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.

Northwest Notes April 9, 2025

Debora dos Santos, a first team All-West Coast Conference selection in the 2023-24 season at the University of San Francisco, has signed with Idaho, Vandal women's basketball coach Arthur Moreira announced. Also, her former USF teammate, 6-5 post Lorena Barbosa, has also signed with Idaho, Moreira said.

New Name: MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway

MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway will expand its offerings to include world-class events, leadership summits, and fan experiences that go beyond the track.

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

AT COLLEGE: April 3, 2025

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb

Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb

Dylan Browning’s Silver Valley roots go deep. After getting a job at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District last year, he still volunteers as a firefighter in Shoshone County. Joined by fellow North Idaho firefighters on Sunday, he put his body through its paces as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday in Seattle.

Jay Faraca, 67

Jay Anthony Faraca, 67, of Newman Lake, Washington, passed away on February 19, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 26, 1957 in Kellogg, Idaho; the son of Ray and Mary Rae Faraca.

Empty Bowls, but full hearts: Fundraiser helps Post Falls children stay fed

This year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser is all about warming the heart by helping keep children fed through the Children’s Weekend Backpack program over a beautifully crafted bowl of soup. Program coordinator Mel Larson said that the backpack program means that kids aren’t going hungry on the weekends when they are away from school.

Budget writers try again on Tax Commission budget

Cut $100 from school choice tax credit implementation

There was little discussion at the budget-setting meeting Wednesday, other than some confusion by members over the difference between the new budget and the one that died on the Senate floor. The only change was a $100 reduction in the amount of money toward the seven new employees. JFAC voted 16-2 to approve the new budget. It will now go to the House and Senate floors.

William 'Tom' Thomas Richards, 88

Tom Richards passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 22, 2025, in Palm Springs, California. Tom and his identical twin brother John were born on March 17, 1937, in Spokane, Washington, to John Smith and Ruth (Triplett) Richards.

Silver Valley woman found guilty of drug charges

A Silver Valley woman is facing up to seven years in prison after a jury returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday in Shoshone County’s District Court.

Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ a shaggy, ambitious satire

Multiple Robert Pattinsons, frequent tonal whiplash and some an alien planet full of "creepers" highlight the latest English-language film by Bong Joon-ho, the South Korean filmmaker behind 2019’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.”

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Inland Empire PGA results: April 2, 2025

Results from Monday's and Tuesday's matches.

Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?

As he disclosed that he will talk to Putin on Tuesday, Trump said that land and power plants are part of the conversation around bringing the war to a close, a process he described as “dividing up certain assets.”

Youth Sports April 9, 2025

Scores, news, photos from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: NCAA women in Spokane, and a post from the past

USC fans – heck, pretty much all sports fans – are still bummed over the loss of star guard (and insurance pitchwoman) JuJu Watkins to a torn ACL the other night.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Gone too soon, but won't be forgotten

Jenny Stokes was such a tough Coeur d’Alene High goalkeeper that she once lobbied to stay in a game after suffering a broken nose diving for a ball.