organization's Executive Director Gynii Gilliam in a workshop Tuesday to hear what the organization offers the city.

Justice Building construction plan takes shape

Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to adopt a three-phase approach to the Justice Building expansion.

ICCU gives $10K for Fourth of July

ICCU, Platinum Presenting Sponsor, donates $10,000 to the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber's Fourth of July activities, including the fireworks display. From left, Briana Francis, Shelby Thompson, Katherine Caldwell, Jason Livingston, Richard Young and Katie Rose Hargreaves. To donate, visit cdachamber.com, click on Fourth of July in the upper right and scroll down. To be an event sponsor, email katierose@cdachamber.com.

Inland Empire PGA results: June 28, 2023

Results from Monday's round at Liberty Lake Golf Course.

Children's Village annual fundraiser set for July 13

Last year, nearly 600 people attended and raised $330,000

Garden Tour set for July 9

Gardens and more on tap

Bayview parade, fireworks on Saturday

Bruce, Judy Robinson are grand marshals

Bayview plans Fourth fun

CDA Backpack Program receives $50K donation

Funds dedicated to feeding hungry children in school district

Backpack program receives funds

Bank and brokerage accounts should be coordinated with your estate plan

Bank accounts and brokerage or investment accounts may be the most overlooked part of most people’s estate planning. There are some simple ways you can be sure your accounts will go where you intend upon your death, but your decisions need to be coordinated with your overall estate plan. Let’s take a look.

Woman gets prison for drug possession, bail jumping

A woman who skipped her trial for possessing nearly three pounds of heroin received a prison sentence.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What kind of sushi does Paul Bunyan prefer?

Ironman goes smoothly

Few treated at hospital

Ironman strong as steel

VETERANS MONTH: On the books, but not promoted

I stand corrected, almost. Being a Vietnam veteran 68-69, I never knew the month of May was dedicated to veterans. In fact many of my peers did not know this. So after the comments, I looked it up.

Skybox swansong redux

A baker’s dozen years ago, when I was doing morning radio on KVNI, I accepted the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce invitation to announce the Fourth of July parade.

Lavonne Lloyd, 88

Lavonne Bernelle (Ham) Lloyd, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on June 11, 2023 in Coeur d’Alene, just shy of her 89th birthday.

DUI Task Force to hold community meet and greet Friday

The North Idaho DUI Task Force will be hitting the streets for a Fourth of July patrol emphasis this weekend – but before members start making arrests they’ll try to prevent them. The task force will meet the public in a briefing at 5 p.m. Friday, June 30, in the Anchored Coffee parking lot, 451 W. Dalton Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — When your brain’s not working

More people today are suffering from cognitive decline than any other time in history. The general term for cognitive decline is dementia. Although mostly associated with aging, it is not a normal part of aging and things can be done, especially in the earlier stages, to prevent it or slow down the progression. Dementia is a process of losing cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, reasoning, memory, thinking, language and judgment. This includes losing the ability to recall names or places, orientation to time and place, mood or behavior changes.

Constance J. Carns, 92

Constance J. Carns was born Constance J. Cullinane on a farm in Van Buren County, Lawrence Township, Michigan, in the same farmhouse where her father was born.

Karen A. Estes, 72

A unique and amazing woman has come to the end of her journey in this life. Karen Estes, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on June 22, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’ Alene.

Kids helping kids

Treaty Rock students make blankets, raise funds for children around the world

The students in Karen Lauritzen’s fourth grade class at Treaty Rock Elementary School in Post Falls spent the last few weeks of the school year making colorful fringed blankets for Project Linus.

NIC: Attorney issue still stands

In the majority, North Idaho citizens are backing the survival and phoenix rising of North Idaho College with Dr. Swayne in charge of operations and academics. The next month will be a vigil for supporters, current and future students, faculty and employees. May our board do no harm in the interim?

TRUTH vs. OPINIONS: Check the facts

Are we now a society of truth and integrity or one of opinions without any facts. The statement by a Kellogg High School student that there is only male and female sex in the human race taught in any biology class is true. To be offended by the truth the LGBTQ supporters had to support an opinion without any facts justifying this mental lie, just because they want to do a specific act doesn’t change their biology DNA only their thought patterns. His truth was punished because their opinions mattered more than truth.

PRIDE MONTH: Because ‘we exist’

As someone with deep roots in North Idaho, I’m well aware of the local antipathy toward sexual minorities. But I’m also aware, firsthand, that that is exactly why Pride is needed, despite people like George Silva and Wayne Meucci feeling Pride Month is “a month too much.”

DISCRIMINATION: Letters policy troubling

The Coeur d’Alene Press’s new policy on Letters to the Editor troubles me. Our First Amendment enshrines both freedom of the press and freedom of speech. One is supposed to reinforce the other. Now, free expression is to be scrubbed of “discrimination.”

Croffoot Park construction to begin this summer

The City of Hayden will contract LaRiviere Inc. to expand Croffoot Park this summer, after the construction company’s bid came in $430,000 below budget.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Pain in the hands, may be radiculopathy

“Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function.” Damage to the nerve root could be caused by traumatic injury, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, or stenosis. You may have symptoms that include neck pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. “Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand or fingers.”

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Navigating 2020

The 2020 Vintage was noteworthy worldwide for what happened in a very specific part of the wine world, the utter devastation wrought on Northern California from the early, ferocious and unrelenting wildfires that engulfed most all of Napa, Sonoma and surrounding counties. The fires that year started in August mostly from lightning strikes, and they never stopped shrouding vineyards in a heavy layer of smoke and ash. Making it even more ruinous was that it was late enough in the growing year that the grapes had already gone through verasion making them susceptible to the smoke, but early enough that the grapes were not yet ripe and couldn’t be harvested. It was a near wipeout for these most storied wine regions, and while other areas from the Northwest to Europe had good years, it is tough to talk about that vintage without recognizing the impact to the entire industry.

EDITORIAL: Wanted now: Qualified local candidates

Consider serving your community on a local board or council.

OPINION: A year without Roe

On June 24, one year ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion.

Legals for June, 28 2023

North Idaho Business Journal: Small businesses, big impact

The fabric of a small community is a tapestry of people and cultural identities that distinguish it from other locales. Small businesses are one of the main threads that hold it all together.

North Idaho Business Journal: Sausage artisan and entrepreneur

Crown and Thistle owner opens Gentleman Sausages in downtown Cd'A

Otto von Bismarck was credited with saying, “There are two things you don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation.” Ben Drake chuckles as he refers to that not-so-famous quote. “I am completely the opposite,” he says. Which is what one might expect from the owner of Gentleman Sausages that recently opened on Fourth Street in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

US push to lower wildfire risk across the West stumbles in places

The enormity of the task is evident in an aerial view of California's Tahoe National Forest, where mountainsides are colored brown and gray with the vast number of trees killed by insects and drought

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

Once a niche market, cheaper disposables made up 40% of the roughly $7 billion retail market for e-cigarettes last year

A scientist's 4-decade quest to save the biggest monkey in the Americas

In 1983, her first year of research, the biologist spent 14 months in the rainforest observing muriquis

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Cats, good deeds, wild pitchers and other stuff

I’m sure you know one of the planet’s most famous (or infamous) phrases … “No good deed goes unpunished.” Right, well … Talk to Julio Rodriguez about that one.

Manzardo to play in Futures Game

Manzardo, a second-round draft choice of the Rays in 2021 and the 63rd overall pick, is batting .245 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs for the Triple-A Durham (N.C.) Bulls.

Hoopfest champs June 27, 2023

Local teams winning their brackets at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 tournament last weekend in downtown Spokane.

LEGION BASEBALL: Tadhg Ellwood's no-hitter fuels Northern Lakes sweep

“It was awesome; Tadhg was lights out tonight,” Northern Lakes coach Bryce Johnson said. “After the third or fourth inning he started to settle down and was real efficient.”

Oldest Adventist lives for family, friends

At 110, Coeur d'Alene resident Hazel Schultz is the oldest woman nationwide in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Hard Enduro on Silver Mountain

Event attracts huge crowds to watch motorcycle races

Silver Mountain played host to one of the Silver Valley’s largest events in recent memory as the Silver Kings Hard Enduro races returned to Shoshone County.

City considering property tax hike

Preliminary budget comes in at $129M

Tentative budget plan unveiled

Mountain West partners up to help finish park

Over the past few years, Jenna Grant-Arthun and the City of Osburn, along with the Lion’s Park Playground Committee have been hard at work putting together and executing a plan to revitalize the aging park.

Northwest Notes June 27, 2023

Notes on the Spokane Chiefs, and a new basketball coach at Carroll.

Get your nominations ready

Much like previous editions, the vote-based competition begins with folks nominating their favorite business in a number of diverse and exciting categories – once the nomination period ends, those results are tallied up and the top five contenders for each category go up for a vote.

Attention Hoopfest champions

If your local team won its bracket at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament last weekend in downtown Spokane, we'd like to hear from you.

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. If you are a veteran or calling about a veteran, the Veterans Crisis Line puts you in touch with VA-trained responders. Part of their capability is to engage with police and active rescue if necessary. They can put you in touch with Suicide Prevention Coordinators at your local VA if you wish.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

Erika J. Baillie, 44

Erika J Baillie, 44, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2023 at her home in Boise, Id.

Joe Don Fisher, 36

Joe Don Fisher, 36, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on June 13, 2023, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID, with his mother, stepdad, and grandmother by his side.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What brand of sunglasses does the Simpsons' neighbor Ned Flanders wear?

VETERANS PRESS: Hey Vietnam veterans, did you know?

Parkinson’s disease or prostate cancer gets Vietnam vets health care and disability benefits

If you had “Boots on the ground in Vietnam” and you have Parkinson’s disease or prostrate cancer, it is presumed to have been caused by “Agent Orange” exposure and you are automatically eligible for VA health care benefits and a monthly disability check.

VETERANS PRESS: Understanding the military culture

'Coaching Into Care' helps you understand how to communicate with veterans

Military culture is internalized by most service members and veterans but sometimes a mystery to their family members and friends. Military values such as sacrifice, honor, humility, collective effort, and a desire to limit risk or harm to others are important to understand. Veterans share a special camaraderie and bond between them because they go through challenging situations both in training and during deployments. They also share a sense of duty to country.

City road project underway

Road work begins

JULY NIBJ: Small but mighty

This month, we are spotlighting small, local businesses. These ventures enrich our lives with their entrepreneurial offerings and character while contributing to the economic vitality of our North Idaho neighborhoods.

VETERANS PRESS: State of Idaho veteran benefits

The state of Idaho provides several veteran benefits. This page explains the Idaho veteran housing benefits.

Chip Shots: June 27, 2023

News, scores from local golf courses, leagues.

VETERANS PRESS: 21 strengths arising from military experience

Military service has provided veterans with training and work experience valued by many employers. The following is a list of some of the opportunities and strengths that many veterans have acquired and used in the uniformed services…

VETERANS PRESS: Hey veterans, did you know you may qualify for free hearing aids?

To receive hearing aids through VA, you must first register at the health Administration/enrollment section of the VA Medical Center of your choice. The following documents are usually needed at the time of registration: a copy of the veteran's DD214, driver's license and health insurance (if available). There are several ways to enroll…

Linday Beryl Madsen, 72

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Beryl Madsen (Carlson), 72, of Smelterville, ID peacefully with her family on June 19, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior.

VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory

All states and some counties have a Veteran Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance. There are also other useful resources for veterans in the Inland Northwest.

Being authentic a big part of being free

"Authentic" isn't just a buzzword

VETERANS PRESS: 'There are other vets who deserve it more'

The high cost of waiting or not applying for your earned disability benefits

When we solemnly swore our oath in supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States, we didn’t have in our heads the idea that existed the potential to leave military service with fewer abilities had we not entered military service at all.

Larry Joe Reinhofer, 77

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Larry Joe Reinhofer, of Cataldo, ID, passed away at home on June 23, 2023.

VETERANS PRESS: How the PACT Act is already helping veterans

Veterans are applying for benefits and VA is expediting delivery

The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA provide health care and benefits to millions of toxic-exposed veterans and their survivors. Since President Biden signed the PACT Act into law on Aug. 10, VA has been hard at work implementing this landmark bipartisan legislation — and veterans have already begun to apply for the benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

LCHS student receives national honor

A Lake City High School student has joined the National Society of High School Scholars.

Laura Good, 71

Laura J. Good, 71, of Hayden, Idaho passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home.

Rhonda Kathleen Gunderson, 73

Rhonda K. Gunderson, 73, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 19, 2023 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Legals for June, 27 2023

Prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Kohberger

Prosecutors say they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year.

Essentials for the Hajj: From sun hats to shoe bags, a guide to gear for the Muslim pilgrimage

Pilgrims walk outdoors for hours in broiling heat around holy sites in Mecca and the surrounding desert

No sign of threat from the hazardous train that plunged into Yellowstone River, regulators say

Water testing began Saturday and will continue throughout the cleanup of the derailment site

Tenants say a 3-year ban on evictions kept them housed. Landlords say they're drowning in debt

Tenants must start paying rent in August in most cases, but cannot be evicted for back rent if their financial hardship was caused by the pandemic

Strong as iron

Krista Lapan believes anyone can be an Ironman. She would know. The Coeur d’Alene woman completed her 16th Ironman in 11 hours, 31 minutes and 49 seconds. She was the first local woman to finish Sunday.

IRONMAN COEUR d'ALENE PROS: New dad, new record

Leiferman, who resides in Boulder, Colo., finished the 2.4 mile swim in 53 minutes, 27 seconds, the 112-mile bike ride in 5 hours, 15 minutes and 48 seconds, then concluded the 26.2 mile run in 2 hours, 49 minutes and 3 seconds.

Types of thunderstorms and thunder

The first half of June was warmer than normal in Coeur d’Alene and the rest of the Inland Northwest. The average temperature was around 80 degrees, compared to the average of 73 degrees during the first 15 days of the month.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I think my dessert is starting to spoil.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums win, finish fourth at Bozeman tourney

Coeur d’Alene (11-8) won 3 of 5 games in the seven-team tourney.

Homelessness up slightly in North Idaho

Homelessness increased 6% in Idaho's five northern counties from January 2022 to 2023.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Catching up, and checking in, with a few local teams at Hoopfest

“You get tougher by playing out here on the streets; you learn how to work as a team,” said Payton Brown, a rising seventh grader. “It’s just fun to sit here and see what you can do, and you realize your strengths and weaknesses, and you go home and you work at it, and you come back next year and try to be better.”

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums drop two in Bozeman, conclude tourney today

Coeur d’Alene concludes tourney play today, playing the Jackson Giants of Jackson Hole, Wyo., at 9:30 a.m. PDT for fourth and fifth place.

North Idaho College awaits accreditation decision

The fate of North Idaho College is in the hands of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as the commission deliberates whether NIC will retain accreditation.

The road to Ironman

People take different paths to 140.6-mile race

People share Ironman adventures

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Institute opens in Hayden

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) is new at 8468 N. Wayne Drive in Hayden.

Huckleberries

Thou shalt not forget: The Ten Commandments monolith's place in Coeur d'Alene

“Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness (lie).” Blessed words for some. Fighting words for others.

Larry Smith, 69

It is with great sadness, the family of Larry D. Smith is announcing his passing. He passed away March 7, 2023, at the age of 69 years.

Kenneth 'Ken' A. Korczyk, 74

Kenneth “Ken” A. Korczyk passed away June 17, 2023, surrounded by family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Dennis Leroy Spencer, 82

Dennis Leroy Spencer passed away on June 21, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene. He was born December 11, 1940, to Edwin William and Elizabeth Florence (Winters) Spencer in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

EDITORIAL: There's some iron will in everyone

Ironman, welcome back.

SILVA: Agreement with letter

I’m writing to express my total and complete support for the recent LTE from George Silva entitled “PRIDE: A month too much.”

SILVA: Military have their month, too

In response to George Silva’s LTE, in which he voices his frustration over June being Pride Month. He asks why we don’t have Military Appreciation Month? George, the entire month of May is actually Military Appreciation Month. I was actually taught this in my “woke” public elementary school.

KOCH: Disagreement about Dems

In response to Evan Koch article re: “Democrats Deliver” on June 21. I initially chuckled but then immediately realized that it’s no laughing matter, Mr. Koch informed us of all the great things the Democrats have “supposedly” done but there was not a word about their abysmal handling of the economy since Biden has been in office.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What would you get if you crossed a triathlete with the Invisible Man?

Howard Bronson, 76

On June 21, 2023, Howard Duane Bronson passed away peacefully in his Spirit Valley, Idaho, home.

