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.

Wallace passes noise ordinance

The new ordinance was a revised version after the original draft ordinance had been heavily scrutinized by locals, concerned by how it could potentially impact businesses in Wallace’s commercial district.

Coeur d'Alene couple: 'We just keep fighting'

Family, faith sustains Steve Prosch after ocular melanoma diagnosis

Steve Prosch was a picture of health when, in 2016, he began having vision problems. A quick series of trip to eye doctors, then a surgeon, and a specialist, found he had ocular melanoma.

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.

Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event

The announcement is a significant milestone, but does not mark a return to full-time public duties for Kate

Scorching heat keeps grip on Southwest US as records tumble and more triple digits forecast

The National Weather Service in Phoenix, where the new record high of 113 F (45 C) on Thursday leap-frogged the old mark of 111 F (44 C) set in 2016, called the conditions “dangerously hot.”

Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park fulfills Lakota prophecy

Erin Braaten of Kalispell took several photos of the calf shortly after it was born on June 4 in the Lamar Valley in the northeastern corner of the park.

Chip Shots June 18, 2024

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

17 Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags

Second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Hunters still have a second chance to win a Super Hunt tag this year.

Day 1 of Rathdrum throws meet in the books

Day 2 of the meet is Saturday, beginning at noon.

Shoshone County switches recycling contractors amid bid dispute

After a review of two recycling company bids, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners voted last week to make a switch from MCE Garbage and Recycling to KP Auto Salvage. MCE has been handling the county’s recycling since 2018.

Zombies: Ranks of world's most debt-hobbled companies are soaring, and not all will survive

Added Miami investor Mark Spitznagel, who famously bet against stocks before the last two crashes: “The clock is ticking.”

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.

Milestone Announcement

See who's celebrating!

Youth Sports May 29, 2024

Scores, news, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes sweeps Moscow in North Idaho League play

In the first game, Grant Allaway drove in five runs — all in the first inning — for Northern Lakes (4-0), hitting a two-run single and a three-run double.

PRIDE: Churches shouldn’t have condoned event

I went down to the pride event on Saturday to try to preach the Gospel and was appalled by what I saw. There were hundreds of people, and tons of businesses celebrating the LGBTQ+.

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Taxes should add up

The time for the large headline was two years ago when Schneidmiller got Post Falls to alter general plan designation/zone for this property from Low Density, R-1, to RM, residential-mixed, and annexed it. Had it remained at R-1, the maximum homes that could fit after streets, sidewalks, parks would be 4 per acre: 238 x 4 = 952. The zone change allowed much smaller lot sizes and allowed for commercial and apartments. The concession to “just” 1,400 units, a condition imposed by the city, does not include 15 acres of land designated to commercial uses. The property adjacent on the south, Fieldstone at Prairie Falls, has far less density.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Inland Empire PGA results: June 19, 2024

Results from Monday's round at Latah Creek Golf Course in Spokane.