Report: Housing crisis remains

Connect Kootenai director says ADUs could be part of the answer

Gissel said that in 2016, 75 percent of people who lived in Kootenai County could afford to buy a home here. Today, it’s less than 20%

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Coeur d’Alene outlasts Lakeland

Results from Tuesday's prep volleyball matches.

Cultivating kindness

Sorensen students plant flowers and more

Third-graders at Sorensen Magnet School spread a little sunshine around the school by sowing over 200 bulbs Tuesday. The students make up the Kindness 101 Club and "It makes our community happier and more beautiful," Lilah Hinkins said about the club project.

Northwest Notes: July 26, 2023

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the Coeur d'Alene 12U Little League team cover travel and lodging expenses associated with getting to and staying in California.

HOUSING: Zoning system is adding to crisis

Kootenai County is in need of a significant increase in housing units to meet the current demand. Less than 20 percent of local households can afford to buy a home, and the majority of home sales come from nonresidents. According to a study by the Idaho Asset Building Network, since 1990, the state has gained 56,000 low to modest income households but only added 7,000 affordable housing units. This study also stated Idaho has a current deficit of 22,000 affordable housing units.

Elaine 'Ellie' Williams, 75

Elaine “Ellie” Margaret Williams, born Sept. 13, 1947, in Manchester, England, suddenly passed Aug. 20, 2023, at the age of 75.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Solutions suggested

Could there be any greater warnings than the status of our Kootenai County public schools? ‘Something is wrong with the System? (Sept. 26 in the Coeur d’Alene Press) Presently, a large percentage of our kids ‘graduate’ without needing to know how to ‘read?’ Most of our kids kids don’t need to know math, and they graduate from our local high schools? Now, virtually every student can graduate and nobody is held back? In spite of this, presently, about 20% of our youth are ‘driven’ to create futures and persevere through Advanced Placement classes and enter America’s universities. This can leave about 80% of our youth virtually unprepared for life.

Improvements proposed for popular Hayden trail system

A newly certified nonprofit, Friends of North Idaho Trails, is taking on its first project - pursuit of a grant to enhance the English Point Trail system in Hayden.

Jerry Ray Tipke, 63

Jerry Ray Tipke, 63, passed away peacefully in his home in Hayden, Idaho the morning of October 28th, 2023. Jerry was a decorated Army veteran who served his country for 20 years on active duty and in the reserves.

Icebreaker, Dash kick off running season

Fundraisers coming up later this month

The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run is set for April 20 and includes a 5k and 10k, with the longer race circling the lake.

PF man sentenced in shooting that injured 2

District Judge Scott Wayman sentenced Hocking to a 15 year prison sentence with parole eligibility after 7 years for Aggravated Battery and a 15 year prison sentence with parole eligibility after 7 years for Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm at a Dwelling House.

Idaho inmate pleads guilty to escaping hospital after correctional officers are attacked

Meade also faces felony enhancements because prosecutors say he conspired or aided Umphenour in inflicting injury on two of the officers

Betsy Ann Marlette, 92

Betsy Ann (Stockard) Marlette passed away on June 20, 2024, at the home of her son Bobby in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, following a stroke.

State high school football playoff scores, schedules

First-round and quarterfinal scores, and semifinal matchups.

Vikings rule 5A IEL again

It’s the sixth time in seven seasons that Coeur d’Alene has either won or shared the league title, and 11th time in 13 years.

MY TURN • Sports — Retired Lakeland High baseball coach Jason Bradbury reflects on 20 seasons at helm of Hawks

Shortly after the season, Jason Bradbury retired from coaching baseball after 20 season as head coach of the Lakeland Hawks.

GRIDIRON GUESSES: Coeur d'Alene makes its football debut on its new artificial turf field

Last week in the season openers, Mark Nelke, Jason Elliott and Gridiron Guesses rookie Josh McDonald each went 4-1.

FCS playoffs: 'Glory to God' ... Chavez boots game-winner as Vandals advance to quarterfinals

Fourth-seeded Idaho (9-3), which notched its first FCS playoff victory since 1993, will play host to fifth-seeded Albany (10-3) in a quarterfinal game Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome. Albany defeated Richmond 41-13 on Saturday.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings clamp down in final three quarters, ease away from Lake City ... Rupp scores 19 points, Coeur d'Alene limits Timberwolves to 23 points after first quarter

Lake City returns to action Jan. 29 at home vs. Post Falls. Coeur d’Alene travels to Post Falls on Thursday.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men win fifth straight, topple Southern Nevada

North Idaho College will be seeking its first regional title since 2013 when it takes part in the West District Championships today on the campus of Umpqua Community College.