Richard 'Rich' Lee Margason, 83

Richard Lee “Rich” Margason, 83, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at his home in Kellogg, two days short of his 84th birthday.

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.

Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles

The stolen cables often disable entire stations, forcing EV owners on the road to search desperately for a working charger. For the owners, the predicament can be exasperating and stressful.

E-biking to work with Dr. Walsworth (and friends)

Speaking of cost, several factors affect how much you might spend including class of e-bike, range and battery type.

Northwest Notes: June 13, 2024

Kastens, a Coeur d'Alene High product, joins the Wildcat staff after having served most recently as an assistant football coach and the offensive line coach for William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. where he spent the previous two seasons. He earned the title of Assistant Football Coach on February 20, 2022, after his first season with the Cardinals.

Fisherman provide catch and harvest data by reporting tagged bass

A recent summary of bass tagging data provides an interesting perspective on Idaho fisheries. Smallmouth bass are mainly found in lakes and reservoirs, other than a few river populations

Defense rests in defamation case

The defense rested Thursday in the defamation trial of blogger Summer Bushnell.

EDITORIAL: Clearing the tall starter-home hurdle

It's a daunting task, but patience and a plan can help shift renters into buyers.

Post Falls subdivision lots approved unanimously after traffic concerns voiced

Traffic issues in the city of Post Falls now and in the future was the topic on residents’ and commissioners' minds leading up to a unanimously approved vote to turn North Place East Subdivision into 1,125 lots Tuesday night.

Legals for June, 13 2024

NWAC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals go out on top — In final event before returning to NJCAA, NIC women win first conference title since 2016; Cardinal men win sixth straight NWAC crown

“Brittany Pounds (NIC assistant coach, who played at Mead High and Western Washington University) has been a huge help this spring on the women’s side,” Grove said. “I’m super grateful for her commitment to the team and hard work. It’s been great to have the women be able to learn from a great women’s player.”

The Exhausted Dad: Tough decisions shopping for a best friend

My kids keep a long list of items in their heads for future birthdays and Christmas gifts. For themselves.

STATE TRACK AND FIELD: Golden finishes ... Lakeland's Munyer repeats; Post Falls' Cameron, Timberlake's Tebbe, Coeur d'Alene Charter's Russell, Carr also nab titles

Results from Saturday's state track and field meets at Mountain View High in Meridian (5A/4A) and Middleton High (3A/2A/1A).

Local singer-songwriter to present original music May 31

Local singer-songwriter Elaina DeJong will present "Montage Season: A Night of Original Music" at 7 p.m. May 31 at the Kroc Center.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS: One out from victory, Lake City falls to defending champion Owyhee in 9 in semis

Lake City (20-6), which fell to Owyhee in last year’s state title game, will play eighth seed Mountain View (17-11) of Meridian today at 11:30 a.m. PDT in the third-place game.

Claude 'Shorty' Graham, 82

Claude Allen Graham, better known as "Shorty", aged 82, passed away on the afternoon of May 12, 2024, at Pacifica Senior Living in Pinehurst, ID.

Broadband on the table in Silver Valley

Shoshone County prepares for June internet testing to secure funding

“Where are we now, and where do we want to be?” Those were the two questions Colleen Rosson posed to community stakeholders at the BEAD meeting to get broadband connectivity to Shoshone County Thursday at Shoshone Fire District No. 1.

Lake Pend Oreille's Albeni Falls Dam gate issue is long-term problem

The meeting, held by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was prompted by the April discovery of defects on spillway Gate 3 at the dam.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio highlights for Monday, May 20

Michael 'Mike' Livesey, 85

Michael (Mike) G. Livesey, 85, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024.