It's summer, at last

The official “first day of summer” was a few days ago. That (should) mean lots of nice warm days for many weeks to come. I don't know about you but I got enough cold this past winter to last for a long time.

Mistakes are learning opportunities

The daughter of Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, lecturer and philosopher, was attending school away from her home when she indicated in a letter to her father that she was concerned about a mistake that continued to haunt her.

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

FIREWORKS: Keep veterans and pets in mind

As always, thanks, to you for publishing my letters. My letters to you will always most likely be in support of veteran issues, because most likely I will be writing to you as the American Legion Commander of Coeur d’Alene Post 14.

CAR d’LANE: Event was disorganized

I normally do not write letters to the editor but I would like to comment on the Car d’Lane car show this past weekend. I was a participant in the show and have been in the past. This past show was so disorganized. A group of us arrived at 5:30 in the morning to line up for the event. We waited until they began parking cars. Cars were directed down Sherman as in the past, first come first served on a parking spot. Our group was directed down to Front Street instead and parked. Others that arrived much later were parked on Sherman as we should have been. Late comers should have been placed on Front Street. The visitor traffic on that street has very little traffic compared to Sherman.

REGAN: Goes too far

Regarding your article, “Too Far” of June 16, it’s ironic that you — Brent Regan — should raise the issues of immature behavior, moral codes, laws and taboos.

GIBSON: Will smash record

I truly enjoyed your article about Lee Gibson and his bike, ‘Mad Max.’ I have known Lee all of my life, and I can tell you, he is the real deal. International Badass if you look up his military history, and motorcycles, forget about it, he’s the best I’ve ever seen. It’s in his blood. I am confident that he will either smash the world record for fastest quarter mile, or he will die trying.

NIC Workforce Training to host Apprenticeship Job Fair

North Idaho College's Workforce Training Center Apprenticeship Program Job Fair will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 30 at the NIC Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.

Community Thanks

See who's thankful!

Connie Jean Hice, 79

Connie Jean Hice, 79 of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Judge agrees to narrow but not lift gag order in University of Idaho student slayings case

An Idaho judge has denied a request from roughly two dozen news organizations to lift a gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death. The judge did, however, significantly narrow the gag order in response to the news organizations' concerns. The ruling in Bryan Kohberger's case was handed down late Friday afternoon. Second District Judge John Judge said it was legally prudent to restrict attorneys from making some statements about the case in order to preserve Kohberger's right to a fair trial. Still, Judge also said the original gag order was arguably overbroad and vague.

A bridge over Yellowstone River collapses, sending a freight train into the waters below

The train crew was safe and no injuries were reported

Mt. Spokane girls basketball coach Pratt takes over at Lake City

“There were so many people (from the Greater Spokane League) that spoke out on his behalf — ‘Man, if you get this guy, he’s really, really good at building a program,’” Lake City AD Troy Anderson said of new Timberwolf girls basketball coach David Pratt.

WSU officially names LMU's Choate head baseball coach

Choate arrives at WSU after leading Loyola Marymount to a West Coast Conference title this past season while guiding the Lions to new heights in his four seasons leading the program.

Pride of Ironman

Terrence Northington has volunteered since year one

Terrence Northington has been returning to Ironman Coeur d'Alene every year, serving as the captain of a bike course aid station. He loves helping athletes reach the finish line, and he loves it that Ironman donates to nonprofits, but there's more to it.

A little gift in full bloom

Don’t just expect the unexpected — embrace it. Coeur d’Alene resident Helena Stokey, 86, has been pleasantly surprised by the appearance of vibrant, tangerine-colored roses that have emerged among her walkway arrangements of red, white, pink, and otherwise not orange, roses.

Harrison receives $771K drinking water construction loan

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday it has awarded the city of Harrison a $771,262 low-interest drinking water construction loan. The funding will be used to investigate and develop the Stonegate well, undergo leak detection, make necessary reservoir repairs and replace meters.

Lakeland considers policy for outside counselors

The Lakeland Joint School District policy committee met to discuss and refine rules around for third party counselors to come onto district campuses.

Making contact

Amateur Radio Field Day is today, Sunday

POST FALLS — About a half-dozen people gathered around a central pole attached to a massive oval of wires and cables. Using more wires connected to the pole, they worked together Friday morning at Frank Krug's Post Falls property to raise one of several massive antennas to be used during this weekend's Amateur Radio Field Day event. "Each one of these is experimental," said Krug, a past president of the Kootenai Amateur Radio Society.

LEGION BASEBALL: Ellwood fuels eight-run inning in Northern Lakes win

“He’s been kind of our rock all year, that kid can flat out swing it,” Johnson said of Ellwood, who finished 2 for 4 and scored twice. “Having a good kid like that at leadoff, he’s a tone setter for us.”

Berkshire Hathaway having a party

Parking lot fun June 30

Part One: Thomas Kerl’s Life Speaks to Us Today

Thomas Kerl was an exemplary citizen, patriot and businessman who ran afoul of the Espionage Act of 1917 with tragic results. How could a Coeur d’Alene citizen be a WW I era spy for the Germans? What is there about his story that is still so important even for today?

WGA presents $85K to four nonprofits

WGA helps nonprofits

Cd'A sewer project slated for July

Street work underway

First Interstate Bank donates $17K to Kroc Center

Grant will provide warm clothes, more to kids this winter

Kroc Center lands grant

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 26-30

Collegiate commendations

Colleges and universities have announced the names of high-achieving local students.

The Exhausted Dad: Understanding the fuel to the flame

Some kids burn bright. My 8-year-old daughter carries the biggest flame in the family.

FAST FIVE HVAC questions? Ask Arrty!

Meet Arrty Rude, a North Idaho native who is the lead heating, ventilation and air conditioning instructor at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center.

A ‘Flash’ of mediocrity

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, pitched the studio’s “Flash” movie as one of the greatest superhero movies of all time.

Cd'A man shines at Special Olympics

Jake Kerr of Coeur d'Alene earned a bronze medal in golf in the Special Olympics World Games recently held in Berlin, Germany.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

How does a ham radio buff send a break-up message?

Jane Carol Holte, 66

Jane Carol (Finney) Holte went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Richard 'Rick' Laws, 75

Richard ( Rick) Arlie Laws Passed away peacefully at his home in Rathdrum Idaho on the evening of June 5th, 2023, with his wife Paula Laws and his pup Sully by his side.

Legals for June, 24 2023

First responders to host free BBQ

First responders will celebrate their collaborations in a free public barbecue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 at Silver Lake Mall.

Judge agrees to narrow but not lift gag order in University of Idaho student slayings case

The ruling was handed down late Friday afternoon

Scrutiny rises on Titan sub's unconventional design after deep water disaster

Furthermore, the Titan's hull had been subjected to repeated stress over the course of about two dozen previous dives, Graham-Jones said.

Chased from their homes by gangs, thousands of Haitians languish in shelters with lives in limbo

Tens of thousands of Haitians have languished in these makeshift shelters for almost a year

Titan implosion has searchers hunting for clues, officials grappling with complex investigation

How the investigation will proceed is also complicated by the fact that the world of deep-sea exploration is not well-regulated

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Strawther selection only part of a long, confusing night

Technically, it was the Indiana Pacers who made the 29th pick in the first round, but their selection of Strawther was made on behalf of the current NBA champion Denver Nuggets. Actually, it was more complicated than that.

Northwest Notes June 23, 2023

A former Viking joins an ex-Timberwolf to coach the North Idaho College volleyball team.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums' Erickson hurls shutout at Bozeman tourney opener

Cooper Erickson pitched a three-hit shutout with seven strikeouts and no walks.

'I can'

Mark Turnipseed says Ironman helped him find his true self

Ironman saves a life

Library network to retain Boyles Law Firm

Community Library Network trustees voted 2-1 Thursday to retain the Boyles Law Firm as the network's legal counsel.

First time's the charm

Timberlake High grad wins new Chevy Trax at Knudtsen Chevrolet celebration

Five recent high school graduates were on pins and needles Thursday as they lined up to receive their key fobs at Knudtsen Chevrolet in Post Falls. "I'm jittery," Lakeland High School grad Eric Briske said. "I'm a little nervous," Lake City High grad Taylah Chapman said. "I feel like I'm going to explode," Coeur d'Alene High grad Jack Kliewer commented with a grin. The suspense didn't last long. Timberlake High graduate Brian Stamper-Schaeffer, Jr. pressed the panic button on the fob and the 2022 Chevy Trax honked back at its new owner. "It's great," a beaming Stamper-Schaeffer, Jr. said.

A vigil for Aiken

On Wednesday night, a still-grieving community of classmates and community members held a candlelight vigil outside of Smith’s home in Kellogg.

DuCoeur, Stockton named to all-state 5A first team in baseball

Coaches statewide vote on the all-Idaho teams. The Statesman publishes the results.

Kids take 'The World's Largest Swimming Lesson'

Cd'A youth part of safety program

A lie-saving lessons, free

OPINION: Try putting ‘science’ to these politics

It doesn’t take a college professor to realize that former President Trump was in a heap of trouble politically after the mid-term elections.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

Verne Blalack, 84

Verne was a man of great character, an adventurer and a philosopher.

Dorothy Louella Johnson, 95

Dorothy Louella Johnson, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on June 19, 2023 at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia, Silverton, ID.

MY TURN: To the people of the Silver Valley

I am writing today as the CEO of Heritage Health, deeply moved by the recent events in your community. My heart aches for all that you have endured, but I find hope in the resilience and strength that characterizes the Silver Valley.

OPINION: Wannabe Republican

George Orwell notoriously observed that language controls thought and thought controls action. If you can control the words, you can control people. If there are no words describing “revolution,” then there cannot be a conspiracy to revolt because the concept of a revolution cannot be communicated between individuals.

RESPONSE: To Souza June 21 guest opinion

Dear People of Coeur d’Alene, I feel I can no longer be silent as JBS continues to be used as a political football. At the very least, everyone should be allowed to set the record straight when clarity is in order, especially since I proudly represent JBS and have for the last nine years.

WESTBORO: Go home

Yes, you are entitled to freedom of speech, but so am I. In my opinion, there are a lot of North Idaho residents that want your religious “cult” to take your hate-filled, divisive rhetoric back where you came from. You and your opinions aren’t wanted here.

SENIOR PROJECTS: Participation an investment in students

A few weeks ago, I was asked to join other community members in judging Senior Projects at Lake City High School. I also mentored a student at Coeur d’Alene High School for her Senior Project. Both experiences were very enjoyable. It was fun to return to LCHS after serving there as the School Resource Officer many years ago. The students were energetic, incredibly bright, and very determined in future endeavors.

VERNE BLALACK: Passing of another hero

This year, a hero, Ed Pommerening, responsible for heroic efforts which improved the environment of our valley, passed away. Now, another man passes who I think is equally heroic, as he improved the living standards of many families in our valley.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

OPINION: Erasing Idaho’s Republican women?

“I do everything the man does, but backwards and in high heels,” said famous dancer Ginger Rogers.

EDITORIAL: Important words for letter writers

Letters Policy has been updated.

Emerge Block Party to lift local art

Emerge Gallery will bring together 145 visual, film and performance artists from the community to celebrate Coeur d’Alene’s creativity.

BAYVIEW: Doesn’t need more fireworks

In regard to “Bayview Aims High With Fireworks Fund,” some carpetbagger, developer or misguided newbie always comes along, sees Bayview and wants to make it into something bigger and better. Can’t you just be happy you have found the last best place in North Idaho and leave it alone?

Attorney: Good defeats evil

Norm Gissel recounts case that bankrupted the Aryan Nations

White Supremacist lose in court

Colt Ford to perform at Stateline Speedway July 1

Colt Ford will play a holiday weekend concert at the Findlay Stadium Stateline Speedway as part of his national album tour July 1. Jeremy McComb and Filmore will open the night, with the concert starting at 6 p.m.

'Something new and magical': Art demonstration Saturday with Keith Harrop

The Art Spirit Gallery will invite artist Keith Harrop for an in gallery demonstration of his work from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Kiwanis to hold vendor fair this weekend

The weather looks good, the vendors are signed up, and the Kiwanis Club of the Silver Valley is ready for Beer and Browse 2023.

East Side Fire saves a life in 30 minutes

Members of East Side Fire District happened to be in the right place at the right time to save a life in a quick 30 minutes earlier this month.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What is the chemical formula of ice?

CULTURE SHIFT NEEDED: Back to conservative guidelines

Well, the inevitable result of our nationwide free-for-all mindset has happened here in our little Silver Valley. A family of four, dead and the shooter’s family left without a father. I don’t know all the details.

Forests offer preferred space for fuelwood cutting

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests will open a “preferred” fuelwood cutting area on the Coeur d' Alene River Ranger District starting Friday, and remaining open through Thursday, Aug. 31.

TASK FORCE: Open letter to the people of Shoshone County

For over 42 years, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has been committed to joining communities across America to speak up and take peaceful actions to promote human rights for all people in the face of the purveyors of hate and discrimination. We love the people of Shoshone County, and we stand with you.

Legals for June, 23 2023

Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case

"In light of the treaty's text and history, we conclude that the treaty does not require the United States to take those affirmative steps.”

The pilot and 4 passengers of the Titan submersible are dead, US Coast Guard says

“The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber,” said Rear Adm. John Mauger, of the First Coast Guard District.

In Europe's empty churches, prayer and confessions make way for drinking and dancing

Also in Brussels, the Spirito night club has taken over a deconsecrated Anglican church and has a drawing of a priest kissing a nun as its logo

Idaho prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for man accused of killing his neighbors

If prosecutors had decided to pursue the death penalty against Kaylor, defense attorneys would likely have had to be brought in from roughly 400 miles (644 kilometers) away

Expect traffic congestion Sunday in Cd'A

Drivers should expect congestion on U.S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene and south of town Sunday as the highway will be partially closed during the Ironman Race, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

Idaho Supreme Court rules in favor of city, Festival

The Idaho Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court decision on a lawsuit challenging a ban on firearms during the Festival at Sandpoint’s summer music series.

Kaylor will not face death penalty if convicted

Kaylor is accused of murdering Kenna Guardipee, 41, Kenneth Guardipee, 65, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, at their home in Kellogg on Father’s Day.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: For some local teams, just having a football schedule this fall was the biggest question

When high school athletic directors put together their schools’ football schedules, ideally they like to arrange two-year, home-and-home contracts with their nonleague opponents. Even better if those agreements align with Idaho’s two-year classification cycle.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Did the NBA take it too far on Morant, or just right?

I’m not a lawyer, nor a judge. But plenty of lawyers and judges insist that organizations like the NBA can enforce such contracts, within reason.

LEGION BASEBALL: Dixon the difference as Coeur d'Alene downs Northern Lakes

“It was just a really clean game by both teams,” Northern Lakes coach Bryce Johnson said. “We were one swing away from winning that game, but they capitalized on a mistake. That kid smoked it and we just couldn’t get anything going.”

Anything is possible

Ben Tran's road to Ironman CDA starts in Vietnam

Tran going for the distance again

Top cat

Post Falls taxidermist wins 11 awards with mountain lion mount

Adam VandenOever was apprehensive and anxious when he entered his work featuring a mountain lion into the Idaho Taxidermy Competition in Boise earlier this month. “I was terrified that I’d get an honorable mention,” he said. So when the Post Falls man came home from the competition with first place in the cat category, first place in habitat, best in category, best habitat, best in state, best predator, best life-size, people’s choice, women’s choice, first place people’s choice and the coveted artisan award, he was blown away.

Kootenai County judge placed on leave

A Kootenai County magistrate judge has been on administrative leave since last month for unclear reasons.

Kootenai County commissioners consider on-call pay

Amid ongoing budget talks, Kootenai County commissioners discussed additional pay for some county employees while they are working on call.

At College/In the Pros: June 22, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level, and beyond.

They found their footing

PF Church of the Nazarene to provide space for Fit and Fall Proof program

The Fit and Fall Proof program in Post Falls has found a place to land.

Know your animal target

Avoid shooting wildlife if species is unclear

It’s a shooter’s responsibility to know the law, and a good rule of thumb is to shoot targets instead of wildlife until a species is clear.

Post Falls High announces spring 2023 honor roll

Post Falls High School has announced its honor roll for spring 2023.

Yellow grubs: Common parasite found in Idaho panfish

Target host is a bird; they don’t pose much threat to humans

Because their target host is a bird, yellow grubs don’t pose much threat to humans.

Golfers raise $20K for SNR

Golfers tee it for SNR

Mountain Lion dispatched in Magic Valley

Mountain lion kills goat in Magic Valley region, adding evidence that young mountain lions are more likely to interfere with human activity.

