Oscar do-overs of the 2000s

The Academy Awards each year can only represent the industry preferences of that given year.

On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks

From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized.

Classical Christian Academy receives national recognition

Classical Christian Academy has received national recognition for its academic achievements in the Classic Learning Test’s 2025 School Rankings.

Signing photos May 24, 2024

Local high school seniors committing to playing at the next level.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ben Connelly, Coeur du Christ Academy

Coeur du Christ Academy boys basketball player Ben Connelly is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

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

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

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy sweeps MathCounts competition

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy had a strong showing at the MathCounts competition Feb. 4 at North Idaho College.

Two local students named Classic Learning Test Scholars

Classical Christian Academy junior Benjamin Kummer and Coeur du Christ Academy sophomore Marius Kressin have been recognized as Classic Learning Test Scholars.

One of the Silver Valley's finest: Sgt. Maj. David Nimrick

On Wednesday, David Nimrick graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy and was promoted to Sergeant Major in the United States Army.

Job fair on Wednesday

Employers planning to attend include Ace Industrial Supply, Inland Chess Academy, Ivy Court, North Idaho College, Post Falls School District, North Idaho Dental Group, Travelers Insurance, Kootenai County and Gentle Genie Rug Care.

Aspiring inventors showcase projects at regional Invention Convention

Aspiring inventors showcase projects at regional Invention Convention

Originality, innovation, scientific discovery, setting objectives, conducting research and organizing documentation are at the core of Invent Idaho.

Kootenai County students, teachers honored during NISTAR event

Several Kootenai County high school students were honored April 22 during the annual North Idaho Student Teacher Achievement Recognition event at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.

Northwest Notes May 14, 2024

Notes on Derek Bayley, club soccer and an NIC golfer.

Threat leads to 'safety hold' for Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland schools

Multiple schools were placed under precautionary 'safety holds' Tuesday morning in response to a threat made by a student at Venture Academy.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Russell, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy

Coeur d'Alene Charter senior track and field runner Nathan Russell is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Seniors 'sell' Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy as clever class prank

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy was for sale for $1 million this morning, much to the surprise of the faculty and staff. Principal Dan Nicklay didn't even see the "for sale" sign when he first pulled up to the school. "My first thought was, 'What the heck's that doing here?'" Nicklay said. Then he realized it was the 2024 senior prank, and all gasps of astonishment were replaced with chuckles and sighs of relief.

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

Rockfest 2025 coming March 15

Rock School Northwest and Crossroads Country Music Academy will present Rockfest 2025 with shows at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. March 15 at the Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.

River City Leadership Academy celebrates Class of 2024

Post Falls Chamber program has graduated nearly 300 people since 2009

Why live in a good community when you can make it a great one? Or, even better, why not strive to make it the best? That's the goal of the River City Leadership Academy, which celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 Tuesday during the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce's Connect4Lunch at the Prairie Falls Golf Club.

Growing pains

Elevate Academy North addresses special education violations

A new career technical public charter school that was dinged for special education violations is correcting those errors and working to strengthen relationships with all of its families. “We’ve realized, the population that we serve, we’re going to get more special education students,” Elevate Academy Special Education Director Stephanie Linder said Thursday. “We’ve learned. Those are growing pains. Like any other school would tell you, there’s things that we can do better. Learning from mistakes and growing, that’s what it’s about.”