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Juvenile hurt in crash in Post Falls

Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw

Eastbound I-90 on-ramp from Highway 41 to close starting Friday

Corridor widening project 'is moving quickly'

Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

The Pentagon chief announced the intention to create a new four-star command to oversee the rollout of autonomous and robotic capabilities in what he called “the fastest peacetime shift in modern military history.”

Tropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms

Floodwaters threatened the state's famous chile crop at harvest time. And the Rio Grande that ran dry through a long stretch of the state was overflowing. The damp and stormy pattern is consistent with an El Niño year of above average Pacific storm activity.

Trump unveils $54 billion in South Korean investment in Alaska, site of a tight Senate race

The investment comes from pledges made as part of a 2025 trade deal with South Korea, which included promises of $350 billion in U.S. investments in exchange for lower U.S. tariffs on South Korean cars, auto parts and other products.

US Supreme Court allows Christa Gail Pike’s execution in Tennessee to go forward

Pike's lawyers said not considering what happened to her growing up violates any view of fairness with executions.

Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

Araghchi last week said he floated the proposal to reopen the strait in a week if the U.S. agreed to lift its blockade of Iranian ports, release frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, among other conditions.

Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

U.S. markets bounced higher immediately on the new inflation reading, with investors betting that an expected interest-rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve might be delayed.

What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia

What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen

US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

The overall growth number was dragged down by imports. They are subtracted from growth because GDP is only supposed to count domestic production. Imports rose at a 12.6% annual pace from April through June, partly due to a surge in shipments of computer chips and other products that support artificial intelligence investment, and slashed nearly 1.7 percentage points off second-quarter growth.

Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve

Housing organizations across the U.S. that depend on federal funds are now reluctantly making changes to comply with new government policies that favor a “Treatment First” approach and short-term “transitional” housing — changes they fear will push people with extreme health risks back on the street or keep others, like Henderson, there.

Whole foods are gaining ground as shoppers rethink highly processed meals

Whole foods can make balanced eating simpler without complicated diet rules. Discover easy ways to use them in daily meals.

Whole foods are gaining ground as shoppers rethink highly processed meals

Whole foods can make balanced eating simpler without complicated diet rules. Discover easy ways to use them in daily meals.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls wins at Volleyball 4 the Cure

Results from Tuesday's prep volleyball matches.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lambert wins in card-off at Circling Raven

Results from Tuesday's prep golf and prep soccer matches.

Youth Sports Sept. 30, 2026

Bowling, flag football, soccer and more.

Northwest Notes Sept. 30, 2026

The Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League announced Tuesday that they have signed forward Chase Harrington to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Trial approaches for Stateline shooting suspect

Food delivery driver is charged with murder

A DoorDash driver accused of fatally shooting a pedestrian during a road rage incident near Stateline Speedway is expected to stand trial this month.

Four-legged friends bring comfort to NIC students

Four-legged friends bring comfort to NIC students

City to honor artists

Awards to be presented Oct. 21

New masters program tackles nurse shortage

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Camryn Woodman, Lake City High School volleyball

Lake City High volleyball player Camryn Woodman is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Idaho Voter Pamphlets coming to homes

Idaho high school football media poll Sept. 30, 2026

How the state's media voted this week.

HJR4: Vote yes on this amendment

Do we really want to follow in the footsteps of California, Oregon and Washington? I certainly don’t and sincerely hope the rest of Idaho doesn’t either.

PROP 1: Too extreme, vote against it

Please vote no on Prop. 1 this November. It is too extreme for Idaho.

U.N.: Time for the U.S. to exit

Time to leave the United Nations and stop pretending they are our friends.

William 'Bill' L. Putman, 84

William Lee “Bill” Putman was born to Byer and Lois Putman on May 27, 1942, and went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2026. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Bobbi Putman

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Dogs can't operate MRI machines...

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Hashimoto’s: Understanding what’s behind autoimmune thyroid disease

Hashimoto’s represents an autoimmune phase in which inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic stress, environmental exposures, and inadequate repair have converged on vulnerable thyroid tissue.

Sheila Graves Gary, 83

Sheila Graves Gary died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, surrounded by family, at her home in Hayden Lake. She was 83. Born July 7, 1943, in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the first of five children born to Francis W. Graves and Gertrude E. Phinney.

OPINION: It is high time to turn the page on hyper-partisan politics in Idaho

PROP 1: Supporters disregard truth

A child shouldn’t be murdered because of the sin of someone else — whether it’s the mother & father, doctor or, in very rare cases, the rapist.

Eric York, 66

Eric Michael York, avid outdoorsman and business owner of Urban Mining Depot in Coeur d’Alene, passed away suddenly during morning coffee at his Sanders Beach home on Aug. 31. Eric was born on Nov. 8, 1959, to Paul and Evelyn Lucille York in Santa Maria, Calif.

Marlys Newcomb, 88

Marlys Rush Newcomb met the Lord on Sept. 18, 2026. She was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Feb. 28, 1938, shortly before her twin sister, Marilyn.

OPINION: Vote your values, not your party affiliation

Vote for the candidates who share our values and who will serve us better.

OLIVERA: Retrospective appreciated

I often think about how proud Father Bill Wassmuth would be that the KCTFHR celebrated our 45th year last February and the recent 27th successful human rights banquet. The work continues.

Half century of milestones and blessings

Help us pay tribute to our veterans

DART, League of Women voters to host ballot initiative forum

Community members are invited to a conversation about Idaho's ballot initiative process and how a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot this November could impact the process in the future.

Monica Lynn Meckel, 65

Monica Lynn Meckel, age 65, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 23, 2026, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. Monica was born on June 19, 1961, in Moscow, Idaho

PROP 1: Trust doctors to make good decisions

We believe Proposition 1 will restore Idaho to what its conservative laws were for 50 years, before Code § 18‑622 was enacted.

Man gets prison for eluding, drug possession

A man who was released from prison just three months before fleeing Coeur d'Alene police in a vehicle and then on foot after crashing has received a new prison sentence, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Rose Tedmon, 88

Rose Marie (Rone) Tedmon, age 88, died peacefully on Sept. 28, 2026, at Creekside Community in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Rose was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wis.

Legals for September, 30 2026

Bonners Ferry man in custody after shooting near downtown Cd'A

People nearby run for cover; no injuries reported

No one injured in shooting, police said

Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

The justices previously allowed the deportation flights, a core Trump administration policy, to temporarily continue when the case came before them last year.

Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest

Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge

Air defense needs are mounting with the approach of the bitter winter months, which in the years since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, have brought an escalation of strikes on Ukraine’s power grid. That strategy denies Ukrainian civilians heating and running water, among other things.

Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

In July, authorities released two ransom notes initially sent to a Tucson television station days after the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing on Feb. 1 from her home outside Tucson.

Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

PREP ROUNDUP: Viking girls win own tourney by one shot over five-time champion Rocky Mountain

St. Maries wins in boys soccer for first time since 2022

"It is awesome to have some of the Boise schools up for our home tournaments," Coeur d'Alene girls coach Jeff Lake said. "Our major takeaway from today is that every shot matters, everything matters and we need to always see it through and stay composed to the end."

PREP WRESTLING: Brock says yes to Beavers ... Armstrong, a two-time state 6A champion, picks Oregon State to continue career

"I'm going to be a fourth-generation Beaver," Armstrong said. "My great grandpa, grandma in the late 60s and uncle in the 2000s all went to and graduated from Oregon State. I've got family from West Linn, Salem and Beaverton, so I'm very familiar with Corvallis. I've been to a few wrestling duals and football games down there over the years."

Cd'A School Board trustees host levy talk

Though only a handful of community members attended a Monday night forum about a proposed $30.25 million levy that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, Coeur d'Alene School Board trustees said they'll keep engaging with the public ahead of the election, now just five weeks away.

Benches with a view

'Come Together' project turns everyday seating into public art

Miss Idaho Elite advocates for 'giving the gift of life'

Pageant winner shares kidney donation experience

Cat Wranglers celebrate another purr-fect fundraiser

Jackass Half Marathon returns for year seven

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Mariners, Seahawks take on mentality of their leader, for better or for worse

Teams in all sports tend to take on the personalities of their coaches. You can see it with Mark Few at Gonzaga, for sure, and the Seahawks are definitely the offspring of Mike Macdonald. Coach Mac seems calm and almost relaxed on the sideline, but there's a fire burning inside — and his players are heated up, as well. But not on Sunday.

OCT. NIBJ : Heather Duff: Thorco Inc. Electrical Construction

Every day is a chance to learn, grow as company president

OCT NIBJ: Idaho Maple's sweet success

In 2019, while on a family vacation to New England, Carmel Abblitt spent less than $10 on two small, antique cast iron tree taps. Later in 2020, she lightly tapped them into the family Maple tree in her backyard.

OCT NIBJ: Being a woman in business: be seen, be heard, be brave

Being a woman in business today is certainly easier than it was when I started my career. But easier does not mean easy.

OCT NIBJ: Maggie Lyons: A leader in business and nonprofits

OCT NIBJ: Words for a New Season: Wisdom from Women Poets

For women especially, September can feel like the beginning of another season in more ways than one.

OCT NIBJ: Investing in women is investing in community health

Healthy communities are built on more than access to healthcare. They depend on educational opportunities, economic stability, and workplaces where people can grow and succeed. Investing in women strengthens each of these pillars.

OCT NIBJ: Post Falls Chamber welcomes Maddalone, John

OCT NIBJ: Leading the way into North Idaho's future

Shawna (Thompson) Freeman, 53

Shawna (Thompson) Freeman, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 22, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. She was born Dec. 2, 1972, in Kellogg, Idaho, to George and Virginia Thompson

THE DIRT: Hunting in a superfund site

OCT NIBJ: Love paving the path for a hunger-free community

Every month, the Bonner County Community Food Bank provides food assistance for over 5,000 people — a reality that executive director Debbie Love said she didn’t fully understand until she joined the nonprofit more than a decade ago.

OCT NIBJ: 'Like tears in rain'

This week’s sobering news headlines included the resignation of a researcher at the hyperscaler Artificial Intelligence firm Anthropic, who warned the technology risks wiping out human civilization.

OCT NIBJ: Women in business: Building success together in Sandpoint

Women have always been an important part of Sandpoint’s business community. From entrepreneurs and business owners to managers, professionals, employees, nonprofit leaders, and community volunteers, women contribute every day to the strength and character of our local economy.

OCT NIBJ: The strengths and struggles of a Gen Z entrepreneur

Chip Shots Sept. 29, 2026

Scores from local leagues.

OCT NIBJ: Johnson finds purpose helping clients prepare for retirement

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why shouldn't you wear glasses while playing football?

OCT NIBJ: Invested in people

Elementary cross country meet is Thursday

OCT NIBJ: The Golden Rule: Coeur d’Alene business owner underscores the power of giving back

OCT NIBJ: North Idaho conference helps women take charge of financial futures

Gathered around a dining room table, Teresa Irish and a group of women began planning what would become a financial conference for women in North Idaho.

OCT NIBJ: From breaking into real estate to breaking through

Real estate providing opportunities for women

Legals for September, 29 2026

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: The top five questions tow companies get asked

Because needing a tow truck is typically infrequent, customers often have questions about the process.

Discover how off-road caravans can change the way you explore the outdoors

Ready to explore beyond the traditional campsite? Discover how off-road caravans can change the way you travel and enjoy the outdoors.

6 top party decorations store solutions for last minute event planning

Running short on time before your event starts? Explore fast setups from a party decorations store to get everything you need quickly. Learn more now.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for Monday, Sept. 28

Rathdrum approves new police evidence outbuilding

Will also house city server backups

Lake City Tappers keep dancing, giving

Celebrating 22 years of raising funds for others

The Lake City Tappers are still dancing. The troupe celebrated its 22nd anniversary by kicking off Halloween, wearing their “Golden Oldies” costumes during lunch. The Tappers perform for civic events and assisted living centers to various tunes in different costumes.

'Fall for History' looks back on Wallace's Hollywood past

Theme, 'A Classic Eruption in Wallace, marks the 30th anniversary of Dante's Peak's filming

No hurricanes yet in the Atlantic Ocean

Over the last 20 years, it seemed that some type of record was broken when referring to the Atlantic and Caribbean tropical storm and hurricane seasons. From 2019 to 2024, the average number of named storms was above normal with a record-breaking 30 storms in 2020.

Cd’A library presents 'Well-Read and Slightly Improper'

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: On course at The Course ... Locals fine tune at relocated Firman Invitational

The meet had previously been held at Eagle Island State Park before moving to The Course in Spokane Valley, which opened in November 2025, starting this year.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: About Taco's seasoning, and the flavorful Montana State Bobcats

The defending FCS national champions are coming to Moscow on Friday, when Montana State visits the Idaho Vandals on ESPN. Hungry for another title, you know the Bobcats (5-0, 2-0 Big Sky, ranked No. 1 in the FCS) will bring the spice.

PREP SOCCER: Two top teams, one tie as Vikings, Bulldogs play to draw

Results from Saturday's prep boys and girls soccer matches.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men remain composed, remain in first in SWAC standings

NIC women's soccer and volleyball fall to Salt Lake on Saturday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur du Christ scores big win over Salmon River

Results from Saturday's prep football, swimming and volleyball matchups.

Caution, study, review urged with Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus

Laura Penney’s 33-year journey mirrors growth of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort

Laura Penney’s 33-year journey mirrors growth of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort

Painting a clearer picture of the lake

Living Lake Project receives city grant to educate the public through art

Kootenai Prosthetics and Orthotics playing key role in helping people adjust to new lifestyle

Kootenai Prosthetics and Orthotics playing key role in helping people adjust to new lifestyle

CDA School District warns of K-Tech cuts

Residents will vote on the levy on Nov. 3

‘It was senseless violence and destruction’

Observing the 40th anniversary of the Coeur d’Alene bombings

“Father Bill” Wassmuth was on the phone with a friend when the bomb went off. On Sept. 15, 1986, shortly before midnight, white supremacists placed a pipe bomb, rigged with shrapnel, in a trash can near the back door of Bill’s parsonage.

Letters to the Editor

The readers always write.

