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PREP BASKETBALL: Post Falls' loss is Lake City's gain ... Timberwolves take IEL title, top seed to 6A District 1 tournament
February 15, 2025 1:30 a.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: Post Falls' loss is Lake City's gain ... Timberwolves take IEL title, top seed to 6A District 1 tournament

Lake City (17-4, 7-1 IEL) will be the top seed in the 6A District 1 best-of-3 championship series, and host the first game next Friday. No. 2 seed Post Falls (14-7, 6-2) will host No. 3 Coeur d’Alene (11-9, 4-4) in a loser-out game on Wednesday, with the winner playing Lake City.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Making the dream a new reality
February 15, 2025 1:25 a.m.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Making the dream a new reality

It's the kind of game that athletes dream of.

North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
February 15, 2025 1:20 a.m.

North Idaho 14-day weather forecast

North Idaho 14-day weather forecast

Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame
February 15, 2025 1:15 a.m.

Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame

The selection of 17 finalists came from the following committees: North American, Women’s, Men’s Veterans, Women’s Veterans, International, and Contributors. The finalists will then be put forward to the honors committee to be considered for election as members of the Class of 2025. The new class will be announced in San Antonio on Saturday, April 5, at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.

February 15, 2025 1:10 a.m.

Northwest Notes Feb. 15, 2025

Gonzaga’s Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard are on the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Men's College Player of the Year Midseason Team, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Friday.

Medicaid expansion bill sparks debate on future of Idaho health care
February 15, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Medicaid expansion bill sparks debate on future of Idaho health care

By a single vote, and after overwhelmingly negative public testimony, the Idaho House and Welfare Committee advanced a bill that could end Medicaid expansion.

Ivy Court therapy dog brings joy to residents in Coeur d'Alene
February 15, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Ivy Court therapy dog brings joy to residents in Coeur d'Alene

Ivy Court therapy dog brings joy to residents

Bingo at Ivy Court is a hit with the residents. It's a fun social activity, but bingo also means Wendy the therapy dog will be visiting. "She’s our bingo dog,” Ivy Court activity assistant and Wendy's owner Shawna Vargovich said Thursday.

Survey: Voters will support bond for Coeur d'Alene Fire Department
February 15, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Survey: Voters will support bond for Coeur d'Alene Fire Department

Finding will be presented to City Council on Tuesday

Grief said the results provide confidence that should the City Council approve sending an general obligation bond to voters in May, it will get the required super majority to pass.

North Idaho Kindness Project to distribute notes of goodwill throughout community
February 15, 2025 1:06 a.m.

North Idaho Kindness Project to distribute notes of goodwill throughout community

North Idaho Kindness Project to distribute notes of goodwill throughout community

A little note of love and appreciation can go a long way in brightening someone's day. A lot of days will be brightened when the North Idaho Kindness Project floods the community with Kindness Cards in the coming weeks.

Artwork from Coeur d'Alene student takes center court at Tribal Nations Night
February 15, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Artwork from Coeur d'Alene student takes center court at Tribal Nations Night

Soboba Tribal member Mary Silvas recently had her artwork take center court at the University of Idaho.

February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Feb. 17-21

Movers & Shakers
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Movers & Shakers

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty welcomes Brittani Spiker to its team of real estate professionals. A North Idaho native, Spiker brings a deep community connection, a passion for helping others, and a unique background in both health care and home construction.

Today's Ghastly Groaner
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

A man walks into lawyer's office and asks, "How much for a consultation?"

February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Bill requiring schools display Ten Commandments introduced in Idaho Legislature

A bill to require the prominent display of the Ten Commandments in all Idaho public schools was introduced Friday with no discussion.

FAST FIVE Jason Legler: Connecting dots in the veteran community
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

FAST FIVE Jason Legler: Connecting dots in the veteran community

Meet Jason Legler, the community resource specialist for veteran outreach and community support for the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.

Arles Irene Tanner, 78
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Arles Irene Tanner, 78

With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Arles Tanner, who left this world on February 7, 2025, at the age of 78.

‘I’m Still Here’ and a Best Picture Oscar ranking
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

‘I’m Still Here’ and a Best Picture Oscar ranking

The final Best Picture nominee for this year’s Academy Awards arrived in local theaters this past week.

February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Encounters of the running kind at the Mesa Marathon

His name is, fittingly, Atlas, and he is joined by three men, they being his father, a grandfather and an uncle, if I got it straight. They are with him as he attempts his first marathon.

February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Idaho could switch from Washington to Utah for medical education partnership

Idaho is considering withdrawing from a 50-year partnership with the University of Washington and three other Western states for medical education and moving to a new partner in Utah.

February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Women of Distinction to be honored Feb. 22

Dream Builder Brunch will be at the JACC

Soroptimist (Best for Women) International of Coeur d’Alene will celebrate its 2025 Women of Distinction during the Dream Builder Brunch at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls.

Juanita 'Nita' Mason, 91
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Juanita 'Nita' Mason, 91

Juanita (Nita) Mason was born December 17th, 1933 to Flavis Allen and Catherine Ada (Griffin) Wilson in San Pedro, California.

The Exhausted Dad: Snow makes fun out of suffering and hard labor
February 15, 2025 1 a.m.

The Exhausted Dad: Snow makes fun out of suffering and hard labor

My kids hate doing ALL the chores around the house. Dishes, laundry, basic cleanup, garbage — everything requires multiple demands by me for any of them to do the work. Enter the transformative influence of snowfall.

February 15, 2025 midnight

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