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.

Improvements proposed for popular Hayden trail system

A newly certified nonprofit, Friends of North Idaho Trails, is taking on its first project - pursuit of a grant to enhance the English Point Trail system in Hayden.

Jerry Ray Tipke, 63

Jerry Ray Tipke, 63, passed away peacefully in his home in Hayden, Idaho the morning of October 28th, 2023. Jerry was a decorated Army veteran who served his country for 20 years on active duty and in the reserves.

Icebreaker, Dash kick off running season

Fundraisers coming up later this month

The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run is set for April 20 and includes a 5k and 10k, with the longer race circling the lake.

PF man sentenced in shooting that injured 2

District Judge Scott Wayman sentenced Hocking to a 15 year prison sentence with parole eligibility after 7 years for Aggravated Battery and a 15 year prison sentence with parole eligibility after 7 years for Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm at a Dwelling House.

State high school football playoff scores, schedules

First-round and quarterfinal scores, and semifinal matchups.

Vikings rule 5A IEL again

It’s the sixth time in seven seasons that Coeur d’Alene has either won or shared the league title, and 11th time in 13 years.

MY TURN • Sports — Retired Lakeland High baseball coach Jason Bradbury reflects on 20 seasons at helm of Hawks

Shortly after the season, Jason Bradbury retired from coaching baseball after 20 season as head coach of the Lakeland Hawks.

GRIDIRON GUESSES: Coeur d'Alene makes its football debut on its new artificial turf field

Last week in the season openers, Mark Nelke, Jason Elliott and Gridiron Guesses rookie Josh McDonald each went 4-1.

FCS playoffs: 'Glory to God' ... Chavez boots game-winner as Vandals advance to quarterfinals

Fourth-seeded Idaho (9-3), which notched its first FCS playoff victory since 1993, will play host to fifth-seeded Albany (10-3) in a quarterfinal game Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome. Albany defeated Richmond 41-13 on Saturday.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings clamp down in final three quarters, ease away from Lake City ... Rupp scores 19 points, Coeur d'Alene limits Timberwolves to 23 points after first quarter

Lake City returns to action Jan. 29 at home vs. Post Falls. Coeur d’Alene travels to Post Falls on Thursday.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men win fifth straight, topple Southern Nevada

North Idaho College will be seeking its first regional title since 2013 when it takes part in the West District Championships today on the campus of Umpqua Community College.

Legals for December, 21 2023

NCAA TOURNAMENT • Spokane: San Diego State rides LeDee, last year's experience to win over UAB

San Diego State (25-10) advanced to Sunday’s second round to face 13th-seeded Yale (24-8), which fought back and stunned No. 4 seed Auburn (27-8) 78-76 before a crowd which became louder and louder in support of Yale down the stretch.

PREP BASKETBALL: Bateman, Williams lead Bonners past Lakeside

“We knew it would be a tough game,” said Lakeside coach James Twoteeth, whose team was playing for the first time since Dec. 21. “They are a good-sized team; all of them can shoot pretty well. We needed that game.”

Legals for March, 27 2024

STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Blue morning for Cd'A ... Coeur d'Alene boys weather cold, claim first state 5A title since 2011

“It was a group effort from the coaches, runners and parents,” said Coeur d’Alene coach Cathy Compton, who now has six team titles, four with the girls (2004, 2012, 2013 and 2014) and two with the boys. “It was brutal. But we did everything smart from the warmup and wearing the proper stuff during the race. But these guys are tough North Idaho boys. They’re used to running in this. They’re just tough kids.”

Author to speak on 'AI 'Revolution'

Ashley to speak on AI

The Exhausted Dad: No Swifties in the house but me

Nobody wants to go to “The Eras Tour” with me.

NI STEM robotics team takes on the world

Students will compete against other countries in April

FIRST Lego League robotics enthusiasts from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy will be using their skills for communication, collaboration and innovation as they pursue world domination. The Los Cuatro Amigos team of eighth graders will compete in the 2024 FIRST Championship from April 17-20 in Houston. They'll be pitting their robotics prowess against teams from countries such as India, Brazil and China. “It’s exciting because a team hasn’t gone from our school in 12 years and it’s a big opportunity,” team member Reagan Smith said Wednesday.