Standout students honored at Invention Convention nationals

Local elementary students win awards

Augustus Brown and Allison McCormick, two Kootenai County elementary students, were awarded for their ingenuity at the seventh annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why don't vampires go to important corporate meetings?

Cd’A police seek graffiti info

Police are investigating graffiti that appeared throughout the Coeur d’Alene Place neighborhood over the weekend.

Nadine Elaine (Gerths) Barker, 81

Nadine Elaine (Gerths) Barker, 81, of Post Falls, Idaho was born January 5, 1942, to Emil and Hellena Gerths in Scobey, Montana passed away June 9, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho.

Legals for June, 22 2023

Legals for June, 22 2023

Shooting suspect arrested

Police arrested a Washington resident who they said fired multiple gunshots at another person during an argument.

Pride and pain for Biden as his son Hunter reaches a plea deal after 5 years of investigation

But Republicans are hardly satisfied with the outcome, particularly as the Justice Department indicted former President Donald Trump in an unrelated case where he is accused of mishandling classified documents

Once starved by war, millions of Ethiopians go hungry again as US, UN pause aid after massive theft

The discovery in March of enough stolen food aid to feed 134,000 people for a month in a single Tigray town is just a glimpse of the scale of the theft that the U.S

Police say Idaho dad killed neighbors over alleged indecent exposure by neighbor's oldest son

On Sunday evening, the Kaylors had an argument with Kenna and Kenneth Guardipee over how the allegation was being handled

Insufficient prototype testing could put Titanic sub passengers in extreme danger, a lawsuit says

In the first piece of good news since the search began, a Canadian aircraft detected underwater noises

Everything earned her way ... Lake City High product Loffer makes the most of extra year in College of Idaho softball lineup

“I need to find someone to replace the athlete,” College of Idaho softball coach Al Mendiola said. “But the person, that’s not going to be easy at all.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Trading for Donald might be worth the risk for Seahawks

So, is Donald that same kind of player, and would he be arriving on a team that’s SO close to beating the big boys? The Seahawks may have to answer that question very soon. All I can add is the oldest adage of all … You win championships with superstars.

Youth Sports June 21, 2023

Baseball, volleyball, soccer, cross country and more.

Three more years of Ironman

WTC agrees to reimburse city for OT costs for public safety

Ironman, city ink three-year deal

Pastor's pledge leads to 140.6 miles quest

Mitch Ellithorpe offered to do Ironman if church raised more than $250K

A pastor's pledge

Community Library Network seeks new legal counsel

Board to meet again Thursday

The Community Library Network is seeking a new attorney. A sparse meeting agenda prompted the former chair of the Community Library Network board to question why a special meeting was held Tuesday at the Rathdrum Library. "I thought it was supposed to be a budget discussion, but I don’t really quite know why it did get called," Katie Blank said. "I can’t tell from the agenda much what it is about, and I don’t know if all other board members know exactly why it was called." After much back and forth, Chair Rachelle Ottosen disclosed the missing detail. "We would like to engage a new attorney," she said.

Local students win big in civics contest

Local students earned top awards in a statewide civics contest.

Back in the saddle

Rathdrum man back on his Harley, working on Guinness World Record

The thought of never again riding a motorcycle was painful for Rathdrum resident Lee Gibson. “It felt like having a major part of me amputated, a very important part," he said Monday, standing among the bikes in his garage.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Trevor Cogley, Lake City High School

Lake City High graduate Trevor Cogley is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes rained out

Tuesday's game will be made up on Monday at 3 p.m. in Lewiston

TRINITY: White Sands and Sodom

Green glass was created by the detonation of the first atomic bomb at White Sands, N.M. (1945). Physicist Robert Oppenheimer called “Trinity.”

Inland Empire PGA results: June 21, 2023

Results from Monday's round at Latah Creek Golf Course.

Evelyn Dorothy Orr, 93

Evelyn Dorothy Orr passed away on June 8, 2023. She was born in Krem, ND, on September 9, 1929, to Herman and Maria (Richter) Reichenberg.

Ironman volunteers play key role

Ironman volunteers make a diffence

EDITORIAL: Inspired by a super school applicant

Thanks go to pacesetter Branden Durst

Benjamin 'Benny' James Bomar, 82

Benjamin James Bomar was born July 22, 1940, to Lloyd Scott Bomar and Minnie Nellie Jannsen Bomar in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and taken home to the beautiful Belmont, Idaho.

OPINION: Reflecting before ID GOP summer meeting

This week is the annual IDGOP State Central Committee summer meeting where the direction of the party and rule changes are voted upon. There are some consequential rule changes being proposed that will impact every Idahoan. To prepare, I have spent time reflecting on the past year and engaging with voters to hear how they feel.

OPINION: It’s a small club, and you’re not in it

Dear Idaho Republican citizens, So sorry to interrupt your summer activities, but you need to pay ATTENTION to some scary Rules and Resolutions designed to take away YOUR rights. It is happening this week, June 23 and 24, in a tiny town tucked away in the very middle of Idaho’s mountains.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Here we go, again

Each year by mid-June we have a pretty clear snapshot of at least the start of the wine grape growing season. Much happens in the vineyards during spring and early summer that can have big effects on the size and quality of the vintage. What grape growers and winemakers alike watch for and hope against are the things that can negatively impact the crop, and there are many. This is the time of year when the bundles of grapes are set and all kinds of weather, either too much or too little of them are a bad thing for wine grapes. This is when the foundation of the vintage is set, making it vitally important to all that comes as the grape growing season progresses. It is also the time of year when we talk to growers and producers to be able to let you know how things are coming along.

Candace 'Candy' Lee Cory, 63

Candace (Candy) Lee Cory, 63, passed away on June 11, 2023, at North Idaho Hospice Schneidmiller House.

OPINION: Democrats deliver

While different factions within the Kootenai County GOP bicker over who is the “real conservative,” Democrats deliver on the national and local issues that really matter.

Graydon D. Johnson, 86

Graydon Douglas Johnson passed away May 28, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born in Coeur d’Alene on May 19, 1937.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Tips for optimizing your bone health

Over half of the U.S. adult population ages 50 and up either have osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia. Risk of bone fracture increases two to three times for every ten percent decrease in bone density. Spinal fractures are the most common result of osteoporosis, closely followed by hip fractures which often result in disability and increased risk of death within the first year of injury.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

The dry-erase board is the most remarkable invention.

PRIDE MONTH: A shame it’s seen as ‘too much’

Perhaps George Silva, in all of his concern and support for the military, forgot that the entire month of May is dedicated to honoring our military, both past and current.

WHALEN: Views sound familiar

I know and respect people who consider themselves traditional Republicans. That description distinguishes them from RINOs (Republicans in name only), the current Republican leadership’s term for those with whom they disagree. Traditional Republicans advocate conservative values not extremist views. It is my understanding that the North Idaho Republicans were formed to reject that extremism.

NIC ENROLLMENT: ‘Correlation or coincidence?’

Todd Banducci has served as a trustee for North Idaho College since 2012 and his cronies first elected in 2020. In that timeframe, the population of Kootenai County has increased 28%.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX: Critics have it wrong

Bob Kleypas — you know not what you speak of when criticizing the University of Phoenix! I graduated with honors in 2005 from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in information technology. I couldn’t afford to put myself through a traditional university while supporting myself with a full-time job. I put everything into my education and learned from some of the best instructors in the IT industry.

Rathdrum seeks input for city campus

A survey link has been posted on Rathdrum’s website, rathdrum.org, and will be available until July 12 to gather input for the campus design.

Nelda Lien Croot, 79

Nelda Lien Croot, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho entered into God's kingdom June 6, 2023. She was born to Mildred and Edward Lien in Kellogg, Idaho, on Feb. 18, 1944.

HOUSING: Regulations may be hindering solutions

Regarding the “workforce housing” shortage described in The Press. Some 20 odd years ago I built a 1,000-square-foot building according to the energy standards of the University of Wisconsin, using earth shelter and solar techniques to house my wood working and automobile restoration hobbies.

SIMPSON: Decisions not representative of constituents

I am a novice at following politics but I can certainly smell it when someone has been in the swamp too long. And it’s starting to smell like we need to replace Rep. Mike Simpson. Just within the last week or two he has voted to increase the debt limit and then he voted to block the sanctions against California’s Adam Schiff who spent tons of money and years of precious time fabricating lies and causing undue conflict and upheaval all the while neglecting the important things that needed to be done.

Judy Rae Simpson, 81

Judy Rae (Buchanan Blakeley Busse) Simpson was born on January 13, 1942, to James and Edith Buchanan of Spokane, Washington.

Safety first for summer fun

Happy first day of summer, although a forecasted high temperature of 67 just doesn’t cut it for me. Somewhere in the 80s is my happy place. Summer solstice today marks the longest period of daylight of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

NIC attorney candidate pleaded guilty to DUI

One of the finalists North Idaho College trustees are considering hiring as the college’s attorney was arrested in November for driving under the influence.

P1FCU sponsors Kibbie Dome and financial literacy program

P1FCU will sponsor two student financial success programs

Legals for June, 21 2023

OPINION: Idahoans must show that the Gem State is too great for hate

Back in the early 1980s, when Idahoans in the Coeur d’Alene area were confronted with a growing number of dangerous hatemongers at the Aryan Nations compound near Hayden, the community swung into action. Father Bill Wassmuth, Tony Stewart, Norm Gissel and many other good people formed the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations to counter the hate group and protect local citizens. The Task Force was able to rid Idaho of the hate group after a contentious struggle lasting more than a decade.

Accused Kellogg murderer appears in court

MajorJon Kaylor was charged with four counts of first-degree murder Tuesday morning during his first appearance in Shoshone County Magistrate Court.

Inside the deepening rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Welcome to one of the fiercest rivalries in U.S. politics, featuring dueling term-limited governors who represent opposite ends of the ideological spectrum and lead two of the nation's largest and most influential state

Vatican document highlights need for concrete steps for women, 'radical inclusion' of LGBTQ+

The document also asked what concrete steps the church can take to better welcome LGBTQ+ people and others who have felt marginalized and unrecognized by the church so that they don’t feel judged

Coast Guard says extensive search has yielded no sign of missing sub

Another scenario is a leak in the pressure hull, in which case the prognosis is not good, he said

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: How the M's put on a whiffing clinic — and still won 2 of 3

Sunday’s finale was historic in all kinds of ways. And this one, absolutely, tells you without a doubt how a team can look totally helpless and still win roughly as many games as it loses.

Coeur d'Alene boys sweep at own summer basketball tournament

Coeur d’Alene’s boys won the varsity, junior varsity and freshman brackets.

Details emerge in Kellogg shooting deaths

Just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, law enforcement responded to a call reporting multiple gunshots had been heard coming from a multi-dwelling residence at the corner of Utah and Brown Streets behind Mountain View Congregational Church.

'I salute you'

Robert Lawless honored with Quilt of Valor, medallions, hugs on 101st birthday

Vet turns 101

Westboro Baptist Church pickets in Shoshone County

A Kansas-based group with a penchant for picketing held two demonstrations Monday in Shoshone County. Members of Westboro Baptist Church rallied outside the Kellogg School District Office and again in front of the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace.

Marlo Faulkner named grand marshal of Fourth parade

Faulkner named grand marshal

US YOUTH SOCCER FAR WEST PRESIDENTS CUP: Timbers boys teams fall in semifinals

The two Timbers North FC boys soccer teams saw their hopes to qualify for nationals fall short with losses in the semifinals.

Spokane River access to open today in Post Falls

Spokane River recreation access opens today in Post Falls between the Spokane Street Bridge and the boater safety cables just upstream from the Post Falls Dam.

Keli Jo Willard (Lazelle), 57

Keli Jo Lazelle Willard passed away at The Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on May 14, 2023.

A life of relaxation and adventure at The Enclave

Experience a life of relaxation and adventure at The Enclave, where summers are spent biking around town, playing pickleball on your very own courts, or boating on nearby lakes. In the winter, revel in picturesque evenings watching the snow gently fall on the majestic mountains from the comfort of your living room in front of your grand fireplace.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

Two St. Joe River Campgrounds Closed for Renovations

Two campgrounds in the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are closed through August 15 for construction activities. Both campgrounds will receive a complete renovation and infrastructure improvements thanks to funding received through the Great American Outdoors Act and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you get when you cross an elephant and a bumblebee?

Do Facebook and TikTok hurt kids?

More than 500 public school districts nationwide are suing social media companies for what they say is a youth mental health crisis, thanks to addictive content on sites such as Facebook and TikTok. The federal court litigants include Spokane Public Schools, which successfully sued a vaping company for marketing to students. At least one district in Ada County has considered a social media suit.

Bayview aims high with fireworks fund

Hoping to collect $40K for next year's show

Bayview not dazed by fireworks show cost

Shoshone County hosts successful trio of events

Whether it was bikes, carnival rides, extreme mountain biking, or giant beach balls floating down a river – Shoshone County had something for everyone!

Katherine Ann Flood, 82

Katherine “Kathy” Ann Flood, 82, of Mullan, ID, passed away on June 8, 2023, at her home in Mullan.

Kylee Letitia Johnson, 26

Kylee Letitia Johnson, 26, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and niece, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away June 15, 2023, in Pinehurst.

Earle 'Rick' Gilbert Wolfrom Jr., 43

Earle “Rick” Gilbert Wolfrom, Jr., passed away on June 3rd, 2023, in Hayden Lake, Idaho, after a tragic motorcycle accident.

Chip Shots June 20, 2023

Scores, news, highlights from local courses, leagues.

Legals for June, 20 2023

Montana officials downplay first-of-its-kind climate trial

Plaintiffs' attorneys say Montana has never denied a permit for a fossil fuel project

More than 1 million people are dropped from Medicaid as states start a post-pandemic purge of rolls

More than 93 million people nationwide were enrolled in Medicaid as of the most recent available data in February

A search is underway for missing submarine that takes people to see Titanic

Unlike submarines that leave and return to port under their own power, submersibles require a ship to launch and recover them

Setting standards for Rathdrum's appearance

Council considers design requirements for city

Members of the Rathdrum City Council met in a workshop, Wednesday, to discuss and review possible design standards for the city’s highway commercial mixed-use overlay districts.

Hanging up the fire helmet

Northern Lakes Fire training chief retires after 29 years

Did Northern Lakes Fire Protection District Training Division Chief Mike Mather make a difference in his nearly three decades as a firefighter? "Hell yes, you did," Northern Lakes Chief Pat Riley said to Mather, who retired Friday.

North Idaho Business Journal fastest 20 growing companies

Deadline for nominations extended to July 10

The North Idaho Business Journal is looking to recognize and honor our region’s fastest-growing local companies. We have extended the deadline for nominations for North Idaho firms to be considered. Nominations are now being accepted until July 10.

US YOUTH SOCCER FAR WEST PRESIDENTS CUP: Timbers boys teams advance to semifinals

The Timbers 18U and 14U boys play in semifinals today.

Summer arrives in just a few days

The first day of summer arrives Wednesday at 7:58 a.m. On that day, the sun angle is the highest in the sky and the Northern Hemisphere will experience the highest number of daylight hours.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums fall in title game at Lewiston tourney

The Lums managed just two hits and committed five errors leading to six unearned runs, while the Benz Boys totaled 16 hits.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I recently adopted a dog from a blacksmith.

Four dead in Kellogg shooting

Suspect detained according to police

Police in Shoshone County are investigating a shooting that left four people dead in Kellogg.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Keeping one eye, at least, on Blazers, Zags in Thursday’s NBA draft

Jokic, of course, just led Denver to its first NBA title, and is becoming one of the faces of the league. And now there are some who think his success in the league could raise the NBA draft hopes of a certain Zag big man — though their games are hardly similar.

IRON WOOD THROWS CLASSIC: Happiness found in throws in Rathdrum ... Past Olympians, other top throwers put on a show at Bart's place

“This is just a jumping off point,” Price said. “One thing I love about Iron Wood is that it feels like home and the energy they give is great. It’s just a good setup for the U.S. meet.”

Fighter jet fans

F-35s' visit draws thousands to Cd'A Airport

A crowd estimated at more than 5,000 filled the Coeur d’Alene Airport to see F-35 Lightning fighter jets on Saturday afternoon.

Bonded by the classics

Grandfathers, fathers, sons and grandsons hang out at Car d'Lane

Classics unite dads, sons

'This is our home'

Governor has allocated $33 million for health of Lake Cd'A

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has allocated $33 million in funds to focus on improving the lake’s health, according to a press release from the Idaho DEQ Friday.