PROP 1: Thanks for accuracy

Due to this misunderstanding about women’s healthcare, Idaho has lost many OB GYN physicians resulting in a dangerous situation for women.

Architects West relocates to downtown Spokane

The gift — and the cost — of holiday generosity

This is not a call for less generosity. It is a call for stronger compassion.

Coeur d'Alene to host fair housing training

Event takes place at public library in October

In this spirit, the city of Coeur d’Alene will soon provide a free “Fair Housing and Hot Topics” training. Partnering with Intermountain fair Housing Council, the event is slated for noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.

Richard 'Rich' Borghesi, 83

“Rich” Richard D. Borghesi, 83, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sept. 13, 2026, with his loving wife (Chris) by his side in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born July 26, 1943, in Sacramento, Calif., to Pete J. and Edith M. (Teglia) Borghesi

Helen Mason, 80

Sister Helen Mason, a Sister of Providence for 61 years, died on Aug. 28, 2026, at Swedish First Hill Medical Center in Seattle. Born on Nov. 6, 1945, as the only child of Agnes Mary (Ruzicka) and Roland Richard Mason, the proud self-proclaimed “farm girl,” she was raised on her maternal grandparents’ farm near Walla Walla, Washington.

ONYX Construction Management, LLC

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Leaf drop

Have you ever stopped to wonder what causes the leaves to turn color and fall from the trees?

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Inheriting while married: Is it 'yours,' or is it 'ours?'

TRUMP: You’re fired!

BUSINESS...ATC Manufacturing expanding its Post Falls facility

Add on will nearly double its current size

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Managing the risk of outliving your money

“What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask some pre-retirees this question, “outliving my money” may be one of the top answers.

Paul Stewart, Jr., 86

Paul Stewart, Jr. was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Hallsville, Texas, and passed away Sept. 13, 2026, in Coeur d'Alene, after a long fight with cancer.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Medicare & You 2027

Yes, it’s that time of year again, your Medicare & You 2027 Book should be in the mail. if you haven’t received it yet!

EQUALITY: Response to Warner

Socialism will only make it worse.

KC: Advisory ballot vote question

A “yes” or “no” answer cannot explain all of those possibilities.

GROWTH: Who pays for it?

PROP 1: Restores safe health care for women

Do not rely on the misinformation being disseminated by opponents of this initiative.

Talk about the passion!

There is an old Texas saying: "You can't light a fire with a wet match." To be successful, you need to pursue everything with a spark of passion to light your own fire.

Benjamin Arden Mikelson, 75

Benjamin Arden Mikelson passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Oct. 15, 1950, to Harold and Dorthy Mikelson.

Community Thanks

See who's celebrating!

Caravan travel can help you explore the open road without breaking the bank

Millions of travelers want to explore the open road without high hotel costs. Discover how caravan travel offers freedom and budget flexibility today.

Pearson's 'coming-out party' — sophomore QB wins first varsity start, Van Leuven runs for four TDs for Timberwolves

Lake City has a bye next week, then opens 6A Inland Empire League play Oct. 9 at home vs. Post Falls.

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene starts fast, blanks Lewiston

Results from Friday's prep football games, as well as a volleyball tournament in Spokane.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Big ones on the pitch for Cards today

Later today, it might be the Cardinals' turn on the soccer field to make some noise.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cards swept in conference home opener

The teams meet again today at 1 p.m.

Prosecutor condemns threatening comments

After press release sparks outcry, Mortensen shares insight

After a news release about the outcome of a criminal case sparked outcry this week, Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney Stan Mortensen said he aims to inform the public through the information he publishes, not fan the flames of anger.

Rathskeller memories still on tap

Author hosts reunion where guests share stories of colorful characters, drunken shenanigans.

Higher rates squeezing Kootenai County homebuyers

Rising borrowing costs reshaping what buyers can afford, slowing local housing market

Chamber welcomes new educators to North Idaho schools

Chamber welcomes new educators to North Idaho schools

Northwest Notes Sept. 26, 2026

Notes on Spokane Chiefs center Chase Harrington and a new signee for Gonzaga men's basketball.

To plant or not to plant: The fall garden question

For many perennials, trees, and shrubs, fall is an ideal planting time — but “fall” isn't a single set of growing conditions, especially in our short-season climate.

Fast Five: Kady Aamot

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Benjamin Arden Mikelson, 75

Benjamin Arden Mikelson passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Oct. 15, 1950, to Harold and Dorthy Mikelson.

Westside Fire seeks two-year temporary levy

The Westside Fire District is again asking voters to approve a two-year, temporary levy to support staffing levels.

Whitefish solar project powers homes, offsets peak demand

The sun understood the assignment and shone brightly over Monegan Road on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as Flathead Electric Cooperative, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the city of Whitefish and several citizens celebrated the completion of a new solar project.

Leo A. Miller, 92

Leo A. Miller, 92, died peacefully on Sept. 20, 2026, at a Coeur d’Alene assisted care center, just shy of his 93rd birthday.

School and Senior Meals

Here's what's cooking!

Columbia Falls passes emergency bear ordinance

The Columbia Falls City Council passed an emergency bear ordinance Monday night requiring people to secure garbage and other attractants from bears roaming into town.

Former LPO paraprofessional arrested, sexual abuse

A former Sandpoint resident and Lake Pend Oreille School District employee was arrested earlier this month on allegations of sexual abuse.

Remembering when the Rhythm Dawgs raised the roof; aphids filling the air

Legals for September, 26 2026

Cd'A school trustees to field levy questions Saturday

No serious injuries after car drives off Resort parking garage

No serious injuries were reported Friday afternoon after an occupied vehicle drove off the third level of the Coeur d'Alene Resort parking garage, according to authorities.

ITD extends I-90 Northwest Boulevard ramp closure

Will be closed two more weeks due to unforeseen issues

A reprieve from rising oil prices helps US stocks finish the week higher

But trading was shaky again on Wall Street Friday, particularly after a report on U.S. consumer sentiment sent Treasury yields higher in the morning.

It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go

The most active season on record in the eastern Pacific was 1992, when there were 25 named storms, Rosencrans said. For the central Pacific, it was 14 in 2015.

Provided by: AP Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now

Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico

Europe uses subsidies, taxes and policy pauses to offset pain of high fuel prices

Europeans are becoming more incensed as pump prices surpass the equivalent of $12 a gallon in some countries. EU citizens are spending an extra 203 million euros ($231 million) a day just for diesel fuel, according to the European advocacy organization Transport & Environment.

Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions

The White House said Friday that U.S. officials are having positive and constructive conversations with mediators on the Iran war. In response to questions from The Associated Press, it said the U.S. is facilitating significant oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

5 best diagnostic tools for molecular research labs

Discover how a proximity ligation assay transforms modern molecular diagnostics. Check out these top diagnostic tools for your lab today.

Here is how small business owners can optimize a small warehouse space for peak operational performance

Maximize your storage footprint and lower overhead. Learn practical strategies small warehouse operators use to keep operations organized.

Lake City senior Carlson commits to Santa Clara

Carlson was the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year last season, when he led the Timberwolves to a state championship. He averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocked shots. He was named 6A Player of the Year in Idaho, and was the co-player of the year in the 6A Inland Empire League.

Gridiron Guesses Sept. 25, 2026: A couple interesting road games, and some other stuff

For the season, Mark and Jason are both 27-10, Josh 25-12.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lambert ties course record, Wilson wins at Lakeland Invitational

Results from Thursday's prep golf, soccer and volleyball matchups.

NIC SOCCER: Gutierrez, Cardinal men come up clean

NIC will host Salt Lake at the Marimn Health Coeur Center in Worley on Saturday.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A lot to think about with these Seahawks

Did you read my Wednesday column? It was about the endless debate over who should be QB1 for the Seahawks — assuming that everyone's healthy, the team is playing well, yada, yada.

KCRCC addresses investigation into Prop 1 signers

Details under wraps after lengthy meeting

In a tense meeting that stretched past midnight this week, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee discussed an investigation into members who signed to qualify a proposed abortion-rights initiative for the November ballot.

Commission expands plaque program for historical Coeur d’Alene buildings

Commission expands plaque program for historical Coeur d’Alene buildings

Old City Hall. The Masonic Temple. Historic Roosevelt School. The Coeur d’Alene Federal Building. These structures all tell stories of Coeur d’Alene’s past. They are, however, not fully marked with signs detailing their background. The Coeur d’Alene Historic Preservation Commission intends to change this history.

Idaho’s new law calling for a minute of quiet time becomes part of students' daily routine

Idaho’s new law calling for a minute of quiet time becomes part of students' daily routine

Idaho physicians spotlighted in production

The Pro-Voice Project comes to Cd'A

SCSO revives search and rescue team

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Coeurly Q’s Square Dance Club kicks off new season

Donald James 'DJ' Campbell, 72

Donald James Campbell, “DJ”, passed away at his home in Harrison, Idaho, on Aug. 18, 2026. He was born May 18, 1954, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Donald Paul and Ruth Anne Campbell.

Kootenai Health launches new career conference

Hopes to inspire future healthcare professionals

Lillian Chirico, 82

Lillian Chirico, 82

Gene Morris Clemens, 80

Gene Morris Clemens passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2026, at the Hospice House of North Idaho after a long battle with cancer. Gene was born the last of six children on Sept. 28, 1945, in Clemons, Iowa, to Harley Marion and Edna Belle (Matney) Clemens.

TRUMP: What does he have in store for us?

You let him down MAGA. He won’t take it well.

OPINION: KCRCC Corner — Which voting option is right for you?

Absentee, early voting, or in person — which option will you choose for this general election?

Rathdrum Rumble car show returns Saturday

PROP 1: Shame on Committeeman Neill

Just because something seems inevitable, it doesn’t mean you should surrender.

PROP 1: If too political to talk about, shame on you

For something as valuable as human life, should it not be protected by law?

CUBANS: The people are not our enemies

Let’s show a little humanity and empathy for this little country.

Hayden Cinema movie times

SURVIVORS: Abortion a crime against humanity

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…”

Lake City Playhouse presents: 'Finding Neverland'

TRUMP: Fixation on his predecessor

By constantly repeating Biden’s name, he hopes to distract enough people away from what this president is actually doing to our country.

Mary Gail Powers, 86

Mary Gail Powers, 86, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away at Pinehurst Senior Community on Sept. 11, 2026. She was born in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 26, 1940, to Wendell and Elizabeth Schutt.

Kootenai River Basin water adjudication process begins

Boundary County residents are working through the Kootenai River Basin water adjudication process, filing claims to document and protect existing water rights as Idaho officials help property owners navigate requirements and deadlines.

Richard Whipple, 89

Richard (Rich) William Whipple, Jr. passed on Sept. 18, 2026. Rich was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on May 22, 1937, to Richard W. Whipple Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Purvis) Whipple.

Lonny Ellison, 58

Lonny Ellison, 58, July 29, 1968 – Sept. 20, 2026

Swim program saves lives

Avista Foundation provided $30,000 gift

One bear of a reminder

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Coeur d'Alene Celtic Festival this weekend

Will feature, music, dance, games, demonstrations at fairgrounds

OPINION: Vote No on Prop 1. Then fix what's broken.

Reality and our ideals don’t always align. Those realities deserve more than political talking points.

Legals for September, 25 2026

Big Sky Now: Week 3 recap, Bobcats survive, Griz fall to Oregon State, week 4 preview

Week three brought Big Sky Conference football back down to earth, and week four kicks off conference play for real.

Highway 53, Pleasant View Interchange now to fully open Monday, not Friday

The previously announced overnight closure of SH-53 will still take place starting at 8 tonight through early Friday morning as crews paint final roadway markings. Traffic will be detoured overnight via McGuire Road and Prairie Avenue.

US stocks swing as the bond market, oil prices keep up the pressure

Stocks have slowed under the weight of higher yields in the bond market, which make borrowing money more expensive for everyone. That includes discouraged people trying to keep up with high inflation, businesses wanting to build data centers for artificial-intelligence technology and the U.S. government needing to cover the massive gap between its spending and revenue.

Pope Leo heads to Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sites

Believers say that during the ninth apparition of the lady dressed in white, Bernadette heard her say: “Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself there.”

Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mounting

With oil now at around $100 a barrel — higher than before the war but not as bad as feared — Iran has diminished leverage, while a U.S. naval blockade and tightened sanctions smother its own economy.

Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico's coast as Nolo takes aim at Hawaii

Forecasters said the storm could drop 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain on the Big Island, with higher amounts possible through Saturday. The island of Maui could also be hit with life-threatening floods, the hurricane center said.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

Claims for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them because they can be a sign of where the job market is headed. So far this year, claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 — historically low.

Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%

Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month to borrowers’ costs, limiting homebuyers’ purchasing power. As rates rise, that can also lead prospective home shoppers to delay buying.

Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

Two state agencies were working to expedite toxicology reports for the students, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement Wednesday.

Coeur d'Alene man hurt in crash

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Indiana it is for Colvin ...Coeur d'Alene High point guard Brookeslee Colvin, with 35 Division I offers, heading to Bloomington

On Tuesday, Colvin, who had 35 Division I offers, verbally committed to Indiana to join the program for the 2027-28 season.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City tops Coeur d'Alene in four

Results from Wednesday's prep volleyball and boys soccer matches.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandal football: 'Doom and gloom,' or 'we're close'

The Vandals dipped to 4-8 last year and are off to an 0-4 start this year. The fans are starting to get restless.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A lot to fix with this Mariners squad in '27

There is a litany of reasons, of course. This team has been just plain terrible.

At College/In the Pros Sept. 24, 2026

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

High school honors

Area schools honor their athletes

Despite contract dispute, law enforcement continues in Hayden

DePriest assures residents they are covered by KCSO

Katie Sayler says goodbye: Library board member signs off after 40 years

Library board member signs off after 40 years

After helping orchestrate library operations for 40 straight years, Sayler, 79, has now reached a final chapter. On Wednesday, she signed off from her position as a longtime Coeur d’Alene Public Library Board of Trustees member.

Grizzly spotted in Cd'A National Forest

Wildlife officials urge bear awareness

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest.

