Jay Leo Wilhelm, 61

Jay Leo Wilhelm, lovingly known as Papa, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024, at the age of 61 in Post Falls, Idaho.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Keeping us on our toes

Valleda Woodhall's life from stage to turf to fashion

Valleda Woodhall learned to golf and didn’t quit the stage, after all.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums swept by Lewis-Clark

Coeur d’Alene returns to action with a pair of games Friday at Lewis-Clark’s Father’s Day tournament at Harris Field in Lewiston.

Legals for June, 13 2024

Dalton Elementary students earn awards for Smokey Bear Poster Contest

Fifth and fourth grader earn first in state, second in region

Two Dalton Dragons ended their school year with recognition from Smokey Bear and friends.

Michael Vredenburg, 37

Michael Vredenburg, 37

Local kids place at Invention Convention nationals

Winners hail from Lakeland, Bryan, Hayden Meadows

North Idaho's young inventors earned a place on the national stage at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, held June 5-7 at the Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich.

'Miracle' timeline advances in Kootenai County

Applications for affordable housing development being accepted at month's end

Miracle on Britton is public/private partnership on a 28-home project on a 4.65-acre parcel on Greensferry Road in Post Falls, south of Prairie Avenue and north of Poleline Avenue.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Answers on Metcalf, M's and the mess of the Pac-2

Apologies. There is a bulging file of emails — many with legitimate questions — that I’ve failed to address in a timely manner.

NIC golf coach Grove wins Oregon Open in playoff

“He’s a good player, obviously, and I knew I couldn’t give him many more chances,” Grove said. “Obviously I was trying to end it as soon as possible. Just relieved to have it (the birdie putt in the playoff) drop; it's still a grind and it’s never easy.”

LEGION BASEBALL: Shepard's single caps Lums' rally at Lewiston tourney

Ty Shepard’s two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a four-run rally as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Tri-City Titans of Kennewick, Wash., 10-9 at Church Field in their second game of the day at the Dwight Church Memorial Tournament on Friday.

Braver Lens to present 'Canine Bridge' Saturday at ArtWalk

Dog-centered project aims to build human connections

Organizers of a dog-centric photography project are hoping to build human connections. Presented by Braver Lens, a part of the Braver Angels national nonprofit, the pop-up "Canine Bridge" photo exhibit will be on display during a special ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between Magpie and the Art Spirit Gallery.

Vandals extend Eck through 2028 football season

"We are very pleased with the progress our program has made in our first two years," Eck said. "We are not content. Our sights are set on bringing a championship to Moscow. My family and I love the University of Idaho and this community. We are grateful to President Scott Green and Terry Gawlik for this contract extension to remain here."

Does a dry spring also mean a dry summer?

Since the middle of May, temperatures have been relatively mild to warm in Coeur d’Alene and across the Inland Northwest.

Chip Shots June 11, 2024

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

Redemption, movie stars and ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’

When movie theaters needed a box office hit, one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars came to the rescue.

Keep your estate plan simple(ish)

It may seem obvious that when planning for what should happen after your death, more detail is better. Indeed, the problems I see with many estate plans have to do with ignoring some aspect of planning that should be addressed. However, the opposite problem is also possible. Let’s take a look...

Favorite things about the Silver Valley: Elmer's Fountain

The Silver Valley is full of special places. Many of them are front and center in the community, but some of them are hidden in plain sight. One of the more unique spots is Elmer’s Fountain.

Kootenai first responders, school staff practice active shooter scenario

The scene unfolding at Timberlake High School was a simulated mass shooting, designed to give first responders, school staff and community members a chance to practice what to do in a realistic emergency scenario.

OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties

It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against voting for Idaho Democratic candidates who might endanger his “record of success.” Thinking back over the years, Democratic legislators have played a significant role in that success. For instance, the Governor’s letter touted the Idaho Launch program, which provides kids with workforce training grants. That program would not have seen the light of day in 2023 without the essential support of House and Senate Democrats. They gave it strong support again this year. In fact, the Democrats in the Legislature have given the Governor support on numerous issues since he took office in January 2019.