Our Thai House opens today

The grand opening of Our Thai House restaurant is today in Ironwood Plaza (226 W. Ironwood Drive, Suite A-8, behind Albertson's).

Huckleberries

The omnicompetent Octocyle: A beloved Fourth of July Parade bike may miss this year, too

The Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club Octocycle hasn’t appeared at a Fourth of July Parade since 2016. And, unless its new owner in Spokane has mastered its quirks, the bike won’t turn up this year either.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums advance to title game at Lewiston tourney

The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen split their two games at the Dwight Church Memorial Tournament on Saturday at Lewis-Clark State’s Harris Field. But the Lums’ 12-5 over the Nampa Chiefs in their first game was good enough to advance Coeur d’Alene (8-5) to tonight’s 6 p.m. championship game vs. the Mercedes Benz Boys, a club team from Seattle.

Amber Darlene Vargas, 38

Amber Darlene McCulloch Vargas. Born April 9th,1985. Passed away on Dec. 19th, 2022 of natural causes.

Have a pest-free summer

With the start of summer comes a lot of great things—longer days, more time spent outdoors, and warmer temperatures. However, as with most things, you can’t have the good without the bad, and as we get into summer, we’re also getting into the heart of flea and tick season.

A tribute to my dad for Father's Day

My dad, Gary Wesley Bailey (Feb. 2, 1955 to June 7, 2023) was the best.

Organ donation and estate planning

There are several things I think we should all understand about how Idaho law addresses the issue of organ donation and how we can use our estate planning documents to help make sure our wishes on this topic are followed.

US YOUTH SOCCER FAR WEST PRESIDENTS CUP: Timbers, Thorns teams all fall on second day

All three teams conclude group play today.

Strategic planning meeting

On March 16, the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber hosted a strategic planning meeting, bringing together members and directors. The objective was to chart a clear vision for the Chamber, identify actionable outcomes and establish a roadmap for execution. The outcome was a comprehensive plan emphasizing reputation priorities, membership engagement and events.

Watercraft inspection stations protecting Idaho

All watercraft in Idaho must have an Invasive Species Fund sticker prior to launching on Idaho waters, so what is so important about this sticker? The stickers are sold by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the funds then go directly to the Idaho Department of Agriculture’s Invasive Species Program.

Learn to be assertive

A new college graduate reported for work on the first day, looking forward to meeting with her boss. She asked if she could speak first, and proceeded to inform the boss that she would not be working on Fridays and would expect to have new office furniture of her choosing. She also let it be known that any criticism of her work would be viewed as harassment.

HOUSING: Residential building rate needs to increase

In my last letter to the editor, I pointed out that Kootenai County needed 3,000 housing units per year to maintain current availability in the housing market. Currently, we are suffering from a shortage of homes and can feel it as demand drives up the pricing of homes and rentals.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX: U of I is taking a bum deal

When I read you editorial today supporting the purchase of the University of Phoenix, I nearly fell out of my chair.

CAR d’LANE: Contract change

For over 25 years the North Idaho Classics Car Club ran the Car d’Lane Friday Cruise and Saturday Car Show under contract with the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association.

PRIDE: A month is too much

We all know about LGBT Pride month because all these woke businesses and any other media just keep screaming about it. Parades, ads, it’s just non stop.

SHOOTING SUCCESS: Congratulations to students, coaches, parents

Thank you very much for your two recent articles on our local students’ successes in the shotgun sports.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Dad, you did a grape job raisin me.

EDITORIAL: Dear Dads: Little Leah's got it right

A little (bad) humor can go a long, long way

US Youth Soccer Far West Presidents Cup: Timbers boys teams win on first day

The Timbers 05 and 09 boys teams were winners on the first day, while the Thorns 09 girls lost.

Hear them roar

Car d'Lane cruise fills downtown streets with beauties of the past

Car d'Lane a blast from the past

Urban renewal district a success

Closed PF URD created more than 1,200 jobs, raised tax base by 8,400%

What was once empty fields is becoming a bustling economic district on the west side of Post Falls.

NIC, Macomber ask judge to dismiss lawsuit

North Idaho College and attorney Art Macomber have asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges fraud.

'Always in our thoughts'

25 years later, Linda Huff still missed, loved

Huff Remembered

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums open with win at Lewiston tourney

Coeur d’Alene plays the Nampa Chiefs at 10:30 a.m. and the Lewis-Clark Twins at 6 p.m. to conclude pool play. The game vs. the Twins will also be a class AA North Idaho League game, counting toward seeding to the state tournament for both teams, who have both already qualified for state next month at Thorco Field in Coeur d’Alene.

For the kids

About 50 Windermere staff, family join service day at Children's Village

Windermere real estate agents, managers, owners and staff from over 300 offices across the western United States gather in June and devote a workday to making a positive change in their communities, a press release said.

CDA man sentenced in lewd-conduct case

Man convicted of lewd conduct

Northwest Notes June 17, 2023

The shift to the WHL will see the Wild placed in the league’s U.S. Division, joining Spokane, Seattle, Everett, the Tri-Cities and Portland.

Multiple jobs available at hiring event Wednesday in PF

Over 100 jobs will be available for job seekers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Idaho Department of Labor's hiring event at the Idaho Department of Labor office, 600 N. Thornton St., Post Falls.

Hayden receives funds for sidewalk near school

Walkway would run near Hayden Meadows

The City of Hayden was awarded a $250,000 safety grant to construct a sidewalk in front of Hayden Meadows Elementary School.

Citywide yard sale today in Rathdrum

Residents of Rathdrum are inviting neighbors into their trove to barter for their treasure, today, in a citywide yard sale.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I have a pen that can write underwater.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 19-23

Amy Christine Wood, 35

Amy Christine Wood Born: January 22, 1988, Went To Rest: June 7, 2023 Amy Christine Wood, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 35.

DC and Pixar square off in consequential box office test

It takes a lot of money for a blockbuster to be considered a “hit” these days.

FAST FIVE Transform into a healthier you with Tyler Sager

Meet Tyler Sager, a National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified trainer at Peak Health and Wellness in Hayden.

Focusing on canine dry eye

If a dog’s eyesight declines, they may not make noticeable visual mistakes or show signs of discomfort since they primarily rely on smell to navigate the world. Because of this, pet owners need to keep a watchful eye out for common canine ocular diseases, such as dry eye.

The Exhausted Dad: The ultimate kindergarten lesson — confidence

My son started kindergarten with a long list of fears. He didn’t know how to find his classroom. The playground equipment was “too big.” The toilets were “too tall.”

James Edward Stovall, 66

James Edward Stovall, age 66, of Anchor Point, Alaska, passed away on June 5, 2023.

Legals for June, 17 2023

Losing hope of finding kids in plane crash, Indigenous searchers turned to a ritual: ayahuasca

About 10 days later, with no plane and no signs of life found, the Indigenous volunteers joined the effort

Cleanup under way after storms hit swath of Southern states, killing at least 5, destroying homes

“The devastation was unbelievable. It took a tanker truck and threw it into a pasture,” Devers said.

A nun commends Dodgers' handling of Pride Night controversy. Some archbishops call it blasphemy

“A professional baseball team has shockingly chosen to honor a group whose lewdness and vulgarity in mocking our Lord, His Mother, and consecrated women cannot be overstated,” the archbishops said.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Here's your futbol update — in particular, the U.S. women

In fact, however, women’s soccer is getting better everywhere else, and another coronation for the States can hardly be considered a given.

Three Post Falls runners complete 67.7-mile run from Idaho/Washington border to Idaho/Montana border

Even though the three could barely walk near the end, they made it to the finish line.

Watkins, Dykes named first-team all-Idaho in softball

Coaches statewide vote on the all-Idaho teams. The Statesman publishes the results. The all-Idaho softball teams in all five classifications can be found at idahostatesman.com

Let's cruise

Classic car parade opens two days of oldies fun with Car d'Lane

Car d'Lane rides tonight, show on Saturday

A dose of reality

Journalist, author Sam Quinones delivers keynote speech at Substance Use Summit

Just 10 years ago, hardly anyone knew how to pronounce "naloxone." When journalist Sam Quinones turned in his manuscript for his book "Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic," there were only three lawsuits against drug companies. He believed no one would read the book because no one wanted to talk about this topic.

Mission accomplished

Cd'A Tribe, state parks department receive award for work at Cataldo Mission

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation are the recipients of the Idaho Heritage Trust's first-ever Frederick Walters Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.

Report: Rental prices, wages gap growing

Affordable homes in Idaho remain difficult to find

Full-time workers in Idaho need to earn $21.53 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent. This is Idaho’s 2023 “Housing Wage,” according to a report published today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Idaho Asset Building Network.

Scott escorted out of 'volatile’ board meeting

A state legislator was escorted from a contentious West Bonner County School Board meeting to defuse tensions, according to Priest River Police. Held at a packed Priest River Junior High School auditorium, the meeting was scheduled to discuss a contract with Branden Durst, a senior policy analyst with the Idaho Freedom Foundation who was hired June 7 to lead the district.

Northwest Notes June 16, 2023

Notes on golf, indoor track.

OPINION: Too far

Neuroscientists will tell you that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the human brain responsible for impulse control, prioritizing, planning and generally making good decisions, is underdeveloped until the mid to late 20s. This explains many of the poor decisions made by teenagers. As parents we ask “What were you thinking?” and the answer is that they weren’t thinking, at least not fully. The task of guiding and correcting immature behaviors falls to adults and society has developed moral codes, laws and taboos to help character development.

THIRD-PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: Sununu and Manchin a good choice

In normal times, a third-party presidential candidacy would be doomed. These are not normal times. A very significant proportion of the American people do not want either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to run. They believe we can do better, and they are right.

OPINION: When political lines become curves

One of the central distinctions in mathematics is the difference between linearity and nonlinearity. The difference between lines and curves. Commenters on life and politics generally talk incessantly about today’s story as if it were a line. So, if the news is bad, the story is that it is destined to continue in that direction forever until we all crash and burn. The religion built on theories (and failed computer simulations) of man-made climate change is a great proponent of linear thinking. We only have x number of years to act. Give up your freedom and send us your money or we are all doomed.

EDITORIAL: Grass could be Greener with UI acquisition

Unorthodox in higher ed? Yes. Possibly brilliant? Yes again.

Colleen Delores Barker, 91

Colleen Delores Barker (Mader), 91, passed away on June 2, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

GAS: Looks like price gouging

I’m curious why gas prices in the area jump 20 cents a gallon instead of a smaller increment like most locales. Of course I also wonder why the price of gas in Wallace and Kellogg as of June 11 is 60 cents a gallon more than Coeur d’Alene and Haugen in Montana.

Plant Notes: Syringa

Collected by the waters of Clark's River in 1806, Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii), was named for Merriweather Lewis by Frederik Pursh, the botanist commissioned to catalog the plant specimens collected by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Just found out that the company making yardsticks

Two St. Joe River campgrounds closed for renovations

Two campgrounds in the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are closed through August 15 for construction activities. Both campgrounds will receive a complete renovation and infrastructure improvements thanks to funding received through the Great American Outdoors Act and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

FIRST AMENDMENT: This is what it means

In response to a Readers Write letter by Sylvia Woodall posted June 4: While the current political climate is unfortunate as in regard to the incivility on both sides of the equation, The Press has done a good job of allowing print time to all concerned citizens and leaders within the community.

Symphony kids program Saturday at Cd'A library

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony is hosting an interactive and kid friendly event that isn’t TV program starting at 11 a.m. Saturday morning in the Community room at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

OLD RIVER ROAD: Needs attention from county

It’s great what the new county commissioners have come up with for parking on the river, and I agree with that, but it would be great if they would concentrate as much time to repairing the Old River Road.

Marty and Max: Mid-June Real Estate Update

We have been discussing how the real estate market is reacting to the interest rates hovering at 7% and following are our expert's thoughts.

Spirit Lake presents Family Movie night

"The Goonies" playing at Volunteer Park June 24

The Spirit Lakes Parks and Recreation Department is ready for a summer under the stars, as the city brings back Family Movie in the Park Series, starting at 6:30 June 24 at Volunteer Park, 5601 Jefferson and 10th streets.

Cassidy sworn in as Kellogg schools trustee

Felicia Cassidy was sworn in as a trustee for the Kellogg School District Board earlier this week. Cassidy is filling the Zone 5 trustee’s seat, formerly occupied by Carolyn Turner.

Small cars, big cars, semi trucks and more

Rip-roaring Father Fest and weekend events at Stateline Speedway

Daily events starting Friday through Sunday should pack the Findlay Stadium Stateline Speedway.

DIFFERENT: Is not wrong

It seems the world presents us with qualities we desire and some we don’t, with features we understand and some we don’t, and so on. Contrasts exist and the world around us seems not tailored solely to our personal tastes, but rather to its own varied forms of expression.

Legals for June, 16 2023

Bud Light, America's top beer for decades, falls to second following LGBTQ+ marketing criticism

Bud Light’s U.S. retail sales were down 24% the week ending June 3

American arrested for pushing 2 US tourists into ravine at German castle, leaving one woman dead

The 30-year-old man met the two female tourists, ages 21 and 22, on a hiking path and lured them onto a trail that leads to a viewpoint, police said in a statement

Former Harvard morgue manager stole brains, skin and other body parts to sell them, indictment says

Paula Peltonovich and her sister, Darlene Lynch, said they were shocked to learn that their father's remains were among those said to be stolen

Family of 4 died in Idaho car crash after driver fell asleep, report finds

Authorities confirmed they were members of a family from Spokane that were heading to Council, Idaho, and had been reported missing

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Coaching comings and goings among local high schools

“He’s been one of the longer-tenured coaches at Lakeland,” Lakeland athletic director Matt Neff said of Jason Bradbury, who resigned after 20 seasons as the Hawks' baseball coach. “He’s invested so much into the facilities there; he’s brought that field up to a pretty high standard. Just a great career; just a great baseball tradition that he had established there. It’s not too often anymore that you see those 20-year coaches, because to be a varsity coach anymore, the time commitment … it’s not the same as it used to be. “He’s got a career to be proud of, a tenure to be proud of. Anytime you have someone that commits 20 years toward a program like that, that’s to be commended, because it’s such a commitment, especially at the 4A/5A level around here.”

IRON WOOD THROWS CLASSIC: Back, with a lot bigger stakes

The event is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour, a bronze level meet, where participants can earn placing points.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The big pieces haven't quite fit the Mariners puzzle

Over to you, Jerry. Get creative.

Northwest Notes: June 15, 2023

Circling Raven earns honor, former WSU athletic director returning to Washington school and former Idaho men's basketball coach Claus finds new job.

Spirit Lake, KCSO hold talks

With city short of police officers, sheriff says county ready to respond

KCSO might serve Spirit Lake

PF Fit and Fall Proof in need of new home

Program will be displaced as PF Senior Center undergoes remodel

The days of Fit and Fall Proof at the Post Falls Senior Center are numbered. The exercise program will be displaced after June 26 as the building at 1215 E. Third Ave. undergoes renovations. It is being remodeled to house the senior center as well as the Post Falls Food Bank.

Growth, quality of life, safety and more

Survey reveals how Hayden citizens feel about their city

The results from a city-wide survey through OnPointe Insights were presented to the city council during a meeting Tuesday. The survey was sent out to residents through May, with 1,179 valid responses.

Jesus, Michael and Mary

New statues raise improvements to $300K at St. Thomas cemetery

Cemetery coming to life

Garden District may make history

Meeting set for June 20 at St. Thomas Center

The Coeur d’Alene Historic Preservation Commission is inviting the public to attend a Garden District open house at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Thomas Center, 406 N. 10th Street.

Movers & Shakers

On the move

Montana to regulate trout fishing, invest in research

Fish, Wildlife and Parks to set limits to counter drop in population

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced new investments to research and monitor trout population declines in southwest Montana. The department is also proposing temporary angling restrictions on the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby Rivers to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

On the road again

Second car sold through Rides for a Reason program

A blown car engine made life tricky for a young couple going to college and working to give their baby boy a good life. "The motor blew up and we could not afford to fix it," Chloe Burch of Rathdrum said Wednesday.

Eye on walleye

Fish and Game way to catch a walleye in Pend Oreille

Early summer walleye in Lake Pend Oreille are on the move. Walleye spawning is over now, and with warmer water temperatures fish are distributed widely throughout the Pend Oreille system.

Apprenticeship Job Fair June 30

Event at NIC Parker Tech Ed Center in Rathdrum

North Idaho College's Workforce Training Center Apprenticeship Program Job Fair will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 30 at the NIC Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.