Shooting investigation continues

Coeur d'Alene Police to determine what events led to Tuesday shooting

Coeur d’Alene Police are trying to determine whether there was malicious intent behind a Tuesday shooting that resulted in two people being injured by one gunshot. “Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. on September 22,” the police said Wednesday. “The adult male involved in the shooting was initially detained and transported to the Police Department. Following the preliminary investigation, he was released pending further review.”

Rathdrum to fix blocked garage access

City says it will widen access but has no timeline

Bowling scores: Sept. 24, 2026

Scores from area leagues.

Record-setting 'Doctor Fish' caught in Lake Coeur d'Alene

Rathdrum girl hooks tench measuring 20.5 inches

'Gil' Floyd G Beebe, 74

It is with deep sadness that we share that Gil Beebe passed away on Sept. 7, 2026, after a short illness, with his family surrounding him with love and care. Born March 9, 1952, to Floyd Sr. and Alma Beebe, Gil was raised in San Jose, Calif.

Consumers say BG Wealth / DSJEX turned trust into a crypto trap

More than $1.1 million in reported losses have been linked to BG Wealth and DSJEX as investors describe a cryptocurrency scheme built on referrals from family, friends and community connections.

New Post Falls dance studio featured in film

When a pregnancy goes wrong, immediate medical care matters

Forest Cemetery brings North Idaho history to life

Know the new technology rules before heading into the field

Changes affect season dates between Aug. 30 and Dec. 31

Conservation officers seeking information about a bull elk shootings

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Legals for September, 24 2026

New lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster caused traumatic brain injuries

A spokesperson for Six Flags said it's their policy not to comment on pending litigation and the ride has been closed since the evening of July 12.

'Swatting' incident prompts lockdown at Lake City High School

Anonymous caller claimed assailant on campus, but no threats found

An anonymous caller claimed an assailant on campus, but no threats were found

Highway 53 Pleasant View interchange to fully open Friday

Starting Monday, access between Prairie Avenue and SH-53 will permanently close

Boise mystery solved. Could it be a break in the infamous 1982 Tylenol killings?

Heads of AI firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday huddled with top technology leaders to figure out if the increasing abilities and pervasiveness of artificial intelligence should be controlled and, if so, by who. Other lingering questions: How could it be done? When might it be just too late?

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides and flooding in Mexico's southwest

Rain and strong winds began to pummel the coastline on Wednesday afternoon with waves crashing onto the normally pristine beaches.

Nampa has new rules for e-bikes, citing ongoing incidents, public safety

All e-bikes must follow speed limits on city streets and use bike lanes whenever they are available. Nampa police bike patrols are exempt from the requirement. Police are allowed to impound bikes in certain circumstances, and parents can be held responsible for code violations when the person who committed the violation is a minor.

Pacific Power to charge new Oregon data centers for all costs associated with growing energy need

State’s second largest investor-owned electric utility could soon directly assign costs of new energy projects, infrastructure needed for projects to data center operators

What to know about the deal by Britain to surrender the Chagos Islands

Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York

Weinstein faced up to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006. He has already served more than six years as his case cycled through the criminal justice system. Haley gave her account of the assault at two trials, and again addressed the court Wednesday.

In defiant speech, Pezeshkian calls out Trump and says Iran will fight 'until our last breath'

Shortly after, both U.S. and Israeli officials blasted the speech, saying that it was hypocritical for the Islamic Republic to present itself as the victims of the world.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls honors six seniors with sweep

Results from Tuesday's area prep volleyball matches.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Drew or Sam, someone's got to lead this charge

I understand the logic. It's wrong, but I get it.

PREP ROUNDUP: Wyatt leads Vikings boys to win at Lewiston

Results from Tuesday's prep soccer matches, as well as a cross country meet in Bonners Ferry.

Youth Sports Sept. 23, 2026

Soccer, flag football, softball ...

Vandals extend men's basketball coach Pribble through 2031

Under Pribble, Idaho has been the most improved program in the nation since 2023, climbing more than 150 spots in both the NET and KenPom ranking systems, finishing the 2025-26 season 152nd in the NET, UI's highest season-ending position since the ranking began prior to the 2018-19 campaign.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jacob Melun, Coeur d'Alene High School

Coeur d'Alene senior soccer player Jacob Melun is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Saint Mary's wins D-I men's tourney at CDA National

Saint Mary's was 7-under-par for the tourney, also winning by one stroke.

Two injured in Tuesday shooting

A male suspect accused of shooting and injuring two people in Coeur d’Alene early Tuesday morning was released after being detained. “There’s no further threat,” said Coeur d’Alene Police Officer Joseph Scholten. “Everyone is accounted for.”

Hayden rejects Kootenai County Sheriff's Office contract

No law enforcement plan in place moving forward

Idaho Supreme Court rejects appeal in drag defamation case

Justices uphold $1.1 million judgment against Summer Bushnell

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld a $1.1 million civil judgement against Summer Bushnell, a Post Falls blogger who falsely claimed a drag performer exposed himself to a crowd that included children at a Pride event in 2022.

IFG's Laclede mill marks 50 years of growth, grit and innovation

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: When neck or back pain won’t let you live normally, could non-surgical spinal decompression help?

When pain keeps coming back, many people begin wondering: “Is this just something I have to live with?”

COMMUNICATION: State legislators lack it

Russ Brown lecture series continues Thursday

Will feature District Court Judge Casey Simmons, attorney Kaycee Wall.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: What happens to student loan debt when you die?

The answer depends almost entirely on one thing: whether your loans are federal or private.

GROWTH: Citizens shouldn’t pay

UI, LCSC rise in rankings a great sign for Idaho higher ed

RESPONSIBILITY: Not a golden age for everyone

Bert Bower, 89

Bertman Donald "Bert" Bower, 89, of Hayden, Idaho, peacefully passed away on Sept. 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Bert was born Aug. 16, 1937, in Butte, Mont., to Bertman Leslie Bower and Nellie Greenup Bower.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Chronic fatigue: Why 'rest more' isn’t the whole answer

By identifying what is interfering with healthy function and giving your body the right support, we can work toward restoring energy, strength, and vitality — not simply managing the symptoms of fatigue.

SCHOOLS: On district monetary shortages

OPINION: Abortion is the issue that may decide the attorney general race

Labrador may experience strong backlash from voters for his over-the-top interpretation and enforcement of Idaho’s strictest-in-the-nation abortion law.

Duane Jones, 73

On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, Duane Ray Jones joined his wife, Debra Jones, after a 14-month battle with brain cancer. Duane was born Nov. 27, 1952, to Gerald and Dorthy Jones in Nampa, Idaho.

Nick Nicholson, 86

Nick Nicholson, 86

Clydene Annette Blocker, 73

Clydene Annette Blocker, 73, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sept. 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and sons. Clyde and Norma Blish brought her into this world on Dec. 5, 1952, in Everett, Wash.

Once a Viking, always a Viking

Roger Dennis Garfield, 85

It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Dennis Garfield announces his passing on Sept. 18, 2026, at the age of 85.

TRUMP: Not a JFK

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why do scuba divers fall backwards out of the boat?

PROP 1: On Press coverage

2026 Constitution Week Spotlight

Legals for September, 23 2026

Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil falls below $100 per barrel

At Thor Industries, which sells recreational vehicles, the mood was more muted. CEO Bob Martin said expensive fuel, high interest rates and still-high inflation are stretching its customers’ budgets, and business “never reached the inflection point many in the industry expected” in its latest fiscal year.

Federal appeals court weighs lawsuit seeking to expand Idaho’s abortion ban exemptions

Alliance Defending Freedom attorney representing Idaho argues state law should be enforced fully

Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

Pine Creek structure fire destroys shop

Two shot, suspect detained

A suspect is detained after allegedly shooting and injuring two people in Coeur d’Alene early Tuesday morning. The Coeur d’Alene Police Department was called to an apartment complex in the 200 block of 19th Street around 3:30 a.m. after a shot was reported to have been fired.

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Paramedics responded to Panettiere's apartment last month after a 911 call and performed CPR and other advanced resuscitation efforts for more than 40 minutes before she was declared dead. An autopsy found no signs of trauma that could have contributed to her death, Greenville County Coroner Mike Ellis said in a statement.

China's Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plans

UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

The Houthis advanced inside Yemen earlier this month, seizing the crucial port city of Mokha and key Red Sea islands allowing them to better monitor shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb, through which some 12% of world trade normally passes.

Category 5 Hurricane Polo is an 'extremely dangerous' storm off the coast of Mexico

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

Third-generation grower Bill Berryhill said it means another year of losing money and wasting hundreds of tons of healthy grapes.

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

Dalton Gardens Irrigation District receives $989K grant

Also received $5.3 million loan from Idaho Water Resource Board

Ancillary sales rise with steins at Oktoberfest

Businesses report festival foot traffic resembled ‘peak August numbers’

Consumers nabbed more clothes off the racks. The local tobacco shop sold more cigars. One retailer hosted a beer kegger, of which two kegs were nearly depleted. Oktoberfest, a two-day event that drew nearly 2,000 people to downtown Coeur d’Alene this past weekend, boosted ancillary businesses up and down Sherman Avenue.

North Idaho Film Fest returns this week

Features exclusive screening of award-winning documentary

Sunshine Silver launches major exploration program

Local hiking expert reveals hidden gems

PREP ROUNDUP: Another record-setting day for Coeur d'Alene girls

Coeur d'Alene sophomore Emily Stiller was girls medalist with a2-under 70, leading the Vikings to the team title with a 293, 11 strokes better than their previous record set just two weeks ago at McCall.

Lyal Zaugg, 94

Lyal was born April 6, 1932, in Union, Ore. He was the third of six children born to August and Delta (Stringham) Zaugg.

Future of Wallace's decaying auditorium remains undecided

District failed to receive grant funding that would have paid for demolition.

Donald 'Don' Conklin, 72

Donald ‘Don’ Glenn Conklin Sr., 72, passed away on Aug. 15, 2026, at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Don was born in Santa Ana, Calif., on Jan. 28, 1954, to Marshall and Pauline Conklin.

Kenneth Parker Ela, 76

Kenneth Parker Ela, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 17, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 43 years, Wende, his four children, whom he was incredibly proud of, Tracey Lee (Craig Austin), Kelley Winters (Jeremy), Taryne Thomas (Ben), and Warren Ela (Tayler Petticolas

Chip Shots Sept. 22, 2026

Scores from local leagues.

2026 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook

Today's Ghastly Groaner

My dog used to chase people on a bike.

Virginia T. Montez, 95

Virginia Montez, 95, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, with her family by her side. She was born in Longmont, Colo.

Rathdrum man gets prison for eluding, DUI

A man who prosecutors said led police on a high-speed chase while driving drunk in December 2025 will spend up to 15 years in prison, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Legals for September, 22 2026

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

Tigrino belongs to Leopardus tilcayo, the first living wild cat species described by scientists in more than a century. At just 18 inches (46 centimeters) from head to the base of his tail and 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms), he is smaller than the average house cat.

Flights are disrupted across the US Northeast due to technical problems at a key air traffic center

The FAA then discovered that the backup fiber optic line had been cut due to construction. Verizon said contractors had dug up and cut the cable that runs along the Amtrak rail line in New Jersey. The company said in a statement that its technicians were racing to get the cable fixed.

Do you struggle to break free from negative patterns when stress takes over your day?

Breaking bad cycles is hard when stress mounts. Discover practical ways to address substance abuse and build positive daily routines.

Best truck driver license trainers In Victoria

Find the best truck driver license trainers in Victoria, comparing training options, practical instruction, licensing support, and courses for aspiring drivers.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for Monday, Sept. 21.

Cd'A school district declines emergency levy

Trade off too big of a risk

NIC to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

NIC to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Meal, community conversation, history performance at

Kellogg Mayor: "We are optimistic" as city awaits FEMA results

There was another big volcanic eruption earlier this month

As reported in previous articles, there are over 1,500 active volcanoes around the Earth with an average of 50-70 eruptions per year. According to VolcanoDiscovery.com, as of the weekend, there are over 40 volcanoes that are currently erupting. Active volcanoes have occasionally wrecked airline travel plans. Mostly recently, another eruption in Indonesia resulted in flight delays and cancellations.

Here is what you need to know about protecting your lien rights during federal financial disputes

Facing an asset dispute? Here is what you need to know about understanding your legal lien rights and securing your property.

PREP SOCCER: Viking boys wrap up 6A IEL title, have loss removed from record ... Coeur d'Alene girls upend Lake City in regular season for first time since 2020

Results from area high school soccer matches.

Late turnovers doom Vandals — Idaho drops to 0-4, heads into bye week

Idaho has a bye next week, then plays host to Montana State on Friday, Oct. 2 on ESPN.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Never too early to get folks excited about Vandal hoops

It’s still summer, but that didn’t prevent Idaho from trotting out its men’s and women’s basketball coaches earlier this week, to follow Vandal football coach Thomas Ford Jr. after his weekly news conference with area media. Heck, why not?

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men shut out Colorado Northwestern

Cardinal volleyball sweeps Truckee Meadows.

Let's have some good, old-fashioned debates

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene competes in Woodbridge Invitational

Results from Saturday's area cross country meets and volleyball matches.

Kootenai County commissioner proposes billing cities for law enforcement services

Leaders push back on ‘double tax’ for policing

City leaders push back on ‘double tax’ for policing.

Coeur d'Alene veteran navigates rising costs, housing delays

Retiree faces inflation, isolation and limited financial resource

But over the past year, Woller and people like him have been consistently told by IHFA, despite receiving $27.7 million statewide this past fiscal year and North Idaho receiving 28% of it, that there are currently no funds to give.

Post Falls girl crowned Miss Idaho Jr. Preteen Queen

Headed to Florida for nationals

Post Falls mother Anna Fields could barely describe the feeling of watching her daughter, Emberlyn, be crowned Miss Idaho Junior Preteen Queen at the 2026 National American Miss Pageant in Bellevue on Labor Day weekend. Alongside the crown, Emberlyn won a prize package and a $128,000 scholarship to Midland University.

