OPINION: White Elephant or Trojan Horse

“They have been calling themselves “Republican” for so long they have started to believe it.” — Senator Scott Herndon, Freedom Caucus member.

Sunshine Mine Fire remembered after 52 years in Shoshone County

In the looming shadow of the statue standing tall with a glowing headlamp to memorialize the miners who lost their lives on May 2, 1972, students from Kellogg High School clasped mining helmets with the lights still on. 91 helmets symbolize the 91 miners who were unable to make it to the surface when in the Sunshine Mine Fire.

Thairapy opens in Hayden

Specializing in hand-tied extensions and individuals' customized hair, Thairapy is open at 9041 N. Hess St. in Hayden.

4 officers killed in North Carolina were at disadvantage as shots rained from above, police say

He said more than 100 spent rounds were found, though it wasn't clear how many of those were fired by the suspect. At least 12 officers also fired their weapons.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Name this column, the M's shuttlin' trio, and the 'We back' Zags

Last week, though, a reader wrote to say she wondered if this notes column had a name. Something besides the overall “Cheap Seats,” she suggested — a more specific title to reflect that this was a unique type of column.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals: The receivers, the portal, the locals

“I’m not going to sleep really good until May 1 is done, because then we’re out of the woods and we know who we have for next year,” Eck added. “But I think we have a great thing going; obviously everyone has their own options now. We have to make sure they know we have a great thing going and they’re a big part of it. But we’ll see.”

PREP BASEBALL: Coeur d'Alene takes two, gives itself a shot at IEL title

Coeur d’Alene (14-7, 11-5 IEL), by way of a 5-4 and 10-2 sweep of Lewiston at Church Field, trails league-leading Lake City (14-5, 11-4) by a half game, with the teams scheduled for a doubleheader on Tuesday at Lake City High.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks addressed many needs in draft — except that one

Bottom line: The Seahawks can feel good about this draft. Just swell, in fact.

PREP BASEBALL: Lake City walks off with IEL title over Coeur d'Alene

Lake City (16-5, 13-4 IEL) faces Post Falls in the conclusion of a suspended game on Thursday at 3 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the sixth inning. Coeur d’Alene (14-9, 11-7) will be the second seed to the 5A Region 1 tournament, and host an opening round game on Monday at 4 p.m. at Ted Page Field.

Idaho spring football game: Johnson displays an 'edge'

Former Lake City star totals 2.5 sacks as redshirt freshman pushes for playing time

Idaho opens its season Aug. 31 at Oregon.

PREP SOFTBALL: Vikings sweep, get help, win IEL

On Tuesday at 2 p.m., No. 1 Coeur d'Alene (17-5, 15-3 IEL) will play host to No. 4 Post Falls (5-17, 4-14), and No. 2 Lake City 15-7, 13-5) will face No. 3 Lewiston (13-5, 13-9) at Finucane Park in Hayden. The winners play at 4 at Coeur d’Alene for the regional title and a berth to state, and the losers play at 4 at Finucane Park in a loser-out game.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 22-28

Busy week for area teams with postseason right around the corner.

PREP ROUNDUP: Bracing for the run ahead

Top athletes in District 1 compete in annual All-Star meet at Post Falls High.

YOUTH SPORTS: May 1, 2024

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