Fund for Freedom block party Saturday in Post Falls

A Fund for Freedom block party will be from 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Crown Pointe Park on West Renshaw Avenue in Post Falls.

Marilyn Sue Rowe, 101

Marilyn Rowe passed joyfully and peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 23, 2023, at the age of One Hundred and One (and a half!).

Super Hunt drawing results are in

2023 big game controlled hunt results will be available by July 10, Super Hunt is a separate drawing

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did the dolphin run a red light?

WBCSD adjourns meeting without decision

Board members booed out of auditorium after tabling Durst's contract negotiation.

Straight shooters

Kootenai Trap Team wins 2023 Idaho Clay Target State Tournament

The Kootenai Warriors Trap Team is right on target. Young shooters from the Kootenai Joint School District in Harrison are celebrating their second consecutive state title win at the Idaho Clay Target State Tournament.

Legals for June, 15 2023

An Amazon rainforest rite of passage in threatened territory

The local Indigenous people already patrol and try to expel outsiders themselvea

Wolves that nearly died out from inbreeding recovered, now helping a remote island’s ecosys

Moose provided an ample food supply for the wolves, which in turn helped keep moose numbers in check

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's a move or two from contending? Depends who you ask

Can an entire baseball team go into a slump? Apparently so.

Youth Sports June 14, 2023

Results, news, highlights from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Josh McCartain, North Idaho College

North Idaho College golfer Josh McCartain is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Signing photos

Area athletes sign to compete at the next level.

Lakeland teachers to receive raises

Trustees approve $51 million budget for next fiscal year

Teachers in the Lakeland Joint School District, and most of the staff, will receive raises of about 5% for the next school year.

'Dire crisis mode'

Connect Kootenai leader outlines possible solutions to create workforce housing

Hopes for affordable housing alive and well

Operating under the influence

Deputies cite 7 boaters

Busy weekend for marine deputies early in the season

Grizzly shot, killed near Priest Lake

Hunter cited; Fish and Game say ID target before pulling trigger

Griz killed; Fish and Game says ID target before firing

A bench of gratitude

Lions Club donates bench to veterans home

Someone special needed to sit in the brand new bench in front of the Post Falls Veterans Home, so resident Bob Doyle stepped right up for a good news photo opportunity. The bench was donated by the River City Branch Lions Club, officers of which visited the veterans home to thank the residents for their service and celebrate the presentation of this special gift. "It means the world to us to have this," said a smiling Doyle, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. "We can all enjoy the outdoors. We always need a bench, somewhere to sit."

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes drops league game in extras

Northern Lakes will compete in the Howard Rein A Invitational in Billings, Mont., a tourney which begins Thursday. The Mountaineers don't open play until Friday, when they face the Missoula Mavericks and Helena Reps.

AAU boys basketball tournament this weekend at Coeur d'Alene High

Teams from Coeur d'Alene High, Lake City, Post Falls, Lewiston, Bonners Ferry, Central Valley, Ridgeline, Pullman and Ferris, to name a few, are expected.

Perfect gift in memory of my dad

In 2004, I bought my dad a Father’s Day card and gift and enjoyed a dad hug. We never know when simple things will happen for the last time. Such is life.

OPINION: Democrats launch fundraiser for Post Falls Veterans Home

It’s hard to find a topic that 95 percent of people agree on. And yet, 95 percent of Americans believe it’s the duty of the government to support veterans when they return to the homefront (“American Perspectives on Veterans, Rand Corporation Research, 2021).

WBCSD postpones decision on Durst contract

Durst's drafted contract and qualifications questioned.

LARSEN: Farewell and ‘Take care of this place’

Idaho is definitely in my blood. My roots run deep with both sets of grandparents settling here in the early 1900s from the Dakotas and Italy. I know the nooks and crannies well and because I’ve been here so long I’ve lived some of the folklore people talk about today. I met my husband here and our children were blessed to be raised here. I’ve been educated in Idaho and was fortunate to represent the state as an educator.

MORE WISDOM: Parents would do well to teach our kids

Don’t judge folks by their relatives. When you buy cheap products, you get just what you pay for. Sometimes you get, sometimes you get got.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call several cucumbers in a line?

BIBLE: Does not include graphic details of sex acts

I am responding to a letter written by Wes Alderson on June 2. While it is true that those stories are in the Bible. A more careful and complete reading will allow one to realize two things: These stories are not shown with vivid graphics nor explicit details of the sex acts themselves as is the case with the books which need to be removed from the purview of children in libraries.

BOOK BANNING: Conservatives don’t support it

In response to Reid Harlocker’s letter of June 11, “book banning” is not on the agenda of IFF, KRCC or the parents who have been protesting the penetration of gender and racialist ideology in the public schools, including here.

DIVERSITY: Get involved with KCRCC

Great My Turn by Mike Baker in Saturday’s paper. Well said, Mike. I think a lot of us just sit around and figure the other guy will fix the problems. KCRCC, NIC and the vetting system that KCRCC uses and the people that are being, according to KCRCC, chosen as suitable to run is a problem. There doesn’t seem to be much discussion when you see some of the choices. Very little or no diversity just far right. This is just one of the problems.

BAKER: Kudos for column

Great My Turn article from Mike Baker. We all need to treat one another with kindness and respect regardless of our differing opinions and backgrounds.

2014 Charter Academy salutatorian earns Stanford doctorate

A 2014 Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy salutatorian who graduated with a 4.435 GPA has reached a significant milestone on her path of academic excellence.

Cd'A native to intern in Washington, D.C.

Austin Smith, a Coeur d'Alene native, is among five interns who have joined Sen. Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C. office for the summer.

Karen Page Zande, 65

Karen Page Zande passed away early on June 11, 2023, at home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in the gentle embrace of her devoted sisters Cindy and Dawn.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Sunscreen: Doing more harm than good?

It’s important to understand that there are two basic types of sunscreen you can buy: Chemical and physical.

OPINION: Strolling down memory lane to the Stanley Redfish Trail

Two recent news reports brought back memories of a time when important figures of both political parties could work together to achieve important public objectives. In the summer of 1966, Idaho’s two U.S. Senators, Len Jordan (R) and Frank Church (D), were working on the language of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The legislation was intended to protect pristine river stretches from development and degradation, including some on the Salmon and Clearwater Rivers.

Frank Clovis, 69

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Frank Clovis.

EDITORIAL: UI president sees higher-ed phoenix rising

Controversial purchase of University of Phoenix raises eyebrows - and ire

Higgens oil project on hold

ITD says sunken equipment location hard to pinpoint

Oil plan on hold

Laura Jo Good, 71

Laura J. Good, 71, of Hayden, Idaho passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home.

It's a grand old flag

Flag Day history and meaning

We celebrate Flag Day in the United States on June 14 every year. At the seasonal Middlebrook (New Jersey) encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, on June 14, our new flag was hoisted in 1777, which became the tradition of flag day.

Four steps to check up on your own estate plan

We should all aim to have our legal planning in order, but how do you know if you have what you need in place? Spending a little time reviewing your estate plan every so often is a must. What should you look for? Let’s take it step by step.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Six tips to help you breathe easier

Being able to breathe is kind of necessary! If you are having problems breathing, you need to first get evaluated so you know the cause of your difficulty in breathing — to rule out something serious.

Marcie A. Taylor, 75

Marcie Anne Taylor, 75, was born on March 19, 1948 in Kellogg, Idaho. She passed away on June 7, 2023 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Ruth Marjorie (Carlile) Brennecke, 96

Ruth Marjorie (Carlile) Brennecke was born May 10, 1927, in Denton, Texas and passed away on June 11, 2023 at North Star Retirement Community in Coeur d'Alene.

Terry 'Bo' Tritten

Terry "Bo" Tritten passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2023, leaving behind a special legacy of laughter, gratitude, and a unique ability to connect with people in a meaningful way.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

The latest from the sheriff's blotter

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — World class

We just held a tasting here at the shop with DuMol Winery from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. For regular readers of this column, you know our fondness for wines from “The Russian” after our time living in Sonoma County and more specifically my time at Balletto Vineyards. To us it is one of the most magical appellations of any wine region in the world, perfectly suited for the varietals that are planted there. Mary and I always get the question of what our favorite wine is, which of course is unanswerable, but digging a bit deeper on the wines we truly love we would place DuMol in our top 3 favorites from anywhere, to us the wines are that good.

Karen Kay Moore, 79

Karen Kay Moore, 79, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho went to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Legals for June, 14 2023

'Avatar 3' pushed to 2025 and Disney sets two 'Star Wars' films for 2026

“Captain America: Brave New World” will open in July 2024 instead of May 2024

Newsom spars with Fox News host Hannity over Biden, immigration and the economy

. After coasting to reelection as governor in 2022, Newsom took the millions of dollars left over in his campaign account to start a new political action committee

The Beatles are releasing their 'final' record. AI helped make it possible

McCartney didn't identify the name of the demo, but the BBC and others said it was likely to be an unfinished 1978 love song by Lennon called “Now and Then.”

KCSO arrests sex offender

Former LA cop arrested by KCSO

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: If Saudis get away with buying golf, which sport is next?

DO WE really want Saudi Arabia, a country run by a murderous prince who oversees the execution of gays and presides over a ghastly human rights record, to succeed in the most monstrous sportswashing of all time?

Thorns soccer teams fundraising for trip to nationals

Both Thorns teams are doing fundraisers to offset costs.

Keeping public comment on topic

Cd'A School Board considers tightening policy

During a meeting when public comment policy was on the agenda Monday evening, not one community member signed up to speak.

The sound of Street Music Week

21st annual event going on in downtown Cd'A

Larry Burchum, for the first time, played his guitar in front of a big crowd in a public place on Monday. It was every bit as good as he hoped. "I had a ball," the Pinehurst man said. "I had a lot of fun." Burchum was one of almost 10 musicians who took part on opening day of the 21st annual Street Music Week on Monday.

Little requests audit of possible improper purchases with tax dollars

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has requested a “full financial audit” of the troubled Empowering Parents education microgrant program, amid signs that taxpayers might have gotten the bill for thousands of improper or dubious purchases.

Shoshone County FD1 hosts extrication training

Vehicular extrication is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person or thing who has been involved in a collision and conventional means of exit are either impossible or inadvisable.

Kegs and Kickstands this weekend

“Kegs and Kickstands is a Silver Valley Chamber-sponsored event in which participants tour Kellogg on their bikes, stopping at Chamber member businesses as they ride,” Chamber coordinator Becca Holehan explained.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes returns from layoff, beats Orofino

“Pleasantly surprised how we swung it today,” Northern Lakes coach Bryce Johnson said. “It had been 10 days since we played, and with graduation … especially in the seventh, it started with good at-bats. We did a good job of putting the ball in play, and good things happened.”

CDA physician indicted in Medicare fraud conspiracy

The Department of Justice recently announced that a grand jury returned an indictment charging Dr. David Antonio Becerril, 67, Coeur d’Alene, and formerly of Selah, Wash., with 16 counts of conspiracy, fraud, and false statements in connection with Becerril’s participation in a telemarketing health care fraud scheme.

Michael James Mola, 85

Michael James Mola, 85, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away holding the hand of his wife of 50 years, Rose Marie Mola on June 11, 2023.

Wallace ready for Gyro Days

This year marks the 81st Lead Creek Derby – the hallmark attraction of a festival that was founded in 1942 – with the only lost event coming in 2020 during the pandemic.

Chip Shots June 13, 2023

Scores, news, highlights from local golf courses, leagues.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

Growing the STEM family trivia night Thursday

Growing the STEM is hosting a family and friends trivia night from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Le Peep, 1884 Bellerive Lane, Coeur d'Alene.

Idaho gas hits $4 a gallon again

Fuel demand rising as more families head out on summer vacation

Fuel prices rise

Is legal privilege limited?

Recent headlines describe a puzzling development in the prosecution of former president Trump. It seems part of the prosecution’s key evidence includes his attorney’s reflections on their conversations, a rare glimpse into a normally private relationship.

Movers & Shakers

Movers

Two fighter jets to land at Cd'A airport Saturday

Two F-35 Lightning fighter jets from the United States Marine Corps are scheduled to land at the Coeur d’Alene Airport at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Marie Rose Rush, 82

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Rush on June 7, 2023.

Bambi Lynn Marshall, 68

On May 22, 2023, Bambi Lynn Marshall passed away at home unexpectedly at the age of 68. She was born in Southern California.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

A clown held the door for me.

Gary Wesley Bailey, 68

Gary Wesley Bailey, 68, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away June 7, 2023, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Gary was born on Feb. 2, 1955, to Wesley and Lois Bailey at the Wallace Providence Hospital.

Helen Patricia Feddersen, 97

Helen Patricia Feddersen was born May 11, 1926, in Kellogg, Idaho.

Legals for June, 13 2023

Youth go to trial in a test of state's obligation to protect Montana residents from warming

Environmentalists have called the bench trial a turning point because similar suits in nearly every state have already been dismissed

Food prices are squeezing Europe. Now Italians are calling for a pasta protest

Spain has avoided price controls

The Great Grift: How billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

Mike Galdo, the U.S. Justice Department’s acting director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement, said, “It is an unprecedented amount of fraud.”

Body of missing Cd'A man found

KCSO says it appears man died after mountain bike crash

Atlas Elementary announces new principal

A longtime Coeur d'Alene School District educator has been appointed to serve as the new principal of Atlas Elementary starting this fall.

Seniors organize art show

Painting seniors from Lake City Center are looking for approval, and they’re hoping to find it during the center’s first ever art show and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17 at 1916 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur d'Alene.

OnPointe to present survey results to Hayden City Council

Results from a city-wide survey will be presented to the Hayden City Council at 5 p.m Tuesday at Hayden City Hall, 8930 N. Government Way.

The 2023 wildfire season is already having a major impact

Out-of-control wildfires in Canada’s eastern province of Quebec sent huge clouds of smoke and haze southward into the northeastern U.S., parts of the Midwest and regions as far south as the Mid-Atlantic states.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Did you hear about the kangaroo with glasses?

LEGION BASEBALL: Shorthanded Lums sweep Lewis-Clark

“I think we are really coming into our own,” Lums coach Darren Taylor said. “We executed a bunch of hit-and-run plays very nicely, we hit the ball really well. They have a pretty good staff. Our pitchers did a pretty good job with their lineup, which is pretty dangerous. They’re going to be a force, so it was a good sweep for us.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: When our favorite teams get taken away from us

WHO KNOWS how we pick our favorite teams, when we don’t have a team in our own backyard?

Retiring into financial insecurity

Social Security from a lifetime of wages doesn't cover rent

For nearly 60 years Cheryl McTaggert has been serving others, but now she is trying to plan her retirement. “It’s going to be tight for the rest of my life,” she said.

A river of opportunity

City, owners have high hopes for watercraft rental businesses now open at Harbor Center

River runs near them

Huetter Business Park to open in late fall

Huetter Business Park, which is three flex industrial and office buildings owned by Etco Services, will open in late fall on Huetter Road north of Interstate 90 and Seltice Way.

Huckleberries

'Overwhelming delight': Chris Guggemos' legacy, summer music live on

It’s easy to imagine how Chris Guggemos would introduce his follow-up act. Wearing white summer shorts, a tucked-in Hawaiian shirt and a wide smile, Coeur d’Alene’s Music Man would urge the crowd: “Let’s have a big round of applause — for Michael Koep.”

DURFEE: Said it best

The June 8 My Turn Article by SGM Stephen Paul Durfee is well done.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

A mathematician wanders home at 3 a.m. and proceeds to get an earful from his wife.

Smiles to go before you sleep

I learned years ago that one of the most powerful and effective things you can do to sell successfully is to smile at prospects.

NIC ATHLETICS: Decision needs to based on data

At the June 7 NIC Board meeting Todd Banducci admitted he is the primary person pushing to change NIC’s athletic conference. As usual, he didn’t provide reasons.

EDITORIAL: Once again, trustees fall through floor

Hold off on hiring qualified legal counsel

AUTHORITARIANISM: Taking hold in North Idaho

Residents of North Idaho, pay attention to actions by politically motivated citizen boards chipping away at your rights. Book banning, hiring alleged professionals to manage important affairs including legal and children’s education are among the direst threats to our way of life.

It's 'growing time'

So, here we are in June. Growing season is in full bloom. It seemed that we waited a time for it to get here as that was a long winter.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER: Waste of money pushed by feds

I am writing to express my strong opposition to a traffic management center for Kootenai County. We only have to look to Spokane to see the usefulness of that.

BE LIKE BOISE: Make downtown Cd’A quiet and safe

Congratulations to Boise, Idaho. The City Council said “enough is enough” and made amendments to three Boise City Codes to calm downtown traffic, lower noise and deter certain dangerous driving behavior.