NAMI Walk draws nearly 100 participants

Fundraising event exceeds its goal

Local furniture store doing business for 80 years

Well known throughout Kootenai County

Milestone Announcement

See who's celebrating!

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Anchored

The importance of the root system and the functions it provides to the tree or shrub it is attached to are critical to understand before going to town on these landscape nuisances.

PFLAG: My kid just came out, now what?

Neal Jones, 81

Neal was born in November 1944 to George and Mary Jones.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Perception vs. Reality

Maximizing the effectiveness of your retirement strategy begins with understanding the hierarchy of savings.

AI: Scare tactic for control?

A good day to jog and eat doughnuts

Dwight Bershaw Memorial .5K a spirited walk in the park

Paving begins Monday on Highway 54

GOVERNMENT: Must help at times

Lynda Lee (Metsker) Schultz, 80

Lynda Lee (Metsker) Schultz of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 2, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her journey began on Feb. 16, 1946, in Boise, Idaho. She was born to Walt and Vesta Metsker.

Bonnie Knight D'Alessandro, 81

Bonnie Knight D’Alessandro, born June 21, 1945, in Battle Creek, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 81.

2026 Constitution Week Spotlight

Don't fear failure

OUR GEM: Living Lake artists, seeing the lake through new eyes

Zany ballot casting

‘Anyone who wants to cheat can do so with virtually no fear of being discovered’

The number of dead people who vote in Coeur d’Alene is nowhere near as high as the regular turnout of the Dearly Departed in Chicago. But a few denizens of Forest Cemetery have cast ballots in a Coeur d’Alene election, if in name only. Former Coeur d’Alene Press editor Doug Clark can confirm this.

John and Nancy Darlas

In Loving Memory of John and Nancy Darlas. John Darlas, Feb. 27, 1935 – Aug. 28, 2026; Nancy Darlas, July 3, 1939 – Feb. 13, 2025.

SENATOR: Risch should visit more

CONVENTION: Not impressed with Trumpfest

Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?

Opening Tap

PREP FOOTBALL: Tamagni gets going, lifts Lakeland past Post Falls

Results from area high school football games.

Lindquist shines on both sides; Stern accounts for four touchdowns as Coeur d'Alene overcomes illness, penalties, Sandpoint

Coeur d’Alene travels to Lewiston next Friday.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A lot of blame to go around in Seattle

Blame me for believing this might have been the year. It sure looked like it was in March.

Vandals still in search of that elusive first win

“We’re not playing up to the standard that we know that is here,” Ford said earlier this week, in his weekly meeting with area media. “We’ve got to get that fixed in a hurry.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene Charter boys settle for draw with Sugar-Salem

Results from Friday's prep soccer and volleyball matchups.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals sweep in SWAC opener

Freshman Kristina Peras, freshman Madi Ruport and sophomore Eileen Schmidt had four digs each for NIC (15-4). Taylin Everingham, a freshman from Coeur d’Alene, had eight aces for the Cardinals.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Ernie Stensgar honored with Humanitarian Award

Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Ernie Stensgar honored with Humanitarian Award

Coeur d’Alene eyes cameras as restroom vandalism persists

City exploring ways to prevent more damage

City workers were busy this past week mitigating up to $1,750 worth of vandalism inflicted upon a public Coeur d’Alene bathroom. “We had more vandalism again today,” City Parks and Recreation Director Adam Rouse said during a Monday meeting. “One of the restroom facilities where people chose to do some things that are not so fun to clean up.”

Self-service DMV kiosk comes to Cd'A

Aims to cut waits, save trips

Summer's last hurrah

Sunshine and blue skies keep people outside as fall nears

Democratic candidate for Idaho AG promises professionalism

Lori Hickman, the Democratic candidate for Idaho attorney general, said she’s taking an independent approach to a partisan race, focusing on professionalism and ethical governance ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What's the difference between a well-dressed man on a unicycle and a poorly dressed man on a bike?

MY TURN: Understanding the Nov. 3 school levy

On November 3, voters who live within our school district will consider a two-year replacement levy. I want to explain what the levy is, what it funds, and why the amount on the ballot is changing.

Arizona man gets prison for abuse of vulnerable adult

A man will spend up to a decade in prison for abusing a memory care facility resident, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Raised by the Rainforest

Neal Jones, 81

Neal was born in November 1944 to George and Mary Jones.

School and Senior Meals: Sept. 21 - 25

Here's what's cooking!

With a hurricane bearing down, I ran anyway

2026 Constitution Week Spotlight

FAST FIVE: Lindsey Beacham: Bringing together science and community

Meet Lindsey Beacham, a communications strategist with the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute.

Legals for September, 19 2026

Parade of Homes continues this weekend

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region

Cuba hit with another blackout as millions across the island are left without electricity

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

So says Dr. Lydia Kang, author of a book on medical fads called “Quackery” and associate professor of internal medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center. There’s a desperation to it. “Everybody has a deep wish to have a long and fruitful life,” she says, “without disability or pain and with your brain intact.”

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

NAMI walks 5k for mental health on Saturday

Gridiron Guesses Sept. 18, 2026: Coeur d’Alene visits Sandpoint tonight in matchup of unbeatens

After four weeks, Jason is 22-8, Mark 20-10, Josh 20-10.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Day, Warren power Lakeland to 5A IEL sweep

Results from Thursday's prep volleyball matches.

NIC SOCCER: No. 13 Cardinal men blank No. 12 Snow

NIC hosts Colorado Northwestern at Eisenwinter Field on Saturday.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Coach Mac opens up on early struggles with Seahawks

Coaches who win the Super Bowl don't fall into emotional darkness. And if they do, it remains a secret.

PREP SOCCER: Grimmett guides Vikings past Lewiston

Results from Thursday's prep soccer matches.

EDITORIAL: Supporting the silence

Northwest Notes Sept. 18, 2026

Results from the Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship

North Idaho students encouraged to know their rights

North Idaho students encouraged to know their rights

KCRCC subcommittee investigates Prop 1 signers

Republicans face scrutiny after backing initiative for abortion rights measure

The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee is investigating members who signed to qualify a proposed abortion-rights initiative for the November ballot.

Boat launch lease standoff continues

Highway District expresses concern over terms, cost, legal authority

Silver Valley schools settle into state-mandated morning routine

Silver Valley schools settle into state-mandated morning routine

Idaho's marksmen to display talents at weekend competition

Idaho's marksmen to display talents at weekend competition

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

PROP ONE: More extreme than supporters say

The “yes” letters frame Prop 1 as simply trusting women and restoring reasonable care. That is not what the measure does.

BALLROOM: Response to Nordby

There is a good reason for building it and here it is.

BOYS & MEN: Adulthood & decisions

Teenagers are far from having reached a maturity level ready to handle adult decisions such as abortion.

OPINION - North Idaho College: A success worth celebrating

NIC’s comeback belongs to a community that refused to give up on its college.

9/11: Learn from it, don’t turn it into a slogan

We need to be careful about turning the facts into something broader than the historical record supports.

ELECTION: Importance of our voice and choice

We need leadership willing to uphold the Constitution, enforce accountability, and stand up for the law.

PROP ONE: Worse than Roe vs. Wade

Please vote no on Prop 1.

PROP ONE: Vote to stop it

Families are waiting for babies to adopt.

CALIFORNIA: We have rights to be here

America is my home.

POLITICS: Breaking up two-party system

Our two party system is itself a compromise. We should all try to remember this and avoid throwing out our baby with the bath water.

NAMI: Walk together for suicide prevention

Let’s walk together — for awareness, for hope, for mental health, and for one another.

Center of the Universe dedication this weekend

Hayden Cinema movie times

Zeigler sworn in as new Kellogg School Board trustee

Rathdrum educators win grant

In the running for larger prize

2026 Constitution Week Spotlight

Group raises money to protect Hayden Lake

Over 100 guests enjoyed an evening of dinner, dancing and drinks while attending a "paddleraiser" for the Hayden Lake Watershed Association on Aug. 23. The event featured an auction that benefitted education and ecosystem preservation programs at the Hayden Lake Country Club.

Chorale Coeur d'Alene presents: 'The American Spirit, Songs of Faith & Freedom'

Jungle Relics hosts 'Midnight Market'

Fredric Eugene Manthey, 90

Fredric Eugene Manthey, 90, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sept. 13, 2026, in Portland, Ore. Born in Antigo, Wis., on Sept. 17, 1936.

Centennial Trail section to close for construction

Project will replace asphalt trail surface

A portion of the Centennial Trail will be closed for construction from Sept. 23 to Oct. 14, according to the Kootenai County Department of Parks and Waterways.

DEBATE: Find common ground with live debates

As an Idaho voter, I’m directly requesting debates for all positions on the November ballot.

Grand jury indicts Spokane man in Shoshone County child exploitation case

Legals for September, 18 2026

Idaho minister found guilty of trespassing at a protest of anti-trans bills to serve no jail time

The Rev. Sara LaWall and her defense attorney cast her actions to remain in Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s office lobby as civil disobedience

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

Another pilot told air traffic controllers that he believes his wingman hit a bird and crashed, according to audio posted by www.liveatc.net.

US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

Body found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3

Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed rebels draw Yemen into the wider war

What every property owner should consider when building a long-term emergency plan

Learn essential steps for crafting a long-term emergency plan. Protect your property and ensure safety with our comprehensive guide. Take action now!

Outdoor wedding catering is becoming a bigger planning priority for couples

Outdoor wedding catering takes extra planning when heat, wind, and travel are involved. See what couples should consider before booking.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: In Idaho high school football, winning is now also a game of '21'

"So it changes the way you call a game like that. It really does,” Amos said. “If it was pre-seeded like it was before, we would have pulled Tannar before that. We just have to protect the 21.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Stillert, Lambert win at Lewiston Invitational

Results from Wednesday's Lewiston Invitational at Lewiston Country Club.

At College: Sept. 17, 2026

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Northwest Notes: Sept. 17, 2026

Notes on North Idaho College men's and women's soccer and USA Wrestling staying in Spokane for nationals for the next four years.

School districts on hook for $13M

CDA, PF, Lakeland to make payments to protect employee benefits

Spirit Lake embraces Longest Table movement

Spirit Lake embraces Longest Table movement

Preservation Act overhaul poses ‘huge setback,’ local official says

Preservation Act overhaul poses ‘huge setback,’ local official says

Proposed changes to a federal law requiring public input amid major project planning could pose negative impacts on local cultural heritage, according to Coeur d’Alene Historic Preservation Commission officials.

'American Revolution' comes to Post Falls

North Idaho welcomes new SAR chapter

Post Falls will welcome the first and, currently, the only North Idaho chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution today during the Treaty Rock Chapter’s first meeting at 6 p.m. at Mountain West Bible Church.

Bowling scores: Sept. 17, 2026

Scores from area leagues.

Cd'A Christmas Show seeks story submissions

Stateline Speedway results: Sept. 17, 2026

Results from recent racing at Stateline Speedway in Post Falls.

Rare wolverine documented in Idaho’s central mountains

Idaho Fish and Game officials say there are only an estimated 318 wolverines remaining in Lower 48

Waterfowl season for youth, vets/active military coming up

Early, two-day hunt Sept. 26-27

MY TURN: Looking Inside Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This simple idea about AI isn't so simple to understand in practice.

North Idaho Bear Fair returns

Offers free bear spray, electric fence demos and cider pressing

East Side district, IDL douse wildland fire Off Asbury Road

Trump gives feds 90 days to consider removing endangered species protections for wolves

Supporters say plan helps ranchers, but opponents criticize process and say wolf populations aren’t fully recovered

Wolves are a native species that was almost completely eliminated in the Western United States by the 1940s through a widespread government extermination campaign backed by congressional bounties and the extensive use of poisoning.

2026 Constitution Week Spotlight

Ayla Day, celebrating a furry friend of the community

‘She was our best friend; we just want to honor her’

The loyalty of a furry friend is something many people in their early adult life come to rely on.

Coeur d’Alene Rotary roasts Steve Roberge

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty welcomes new agents

Legals for September, 17 2026

Big Sky Now: Week 2 Recap, Montana State Stuns Nevada, Idaho Falls to 0-3

Big Sky Conference football week two is in the books, and Montana State's win over Nevada might be the headline of the season so far.

US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way

The U.S. stock market initially held onto its modest, early gains after the Fed announced its decision. The short-term pain of a slower economy may be worth it if it starves inflation of its fuel and gets further increases for the cost of living back to the Fed’s 2% target.

Idaho’s prisons are full. Corrections agency will request $45.3 million to open three new facilities.

As the state with the nation’s highest rate of women who are incarcerated, IDOC budget request will include $32.9M for new women’s prison

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted the crater on the moon’s near side in May 2024 soon after it was formed by an incoming fragment of an asteroid or comet. The moon strike escaped real-time detection by telescopes on Earth and in space.

EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney

Last year, she said Europe must stake out its independence as the U.S. continued to impose tariffs on nations and the Trump administration in the U.S. criticized the bloc’s migration policies, warning of “civilizational erasure.”

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

The Houthis denied firing drones toward Mecca, about 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) from Yemen’s border. The Saudis said they intercepted and destroyed the drone before it entered the airspace over the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

Fed rate hike will likely push borrowing costs on credit cards, mortgages -- but benefit savers

The Fed’s goal is to slow consumer and business spending by raising the cost of borrowing, thereby reducing demand for homes, cars and other goods and services, eventually cooling the economy and reducing upward pressure on prices.

Driver arrested in bus collision that happened before news helicopter crash in LA

NBC4 Los Angeles reported that two people aboard the helicopter — reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw — were killed when the chopper went down Tuesday in the Chatsworth neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley north of downtown. A person on the ground, identified as 29-year-old Edy Gutierrez Mejia, died in a parking lot, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said.

Childcare assistance gains attention as families face higher monthly costs

Childcare assistance may help working families manage one of their biggest expenses. See what support options may be worth checking.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls sweeps for 2-0 start in 6A IEL

Results from Tuesday's prep volleyball matches.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals sweep Spokane Colleges

NIC opens Scenic West Athletic Conference play against conference newcomer Truckee Meadows Community College on Friday in Reno, Nev.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A little insight goes a long way

There have been more athletes than I can count who were fascinating and fun in conversation.

