BLM looks to increase fees

Boat launch, camping could double under proposal

BLM’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on proposed changes to recreation fees

Art on the Green announces 2024 poster contest winner

Sandpoint artist Heather Mehra-Pedersen a first-time contestant

The 56th annual Art on the Green poster has been chosen.

Marion Keating, 93

Marion L. Keating, age 93, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene on April 26, 2024.

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.

Michael 'Mike' Livesey, 85

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

Legals for June, 21 2024

LEGION BASEBALL: DeBoer shines as Lums win Ellensburg tourney

"He was awesome today," Coeur d'Alene coach Darren Taylor said. "He threw a gem in that first game; that was the real championship game. They're a real good team; that was a fun game to watch. They had a good pitcher going, and went blow for blow."

Analyst: Hayden Lake in excellent shape

Shallow north end is a concern

Harvey said the Hayden Lake’s watershed had not been disturbed for decades until last year’s Ridge Creek Fire and again soon with the Honey Badger timber harvest.

Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre to present 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Show to run June 28 through July 7

Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre will present "Fiddler on the Roof" from June 28 through July 7 in the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus. The production will be directed and choreographed by Gary John La Rosa and will feature John Payonk as protagonist Tevye.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Another year of musical chairs — or musical football fields — as local high school football schedules come together

For North Idaho teams, putting together a high school football schedule in the first year of a two-year cycle is always difficult. “Yes, it was the most difficult in the 22 years I’ve been here,” Post Falls athletic director Craig Christensen said. “I thought those (previous years) were difficult, but they weren’t, compared to this.”

Legals for June, 4 2024

Harold Dean Murray, 62

Harold Dean Murray, 62, passed away on March 13th, 2024. Dean was born on June 7, 1961, in Ellensburg, WA, to Madelyn Kay Murray and Robert “Bob” Murray. He was the second of four children and spent most of his youth in the Tri-Cities.

One construction project beats two in Post Falls

Additional money offered for projects on Spokane and Seltice

One construction project is better than two. That was the consensus between the City of Post Falls and Idaho Transportation Department regarding a Spokane Street construction project.

Northwest Notes June 21, 2024

Russell Grove of North Idaho was named Northwest Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in both men’s golf and women’s golf, after leading the Cardinals to a sweep of the conference tournament titles this spring.

Pennsylvania woman drowns after being swept over waterfall in Glacier National Park

Bystanders pulled the woman from the water and administered CPR until emergency responders arrived. She was declared dead at 7 p.m., park officials said.

Innovia Foundation awards $446K to North Idaho nonprofits

The Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho.

LOCAL WATCH: Manzardo's two-run bloop single sparks Guardians' win

Manzardo went 1 for 4 on Saturday, and is batting .230 (14 for 61) in his major league debut stint, with eight doubles and six RBIs. He’s 6 for his last 23 (.261), and 11 for his last 36 (.306) with seven doubles.

Cd’A Summer Shootout getting big — 84 teams expected in town for basketball tourney running Friday through Sunday

“A lot of them are turning it into a vacation,” he said of the visiting teams and their families. “I think they are seeing this more of an event.”

Running Shoes 4 Kids launches GoGood GiveBack campaign in Kootenai County

Community event and Run 2 Summer set for June 29

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