Elda Mae Hardin, 80

Elda Mae Hardin, 80 of Post Falls Idaho passed away to be with Jesus on May 23, 2023.

Think twice (and read this) before putting your kids on the deed to your home

Clients will often ask me if it is possible to avoid probate court proceedings after their deaths by simply adding their adult children’s names to their real property deeds while they are alive. If there are no other assets in your estate that would be subject to probate (which is a big if), then it is theoretically possible to avoid probate this way.

Rolland 'Woody' Hurst, 90

Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst — Born on Aug. 24, 1932, music was woven into Woody’s soul. In his own words, “Music is in my blood.”

Milestone Announcement

See who's celebrating!

Property assessment notices cause confusion

As the 2023 property value assessment notices hit mailboxes, a note has reportedly caused confusion for many Kootenai County property owners.

County considers capital expenses

Kootenai County commissioners took a closer look Friday at capital expense request for fiscal year 2024.

Fourth fun carries cost

Chamber aims to raise $64K for parade, fireworks

Chamber seeks donations for Fourth fun

The joy of her life

Beloved pre-K teacher retires after nearly 30 years; celebration tonight

Erma Straw has made countless little friends and lifelong connections in her nearly 30 years as a preschool teacher.

Marina cleanup hauls in a ton of trash

While the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club might be seen as just a fishing group, some of its members are going above and beyond behind the scenes to do more for the community and the lake that blesses all the members with great fishing.

Signing photos June 10, 2023

Local high school seniors planning to play at the next level.

Indictment unsealed: Trump faces 37 felony counts in classified documents probe

Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury, making him the first former president to face federal criminal charges. The 37-count indictment in the Southern District of Florida, handed up by a grand jury there, was unsealed Friday. According to the indictment, Trump schemed with an aide to keep possession of top secret and other sensitive national security documents from his presidency and concealed those documents even from his own lawyers, who sought to comply with a federal order to return them.

MY TURN: Unity in diversity: A plea for understanding

As a proud resident of North Idaho, I feel a profound bond to this community, a bond that's resilient and rooted in the shared love we all carry for our home. It's a bond that's been nurtured through shared experiences, hardships, and triumphs that this stunning corner of the world has bestowed upon us.

The Exhausted Dad: Family pictures and all the wrong clothes

With two slobs in charge of four children, we can’t be too judgmental in our house about the quality of our family photos.

Marjorie Reich, 87

Marjorie Reich born June 11, 1935, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2023, at Honeysuckle Senior Living.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 12-16

Hayden to present Dog Days of Summer-Fest

The City of Hayden is partnering with the Kootenai Humane Society for the fourth annual Dog Days of Summer-Fest.

Northwest Notes June 10, 2023

Notes on EWU's new athletic director, Big Sky's top all-sports schools

FAST FIVE Jan Clizer's world of color, culture, creativity

Meet Jan Clizer, an accomplished fine art painter and fiddler in two local bands: 4 Peace, Americana; and Banna Damhsa, Celtic. A longtime local, Jan’s deep lifelong interest in Celtic culture has found expression through her paintings and music.

Family Fun at City Park

Family Day in the Park

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do dogs and cellphones have in common?

James William Lynn, 79

On January 3, 2023, our beloved patriarch, James William Lynn (Jim, Jimmy), passed peacefully surrounded by family and several life-long friends.

Protecting dogs against outbreaks of respiratory disease

Dog owners are likely familiar with the respiratory disease commonly known as kennel cough; while most cases have been historically mild, a more severe form of the infection is on the rise.

Dazzling ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ occupies ‘Empire Strikes Back’ territory

In the face of superhero fatigue and multiverse burnout, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” demonstrates the power of thoughtful storytelling focused on rich, complex characters. The type of story matters less than how that story gets told.

Duane Lloyd Hull Wright, 96

Duane Lloyd Hull Wright, 96, of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, passed away June 5, 2023. Duane was born on Sept. 19, 1926, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was an honest, hardworking, loving person.

Median home prices rise

Listings climb nearly 40% from a year ago

The median price of a single-family home in Kootenai County rose slightly in May.

Shooting star gets perfect score

Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap club member, Joe Pestarino, 18, shot his first 100 birds straight at a skeet tournament in Washington over the weekend.

Legals for June, 10 2023

Live updates | Trump Classified Documents Indictment

Many top Republicans have suggested the case against Trump is politically motivated

Giant inflatable ducks make a splash in Hong Kong as pop-art project returns after 10 years

Big ducks!

Montana gas power plant can resume construction, judge rules

Plant would produce up to 175 megawatts of electricity

Judge weighs challenge to gag order in University of Idaho killings

Kohberger, 28, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in connection with the stabbing deaths in Moscow

Search suspended for missing man

Last seen on Saturday

Search suspended

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: If this is 'Mariners baseball,' M's need a little more help

Here’s a short version of this sermon … More Mariners need to put wood on the ball. And do it more often.

Signing photos June 9, 2023

Local high school seniors planning to play at the next level.

Many oppose traffic management center plan

POST FALLS — Plans for a potential regional traffic management center were at the core of a raucous Thursday meeting of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization. The board of KMPO, the federally required and designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for all of Kootenai County, voted 6-3 to accept a report detailing plans for the traffic management center following a lengthy discussion preceded by an even longer public comment period during which more than 20 people gave testimony for over an hour.

NIC board adopts 2024 budget

North Idaho College trustees voted Wednesday night to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 but are leaving open the possibility of amending it further.

Cd'A to collect impact fees for EMS system

More ambulances projected to keep up with growth

EMS system gets city support

Shoshone County to develop North Fork parking lot

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners is moving forward with plans to turn a large section of county-owned property into a paid parking lot in Enaville near the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.

Buchanan pays it forward to KCSA

Lake City High senior Blake Buchanan, who was selected as Idaho's Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year, donated $1,000 to KCSA (Kid Centric Sports Association) as part of the Gatorade Play It Forward Grant.

Exchanging hands

After 90 years in the same family, the Furniture Exchange is under new ownership. Nick and Elizabeth Andersen officially became the owners of the landmark business in May and they’re hoping to continue the legacy established by the previous owners.

Movers & Shakers

On the move

OPINION: Simpson makes the sensible choice

Three members of Idaho’s congressional delegation had a choice: Vote for a measure they did not entirely hate, or face the possibility of an economic train wreck.

'Inspired design' now open at Art Spirit Gallery

Venue hosts conversation with artist tonight at Chalice Brewery

The Art Spirit Gallery announced its June 2023 exhibit “Inspired Design” and will host a conversation about "How the Light Gets In," with local artist Wilson Ong today from 5-9 p.m. at Chalice Brewery, Coeur d’Alene.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

The latest from the sheriff's blotter

Faire brings Renaissance to life

Annual event taking place this weekend

The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire features everything from music, magic, dancing and comedy to combat, feasting, and aerial arts. Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the sixth annual event is being held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road. A jousting tournament, featuring the Epona Equestrian Team, will take place at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., both days. In addition, faire organizers said there will be performances by mar=gicians, comedy and more.

EDITORIAL: Teacher raises a win for us all

Three cheers for CDA School District

New art gallery open in Kellogg

CM Studio and Gallery opened its doors in April and for owner Cassie Hoialmen, it’s all about bringing art to Kellogg.

Marty and Max: Shadow demand

Home Buyers are ready to pounce at any opportunity. One mortgage lender’s perspective is there is so much pent-up demand that is simply waiting for any break in the market.

Mary Agnes (Alexander) Gosline, 75

Born August 21, 1947 in Mullan, Idaho to Vincent and Kathryn Alexander, Mary Agnes (Alexander) Gosline passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.

GILLIGAN’S ISLAND: ‘Not much has changed’

If the quasi Iowa primary showed us anything, its establishment elders like Rowe and Newt were right. “If you want to reach the conservative voter, you have to do so on a third grade level.”

DEMS: Have ‘about ruined our children’

Mr. Koch, who are you kidding? Parents didn’t have to get involved in schools when we were growing up. CRT and trans were not being taught.

LOHR: A hero

“It’s no measure to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society,” said Jiddu Krishnamurti. Never were truer words spoken concerning Kellogg High School’s actions this past week. The powers-that-shouldn’t-be at this brainwashing institution — funded by our tax dollars — penalized a young man for telling the truth. For not going along with lies so destructive to our kids and society.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

FUNDAMENTAL: Transformation

Presidential candidate Barack Obama declared that “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America,” during a campaign rally in Columbus, Mo. — Oct. 30, 2008.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why do sailors eat shellfish when rain is in the forecast?

Evergreen Cemetery cleanup begins Monday in Post Falls

Spring cleanup at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls will begin Monday. Cemetery staff will remove Memorial Day flowers and other non-conforming decorations not in standard flower containers.

Kids get in free Saturday at Stateline Speedway

Findlay Stadium Stateline Speedway is encouraging kids to get exciting about racing. Youngsters get in free at Speedster Night, beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Findlay Stadium Stateline Speedway, 1349 N. Beck Road, Post Falls. Anyone 17 and under will get a free ticket for a full night of racing in multiple classes, and adult tickets are $13 online or $15 at the door

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Durst's selection draws mixed reaction

The selection of Branden Durst as the new West Bonner County School District is drawing mixed reactions — at best. Some applauded the move, saying change is vital to improve the schools and rebuild trust between the community and the district. Others criticized the move, calling it an inherently political vote that makes pawns of the community's children.

CITIZENS’ LEVERAGE: Spending decisions

America is facing a time when some major corporations and some politicians are ignoring basic common sense, time-honored moral values and the voices of a major percentage of the general public.

NIC ACCREDITATION: Life-changing opportunities will be lost without it

In 2013, I was diagnosed with a rare and chronic debilitating disease. I’d been suffering for years and was glad to finally get a diagnosis, but I soon learned that my chronic illness would impact every aspect of my life. The biggest and scariest decision I had to make was what to do about my career. I had worked in restaurants/restaurant management for more than 15 years by that point. I had virtually no other work experience so I continued in my current career, but before long, it was obvious I couldn’t keep working on my feet for 50-60 hours a week. It was just too painful.

Harry F. Magnuson: North Idaho’s Own

Harry F. Magnuson was a successful capitalist, a local hero, and also a controversial figure. It was sometimes said there were two Harrys, the warm-hearted, community-minded philanthropist and the shrewd, hard-nosed businessman. He was a Wallace, Idaho native and maintained a lifelong affection for his eccentric little mountain hometown. Yet he was also active in North Idaho’s history more broadly and even beyond.

Robert Hartsock, 76

Robert David Hartsock (76) longtime Tensed, ID resident was born Nov 2, 1946, to Robert David and Amelia (Ridinger) Hartsock in Braddock, PA.

OPINION: Primary solution

Earlier this year the legislature, with the approval of the governor, disenfranchised ALL Idaho voters from the 2024 Presidential Primary. The plan was to move the Presidential Primary from March to May to “save money” but by May most of the delegates are already allotted and Idaho would be ignored by the campaigns. No rallies, no advertising, no enthusiasm. We would join only 5 other states with presidential primaries so late in the year.

Colleen Delores Barker, 91

Colleen Delores Barker (Mader), 91, was born February 9, 1932 in Kellogg, Idaho and passed away on June 2, 2023 at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene.

Legals for June, 9 2023

NIC board adopts 2024 budget

North Idaho College trustees voted Wednesday night to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 but are leaving open the possibility of amending it further.

Haitians are dying of thirst and starvation in severely overcrowded jails

More than 80% of Haiti’s more than 11,400 inmates are being held in pre-trial detention.

The Republican presidential field is largely set

Hre are takeaways on where the contest stands

Portland bans daytime camping, imposes other restrictions

Business and property owners were among those who backed the ordinance, saying campsites are causing them to lose customers and creating safety issues

NIC athletics forum canceled

North Idaho College has canceled a community forum on athletics scheduled for this afternoon.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Zach Johnson leaving Lake City High as arguably the best all-around athlete in school history

“I told him (my dad, Eric), no doubt, I want to be the best athlete ever to have come through the school,” Lake City High senior Zach Johnson recalled last week. “Not just the best football player, not just the best basketball player, the best track athlete,” he said. “When they say who was the best athlete ever? I want that to be me.”

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Loffer named NAIA Player of the Year

Loffer joins Southern Oregon's Riley Donovan and Harlee Donovan as past winners of the NAIA-Softball Coaches' Association Player of the Year from the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Make no mistake, this was all about the money

Most golf fans really don’t care what rich people are running big-name tournaments. Golf nuts just want to see the game played by its most gifted practitioners.

Council OKs $50K for HomeShare

Housing program seeks more potential tenants, providers

HomeShare gains financial support from CDA

Bright futures ahead

Project SEARCH celebrates 13th graduating class

The world is their oyster. A lively crew of eight young adults were celebrated Wednesday as the 13th graduating class of Project SEARCH.

Durst selected as new WBCSD superintendent

Saying change was needed to steer a troubled district, the West Bonner County School District voted 3-2 to hire an Idaho Freedom Foundation policy analyst as its new superintendent. The position would be the first school district administrative position for Branden Durst, who was selected over longtime Priest River educator and administrator Susie Luckey.

War and Idaho

Museum of North Idaho's summer exhibits highlights World War II

War and Idaho

Coeur du Christ students earn top scores

Coeur du Christ Academy in Coeur d'Alene is celebrating its top students who achieved high scores in the Classic Learning Test and Classic Learning Test 10.

At College/In the Pros: June 8, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level, and beyond.

Ironman CDA seeks volunteers

More than 3,000 wanted for June 25 race

Ironman Coeur d’Alene is seeking up to 3,500 volunteers for its June 25 race. Dani Zibell-Wolfe, volunteer director, said about 1,000 have signed on to help athletes make it through the 140.6-mile race that includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

The latest from the sheriff's blotter

Highway 53 project grant could change timeline

A long-awaited project to improve safety on State Highway 53 near Hauser was on Monday awarded a $36 million grant, which could move construction up several years.

MY TURN: Betrayal of our military codes and creeds

While there has been considerable conversation correlated to the United States abandonment of the Afghans in 2021 there is astonishingly little attention to the betrayal of the volunteer U.S. Citizen Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Air Force and Coast Guard Brothers and Sisters by the elected U.S. Political class over that last two decades.

Using her gifts

Idaho State Elk's Lady of the year selected from Coeur d'Alene Lodge

Fellow Lady Elks of the Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge thought that Caryn Dubke was the most reasonable choice for Idaho State Elk’s Lady of the Year, but Dubke was totally surprised to be awarded the high honor Tuesday.

Author to be keynote speaker at substance use summit

Author Sam Quinones will be the keynote speaker at the Panhandle Health District's annual Substance Use Summit Thursday, June 15, at the Red Lion Templin’s on the River.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

The first tomato rolled across the road.

Legals for June, 8 2023

KCSO seeks missing Cd'A man

Public asked to help find man

'I can taste the air': Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the US

Canadian officials say this is shaping up to be the nation's worst wildfire season ever

The pause on student loan payments is ending. Can borrowers find room in their budgets?

Under President Joe Biden’s cancellation plan, Chanthanouvong would be eligible to get $20,000 of her debt erased, leaving her owing $5,000

In Kenya, lions are speared to death as human-wildlife conflict worsens amid drought

The Kenya Wildlife Service said it is working on lasting solutions that would address the conflict while protecting both humans and wildlife

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A look at next year's Zags — at least as of now

Fans of the program are fond of saying: “Zags got dudes!” There’s a pretty good chance that phrase won’t have to be retired anytime soon.

Youth Sports June 7, 2023

Rec soccer, AAU basketball and more.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Annabelle Carr, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy freshman Annabelle Carr is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Inland Empire PGA results: June 7, 2022

Results from Monday's round at Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman.

For the birds — and Kris Buchler

Sign at east Tubbs Hill entrance pays tribute to 'Environmental Educator'

As a wildlife biologist with the Bureau of Land Management, Carrie Hugo knows birds. But she said the time she spent with Kris Buchler brought her to a new level and love of the outdoors. "Understanding and recognizing birds by their sounds is like knowing another language that other people don’t know," she said. "I can thank Kris for that."

Honoring our atomic veterans

"That's why I got cancer," Noelan “Mac” McCormack said as he set a copy of Leatherneck magazine on his kitchen table. A mushroom cloud rose into the air in the black and white photograph on the page, an image from Operation Tumbler–Snapper, where a teenage McCormack and his fellow Marines in March 1955 were instructed to be as close as possible to the nuclear testing site as the military conducted experiments with this new and powerful force. "We were 3,000 yards away from ground zero on that one," he said.