PREP SOCCER: Vikings push past Trojans in 6A IEL play

Results from Tuesday's prep boys and girls soccer matches.

Youth Sports Sept. 16, 2026

Youth soccer, flag football and more ...

Idaho high school football media poll Sept. 16, 2026

How the state's media voted this week.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lola Eggleston, Timberlake High School

Timberlake High senior cross country runner Lola Eggleston is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Athlete of the Week.

Westlund trying to walk a fine line with how much government should help

Post Falls Mayor Randy Westlund raised a question worth considering when he announced Monday that the city would end its utility-assistance program.

Coeur d'Alene regulates kratom products

Under 21 prohibited from purchase, product cannot exceed set chemical levels

Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring kratom providers within city limits to obtain permitting to sell the product, which is generally used either as an energy booster, mood lifter, pain reliever and remedy for the symptoms of quitting opioids, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Fire Iron Forge keeping blacksmithing alive

Classes available in Athol

David Walker enters his backyard shop in Rathdrum to the harmonies of Canadian folk-rock band Great Big Sea’s “Rant and Roar” and “Ordinary Day” as he prepares to light his forge.

PF council OKs $3.1M water reclamation project

Second phase pegged at $40M

City council voted to unanimously approve an Guaranteed Maximum Price agreement with Apollo Inc. in regard to the upgrade and expansion of solids handling at the water reclamation facility in Post Falls on Tuesday. The GMP agreement will have the city pay $2,327,085.95 to Apollo Inc. for Project 1 of its water reclamation facility’s upgrades. The total estimated cost is $3,136,997.95, including preconstruction services and equipment costs, among others.

Oktoberfest: bigger and brew-ier than ever

Moody’s revises North Idaho College outlook

Moody’s Ratings revised North Idaho College’s outlook from stable to positive while affirming the college’s Baa1 issuer and revenue bond ratings, according to NIC.

Inland Empire PGA results: Sept. 16, 2026

Results from the Assistant Professional Championship at Coeur d'Alene Golf Club.

MAIN STREET: FATHER, DAUGHTER - THEIR GENEROUS HEARTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

OPINION: Where’s the beef, Senator Risch?

It must be election season again because I’m seeing many down-home TV ads of Jim Risch wearing his cowboy uniform and tossing hay to his cattle, as well as a bit of BS to the voters.

OPINION: The cure for absentee ballot confusion: Vote

Voting for better leadership is the only way out of this mess.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Raising your grandchild? Idaho gives you an option short of full guardianship

That arrangement can work fine for daily life. But it often falls apart the moment the child needs something that requires legal authority — enrolling in school, seeing a doctor, getting a vaccine, or being added to insurance.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Chronic hives and autoimmunity: What’s beneath the surface

To resolve hives, we have to look beyond the rash.

Health educator lecturing in Cd'A this week

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Did you hear about the actor who broke his leg onstage?

Forestry program proves an early hit at Priest River Lamanna High School

A new forestry pathway at Priest River Lamanna High School is preparing students for careers in forestry, logging and natural resources through hands-on training, industry certifications, dual-credit opportunities and workforce partnerships. Early enrollment shows strong student interest.

Barbara Campbell, 93

Barbara Landon Campbell was born May 17, 1933, in San Francisco, Calif., and passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 11, 2026.

Pamela Rae (Walker) Frayn, 71

Legals for September, 16 2026

Hundreds arrested in Eastern Washington crime crackdown

Former Spokane police chief named Kootenai County undersheriff

Craig Meidl, the former chief of the Spokane Police Department, will serve as undersheriff of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release.

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act

The contrasting responses illustrate a yawning disconnect emerging between a tech sector warning of AI's existential threats to humanity and a federal government often struggling to accomplish basic functions under the weight of intense partisanship and election-year pressure.

Saudi crown prince goes to Egypt for support amid Houthi strikes, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline will be largely shut down for weeks as it is repaired after attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, officials say, likely taking several million barrels of oil a day off the market.

As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US

But both the U.S. and China have also expressed growing concerns over AI. The current debate takes on greater importance ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Washington this month to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, and as experts say the future of AI will depend significantly on what China and the U.S. do and don’t do.

Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building

US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

But reports of the anti-satellite weapon reflected longstanding worries about space threats from Russia and China, given that much U.S. infrastructure is dependent on satellite communications. The U.S. has also previously demonstrated its own abilities to shoot down satellites from Earth.

Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

On mail-in voting, the Trump administration had made a last-minute push to have the U.S. Postal Service play a central role in deciding who would be able to receive a ballot. But state election officials argued there was not enough time to make the changes for the Nov. 3 midterm elections — and said their systems were already secure and accurate.

Post Falls man dies in crash

PREP ROUNDUP: Wallace topples Lakeside in league opener

Also: Results from boys soccer, girls soccer and swimming.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Change must follow this dreadful M's season

It's been horrible to watch. This whole thing needs to be fixed. The question is how.

More data centers, then more energy resources, needed

Expected influx of tech sector, data centers prompts calls for natural gas, renewables

Bracing for a Pacific Northwest influx of data centers and the tech sector over a short-term period, a power planner is calling for more infrastructural needs to meet future electricity demand.

Current, former Cd'A firefighters restore century-old fire truck

Current, former, Cd'A firefighters restore century-old fire truck

102 years ago, the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department purchased an American Lafrance fire truck. At the time, the 1000 gallons/min pump was the biggest pump west of the Mississippi River, according to the truck's restorers, retired CFD Lt. Kirk Marshall and current CFD Engineer and Paramedic Kellen McKiernan. Now, thanks to the hard work from Marshall and McKiernan, that 102-year-old American Lafrance not only looks, but runs just as good as it did 100 years ago.

Lifelong Tiger takes over Mullan School District

Almquist succeeds Wells as superintendent

Staffing shortage may force reduced plow routes

Primary concern is keeping Dobson Pass open

Northwest Notes Sept. 11, 2026

Notes on College of Western Idaho athletics, and Zags basketball.

County leaves docks in place

Despite end of lease, highway district to manage Bayview, Spirit Lake, Lower Twin Lakes facilities

PF ends 'welfare program' for utility bills

Mayor Westlund says its not the role of government

Loraine Rose George, 96

Loraine R. George, 96, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Northeast Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nev.

Chip Shots Sept. 15, 2026

Results from local leagues ... and two aces!

Mary Lynell Helgeson, 91

Mary Lynell Helgeson – Sept. 22, 1934 – July 25, 2026

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did the pharmacist walk on her tiptoes?

Legals for September, 15 2026

McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

Reporters and photographers were told by Senate staff not to take video of his remarks in the second-floor hallway, even though video is often permitted in that area. Still images were allowed.

Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers

The great American road trip, fueled by — and undercut by — the automobile that created it

raveling together to see America both strengthened family bonds and “provided a way to educate children as citizens,” Rugh writes.

Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it's Vatican employees who get the gift

New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate

Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, said this weekend that companies should start coordinating on AI safety without waiting for the government to introduce legislation. The “pacing" of AI development doesn't mean stopping it, Altman wrote on X. “But it should be slower than it otherwise could be."

6 opportunities to invest in a meaningful business

Invest in a meaningful business that combines purpose with opportunity, helping entrepreneurs create lasting value while supporting communities and long-term growth.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

No hurricanes thus far in the Atlantic and Carribean waters

As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, we currently have a warmer than normal sea-surface temperature event, El Nino, in the south-central Pacific Ocean. According to the latest U.S. Climate Prediction Center outlook and discussion, ocean waters are above average levels across the east-central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

League of Women Voters of Kootenai County planning guide

Six died in Kootenai County during 100 deadliest days

Six people died in crashes in Kootenai County between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did the lobster blush?

Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey

Irish whiskey currently faces the standard tariff imposed by Trump on most imports from the European Union, which was reduced from 15% to 10% in July.

'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

Dergarabedian said the return of Bullock and Kidman was crucial to rekindling interest after such a long gap between films. He said the bigger test will come next weekend, when the sequel faces little direct competition.

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

The sold-out run is punishing: 16 shows in five weeks, 10 more booked for May 2027, 26 nights in all before tens of thousands of people each time.

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

According to a report published Friday by the International Energy Agency, net exports of diesel and gasoil from the Gulf countries in August stood at “just over a quarter” of what they were before the war on Iran began in February.

Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed

Hours before the attack, Iran’s government remained defiant. “Our people can’t be bullied into submission. Iran won’t surrender,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a social media post.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Colson Yankoff's 'crazy journey' — former Coeur d'Alene High star quarterback carving out role on special teams and tight end in the NFL

“I think my goal and my role is to do whatever’s asked of me, whenever it’s asked of me,” Yankoff said. “And be prepared and ready and able to do that. I think I’ve developed a ton as a tight end since I got here. And special teams as well; I’ve continued to develop there, and play my butt off, and so yeah, whatever they ask is what I’m going to go out there and do.”

Another slow start stymies Vandals, who drop to 0-3

Idaho plays host to Abilene Christian next Saturday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Eggleston, Coeur d'Alene teams win at Timberlake Farragut Invitational

Coeur d'Alene swept team titles at the Timberlake Farragut cross country Invitational on Saturday.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Coeur d'Alene wins at Freeman; Lakeland third, Lake City fifth

“I’m incredibly proud of this team for earning the tournament championship,” Coeur d’Alene coach Carly Curtis said. “We faced some tough opponents, but continued to compete and showed tremendous grit.”

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men notch one more for the road

Cardinal volleyball completes 4-0 run in Colorado tournament.

PREP SOCCER: Weimer-Earnest helps T-Wolves get back on track

Results from Saturday's prep boys and girls soccer matches.

Fueling frugality: North Idaho consumers, grocers, contractors feeling record diesel costs

North Idaho consumers, grocers, contractors feeling record diesel costs

Trisha Miles pushed a shopping cart full of groceries, a small child leading the way in a toy car, toward her vehicle. It sat in a busy Super 1 Foods parking lot in Hayden on Friday. Diesel prices just hit an all-time high this past week in Idaho, according to motor club AAA. The cost per gallon has now increased from about $3.82 last year to over $6.

Tunnel to Towers North Idaho 5K honors 9/11 victims, benefits first responder families

Tunnel to Towers North Idaho 5K honors 9/11 victims, benefits first responder families

When Jeff Snell ran along the Centennial Trail early Saturday morning, an American flag balanced on his shoulder, people out for a stroll in McEuen Park or along the lake paused as he passed, hands over their hearts.

NIBCA honors Parade of Homes submissions during awards ceremony

NIBCA honors Parade of Homes submissions during awards ceremony

Kootenai County housing costs climb again

Median price closing in on $570K

Local business offers a taste of Scotland

Company is based in Hayden

PROP 1: Extended considerations

The Prop 1 language is too ambiguous and open ended to gain this writer’s vote.

MY TURN: North Idaho deserves answers on the Panhandle Health District crisis

When a sitting board member becomes the administrator he is supposed to oversee, it blurs the line between governance and administration and leaves the public with questions unanswered.

CANDIDATES: Independents worth investigating

I suggest you check these folks out.

Milestone Announcement

See who's celebrating!

What's next for North Idaho?

What role can the Chamber play in growing North Idaho’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem?

Robert 'Bob' Gaither, 82

Robert “Bob” Earl Gaither Jr., 82, passed away on Aug. 26, 2026. Bob was born at home in Starke, Fla., on March 20, 1944, to Mary Elizabeth Harper and Robert E. Gaither Sr.

Keeping the lights on shouldn't break the bank

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT - Idaho's Homestead Exemption: What it actually protects (and what it doesn't)

Idaho offers one of the more generous homestead protections in the country, yet many homeowners have never heard of it — and misunderstand what it actually does when they have.

Joshua Burzynski, 41

Joshua Michael Burzynski (41) was received into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Aug. 30, 2026. He succumbed to Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

I-90 westbound on-ramp to close Monday

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did the man fall down the well?

Being humble is no bumble

Less ego. More impact. Better results.

FISH & WILDLIFE: Examples of bloated government

“Americans overwhelmingly want a smaller government,” should have been the quote by Noah Greenwald of the CBD.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Potential failure

What can cause seemingly healthy branches and trees as a whole to fail?

Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'

Competing visions of Northern Ireland — whether Irish or British — drove decades of violence in the six-county region that has a Protestant majority and has remained part of the U.K.

Coeur d'Alene wins big again — Comstock, whose season ended early last year due to injury, catches two of Stern's five touchdown passes

Coeur d’Alene travels to Sandpoint next Friday.

Spark starts too late for Trojans

Post Falls travels to Lakeland next Friday.

PREP FOOTBALL: Lake City blanks Eisenhower for third straight victory

Results from Friday's prep football games.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Early start a key for upcoming tests

IF IT winds up that more local teams end up qualifying for state tournaments this year, can we really argue that it didn’t work.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals take two to open Colorado tourney

Kika Peras, a freshman from Kotor, Montenegro, had 18 kills for NIC, which faces Gillette and Central Wyoming today to conclude the tournament.

25 years later, Kootenai County remembers 9/11

25 years later, Kootenai County remembers 9/11

Never forget. That was the promise Americans made after the Sept. 11 attacks. But 25 years later, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Chief Pete Holley said memories of the attacks appear to be fading in many communities, including some in Idaho.

Cd'A ceremony recalls heroism of firefighters on 9/11

Cd'A ceremony recalls heroism of firefighters on 9/11

NIBCA presents 49th annual Parade of Homes

Offers tours this weekend and next

Rotary Club Rose Sale rides into town

Aims to raise over $50k for local grants

Teen remembered for love of school buses

Bay Shore Systems in Rathdrum helped with renovation project

Vandals look to Dome to help provide winning mojo

“There's no other option — we must play better defensively for our team to have an opportunity to be successful this season,” Idaho defensive coordinator Lee Stalker said. “We must play light-years better. You saw small glimpses of it against Cal Poly ... Utah, you take with a little grain of salt.”

Green tomatoes vs. September: What to pick, what to let go

At this point in the season, the question is no longer “Will my tomatoes ripen?” but “Which tomatoes have a realistic chance of ripening before (or after) the season ends?”

