ABORTION: ‘Do the inconvenient/sacrificial thing’

I find it interesting that pro-life (against abortion), and pro-choice (for abortion) had scheduled a march on Saturday, Jan. 20. I read that about 400 pro-life marchers followed through with their commitment and marched, however the pro-choice march was postponed due to the inconvenience of inclement weather. This event is very telling as to the different philosophies of these two camps. One is willing to sacrifice in order to do what they feel is right, while the other takes the easy way out to avoid discomfort.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals answer, advance to Elite 8 of NWAC Championships

Freshman Gracie Keisel from Mapleton, Utah, had 17 kills and 17 digs, sophomore Rachael Stacey of Helena, Mont., 15 kills and 18 digs for NIC (30-1), which faces the North No. 2 Bellevue (28-5) on Friday at 2 p.m.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: May 15-21

Area spring sports wrap-up seasons at state competitions.

Legals for April, 27 2024

Lake City speeds it up

Lake City plays host to Sandpoint next Friday.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Nov. 20-26

Girls hoops in full swing. Several Wildcats earn all-league selections.

At College: Oct. 26, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Georgia Florine Dooley, 81

A wonderful lady and ardent community champion and volunteer, Georgia Florine Dooley, 81, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho died peacefully Nov. 20, 2023 after resting at the Schneidmiller House in the care of Hospice of North Idaho.

NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals top Gonzaga club team in hot-shooting game

Dante Sawyer, a sophomore transfer from City College of San Francisco, scored 18 points to lead six NIC (3-2) players into double figures. Tayshawn Colvin added 16 points off the bench for the Cardinals.

Report: Housing crisis remains

Connect Kootenai director says ADUs could be part of the answer

Gissel said that in 2016, 75 percent of people who lived in Kootenai County could afford to buy a home here. Today, it’s less than 20%

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Coeur d’Alene outlasts Lakeland

Results from Tuesday's prep volleyball matches.

Cultivating kindness

Sorensen students plant flowers and more

Third-graders at Sorensen Magnet School spread a little sunshine around the school by sowing over 200 bulbs Tuesday. The students make up the Kindness 101 Club and "It makes our community happier and more beautiful," Lilah Hinkins said about the club project.

Student production of ‘Lucky Stiff’ begins with a bang

The Troupe de Wolfe production of “Lucky Stiff” opened yesterday at Lake City High School in the auditorium, and performances will continue starting at 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. tomorrow, and 7 p.m. May 17-20.

CDA SCHOOL LEVY: Does not seem right

I don’t know what the “Levy Rate” that Dr. Hocker used in his opinion piece in the Coeur d’Alene Press on April 26 is, but look at https://www.sde.idaho.gov/finance/ and you find actual numbers. Here are some of the numbers I found published by the state department of education (sde). Draw your own conclusions.

CDA SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes

At the end of 2022, the median home value in Kootenai County was just under $550,000. Using this value and subtracting $125,000 homeowner exemption, the median taxable value is $425,000. The current $20 million two-year levy is costing the homeowner $76.17 per $100,000 taxable value. That is about $323.66 a year or about $26.97 per month for a home assessed at that median value. This levy will expire on June 30.

Northwest Notes: July 26, 2023

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the Coeur d'Alene 12U Little League team cover travel and lodging expenses associated with getting to and staying in California.

HOUSING: Zoning system is adding to crisis

Kootenai County is in need of a significant increase in housing units to meet the current demand. Less than 20 percent of local households can afford to buy a home, and the majority of home sales come from nonresidents. According to a study by the Idaho Asset Building Network, since 1990, the state has gained 56,000 low to modest income households but only added 7,000 affordable housing units. This study also stated Idaho has a current deficit of 22,000 affordable housing units.

Elaine 'Ellie' Williams, 75

Elaine “Ellie” Margaret Williams, born Sept. 13, 1947, in Manchester, England, suddenly passed Aug. 20, 2023, at the age of 75.

Kenneth Huitt, 40

Kenneth Lee Huitt, 40, died at home on May 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a short, intense battle with cancer.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Solutions suggested

Could there be any greater warnings than the status of our Kootenai County public schools? ‘Something is wrong with the System? (Sept. 26 in the Coeur d’Alene Press) Presently, a large percentage of our kids ‘graduate’ without needing to know how to ‘read?’ Most of our kids kids don’t need to know math, and they graduate from our local high schools? Now, virtually every student can graduate and nobody is held back? In spite of this, presently, about 20% of our youth are ‘driven’ to create futures and persevere through Advanced Placement classes and enter America’s universities. This can leave about 80% of our youth virtually unprepared for life.