Mountain lion reportedly sighted on Tubbs Hill

People urged to be alert

Cougar sighted on Tubbs

Man pleads guilty to Hauser Lake murder

The man charged with fatally shooting a Hauser Lake resident in 2022 will be sentenced for murder in the fall.

Forum Thursday on NIC athletics

North Idaho College will host a public forum Thursday for college administrators and coaches to discuss the state of the athletics program.

Pamela Dawn Turpin, 62

Pamela Turpin, 62, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2023 at home with the one she loved.

LOHR: Highlights issues with 'government education'

God bless Travis Lohr, the latest man guilty of blasphemy against the state religion, and whose only mistake was believing that the rules still apply equally. I’m a recent refugee from a neighboring Marxist regime; Idaho schools were at the top of my list of concerns, and it seems my worry was somewhat founded.

POLITICAL AGENDAS: Don’t bring them to Idaho

Nobody needs to look farther than the first failed school levy in 14 years to see the influx of Californians moving here have brought their junk politics with them.

REGAN: It’s doublespeak

I considered myself to be a reasonably intelligent human being last April when I turned 69. I once completed a B.A. in political science, and later a secondary teaching certification in social studies. I studied history in depth back in those years and continue to do so. I had read political philosophers Niccolò Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbs, as well as ethicist Immanuel Kant. I continue to read several newspapers each day, closely following world, national and local politics. I read conservative columnists George Will, Karl Rove and others, sometimes agreeing with them and other times not, but always able to understand their view points.

D-DAY: Cannot afford to forget

I wasn’t surprised to see no mention of June 6, 1944, (D-Day) in today’s paper. I am grateful that the Peanuts cartoon always reflects this historic date.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Carpal tunnel syndrome

When people think “chiropractic,” they often think of back and neck problems. But chiropractic has many applications beyond these typical uses, and it can improve quality of life for a broad range of health conditions. One such condition is carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive stress injury (RSI). Chiropractic can be a beneficial treatment for patients seeking non-invasive relief from this ailment that has become all too common in the modern world.

Terry Mae Edelblute (Birdsey), 75

Terry Mae Birdsey Edelblute passed away, peacefully, Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 1:21 am at North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital in Post Falls, Idaho from pneumonia. The staff of this facility took amazing care of her and the family.

Betty Louise McElroy, 88

Betty Louise McElroy, age 88, of Coeur d’Alene passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House.

Should your trust be revocable?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.

Frederick Kroetch, 81

Fred J. Kroetch passed away June 3, 2023, at Hospice of North Idaho. Fred was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on July 28, 1941. He lived in Harrison, Idaho where he went to school and worked at the family log peeler and still mill on Coeur d’Alene Lake.

OPINION: A letter of thanks

As another school year winds down, we reflect on the tremendous growth and progress our students, teachers, and staff have achieved. It’s always a bittersweet time as we say goodbye to our students for the summer. Many will go off adventuring at the many camps offered around our region, spend time with family, experience first-time summer jobs, and for our seniors, the beginning of the next chapter of their young adult lives. We are proud of our students and staff and are grateful for their hard work. It won’t be long until we welcome a new group of learners to the district along with our returning students, and we look forward to that!

EDITORIAL: County support critical for economic health

Agency's return on investment reason to continue contributions.

Stephen Warren Jerald, 67

Our beloved Stephen W. Jerald entered into the arms of Jesus on May 31, 2023. He was born in Clarkston, WA but traveled to many places during his life including Oregon, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Peru for work, life, and love.

Chamber seeks grand marshal

Leader sought for Fourth parade

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Questions and answers

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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Chronic diarrhea and constipation: What you need to know

Chronic digestive symptoms can make one’s life miserable. We all love to eat, but when eating inevitably leads to diarrhea or constipation (or both), it certainly detracts from the experience. Many of us brush off loose stools, constipation, gas and bloating with a laugh or an excuse. However, persistent digestive issues can indicate a more serious underlying condition. They can also lead to malabsorption which in time points us down the path of degenerative disease. Chronic diarrhea or constipation is a red flag that needs to be addressed!

Florence 'Flo' J. Chadderdon, 89

Florence Joan Chadderdon passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. Flo and her twin sister, Lorraine, were born on the family farm near Schefield, North Dakota on December 22, 1933, to Dominick and Katherine (Greff) Wandler.

Roger David Cohen, 81

Roger David Cohen peacefully passed away on May 29, 2023 in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by the love of his family.

OPINION: Quality schools for all Idaho’s children

This past weekend, for just the second time in 50 years, I attended my high school class reunion.

Gardening for good

Nonprofit provides free produce to those who need it throughout the area

When Heidi Benson planted the first seeds for her donation garden in 2018, she had no idea they would yield what it's become today.

LIBRARY BOOKS: Newspapers should report removals

There was a letter to the editor that suggested that the Coeur d’Alene Press report on what books are removed from the book shelves in the Community Libraries. I wholeheartedly agree that it should be the responsibility of a newspaper to report on books being removed from the library shelves.

LOHR: ‘Spoke his truth’

I agree with the young man in Kellogg that spoke his truth. My birth certificate states, “Male,” My wife’s states, “Female.” You can believe whatever you want, it doesn’t change the facts.

Dennis Molyneaux, 62

Dennis William Molyneaux born May 10th, 1960 went to be with the Lord on May 9th, 2023. Dennis was born to the parents of John and Elizabeth (Betty) Molyneaux of Coeur d'Alene.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

A jumper cable walks into a bar.

George E. Young, 84

George E. Young of Hayden Lake, Idaho went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2023.

NEWS: ‘Truth hurts’

This is in response to a LTE (June 4) from Sylvia Woodall. When a newspaper does its job and reports the news rather than “fake” news consistently claimed to be “hoaxes” by one person (can you count that high?) and supported by the untenable arguments of local persona, it is easy to blame the messenger.

OPINION: A documentary to watch

I’ve just completed watching Matt Walsh’s documentary “What is a Woman” and I recommend it to anyone seeking to learn more about the recent explosion of persons identifying as “trans.” It is a good introduction to the world of “gender affirmation.” If you pay the slightest attention at all it has become clear that our society and Western society in general is experiencing massive growth in children identifying as the opposite gender. The film is built around the asking the simple question, “what is a woman?” of academics, random people on the street, therapists and activists. It seeks to explore the gender affirmation phenomenon and ask where it came from.

'Kaylee Jade Day' on Thursday

Family encourages people to do

A day for Kaylee on Thursday

Pamela Granger, 77

Pamela Kenny Granger grew up near Columbus, Ohio with her siblings Mike and Heather Kenny.

Parade season is cause for celebration

“A parade is a procession of people, often in costume, and often accompanied by marching bands, floats, or sometimes large balloons. Parades are held for a wide range of reasons, but are usually celebrations of some kind.” — Wikipedia

Drivers paying more at the pump

According to AAA, Monday’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State was $3.89, which was 6 cents more than a week ago and 13 cents more than a month ago.

Legals for June, 7 2023

'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary

ON UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — World War II veterans shared vivid memories of D-Day and the fighting as dozens returned to Normandy beaches and key battle sites to mark the 79th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.

Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

On Tuesday, a ceremony took place at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach, which is home to the graves of 9,386 U.S. soldiers, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations

Young, wild and free: Wolverine spotted in California for only second time in last 100 years

The animal could have traveled from the Rocky and Cascade mountain ranges, or from as far away as Canada or Alaska

Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he's a TikTok star

Larson landed on Omaha Beach, where he ran under machine-gun fire and made it to the cliffs without being wounded

Approval for Idaho phosphate mine reversed after judge rules US didn't assess prairie bird impact

The proposed venture would have included two new open mine pits to extract phosphate ore, according to court documents

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: One way for WSU to solve its budget woes — drop to a lower conference

Wazzu would be just fine in the Mountain West, slugging it out with Boise State and Fresno State for the football title — and giving Kyle Smith’s improving hoops team a shot at some programs that recruit on the same level. I know some of you are angry just hearing this suggestion. Still, please … Think about it.

Idaho aids Texas in fight against fentanyl

Two states known for their fierce independence are among those coming together to fight a common enemy — fentanyl.

Kellogg HS: Protests and a secret graduation

Chants of “Let him walk!” rang down the narrow canyon of Jacobs Gulch Friday morning during a protest outside Kellogg High School. Parents and residents joined a large number of students who walked out of the high school in support of senior student Travis Lohr.

Summer of signal work

Nighttime upgrades at U.S. 95 intersections underway in Cd'A, Hayden

This summer, 11 signals on U.S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene and Hayden will be upgraded. The work began Monday night.

VETERANS PRESS: Nonprofit helps veterans enjoy outdoor recreation

The Idaho Backcountry Veterans is an outdoor nonprofit (501C3) created for our veterans to enjoy quality hunting, fishing and other sporting activities.

Northwest Notes June 6, 2023

North Idaho College men's and women's golf coach Russell Grove, bidding to qualify for his second straight major after playing in the PGA Championship last month, shot 73-77—150 and finished at 8 over par, tied for 27th.

Shoshone County Solid Waste purchases new man lift

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the purchase of a $17,950 man lift by Shoshone County Solid Waste director Richard Brenner. The purchase addressed a serious safety need for the solid waste department and the county’s transfer station.

Leah A. Gibson, 74

Leah A. Gibson slipped peacefully to the other side and caught up with Michael S. Gibson, the love of her life and her Eternal Companion, on May 26, 2023.

NIC board meets Wednesday

North Idaho College trustees are expected to take action Wednesday on the 2024 budget, the college’s legal counsel and more.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you do if the sunscreen company rejects you?

Robert Eugene Hoffman, Jr., 76

Robert Eugene Hoffman, Jr. of Post Falls, ID passed unexpectedly on May 31, 2023 in Palm Springs, California.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you win when your pants keep falling down?

VETERANS PRESS: Hey vets, did you know?

“A spouse caregiver of a disabled veteran can be paid as a caregiver under the VA “Aid and Attendance Benefit…”

VETERANS PRESS: Are you clear on the Camp Lejeune ads?

You’ve heard those ads many times if you spend 30 minutes a day or more watching television. You know the commercial, “If you were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you were likely exposed to toxin contaminated drinking water…You may be able to qualify for significant compensation for your medical costs or if you’ve lost loved ones.”

VETERANS PRESS: Two myths about the PACT Act

MYTH: That the Pact Act is only for Vietnam era veterans. TRUTH: The Act also applies to any service member, or their family stationed at numerous locations throughout the United States and many other international locations. Even if injuries were suffered years ago, or if the service member is deceased.

VETERANS PRESS: Ask VA your questions

Do you have a question or want more information about VA benefits and services? Use the new Ask VA online question portal (https://ask.va.gov/). It is an easy, fast and convenient way to get your questions answered.

VETERANS PRESS: VA Benefits Timeline article correction

VA Benefits Timeline article correction from the April Veterans' Press…

VETERANS PRESS: 95-year-old veteran continues to serve in the Shrine Honor Guard

The crack of rifles shots could be heard in almost every corner of the cemetery as the El Katif Shrine Rifle Team began it’s honoring of a local veteran at the Washington Veteran’s Cemetery.

What makes a friend best?

Decades of research, and common sense, indicate that the better the quality of our close relationships, the more likely we are to be happy.

Chip Shots June 6, 2023

Results, news from local golf courses, leagues.

VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory

Every county and state has a Veteran Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance.

Experience the 'madness'

Cd'A-based band Zoramena to play Wallace concert house

The Center of the Universe has become a beacon for live-music lovers and the Blue Raven has eagerly jumped into the mix. This Friday, Coeur d’Alene-based rock band Zoramena will take the stage at the new venue – and if previous shows at the Blue Raven are any indication, concert goers had better get there early.

Shoshone County Jail bookings

People recently arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail

Bebe Love, 98

Billie Burke (Sanders) “Bebe” Love, 98, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Shawn Rene Markus, 62

Shawn Rene Markus, 62, of Kellogg, ID, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2023, at her home in Kellogg.

Legals for June, 6 2023

Athol completes first city sidewalk

Athol has its very first sidewalk. City leaders, community members, sheriff’s deputies, children and parents celebrated the new walkway Thursday with a ribbon-cutting. The sidewalk gives children a safe path to school and residents a walkway toward the library and city hall. The goal is to eventually connect more roads through the city.

Northern Lakes Fire opening temporary station

Northern Lakes Fire District is opening its third career-staffed station, further strengthening its comprehensive emergency services to the community.

New weight-loss drugs present questions and promise

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing obesity epidemic

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss.

Tornadoes in Canada

In early April, I wrote about the number of tornadoes that were seen across the country. For 2023, there have been 790 preliminary sightings of twisters, with 624 confirmed.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What did the hungry Dalmatian say after his meal?

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Standing tall in St. Maries — St. Maries AD Gilkey has touched the lives of many — athletes, coaches, fellow ADs and more

“Todd has been a cornerstone for St. Maries athletics,” said Bryan Chase, who currently coaches boys basketball and golf at St. Maries, and previously coached girls basketball. “His guidance and leadership will be greatly missed. Not only is Todd a great leader, but he is extremely organized. In all of my years coaching, I can’t think of any mixups in the schedule with other teams or refs.”

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums rally for split

Coeur d’Alene returns to action a week from Sunday with a home doubleheader vs. the Lewis-Clark Twins.

Economic factors in flux

An overview of conditions as summer approaches

The pandemic recession ended three years ago, but as we enter the summer season the path remains uncertain.

Pride and joy

Thousands attend City Park event

Thousands gather for Pride in the Park celebration

Commercial construction projects in Stateline, Post Falls

Many commercial construction projects are happening between State Line and Post Falls. Here's a list of the places. To see more precise locations check the www.inlandnwbusiness.com website by Matt Behringer. The new places don't include a Trader Joe's or a Costco although many people wish they did.

Leading Idaho for Coeur d'Alene Lake

Beginning in 2021, Idaho Governor Brad Little began allocating funds for projects that reduce phosphorus loading to Coeur d’Alene Lake under the Leading Idaho Initiative. Since then, a total of $33 million has been allocated for this purpose.

Business community supports NIC

Our community is facing a critical threat - the risk of loss of NIC’s accreditation. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is expected to issue their decision on the show cause sanction by end of July. Loss of accreditation for NIC would have devastating consequences for North Idahoans, making higher education costlier and harder to access. Additionally, our local job market would suffer a severe blow as the business community relies heavily on NIC for an educated and skilled workforce.

Gwain Oka, 74

Gwain Oka was born in Seattle on Sept. 30, 1948. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School and Washington State University, and much of his working career was with the City of Coeur d’Alene.

KUDOS: For kindness

I want to thank the kind lady that was in front of me at the grocery line on Memorial Day afternoon at Super 1 in Rathdrum. She paid for my groceries.

Florence 'Flo' J. Chadderdon, 89

Florence Joan Chadderdon passed away peacefully May 30, 2023. Flo and her twin sister, Lorraine, were born on the family farm near Schefield, N.D., on Dec. 22, 1933, to Dominick and Katherine (Greff) Wandler.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

My cat has high-class taste.

Joyce Jewel (Portrey) Soderberg, 96

Joyce Jewel (Portrey) Soderberg passed away peacefully in her home May 8, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 27, 1926, in Tulsa, Okla., to Pence Portrey and Rebecca (Yell) Portrey.

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

The truth of grit

A prominent salesman summed up his success in three simple words: "and then some." He discovered at an early age that most of the difference between average people and top people could be explained in these three simple words, according to Richard Weaver II, a retired professor who taught more than 80,000 students at Indiana University, the University of Massachusetts and Bowling Green State University.

STUDENT STATEMENT: Reaction is ‘woke government education’

“Boys are Boys and Girls are Girls, there is no in-between.” This is the statement made by a Kellogg HS student that has embroiled their graduation ceremony as reported on Friday’s Press front page.

If you move to another state, what happens to your estate plan?

People regularly move to Idaho from other states and bring with them wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents created in their prior state. Such people often ask me if their old estate planning documents are still valid in Idaho. Generally, those documents are still valid in Idaho. However, there are some very important reasons to have estate planning documents from another state reviewed by an Idaho estate planning attorney. Let’s remind ourselves what each of these documents are and then consider some of the issues that create concern about out-of-state wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.

Joella Sausen, 83

Joella Felicie Smith Sausen, 83, passed away May 13, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born April 3, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Faith Bevernick Smith (late Faith Bevernick Claxton) and Webster DeRoyce Smith. Through her father’s line, she was a direct descendant of William Bradford of the Mayflower.