'Sail-a-Palooza' celebrates therapeutic sailing

Jon Totten has been a professional sailor for over 20 years, and as he worked on boats in different parts of the world, he discovered the healing power of sailing.

Kristi Cossette-Jeffrey, 59

In Loving Memory of Kristi Cossette-Jeffrey, May 7, 1967 - Aug.9, 2026. Kristi Cossette-Jeffrey, 59, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Spokane, Wash., Kristi grew up in Spokane Valley

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Where do you learn to make ice cream?

FAST FIVE: Judith Pinkerton

SA package..... Birds of a Feather

Senate candidate Todd Achilles talks breaking up the two-party system

Achilles, an independent U.S. Senate candidate and former state legislator, said he’s held more than 250 events across Idaho’s 44 counties since launching his campaign last summer.

Zoning and Collections

George Vivian, 86

George L. Vivian (1939 -2026)

Grant Webb, 85

Grant Richard Webb was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 27, 1940, the only child of Fred and Hyrel Webb

Connections on a walk, Gloria and an iPhone in the lake

Legals for September, 12 2026

More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

Shoppers may feel more and more sticker shock, particularly in the grocery aisle. Perishable foods, like meat and produce, face one of the most immediate strains of expensive diesel because they need to be hauled in and restocked frequently — or may be harvested using farm equipment powered by the fuel.

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis seize an island in a key strait, opening a new front in the Iran war

The capture of Mayun, a tiny, barren volcanic island inside the strait also known as Perim, was confirmed by a senior military official with Yemen’s internationally recognized government and by a Houthi official. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to journalists.

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d’Alene outlasts Lakeland in five

Results from Thursday's prep volleyball and soccer matches.

Gridiron Guesses Sept. 11, 2026: Coeur d’Alene could get its first test tonight from Moses Lake

As for the picks ... well it was ugly.

NIC SOCCER: Cardinal play the long game, beat rival CSI

Both teams travel to Truckee Meadows Community College of Reno, Nev., on Saturday.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Reflections on Sept. 11

Today marks 25th anniversary of American tragedy

Sept. 11, 2001, is forever ingrained in history books as one of America’s greatest tragedies. But Julia Byrum said it’s important to remember tragedies. The young Coeur d’Alene resident wasn’t alive that fateful day. Instead, she learned much of what she knows about it in school.

NIC, LC State sign co-admission agreement

The partnership will better serve higher education students

Independents make their case

Candidates running for U.S. Senate, House and Idaho governor sound off at DART forum

SMC, Kootenai Imaging team up in Silver Valley

Partnership expected to improve diagnostic services

Post Falls arrests 15 on immigration charges

Two months after joining into 287(g) program with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement, the Post Falls police announced they have made 15 total arrests of individuals suspected of violating federal immigration law in a press release on Thursday.

US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations

OPINION: Local control and the balance of power

One Piano, Four Pianists coming to Kroc Center

Buddhist nuns to speak at North Idaho College

AFFORDABILITY: The new buzz word

Hayden Cinema movie times

PROP 1: The difference holding a baby makes

Kylan Fuechsel, 32

Kylan Fuechsel, 32, passed away on Aug. 23, 2026.

VOTE: Aaron Hayes for state representative

Board votes to put levy on ballot

SENIORS: Everybody wins

Jon Broemmeling, 56

Jon E. Broemmeling, 56, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away on August 30, 2026. He was born in Moscow, Idaho, on April 30, 1970, to Edward and Sara (Susie) Broemmeling.

Mary Lynell Helgeson, 91

Mary was born in Butte in 1934 to Arthur & Charlotte Boyer. She died at 91 at Hospice North Idaho on July 25.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember and honor

REPS: Need ones who will say 'no!'

Richard Duval Jones, 74

Richard Duval Jones, 74, passed away at his home on July 9, 2026, in Laclede, Idaho. He was born on April 3, 1952, in Wallace, Idaho, to Henry and Freda (Gray) Jones. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1970.

Patricia Ann Martin, 86

Patricia (Trish) Ann Martin, a resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born Nov. 10, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., passed away on Aug. 23, 2026, at the age of 86.

Ernie Harold Peyer, 78

Ernie Harold Peyer, 78, a longtime resident of Osburn, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2026.

Kiley receives 30 years for manslaughter

Nine months after killing his grandfather, a Bonner County man was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for the crime, with mental health being a significant factor in the crime.

Idaho governor orders flags to be lowered to half-staff for Sept. 11

Hope 4 Kids Hygiene Drive returns

Expands to 14 school districts

Shoshone County approves park upgrades

Many projects address aging structures, equipment

PROP 1: A demolition, not a correction

Legals for September, 11 2026

Big Sky Now: Week 1 shockers, Gilman's Record, MSU-Nevada Looms

On this episode of Big Sky Now, we break down every Big Sky Conference football week 1 result and preview the full week 2 slate.

Sept. 11 ranks among the most historic events in many Americans’ lifetimes, polling shows

Despite the widespread impact, the Ipsos poll finds relatively few Americans will be marking the anniversary in some way. Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults plans to do something to commemorate Friday's 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Former Montana State coach Choate left his mark on Bobcat program

“There’s no question, from beginning to end, coach Choate left his fingerprints on our program,” Vigen said in July, at the Big Sky Football Kickoff media day in Airway Heights.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake, Charter girls play to IML draw

Results from Wednesday's prep soccer and volleyball matches.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seattle finds its way sans Sam

You can make a case that each team should have lost this crazy game, which proved that maybe starters should see some action in exhibition games, after all.

At College: Sept. 10, 2026

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Post Falls High Athlete of the Week: Sept. 10, 2026

Senior volleyball player Lucy Carr is this week's Post Falls High Athlete of the Week.

Diners bite into Longest Table potluck

Hosted by United Way North Idaho, event is region's first

That smells delicious. Flocks of people descended upon City Park in Coeur d’Alene on Wednesday evening for a massive community potluck. Called The Longest Table, host United Way of North Idaho invited everyone to provide and enjoy an array of their favorite dishes in a communal setting.

New early childhood ed center planned for Post Falls

Goddard school owners say key aspect is critical thinking

Following a recent groundbreaking, Post Falls’ Goddard School is taking shape. The early childhood education center is offering parents educational freedom and teaching children not what to think, but “how to think.” “That’s really what I think early education should be about,” said co-owner Sara Carson.

$50 stalls Rathdrum fee schedule approval

Costs of water also projected to increase

Turning grief into mourning

Renowned grief counselor shares insights at Hospice of North Idaho

Renowned grief counselor shares insights at Hospice of North Idaho

Bowling scores: Sept. 10, 2026

Scores from area leagues.

NLFD Firefighters Forgoing Raises

Proposed tax levy would be worth $4.5 million

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?

Altar Church hosts Neighborhood Rib-Fest

Michael Mocny, 70

Michael "Mike" Mocny, 70, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

US Fish and Wildlife staff down more than a third nationwide, 35% in Idaho since Trump 2.0

Idaho has lost 61 federal employees, while other Western states also see major reductions in staff

Idaho election officials worry about proposed mail-in ballot changes

Trump administration’s policies, on hold by a federal court for now, would require local officials to change absentee ballots two months before 2026 midterm elections.

Heritage Health is hosting a career open house

Logan Pass time limits helped juggle record July visitation, Glacier National Park officials say

Labor Day marked the close of Glacier National Park’s pilot season for a timed parking system at Logan Pass.

Legals for September, 10 2026

Republicans open highly unusual, midterm convention billed as a two days of 'Trump-a-Palooza'

Coinciding with the gathering, Trump’s political operation, which has been sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars, began spending heavily through a new group, the No Going Back PAC Inc., The New York Times first reported Wednesday. The group has reserved $49 million in six competitive Senate races and one competitive House race.

Scott Green to step down as University of Idaho president

Green’s departure marks a transition at the state’s land-grant university, and sets the stage for another top-tier job search. The State Board of Education — which doubles as the U of I’s Board of Regents — recently filled the president’s vacancy at Boise State University, after a tumultuous and largely closed-door 16-month search.

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

The Duo lets users split the screen to use two different apps on the device, or two windows of the same website for things like comparison shopping. With a starting price of $1,999, it is the most expensive iPhone yet.

Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they're stolen

Brand, who has investigated art crime for about 20 years, explains that often “nobody will touch” stolen art, particularly high-profile work. Sometimes that means paintings valued at millions of dollars are effectively “worth zero” once they're outside of the museum, he added, if not a small fraction of the price.

After budget cuts, Idaho plans to maintain low government spending, state official says

Ahead of 2027 legislative session, state agencies release budget requests that largely call to maintain budget cuts

“That really quickly takes up most of the increase in our revenue,” she said. “So, our focus this year is going to be on keeping those budgets at where we set them last year.”

Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump

Crude is the main ingredient for everyday fuel like gasoline and diesel — which are also seeing a renewed spike in prices — and higher energy costs overall trickle down to just about every part of the supply chain, from groceries to clothing, cosmetics and more.

PREP GIRLS SOCCER: T-Wolves break through in second half vs. Viks

Results from Tuesday's prep girls soccer matches.

PREP BOYS SOCCER: Vikings send Baune in win over Lake City

Results from Tuesday's prep boys soccer matches.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Now the Seahawks try to stay on top of the mountain

Being the champion is hard work. No, really. You think I'm joking, that there's a punch line coming.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brayden Van Leuven, Lake City High School

Lake City High senior running back Brayden Van Leuven is this week's Knutdsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland beats defending 5A IEL champs to open league

Results from Tuesday's prep volleyball matches.

PREP GOLF: Wilson, Viking girls win at McCall tourney

Coeur d’Alene competes in the Lewiston Invitational on Sept. 16 at Bryden Canyon Golf Course in Lewiston.

Idaho high school football media poll Sept. 9, 2026

How the state's media voted this week.

Local and state educators talk school funding

Top 25 for academic efficiency. Dead last in spending per pupil. This was just one point about Idaho’s education system that local and state educators tackled during a Tuesday morning breakfast at Coeur d’Alene Resort. Tuesday is also, coincidentally, the first day of school.

Celebrating the community behind the mural

Plaque dedication ceremony to honor 'Welcome to Coeur d’Alene' mural sponsors

Post Falls Planning and Zoning approves annexation of 'commercial node'

Approved property is 'exactly' what planning and zoning is looking for

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the annexation and zoning of a 3.04-acre piece of land to be used for a gas station and convenience store located on the northeast corner of Prairie Ave. and N Chase Rd. during a regular session on Tuesday. The proposal will come before the City Council for final approval at a future meeting.

Rathdrum man pleads not guilty to injuring child

A Rathdrum man accused of brutally beating his 11-year-old daughter with a belt and then denying her medical care to hide the abuse is expected to stand trial in early 2027.

MoNI presents: War at Home

New exhibit honors Cd'A military history

CLIMATE: Article overlooks Bible in search for source

Read it yourself, especially the Book of Revelation, and see for yourself and try to explain why a book 2,000 years old is predicting what is happening today and will happen in our future.

PROP 1: Vote yes, reduce Idaho’s burden on neighbors

If you would like to improve prenatal care in Idaho, vote “yes” on Prop 1.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Getting divorced? Idaho law handles part of your estate plan automatically — but not all of it

Idaho law offers a safety net here that many people don’t know exists, but that safety net has real gaps, and relying on it completely can leave your plan in worse shape than you’d expect.

PROP 1: Vote yes! Trust women with their health

There is no place for government in this decision.

PROP 1: Between a woman and God, not government

Education and more pregnancy preventive solutions available to women and girls are needed, not more laws!

OPINION: Can a church really funnel dark money into the campaign against Prop 1?

Labrador’s opinion would subvert the very purpose of the Sunshine Act

HOUSING: A solution must be possible

We must think of ways that work rather than looking for blame?

DALTON: Additional concerns about speeding

Dalton Gardens needs regular traffic control, and the city needs to enforce its laws.

Libby woman jailed in Idaho after high-speed police chase

Douglas 'Doug' K. Loper, 77

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband and best friend of over 50 years, Doug Loper, whom I married on March 25, 1977. He was born in Lewistown, Mont., on March 30, 1949, to Gerald and Doris Loper.

Wildfire risks are driving up costs for Northwest utilities

Consumer advocates worry that unchecked wildfire spending will drive up electricity rates across the West

Wildfire risks are driving major utility investments across the Pacific Northwest as companies harden power grids, manage liability exposure and respond to increasing wildfire threats.

ISC approves new abortion ballot initiative language

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled Sunday that revised explanations of the effects of voting for or against a proposed abortion rights initiative may appear on the November general election ballot.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I used to be addicted to the hokey pokey.

From living memory into history

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Restful nights: Using acupuncture for deep, restful sleep

There are so many benefits to a good night’s sleep — it’s one of the foundations of good health.

Richard George Brostrom, 92

Richard "Dick" Brostrom passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026. Dick longed to join his wife of almost 72 years after her passing last December. He was most proud of his family and his military service with the United States Air Force, where he served as a military police officer. Dick was born on Oct. 3, 1933, in Stillwater, Minn., to his parents, Anton & Adelaide Brostrom.

The little fountain between the towers

Old Idaho Pen in for 'reimagining'

ISHS Executive Director Janet Gallimore visits Coeur d'Alene

Legals for September, 9 2026

An ultimate Lake City guy: Kelly Reed, longtime track and field, basketball coach and football assistant for a combined 75 seasons, calls it a career

“He’s dedicated so much time to us,” said Kolton Mitchell, who starred at Lake City before playing at Idaho and is now at Ohio. “He’ll never know just how grateful we are for everything he’s done for us. All those kids playing at the Division I level it’s because of him. From workouts at 6 a.m., nobody shows up as consistently as he does. When he shows up and texts us after each game, letting us know what he saw, it just elevates our game so much. That’s why we’re able to be successful is because of him.”

Sunshine Mine builds toward a new era

Touching Hearts at Home celebrates new Hayden location

In Kootenai County, where people aged 60 and over make up almost 30% of residents, the need for senior care is growing as the population grows.

