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MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule. Rose first applied for reinstatement in September 1997, but Commissioner Bud Selig never ruled on the request. Manfred in 2015 rejected a petition for reinstatement, saying “Rose has not presented credible evidence of a reconfigured life.”
Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025
Stocks have been roaring back since the S&P 500 fell nearly 20% below its record last month on hopes that President Donald Trump will ease his stiff tariffs on trading partners worldwide before they create a recession and send inflation spiking higher. The S&P 500, which sits at the center of many 401(k) accounts, is back within 3.9% of its all-time high set in February and is back to positive for the year so far.
Grizzly shot, killed at Priest Lake
Hunter tells Fish and Game it was an accident
A young female grizzly bear was recently mistaken for a black bear by a hunter in the Panhandle Region
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft, based in Redmond, Washington, said the layoffs will be across all levels and geographies but will focus on reducing the number of managers. Notices to employees began going out on Tuesday. Microsoft announced a smaller round of performance-based layoffs in January. But the 3% cuts will be Microsoft's biggest since early 2023, when the company cut 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that were scaling back their pandemic-era expansions.
Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader
The developments were a major boost for the Syrian president who at one point was imprisoned in Iraq for his role in the insurgency following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of the Arab country. Al-Sharaa was named president of Syria in January, a month after a stunning offensive by insurgent groups led by al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS that stormed Damascus ending the 54-year rule of the Assad family.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
Still, retail egg prices remain near historic highs as a persistent outbreak of bird flu wipes out flocks of egg-laying hens. The April average price for a dozen large eggs was 79% higher than the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported for the same month a year ago, when the price averaged $2.86 per dozen. Bird flu has killed more than 169 million birds since early 2022. Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading. Once a flock is slaughtered, it can take as long as a year to clean a farm and raise new birds to egg-laying age.
Little says state can afford $400M in tax cuts
Early on in the legislative session, Little expressed concern about the high amount of tax cuts proposed by the Legislature — which were well over the $100 million the governor proposed in his budget. Asked how he felt about the state’s finances after signing the tax cut bills, Little pointed to the future.
A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight
Who should control such sites has long been a burning source of disagreement in the West, where about half the acreage is under federal control and cities that sprawl across open landscapes face rising demand for housing, water and other necessities. The GOP plan is rekindling the fight and generating strong blowback from Democrats and conservationists. They see the measure as a precedent-setting move that would open the door to sales in other states.
PREP ROUNDUP: Cd'A Charter captures sixth straight district tennis title
Tate Burkholder and Owen Sharp of Cd'A Charter won their third straight district title in boys doubles. Panthers Lydia Lehosit and Claire Leahy won their second straight district title in girls doubles.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Even after free agency and the draft, still questions for Seahawks at quarterback
“Do you think the Seahawks’ next franchise quarterback — and I’m talking about the next guy on this team who will win multiple playoff games and be considered a franchise quarterback, however you choose to define that — do you think they’re currently on this roster?” Salk asked. In other words, no matter what else the Seahawks have done to improve the roster, do they have the magic QB1 who can get them to the Super Bowl? And win it?
STATE HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENTS: Genesis Prep, Kellogg boys tied for fifth after first day in 3A
The tournament concludes today. The top four teams earn trophies, and the top 10 finishers earn medals.
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
NIC GOLF: Round 1 in the books at NJCAA women’s nationals
The tourney continues today and runs through Thursday.
Northwest Notes May 13, 2025
Notes on Vandals, Zags and Boise State.
Private security guards plead not guilty to battery after Coeur d’Alene town hall dragging
The private security guards who dragged a Post Falls woman out of the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium during a chaotic legislative town hall have pleaded not guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges, according to court records.
Wooden boats from 'On Golden Pond' visit Hagadone Marine Group
Wooden boats are a time-honored tradition for their craftsmanship and aesthetic. Two iconic boats from the 1981 film, "On Golden Pond," the Mariah and the Thayer IV have made their way to the Hagadone Marina Group showroom for the summer.
Coeur d'Alene School District to fill board vacancy by July
The Coeur d’Alene School Board accepted the resignation of trustee Allison Anderton at board meeting Monday at the Midtown Meeting Center. The Zone 1 seat has been vacant since April 23 and the board has until July to fill the interim position.
Korean War veteran from Hayden looks forward to 92nd birthday
Korean War veteran John Underwood looks forward to 92nd birthday
Underwood was born in Duluth, Minn., and raised in Grand Marias, Minn., on the north shore of Lake Superior. His father worked in border patrol, the family moved a few times before he graduated from high school in Texas and not long after joined the Marines. Soon, he was sent to join the U.S. effort in the Korean War and quickly found himself on the frontlines and patrolling the demilitarized zone.
Chip Shots May 13, 2025
Scores, news, highlights from local golf courses, leagues, etc.
John Lawrence Nelson, 76
John Lawrence Nelson, 76, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away on May 3, 2025, at his home in Mullan. John was born on April 24, 1949, in Wallace, Idaho, a son of the late John and Aurora (Marra) Nelson. John was alternatively known as “Tennessee Tuxedo” to his friends.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My therapist said I have an Elvis complex.
Silver Valley Sports Recap: May 5-11
Kellogg track sends 10 athletes to state meet, Wallace sending two following district competitions.
Montana murder suspect arrested in Coeur d’Alene
Local police have arrested a man suspected of murder in Montana.
Tammra L. Douglas, 63
Tammra (“Tammy”) Douglas, 63, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on May 1, 2025, after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be held at Real Life Ministries (Building 2) on May 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a potluck reception.
THE DIRT: Recreating Safely in the Bunker Hill Superfund Site
While the region offers hiking, biking, fishing, and ATV/side by side/Motorcycle riding, these activities should be approached with caution due to lead and other heavy metals in the soil and water.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Depot Day shatters registration records
It was a record-breaking year for the Inland Northwest’s longest running car show, as Depot Day brought hundreds of class cars and thousands of people to look at them.
Sludge pond capped at Bunker Hill Superfund site
Work throughout the Bunker Hill Superfund Site has ramped up for the season, including the finalization of a project on top of the site’s central impoundment area (CIA).
274,000 Idahoans projected to take holiday getaway
The best times to travel by car are Thursday, May 22 before noon, and on Memorial Day before 2 p.m. The worst times on the roads are Thursday and Friday afternoon before the holiday, and from 4 to 7 p.m. on Memorial Day.
