Norman Baker, 79

Norman Lee Baker, 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

What’s the score?

New scoreboards spruce up Wallace gymnasium

Citizen 'locked on' to Sandpoint park tree

A local resident chained herself to a tree at Travers Park on Thursday to protest the city’s plans to cut down 20 of the park’s trees to make room for a planned tennis and pickleball facility.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Genesis Prep advances to district title match

Genesis Prep to face Wallace on Thursday at North Idaho College.

Doris Louise Hansen, 94

Doris Louise (Grimshaw) Hansen, daughter of James Howard and Anna Marie (Fuchs) Grimshaw quietly passed away June 20, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho after an amazing 94 years of life.

OPEN SPACE BOND: More info needed

Haven’t decided how I’ll vote but: 1) their plan seems too general at this point. I need more specific information how you envision spending $50 million. After all you’ve had months to work on your plan. What is it?, 2) You say current market interest rates are 3.7%. How can you sell 20-year bonds at 3.7% interest when the U.S. Treasuries 10-year note is selling at 4.9% and the 30-year bond 5.1%? Why would anyone buy this bond at 3.7%? If you have to raise your interest rate to 5% or more then doesn’t the property tax of $8 per $100,000 in assessed valuation understate what we will be actually charged?

Lucille Margaret Green, 86

Lucille Margaret Green, 86, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away Oct. 20, 2023, at Mountain Valley Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho. Lucille was born July 24, 1937, in Rugby, N.D., a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Pfeifer) Dosch.

ABORTION: ‘Do the inconvenient/sacrificial thing’

I find it interesting that pro-life (against abortion), and pro-choice (for abortion) had scheduled a march on Saturday, Jan. 20. I read that about 400 pro-life marchers followed through with their commitment and marched, however the pro-choice march was postponed due to the inconvenience of inclement weather. This event is very telling as to the different philosophies of these two camps. One is willing to sacrifice in order to do what they feel is right, while the other takes the easy way out to avoid discomfort.

Kenneth Harold Phillips, 81

Kenneth Harold Phillips of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on October 16, 2023, from Parkinson’s Disease with family at his side.

NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals answer, advance to Elite 8 of NWAC Championships

Freshman Gracie Keisel from Mapleton, Utah, had 17 kills and 17 digs, sophomore Rachael Stacey of Helena, Mont., 15 kills and 18 digs for NIC (30-1), which faces the North No. 2 Bellevue (28-5) on Friday at 2 p.m.

Legals for April, 27 2024

Shoshone County looking for internet speed test participants

In most areas, there are enough broadband connections to keep the system running without a major malfunction, but in the Silver Valley, that’s not the case, Shoshone County grant administrator Colleen Rosson pointed out Monday during a phone interview.

Lake City speeds it up

Lake City plays host to Sandpoint next Friday.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Nov. 20-26

Girls hoops in full swing. Several Wildcats earn all-league selections.

At College: Oct. 26, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Georgia Florine Dooley, 81

A wonderful lady and ardent community champion and volunteer, Georgia Florine Dooley, 81, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho died peacefully Nov. 20, 2023 after resting at the Schneidmiller House in the care of Hospice of North Idaho.

NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals top Gonzaga club team in hot-shooting game

Dante Sawyer, a sophomore transfer from City College of San Francisco, scored 18 points to lead six NIC (3-2) players into double figures. Tayshawn Colvin added 16 points off the bench for the Cardinals.

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.