Author returns to share story of Rathskeller Inn

Candace Conradi’s new book chronicles the venue that helped shape Cd’A history

Conservation deal protects Lake Creek, 700 acres of forest

Protected area includes important native trout streams

Nearly 9,000 feet of Lake Creek and 700 acres of family-owned forest and farmland in North Idaho and eastern Washington are permanently protected, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy announced.

Record September rain ends historic summer dry spell

Northwest Notes Sept. 8, 2026

Notes on a Bonners Ferry basketball signee with LC State.

Glenda Gail Price, 88

Glenda Gail Price, 88

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting bigger.

THE DIRT: Buggin' out

Chip Shots Sept. 8, 2026

Results from local leagues.

Legals for September, 8 2026

8 top cosmetic dentist options for restoring aging or damaged teeth

Restoring worn or discolored teeth requires proper care. Learn how a cosmetic dentist can help protect your smile. Read more details now.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television and streaming highlights for Monday, Sept. 7

Ring the bell: Fire department helps with first day of school

Coeur d'Alene firefighters to assist with traffic visibility and remind motorists that children are returning

Sights set on iTECH Summit

Regional leaders, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging talent will meet Oct. 21

Women’s Gift Alliance dinner celebrates another year of giving

Gonzaga president will be keynote speaker

Wildfire history

Fake experts equal real risk

Better Business Bureau column makes Press debut

By Dené Joubert, Senior Investigations Manager, BBB Great West + Pacific

Today's Ghastly Groaner

How does a penguin build its house?

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 49ers, ‘Seahawkers,’ injury theories and other guys

Normally, the NFL season doesn’t officially begin until the second Sunday in September. But with the Seahawks playing in the league opener Wednesday, and the 49ers facing the Rams on Thursday (or Friday, if you’re there in person), these “early” first-week games seem a little more important in these parts.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal volleyball takes two in Kansas

Cardinal men's and women's soccer conference play with clean sheet victories.

PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Grimmett powers Viks

Coeur d’Alene (2-3) visits Lake City on Tuesday.

Local watch: Sept. 6, 2026

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Photographers flock to Hayden for osprey photos

Hunting for the perfect picture

Eats on Spokane Street signals summer's end

Activities and games galore for children and those young at heart

Dalton Gardens looks to address speeding concerns

City will be reaching out to residents for opinions

New bar and eatery packing them in

Open five days a week

'Weaver' nominations to close in coming weeks

KUDOS: To the Idaho Heritage Trust and the Chapin Building

Thank you, Idaho Heritage Trust, for your help of preservation projects in Post Falls and throughout Idaho.

PROP 1: Vote no on Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act

Idaho should continue to value both women and unborn children.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What breed of dog can jump higher than buildings?

Turn and embrace the change

Paul Wayne Coye, 83

Paul Coye “Mo” walked up the final ridge to meet his Lord and Savior on Aug. 18, 2026.

Community Thanks

Giving thanks in the community.

HJR 4: Vote no in November

Please research HJR 4 before you vote on November 3, 2026 and consider who should decide what Idahoans are allowed to vote on.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Selfless Acts

In this day and age, when there is so much strife, frustration, and division, I delight in the opportunity to highlight the good in our community.

Hospice of North Idaho earns 5-Star Hospice Rating

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: The many ways to measure inflation

The truth is there’s no single “inflation rate.”

When did affordable stop being affordable?

Is anyone else sick of the term affordable housing?

LAKES: Response to Ron Dayton

We should take responsibility and initiative. I will bring a bucket of gravel for the potholes. You do the same. It may catch on.

OUR GEM: Golden mussels, California's wake-up call for Idaho

When California discovered golden mussels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in November 2024, resource managers immediately recognized the seriousness of the situation. Unlike many invasive species that take years to reveal their impacts, experts knew right away this tiny freshwater mussel had the potential to create enormous ecological and economic problems.

There's something about a new beginning

After a beautiful North Idaho summer, we’re ready for fall.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Five Reasons Why

Local dealers are better… even the price is better all things considered. Local dealers can fix it right away.

Nick Horne, 66

Nick Horne, 66, of Hayden, Idaho, was called home to be with the Lord on Aug. 4, 2026.

Lake City blocks, sacks CV

McWilliams makes two big plays as T-Wolves rally from 13-0 deficit

Lake City travels to Yakima next Friday to play Eisenhower.

The Viking show rolls on

Coeur d’Alene hosts Moses Lake next Friday.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Lynn: The Doc that did it all for you

I swear, one of these days we’ll get back to the sports part in this space eventually.

PREP FOOTBALL: Penalties doom Trojans against Sandpoint late

Results from Friday's prep football games.

PREP ROUNDUP: Wildcats, Yrjana ace CIL test

Results from Friday's prep volleyball and soccer matches.

Post Falls police chief against banning ALPRs

Hints there could be serious repercussions

Conversation around Flock, ALPRs, and their data is at an all-time high. Proponents tout the technology's investigative capabilities, while opponents warn of expanding public surveillance and technological limits. Many are calling for an outright ban on ALPR technology, but Post Falls Police Chief Mark Brantl said such a decision could have serious repercussions.

Region sees increase in drownings, data shows

This year has seen eight boat crashes in Kootenai County

Lakes and rivers in Kootenai and Spokane counties have seen a rise in drownings. According to data gleaned from water rescue teams in Spokane and Kootenai counties, fatal drownings increased from six in 2025 to 11 so far in 2026. Of those drownings, nine bodies were recovered and two are still missing.

Friends, police and neighbors help Spirit Lake boy reclaim what was lost

GoFundMe raises $640 for bike repairs

Rural education takes center stage in North Idaho

National Education Association leaders, nation's largest labor union, meet with local educators

National Education Association leaders, the nation's largest labor union, meet with local educators

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals bounce back for split in Kansas

Sophomore Cynthia Reyes also had 21 kills, freshman Zoe Gabreath 56 assists and freshman Taylin Everingham, a Coeur d’Alene High product, 21 digs and seven aces for NIC (7-4), which faces Independence and Neosho County today to conclude the tournament.

New virtual school enrolling Idaho students

At the middle school level, students will receive an overview of three major career pathways

Clara 'Jean' Hansen, 93

Clara Jean Purcell was born on her mother’s 20th birthday in Hanna, Wyo., on Dec. 1, 1932, to Vera and Clarence Purcell.

Cd'A Symphony presents free Labor Day concert

Between Flip-Flops and Flannel

Free grief workshop Sept. 9 at Hospice of North Idaho

Next week, Hospice of North Idaho is hosting two grief workshops with one of the top specialists in the U.S., Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

MY TURN: Idaho’s long-overdue approach to water management

We can protect our aquifers and rivers, maintain our agricultural economy, and keep our communities thriving; but it will take all of us, working together, toward sensible, integrated solutions.

Schluter ahead of his time with Monday Night Dinner

Profitable or not, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ matters

Independent candidates in Cd'A for Sept. 10 forum

FAST FIVE: Tyann Bjorkman

Today's Ghastly Groaner

When does a joke become a Dad joke?

School and Senior Meals: Sept. 7 - 11

Here's what's cooking!

Legals for September, 5 2026

Big Sky Now: Montana survives Southern Utah, Cal Poly stuns Idaho

Big Sky Conference football is back, and week zero delivered chaos.

Meta turns on its $1.2B Idaho data center with promise of water efficiency

The ribbon-cutting comes amid backlash against data centers. A May Gallup poll found that seven in 10 Americans would be opposed to seeing a data center constructed in their area

Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US

Judge in Lindsay Clancy case says he'll declare a mistrial, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal

5 Best thin heated gloves for cold office typing and workspace environments (2026)

Discover the 5 best thin heated gloves for office typing in 2026, designed to keep hands warm and fingers flexible without compromising comfort or productivity.

All Mussed up — Early Vandal mistakes trigger blowout loss at Utah

Idaho plays host to Lamar on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Vandals’ home opener at 1 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

Gridiron Guesses Sept. 4, 2026: A Lake City homecoming as Central Valley visits Timberwolves

As for the picks, Jason Elliott and Josh McDonald each went 5-1 last week. Mark Nelke went 4-2.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland rallies past Lake City

Results from Thursday's prep volleyball matches.

Northwest Notes Sept. 4, 2026

Notes on Idaho men's basketball, the Senior PGA Professional Championship and Eastern Washington University.

PREP SOCCER: Viking boys handle Lewiston

Results from Thursday's prep boys and girls soccer matches.

Resignations accepted

Dr. Thomas Fletcher named Panhandle Health interim director

Following nearly a two-hour executive session amid the special meeting, Dr. Thomas Fletcher, a Board of Health representative from Bonner County, was named the district’s interim director. Meanwhile, the district has not named new head HR and financial positions.

Super 1 doubles down on Post Falls

Breaks ground on second store scheduled to open next year

Super 1 Vice President Randy McIntire smiled when he was asked if he felt he had come full circle by opening a new store in Post Falls. “Nobody ever thought it would come to this, the size of the business, but it’s been really nice,” he said.

Rain to bring drought relief

Over an inch of precipitation expected in the next week

Sunshine out, gray skies in. As Labor Day approaches, the National Weather Service is predicting that Coeur d’Alene will face an inch of rain over the next week, but don’t let the small size of that number fool you. It’s quite a bit of precipitation.

Rathdrum spending plan includes tax hike

Police, Parks and Rec expanded

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

Shoshone County adopts $18.4M budget

Includes tax hike, 12% increase in employee health benefits package

SMC expands access to mental health, substance abuse treatment

Man imprisoned for sexual exploitation of children

A man who possessed thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse received a prison sentence, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

First responders, community to gather for annual 9/11 stair climb in Wallace

New hamburger joint coming to Post Falls

Targeted opening January 2027

MY TURN: Vote yes on November Prop 1 initiative

Let us agree that, when making life-changing choices, governments should not be trusted more than the woman, in consultation with her partner, her family, and her doctors, doulas and/or midwives.

Douglas 'Doug' K. Loper, 77

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband and best friend of over 50 years, Doug Loper, whom I married on March 25, 1977. He was born in Lewistown, Mont., on March 30, 1949, to Gerald and Doris Loper.

Inland Northwest Opera presents: 'Die Fledermaus'

OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?

Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you do when a sink is knocking at your door?

Robert Pogue, 94

Robert Eugene Pogue of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Spokane, Wash., at the age of 94. Born in Richmond, Calif, on July 19, 1931, to Halla Love Pogue and Frances Maxine Behnke

ITD clarifies Sandpoint Byway speed limit

The speed limit on the Sandpoint Byway remains at 45 miles per hour, despite a recent sign installation that suggests the limit has been raised to 55 miles per hour, Idaho Transportation Department officials said Wednesday.

Hayden Cinema movie times

LAKES: Boat launch from hell

Don't the taxpayers of Kootenai County deserve a decent boat launch and dock at our lakes, especially Spirit Lake?

OPINION: Elected to govern, not go viral

Campaigning rewards passion and the occasional well-placed sharp rhetorical elbow. Governing requires judgment, restraint, competence, and remembering that the institution you oversee doesn’t belong to you.

Dudley Fire containment increases following wet weather

'Every Brilliant Thing' coming to Moscow and Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel names new CFO

Promoted from within

Ron McIntire leads by example at Super 1 Foods

Legals for September, 4 2026

ISP investigating fatal crash

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment

After clambering down from buses, laden with luggage, several service members told The Associated Press they were excited to be in Thailand. Vendors and travel agents gathered outside the Hard Rock Hotel, the designated pickup and drop-off point for troops traveling from the Lincoln, which is docked nearby at Laem Chabang port.

Netanyahu's big reelection concern isn't his political rivals. It's some of his biggest supporters

With his legacy on the line, Netanyahu is imploring his erstwhile allies to unite into larger parties that have a better chance of entering parliament. “When we unite, we win. When we split up, we lose,” Netanyahu told Channel 14, a TV station that serves as an unofficial mouthpiece for the prime minister.

Hikers describe intense rain and wind before floodwaters ravage Grand Canyon

But this storm, Harrell said, seemed to come out of the blue just as his six-member group entered “The Box,” the final 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) before Phantom Ranch, an oasis at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect

A 911 call about shots fired at the building came in just after 4:30 p.m. Officers were inside the building within two minutes and quickly found victims, Peterson said.

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

As the years went on, Steinem’s visibility endured. A few days after her 85th birthday, she was leading a women’s “talking circle” at an off-Broadway play celebrating her life, where one by one, women in the audience — many fighting tears — rose to thank her and tell their own stories of discrimination. In 2020, her life was the subject of a feature film, “The Glorias, A Life on The Road.”

How to create a cozy outdoor living space with smart small enclosed porch ideas

Want to expand your home living area? Learn how smart small enclosed porch ideas turn compact backyards into cozy retreats.

Best Kosher Wine Delivery Services in the U.S.

Discover the best kosher wine delivery services in the U.S., offering convenient shipping, trusted selections, and quality wines for every occasion.

Top 5 MSP Marketing Agencies for Lead Generation and Revenue Growth

Explore the best MSP marketing agencies helping managed service providers boost visibility, generate qualified leads, and achieve sustainable business growth.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: State tourney berths — so you’re saying there’s a chance ...

We’ll never know.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Moore gets prime debut date at WSU

Both teams will arrive with all guns blazing. Same as always.

Vandals look to ‘get back on the horse’

“The best thing is, it did not give us time to sit around feeling sorry for ourselves,” Ford said earlier this week, in his weekly meeting with area media. “We’ve got to get back on the horse right away.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Carey paces Lakeland girls to team title

Results from Wednesday's prep golf, soccer and volleyball matches.

NIC WOMEN'S SOCCER: Cardinals prep for conference with romp

NIC (3-1-1) opens Scenic West Athletic Conference play on Saturday against Pacific Northwest Christian in Kennewick, Wash.

At college Sept. 3, 2026

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

PHD officials submit resignations

Board of Health hosts special meeting today

Three area health officials seek to resign from their positions. At a special meeting called for Thursday, the Panhandle Health District Board of Health will decide whether to accept the proposed resignations of its district director, human resources specialist and financial officer.

