District readies for cadet program

Fireboat with a demonstration from 5 to 7 p.m. May 16 at Hayden Lake Marina.

Firefighters Mike Cunningham and Shay Carlock, both former cadets, developed and will oversee the program, according to a press release.

Overdose support group launches in Coeur d'Alene

Kelleen Burgess and Kristi Hegvet went looking for support groups but couldn’t find a place to turn to after they lost their sons to overdoses.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls boys, girls win fourth straight regional titles

The state 5A and 4A meet is next Friday and Saturday at Mountain View High in Meridian.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's follow Julio's lead — for better or for worse

Julio? Well, he’s played a terrific center field — which continues to be his personal “No-Fly Zone.” Offensively, though, Julio has been almost an empty spot in the batting order. It’s hard to imagine, given this young man’s immense talent (12.4 WAR over his first two seasons), that he’s stuck on one home run and 11 RBI after 38 games.

Wilbert 'Will' Brown, 78

Wilbert 'Will' Brown left this life on earth to be with his Lord for eternity on April 8, 2024, in Hayden, Idaho.

PREP ROUNDUP: One last jump for Munyer .... Lakeland junior eyes another 4A triple jump title before moving on to Weber State next winter

In 5A, the Post Falls boys and Coeur d'Alene girls lead the team scoring through nine events. Lakeland's boys and Sandpoint's girls lead in the 4A meet. Both the 5A and 4A meets conclude today at Sweeney Track in Lewiston starting at 2 p.m.

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

The storm could produce northern lights as far south in the U.S. as Alabama and Northern California

Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in Western Canada

In a video posted on social media late Sunday, the service's fire behavior specialist, Ben Boghean, said the extreme fire behavior — made worse by years of drought and a below-normal snowpack this past winter — could threaten the crews that have been fighting the nearby Parker Lake wildfire.

Chip Shots May 14, 2024

Scores, news, results, highlights from local golf leagues, courses, etc.

Northwest Notes May 14, 2024

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

Silver Valley Sports Recap: May 6-12

Kellogg golf wins districts again; Tigers, Miners, and Wildcats all sending track athletes to state.

Coeur d'Alene council to decide if public can comment at Marriott appeal hearing

Planning Commission: DRC made correct call on hotel

The hotel would have 131 rooms, 130 parking spaces, three stories of underground parking, a fitness center, a rooftop bar and an outdoor patio.

Inside a makeshift shelter saving hundreds of dogs from floods in southern Brazil

Authorities say more than 110 people have died, almost 150 are missing, and more than 300,000 people have been displaced by the floods. There is no official tally for the number of animals that have died or are made homeless. Local media estimated the number to be in the thousands.

Grand Canyon, Seattle U to join WCC

Grand Canyon and Seattle will compete in the Western Athletic Conference for one more year before transitioning to the WCC.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: All the right moves — Position changes, freshmen stepping up have propelled Coeur d’Alene back to state in softball

“I knew Abbey Linder would be one of the best third basemans in the league, and I’ve been wanting to put her there eventually,” Darretta said. “Kyndal’s framing is fantastic, and I told Kyndal, ‘We need to give our pitchers strikes. We have young, inexperienced pitchers, and right now that’s our focus, the more strikes you can give them, the better they will be,’ so that’s what needed to happen.”

Content of two closed hearings in Kohberger case could help set trial

Now, 18 months since the homicides, the case already has cost Idaho taxpayers more than $3.6 million, an Idaho Statesman investigation found.

Legals for May, 14 2024

Coming together in Coeur d'Alene

Adam Schluter kicking off another season of Monday Night Dinners at McEuen Park

When he held the first dinner at his home, 11 people showed up. Those gatherings gradually grew to more than 200.

Legals for May, 11 2024