BATTERIES: Hang on to your wood-burning stove

I recently purchased a battery powered 40V lithium hand-held blower for driveway and parking areas.

Verland G. Woempner, 81

Verland G. Woempner was born Aug. 12, 1941, to Arnold and Mabel (Stowe) Woempner in Coeur d'Alene.

PRESS: Too much criticism of Conservatives

I am a subscriber to the Coeur d’Alene Press. Often times, I wonder why? The constant bashing, name calling, finger pointing regarding the NIC situation, Brent Regan, KCRCC, President Trump, MAGA supporters, conservatives… Are you the same people walking around with the T-Shirts that say: Love, not hate?

EDITORIAL: Press offers eyes on book removals

Service a response to letter writer

CATS: Trapping is toxic

Today humans are on the cusp of wiping the cat family off the face of the Earth. Most modern cat species, big and small, are now in grave decline, losing grounds to humans daily, even small domestics. Predator hatred is hard-wired even in people who should know that predators are sentient beings, and are essential to a balanced ecosystem.

REGAN: Common sense

The worst thing that could happen to our community is if Brent Regan suddenly became as smart as he thinks he is.

Huckleberries

She loses some, she wins some: But Mary Souza never gives up

Mary Souza took her activism to a higher level 10 years ago when she ran for Coeur d’Alene mayor.

Swayne wins reinstatement lawsuit

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne won permanent reinstatement Friday.

History at play

Seltice Elementary fourth graders explore Idaho trades, traditions

The smile on Kaeleb Giovanelli's face was as bright as his red shirt as he went for a leisurely ride on the back of Red, an American quarter horse, led by volunteer Gracie Mobbs. It was his first time riding a horse. "It was amazing! It was fun!" the enthusiastic new equestrian said when he stepped off the horse.

Coeur54 ready to tee off again

16 golfers taking to links to benefit nonprofits

Coeur54 golfers raise money for nonprofits

Duo reigns on last day with a little horsepower

This is one horse tale that will go down in school lore. After all, it isn't every day that students forgo driving their car or taking the bus for a different kind of horsepower — one that comes with four hooves and a tail. But that is exactly what seniors Kelly Whitney and Taylor Peck did, opting to take advantage of an archaic Idaho law that allows students to ride to school.

Schweitzer sale announced Thursday

It was the right opportunity at the right time, Schweitzer officials said in announcing the sale of resort operations assets to Alterra Mountain Company. "With room for growth and plans for future expansion and development, MKM’s decision to exit the mountain resort business puts Schweitzer in a favorable position to begin a new chapter with Alterra at the helm," said Tom Chasse, who will be staying on as Schweitzer's president and CEO. "I’m personally very excited to join a family of world-class destinations with passionate industry leaders who can help guide Schweitzer in becoming the best version of itself."

North Idaho speller places 173rd in national bee

Kayla Tenney Villalobos, an outgoing eighth grader from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, tied for 173rd place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Kenneth Huitt, 40

Kenneth Lee Huitt, 40, died at home on May 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a short, intense battle with cancer.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Who tells the funniest egg jokes?

George Junior Wells, 89

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023 George Junior Wells, loving husband and father of three, passed away at age 89 in Coeur D’Alene Idaho.

The Exhausted Dad: Friendship wins the talent show

Some talents work better onstage than others.

The puppy timeline: A socialization guide

Socializing is important for raising puppies into emotionally healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy’s growing needs is important to physical and mental health. In order to have a well-adjusted and social dog, owners should provide training specific to each stage of a puppy’s development.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes splits in opening twinbill

“Tadhg threw extremely well,” Northern Lakes coach Bryce Johnson said. “It was our first game together. We started to come together in the second game, strung some hits together.”

‘Little Mermaid’ solves the Disney remake conundrum

As a kid who grew up in the 90s golden era of Disney Animation, I haven’t responded well to the studio’s run of live-action remakes. Often overlong, creatively bankrupt, and visually disturbing, the remakes of classics like “The Lion King” and “Beauty and the Beast” have represented the nadir of the Disney corporation’s worst impulses.

David Martin Fister, 83

David Martin Fister, 83, was called home by Jesus on May 21, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 3, 1939, to Edwin Fister and Helen Cook Fister.

MY TURN: Changes taking place

I am a 40+ year resident of North Idaho, a transplant from Montana. It has been a wonderful place to live. People generally have had a respect for God, America and each other. However, I have seen changes taking place here, along with the rest of the country, that makes it a less hospitable place for all of us.

Amateur radio exercise at Farragut today, Sunday

The Kootenai Amateur Radio Society, a local amateur radio club, will participate in the "Museum Ships Weekend Event" today and Sunday at the Museum at the Brig at Farragut State Park.

Mock DUI crash raises fentanyl awareness

Every year, Lakeland High School seniors gather for a mock DUI event, coordinated by first responders and others in the community to simulate a crash caused by a drunk driver, to illustrate to students the dangers of drinking and driving.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: June 5-9

Joyce Jewel (Portrey) Soderberg, 96

Joyce Jewel (Portrey) Soderberg passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on October 27, 1926, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Pence Portrey and Rebecca (Yell) Portrey.

FAST FIVE Rebecca Fowler: Leader of the pack

Meet Rebecca Fowler, a Post Falls resident and animal lover. She is trustworthy and dependable, with a fun-loving spirt. Improving the happiness of pets lives is what led her to start Fowler Farms Animal Care. She strives to make sure the pet parents are happy knowing their "kids" are safe, well taken care of and having a great time during their visits.

Legals for June, 3 2023

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Focus on the journey, not the final result

CLOSER TO home, we’ve gotten used to Gonzaga having one brilliant season after another. Entry into the Big Dance feels almost like a birthright. And yet … The Zags are considered something of a failure on the national stage, simply because they haven’t won an NCAA championship.

'I have nothing to fear'

Boy battling rare disorder deputized in special ceremony, shares faith with group

Boy battled rare disorder

Post Falls, Wallace locals earn Esto Perpetua Award

Yesterday's history, tomorrow's a mystery and today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.

Still time to share Chapin Building memories

PF Historical Society seeking stories, info before building's 100-year anniversary

From a pharmacy and a drugstore to a laundromat, a police station and now the home of the Post Falls Museum and Historical Society, the Chapin Building has played several roles in the history of the River City. The memories and stories of this storied space are still needed as the historical society ramps up to the building's centennial anniversary celebration in July.

School districts announce free summer food service programs

The Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland Joint school districts have announced times, dates and sites for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 Summer Food Service Program.

DEQ alleges Galena Mine violated Clean Water Act

Public has until June 16 to provide feedback on settlement

The public has an opportunity to comment on a proposed settlement agreement after the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality alleged U.S. Silver, Inc., violated the Clean Water Act at Galena Mine by discharging pollutants into Lake Creek near the city of Wallace.

Post Falls High scholar-athletes honored

Junior Kinlee McLean and senior Trevor Miller are this year's Post Falls High scholar-athletes of the year.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why is diarrhea genetic?

June 2023 Best Night Sky Events

Best night sky events

Man convicted of four counts of lewd conduct with minor

Man convicted in five-day trial

RESTRICTIONS AND BANS: Many ‘are wonderful’

I am responding to a letter written by Ron Boothe on April 16. There is several problems with his letter. He used to “Respect many Republican values.” Now he sees, “Republicans passing all kinds of restrictions and bannings, making laws against such things as birth control, health science, human nature, and things that are so rare as to be ignored by all but scientific experts.” He also says, “They are assuming the traits of Taliban.” These quotes beg the question, since when is it wrong to ban horrible things?

OPINION: Senators seek accountability from IRS

Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have given at least 80 billion more reasons to hate the Internal Revenue Service, which has never been in danger of winning popularity contests.

REGAN: Too clever by halfwit

Brent, my guess is you will receive a lot of criticism, “Friday Opinion.” This may be the only one that agrees with you.

NATIONAL MOTTO: Not our practice

Saturday morning errands found me in Coeur d’Alene’s Target and Walmart stores, corporate giants both, where I couldn’t help but notice the prominent promotion of each company’s Pride merchandise in support of an excruciatingly long and increasingly bold “sexual revolution.”

OPINION: NIC debacle demonstrates the dangers of extremism

The political extremists who took control of North Idaho College in the 2020 trustee election wasted little time trying to destroy what had been the jewel in Idaho’s community college crown since its founding in 1933. The hostile take-over of NIC’s board of trustees was engineered by Brent Regan and his collection of far-right extremists. They falsely claimed in the election that NIC was run by a bunch of radical liberals who were essentially brainwashing the students. Nothing could have been further from the truth but Regan’s candidates carried the day.

Janice Ann Williams, 77

Janice Ann Williams was 77 years old when she passed away on May 17, 2023,

Marty and Max: VA loans among products offered by Mountain West Bank branch in Wallace

Mountain West Bank, a division of Glacier Bank, is making its mark on Wallace and the greater Silver Valley with the opening of its new branch, providing personalized customer service and an array of financial products and services. As part of the bank’s commitment to the community, it focuses on mortgage lending, including specialized services such as VA loans.

Abi's Ice Cream launches cool cookbook

Author and former owner of Abi’s Ice Cream Maren Scoggins and her family will celebrate the launch of her new cookbook, "Abi's Ice Cream: The Cookbook" featuring 44 fan-favorite flavors, from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Art Spirit Gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Old humane society shelter going, going ...

Companions Animal Center auctioning off what's left at old home

Shelter's remains going in auction

New exhibit open at Wallace photo museum

The Barnard-Stockbridge Museum is open for the summer season and they’ve added some pretty big pictures. The purpose of these big images is to allow visitors to explore the details and understand the little things that made Wallace what it was and what it is today.

Mildred May Larson, 97

Mildred May Larson, 97, of Smelterville, ID, passed away on May 28, 2023, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID. Mildred was born on August 25, 1925, in Billings, MT, a daughter of the late Constantine and Mary (Watson) Petro.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

BANDUCCI: Resignation would secure accreditation

A May 26 Coeur d’Alene Press article said the NIC board of trustees voted on a statement regarding its many no-confidence votes. Why? The board’s opinion won’t change the votes, so what’s the point? More striking was Mr. Banducci’s rambling tirade about a completely different issue. He spent much of the article moaning about an incident where someone threw water on him. That sucks, but it’s hardly life-threatening. Then he said he was a senior military officer, when I read he was just a major in the reserves. I don’t know if he did any active duty, let alone combat, which might explain his fretting over a bucket of water.

REGAN: So many hoaxes

Kudos to Brent Regan for exposing some of the mendacious left-wing hoaxes afflicting our country. As a progressive, I am now utterly shamed to have ever believed any of the hoaxes that Brent so brilliantly highlighted. Sadly, as Brent noted, “the list goes on and on.”

Plant Notes: Ocean Spray

Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor) creates a truly dramatic display when in bloom. From June to July this multi-stemmed North American native shrub is covered in large fluffy plumes of tiny cream-white flowers cascading gracefully from the ends of its arching branches.

Celtic jam session tonight at JACC

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center will welcome local artists to a free Celtic Jam Session at 5:30 tonight.

ArtWorks Sandpoint to host spring reception

Over 30 members and artists from the Sandpoint cooperative arts network are inviting the public to an annual spring reception from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m June 16, at Art Works Gallery, Sandpoint.

Leroy Keith, 78

Leroy Dennis Keith March 9, 1945 - May 23, 2023

Paul Hunt, 81

Paul James Hunt of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho was born September 1, 1941, to Robert and Severna (Wasserman) Hunt in Fremont, Ohio.

OPINION: Relatively extreme

“Extremist” is a common pejorative often offered as a frame when discussing politics, as in “he is a right wing extremist,” but what does being accused of being an “extremist” really mean?

Save seeds, save money!

Growing a garden is a great way to provide fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, and herbs for your family. One way to make vegetable gardening a bit more economical is to save seed from plants to grow on the following year.

Hayden man sentenced for firing weapon

Weapon fired in apartment, official say

TRUMP: Doesn’t understand Memorial Day

On Monday, Donald Trump wished a “Happy Memorial Day” to those who are stopping the threats of the terrorists, misfits, and lunatic thugs who threaten our nation.

Logan Knight, 54

"Logan Montgomery Knight (the Man, the Myth, the Legend), born Richard Leslie Bowen, 54. Rathdrum, Idaho. Died Tuesday, May 30th.

EDITORIAL: Hayden turns a housing light on

Decision may impact few, but every step forward in housing crisis helps

MY TURN: School choice is our future

Education choice is in our future, and it will be at least partially funded by tax dollars. The only question is how it will be structured. Choice options are popular with the public and the legislature will respond by passing a version in the near future.

LIBRARY BOOKS: What about the Bible?

While the Idaho Freedom Foundation is taking a victory lap over the community library district win, I hope Hanley and Plass get right to work restricting access or banning books with graphic violence and porn like the Bible.

Gender statement leads to graduation ban for Kellogg student

A Kellogg High School senior is being barred from participating in his graduation ceremony after he made comments about genders during a school assembly. “Guys are guys and girls are girls. There is no in-between,” said 18-year-old Travis Lohr during the assembly, which offered graduating seniors the opportunity to impart words of wisdom to the high school’s underclassmen. Lohr was informed afterward that he would not be allowed to walk in Saturday’s graduation ceremony.

Legals for June, 2 2023

Defying taboos, Shiite cleric in Iran takes in street dogs and nurses them back to health

Iran's ruling theocracy views keeping dogs as pets as a sign of Western decadence

Man pleads guilty to picking up Yellowstone bison calf that was rejected by herd, euthanized

Park rangers tried repeatedly to reunite the calf with the herd but were unsuccessful

Families sue to block Idaho law barring gender-affirming care for minors

The legal challenges are also so recent that there's not a clear trend for outcomes

LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

For more than a half-century, the annual marches have been an opportunity to demand action on specific issues such as the AIDS epidemic

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The wind, the reign and other things made for another entertaining high school sports year

The football standout who won state titles in two “other” sports in addition to helping his football team win its first outright league title in 27 seasons — that’s a heckuva school year in sports.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks will be better in 2023, but these expectations?

Pete Carroll just simply drips with belief, and his players almost always catch the same fever.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Watson to return; Smith staying in NBA Draft

Anton Watson returning for another run with Gonzaga, while Malachi Smith opts to remain in NBA Draft.

Northwest Notes June 1, 2023

Lake City High senior Blake Buchanan is one of 35 athletes expected to participate in the 2023 USA U19 Men’s National Team Training Camp at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball announced Wednesday.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums top Iron Pigs

Coeur d’Alene hosts the Spokane Expos 17U in a doubleheader on Saturday at Thorco Field.

AT COLLEGE: June 1, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Boaters up, seasonal deputies down

Marine patrols will number half of what was hoped this summer

KCSO marine deputies on the water this summer

Kootenai County commissioners begin budget talks

Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Wednesday at proposed budgets for fiscal year 2024.

Pups turned mental health pros

Facility dogs program growing in Cd'A School District

A pilot program that began with one pup has grown to a pack of four professional facility dogs trained to elevate educational environments and enhance mental health in the Coeur d'Alene School District.

PF P&Z approves upcoming projects

The construction of a food service building for the Post Falls School District and two separate subdivisions were unanimously approved Tuesday night by the Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission.

'They need to pay attention'

Commissioners urge increased public involvement as budget process begins

Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks said he and his colleagues don’t have as nearly as much power as people think.

Brandi Lynn Taylor, 50

Brandi Lynn Taylor, 50

Fisher King

Southern Idaho man nearly doubles state tiger trout record

Montpelier Reservoir produced 8.5-lb lunker where Kody King caught new state record for tiger trout.

Lakeland principals team up to celebrate staff

Lakeland High School Principal Jimmy Hoffman and his wife, Betty Kiefer Principal Lisa Hoffman, collaborated with Ryan Villa of All Travel Guru and awarded each of their teachers of the year a $2,000 travel voucher to anywhere in the U.S.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

The latest from the sheriff's blotter

Boat etiquette for boating season

As summer arrives, more people will be boating and boat ramps can get busy. There are a handful of simple tips to ensure things go as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Fish and Game to stock Panhandle lakes through June

Approximately 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this June

Today's Ghastly Groaner

How does a podiatrist charge his patients?

Important hunt dates for June

From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during June that hunters and anglers should be aware of.

One DUI injury crash in Memorial Day emphasis

Patrols covered Kootenai County roads and highways in force for a holiday emphasis, Friday and Saturday, in an attempt to reduce the amount of impaired drivers on the road.

MY TURN: Social contract fails

Are you troubled by the political climate in our community? If so, you are not alone.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers: June 1

Legals for June, 1 2023