No go on 1% tax hike reduction

City passes $154.83 million budget

No dice for Coeur d’Alene property owners hoping to pay less in taxes. On Tuesday, City Councilmember Christie Wood's proposal to slash 1% from a proposed 7% property tax hike for fiscal year 2027 failed.

A fair to remember

Record attendance, charitable giving among highlights

171,362 people attended the North Idaho State Fair this year, their highest attendance ever. “Whether it’s a record setting year or not, anytime we can create an event to this scale and see people really enjoying the work that we do, it feels really special,” said Alexcia Jordan, CEO and General Manager of the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Idaho signs immigration agreement

Will enter partnership with ICE

Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Correction Director Bree Derrick announced the states joining of ICE's 287(g) program in a press release on Wednesday. The agreement, signed on Aug. 28, formalizes a process through which IDOC has already used historically to assist ICE with individuals incarcerated in Idaho prisons that are subject to federal immigration enforcement actions.

Bridge work to impact traffic on I-90 east of CDA

Part of ITD’s annual repair program

This work follows a major rehabilitation project on the Blue Creek Bay Bridge completed in 2020. While that project addressed more extensive repairs to the bridge, additional work to the bridge’s joints is now needed to maintain the structure and extend its service life.

Statewide trout stocking highlights for September

MY TURN: Revisiting the roadless rule rescission

IDFG completes elk depredation reduction effort in Big Willow drainage

34 elk were captured, moved to the Panhandle region in May.

Bear attacks dog walker near Columbia Falls

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Forest Service are investigating a bear attack on a woman walking her dog on the Cedar Flats trail complex north of Columbia Falls. The attack occurred around 7 p.m. on Aug. 31. The species of bear involved in the attack is currently unknown, FWP said in a release Tuesday morning.

Local author to offer 'Enchanting Mexico' journey

Eddie Gordon Davis, 56

Eddie Gordon Davis, 56, passed away on Aug. 30, 2026, as a result of a tragic dirt bike accident. On Dec. 30, 1969, Eddie was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Roll and Fran Davis.

Best Night Sky Events for September

Pet grooming business expanding to Kootenai County

Provides stress-free salon

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Rocky Point wildlife underpasses near completion, promising safer drive on US-30

U of I researchers discover ‘Vandal’ spider found only in Idaho

Could be restricted by mountains elevation and the drying out of habitats

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest expands

70 beds will help meet growing demand for inpatient rehabilitation services

Legals for September, 3 2026

Coeur d'Alene authorities seek help in arson investigation

Coeur d'Alene police and firefighters are seeking the public's help as they investigate two fires they believe were intentionally set during the early hours of Aug. 15.

Grand Canyon flooding harms an economy that's still recovering from a fire

Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty

The defense team tried to block a trial or at least take the death penalty off the table, arguing that prosecutors failed to show Kirk’s shooting placed others around him at risk of death. That’s an aggravating factor under state law that makes Robinson eligible for capital punishment.

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit

American military resources are stretched and political pressure in Washington is mounting, while Iran's economy has been battered by sanctions and an American naval blockade. Iran's currency hit another record low on Wednesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging 2.20 million rials for one U.S. dollar, a 10% hike from last week's record.

German companies under pressure to adapt as China challenges them at their own game

German companies once reaped fat profits selling to China. But the tables have turned as Beijing supports companies in targeted sectors — often where German companies make competing goods. China's goods cannot find enough buyers in China’s currently tepid economy, so they are shipped to foreign markets, including Europe.

Judge lacked power to overturn military conviction of ex-soldier from Idaho, appeals court rules

Bergdahl had sued in 2021, arguing that the punishment violated his Fifth Amendment due-process rights. Walton ruled that military judge Jeffrey Nance created a potential conflict of interest by failing to disclose his application for a position as an immigration judge in the Justice Department.

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale

The president's second term has come with several such brandings, or attempts at them that have become tangled up in lawsuits. That includes moves to put Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, as well as the U.S. Institute for Peace, as Trump works to leave his stamp on history and Washington, D.C.

Product validation is becoming part of everyday business planning

Integrate product validation in your business practice daily. Uncover proven reasons and techniques to boost your strategy today.

How AI Is Changing the Way Coeur d'Alene Shoppers Find Local Businesses

AI is reshaping how Coeur d'Alene shoppers discover local businesses, compare options, and make informed decisions in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Travel binoculars: Why 10x isn't better than 8x on a game drive

Travel binoculars are rated by magnification and lens size, and a higher number is not always better. Learn what works from a moving vehicle.

Workplace fairness usually breaks over the schedule, not the pay

Workplace fairness complaints usually start with schedules and assignments rather than pay. Learn where the imbalance builds and how to track it.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls battles to sweep of Coeur d'Alene

Results from Tuesday's area prep volleyball matches.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's stuck waiting for that wave

Remember, this is a team that did almost everything right a year ago. Pretty much the same roster. But.

PREP SOCCER: Lake City pulls away in second half

Results from Tuesday's prep soccer matches.

Youth Sports Sept. 2, 2026

Club soccer, and more.

Northwest Notes Sept. 2, 2026

A watch party for Idaho's football game Thursday at the University of Utah is scheduled for The Red House at the Hayden Lake Country Club.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lillee Ward, Timberlake High School

Timberlake sophomore soccer player Lillee Ward is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Idaho high school football media poll Sept. 2, 2026

How the state's media voted this week.

Kootenai deputies, firefighters honored for bravery

Kootenai deputies, firefighters honored for bravery

Artist gives tree new life

Karl Juzeler turned a safety hazard into an art piece

Inland Empire PGA results: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Results from Monday's Pro-Am at Indian Canyon Golf Course in Spokane.

Post Falls Athlete of the Week

Post Falls freshman volleyball player Payton Barclift is this week's Post Falls High Athlete of the Week

Post Falls hears argument against kratom

Kratom was involved in four deaths in Kootenai County in 2025. In one of those deaths, it was the only substance involved, Kootenai County Coroner Duke Johnson revealed during a Kratom presentation to Post Falls City Council on Tuesday.

Raise a glass: Whiskey Barrel Weekend returns to Resort

New Azul Executive Chef Brian Enyart joins the three-day celebration

Priest Lake wetlands case remanded to district court

Idaho Supreme Court rules against developer of proposed subdivision

The Idaho Supreme Court has reaffirmed that land division applications tied to a proposed 35-lot development in the Coolin Wetlands are subject to judicial review. The decision sends the case back to district court for further proceedings and awards costs on appeal to the petitioners.

RISCH: Time for change

It’s time for change, which is why Todd Achilles will be getting my vote.

GROWTH: When it outpaces revenue

This isn’t an argument against growth, nor does it excuse poor spending decisions. It is an argument for understanding who controls what.

PROP 1: Moral condemnation

Now, in the eyes of God which nation or government carries with it the greatest iniquity, Nazi Germany with 11 million dead, Russia with 6 to 20 million dead or the United States with 45 to 66 million dead? All are equally guilty.

OPINION: Attorney General Labrador can’t seem to resist conflicts of interest

His primary objective in office has been to rack up political points by trying to stamp out abortion in every form.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: What can you do when an “irrevocable” trust is broken in Idaho?

Before looking at any statute, read the trust. Many were drafted with an escape hatch already installed.

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Understanding the root causes of migraines

A migraine is often a warning sign that one or more body systems have become overwhelmed.

PROP 1: Another vote for ‘too extreme for Idaho’

Prop 1 again?! I thought we already voted that down.

MILITARY: Pampered, or media propaganda?

In Vietnam we had to spend 365 days in the country. We did not have to worry about being attacked. We were always being attacked, by rockets, mortars and gun fire.

PUBLIC LANDS: Don’t trust Fulcher

Russ Fulcher’s plan for our public lands amounts to a project aimed at stripping Idahoans of their access to vital economic, recreational, cultural and spiritual spaces that nourish our bodies and souls.

Flathead air quality monitoring site closures ordered by EPA, DEQ

Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 18 to decommission the Whitefish and Kalispell air quality monitoring sites after a request from state and federal agencies.

Michelle 'Chelle' Yvonne (Fellows) Haakenson, 62

Michelle Yvonne (Fellows) Haakenson began forever with Jesus on Aug. 22, 2026. An only child of Linda (Leer) and Roy Fellows, Chelle was born on May 8, 1964, in Chicago, Ill., and raised in Bakersfield, Calif.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Summer's not over yet!

Proposed education budget plan reflects right priorities

Ann Marie LaSuer, 92

Laveda 'Veda' Fay Ziegler, 94

Laveda "Veda" Fay Ziegler, 94, died Aug. 27, 2026, with the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, Laveda Fay Ziegler. Veda, as she was most known, was born to Orval and Blanche (Higbee) Jordan on Dec. 7, 1931, at a maternity home in Kellogg, Idaho.

James A. Lynn, 94

Jimmy “Doc” Lynn Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Aug. 22, 2026. Doc was born April 7, 1932, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Jim and Bea Lynn.

Daisy J. Davenport (Ovnicek), 83

Longtime Juneau-ite Daisy Johanna Davenport passed away Dec. 31, 2025, peacefully in Juneau, Alaska, with her family by her side. Daisy was born March 14, 1942, in Missoula, Mont., to John and Helen Ovnicek.

Brent Bourne, 58

Brent Bourne passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, August 16th, in Broomfield, Colo. Born on Feb. 26, 1968, at St Luke’s Hospital in Spokane, Wash., to Howard Bourne and the late Donnette (Keison) Bourne.

Cathy Kirby, 85

In Loving Memory of Cathy Gene Kirby, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who passed away on Aug.20, 2026, in Boise, Idaho. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Pasadena, Calif.

Hayden approves property tax hike

Fiscal year budget tops $36 million

Sandpoint embraces its monarch moment at festival

Butterfly releases, native milkweed and pollinator education highlighted Sandpoint's Monarch & Friends Festival as residents celebrated the city's Monarch City designation and learned about efforts to restore monarch habitat.

Correction

Lydia Alexandra Jenkins, 21

Lydia Alexandra Jenkins, 21. Lydia passed away June 21, 2026, in Boise, Idaho. Born on Nov. 6, 2004, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Ruth A. Merriman, 100

Ruth A. Merriman went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 3, 2026. She was born Sept. 26, 1925, to Harry and Theodora Rix on a farm near Norfolk, Neb.

Legals for September, 2 2026

Idaho Liberty Bell Tour kicks off in East Idaho

Tour will bring bell to all 44 counties

The 2026 Idaho Liberty Bell Tour will kick off with three stops in East Idaho this week before it continues its journey through all 44 counties.

Idaho’s Medicaid work requirements start in January. Here’s how they will work.

State officials notified all Idahoans on Medicaid expansion. Now, they’re gearing up to answer questions from the public.

Fulcher signs on to bill limiting federal agents’ access to Flock, other surveillance data

Idaho congressman says data privacy is a top concern for state’s residents

Judge tells Lindsay Clancy jury to keep deliberating after they can't get a unanimous decision

The jury could convict her of murder or manslaughter, or acquit her if jurors believe her deteriorating mental health was to blame. A conviction could lead to a life prison sentence. If she is acquitted, a judge could still order her confined to a mental health facility if an evaluation determines she is a danger to the public.

House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

A record 43-day shutdown occurred last fall when the two parties disagreed on renewing an expiring tax credit that lowers the cost of health coverage obtained through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Then came the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which lasted 76 days before lawmakers agreed to fund much of the department but not its immigration enforcement operations.

US strikes targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action

Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff and its joint military command, however, said the armed forces would deliver what they described as “crushing and devastating blows” against the United States.

Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours, killing at least a dozen in 6th straight day of attacks

The latest attack struck civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in several districts of Kyiv, authorities said, with eight people killed in the city itself and four others in the surrounding region.

Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say

Grand Canyon Deputy Superintendent Brian Drapeaux said officials haven’t fully surveyed the damage, but the park has said about 40% of the pipeline is damaged.

Do you struggle to pick the right international destination for your family vacation?

Choosing a trip that excites every family member can feel overwhelming. Learn why the best places to tour in Africa offer experiences for all ages.

Unique wedding proposal ideas sweeping the local news

Discover trending wedding proposal ideas that local couples are using to plan unforgettable, newsworthy engagements this season.

Coeur Terre 2 passes

City finds proposal adheres to standards, requirements

Following more than five hours of presentations, public comments and deliberation regarding elements of a project that would turn a large section of western Coeur d’Alene into a major subdivision, city officials passed the Coeur Terre 2 subdivision on Monday evening. The vote passed 5-1, with council member Christie Wood voting against and Mayor Dan Gookin abstaining.

Young, old enjoy 25-cent cones at grocery store

Young, old enjoy 25-cent cones at grocery store

St. Maries family sentenced in poaching case

Father, son imprisoned for conspiracy to hide evidence

A judge sentenced a St. Maries family convicted of conspiring to hide evidence of an illegal kill, sending a father and son to prison and placing a third family member on probation without hunting privileges.

Guilty verdict returned in child abuse trial

Silver Valley Sports: Aug. 24 - 30

Wet weather could help contain Dudley Fire

Loraine Rose George, 96

Loraine R. George, 96, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Northeast Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nev.

Sally Jane Clutter, 90

Sally Jane Clutter, 90, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on Aug. 26, 2026. Sally was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Longmont, Colo., to Murlin David “Murl” Frank and Frances Gertrude Barrett.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I angered two people today by calling them hipsters.

Mary Luella Arthur, 89

Mary Luella Arthur, 89, of Lewiston, formerly of Mullan, Idaho, passed away on Aug. 18, 2026, at Royal Plaza Assisted Living Center in Lewiston, Idaho. She was born in Weiner, Ark., on July 28, 1937.

Chip Shots Sept. 1, 2026

Scores from local leagues ... and an ace!

Three arrested after drug investigation

Local and state law enforcement arrested three men and seized "nearly a quarter pound of methamphetamine" last week after a lengthy investigation, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

Idaho peels away from tabs

Registration stickers no longer required

The days of white knuckling the steering wheel while hoping the police officer behind you doesn’t notice your expired registration tabs are over. With the passage of HB 533 in February, and having taken effect on July 1, Idaho motorists are no longer required to display registration tabs on the corner of their license plates, nor will they receive them from the state.

Legals for September, 1 2026