Chip Shots May 28, 2024

Results, news, highlights from local golf courses, leagues, etc.

Stalled cars in flooded streets leave South Florida looking like a scene from a zombie movie

“You know when its coming,” he said. “Every year it’s just getting worse and for some reason people just keep going through the puddles.”

Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead

In Greenfield, a town of 2,000 about 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) southwest of Des Moines, the tornado left a wide swath of obliterated homes and crumpled cars and had earlier ripped apart and crumpled massive power-producing wind turbines.

Helena R. Chandler-Howell, 83

Helena was born November 25, 1940, in French Camp, California, and grew up in the Sacramento and San Francisco area. She went home on June 8, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

PRIDE: Event doesn’t represent Coeur d’Alene

Five years ago, we decided to move from our beautiful home overlooking the Oregon coast to the Coeur d’Alene area. One reason was political as North Idaho had the reputation of supporting conservative values, our values. After a couple of visits, we purchased a home in Rathdrum. When entering the state on I-90, the sign seemed not only to say Welcome to Idaho but welcome to the USA.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds

Younger people are more open to eventually purchasing an EV than older adults.

OPINION: People deserve fairness, regardless of gender identity

Talking about gender identity can be downright difficult — especially for many across North Idaho. LGBTQ+ rights are a flashpoint that often ignites strong feelings one way or another.

Kootenai County commissioners look to cut $7-$9 million to balance budget

Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Tuesday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

Day 1 of Rathdrum throws meet in the books

Day 2 of the meet is Saturday, beginning at noon.

EDITORIAL: TikTok sure can stink good

New fragrance fad is robbing American boys of their lunch money - and their inheritance.

PRIDE: Event doesn’t represent Coeur d’Alene

The headlines in Sunday’s Press regarding the pride in the park event is different online vs. in print. Online headline was “Coeur d’Alene Celebrates…” In print it dropped to the bottom of the page “Loud, proud and loved.” Deceptive presentations.

It's trout stocking time!

Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this June

Welcome in summer with some great fishing opportunity

MY TURN: Health insurance mandates increase the cost of health care

Americans view health insurance much differently than other types of insurance.

Trump convicted of felony crimes

Trump is expected to quickly appeal the verdict.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Top UN court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply

Earlier, Israel signaled it, too, would brush off an ICJ order to stop its operations. “No power on earth will stop Israel from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza,” Avi Hyman, the government spokesperson, said in a press briefing Thursday.

MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside

New trustee explains issues and challenges.

Lucille McCombs, 89

Lucille McCombs, 89, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away early afternoon on May 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones on her journey to meet The Lord.

Great fishing awaits anglers in June as F&G trout stocking reaches its annual peak

May and June are Fish and Game's biggest months for fish stocking

Anglers may find many rivers running at peak flows that can make fishing challenging, but some good river fishing opportunities still exist, particularly Chinook fishing and in rivers that are dam controlled.