HOOPFEST NOTEBOOK: On the newest Celtic, a reunion and some future names to watch on the court

“We talked to (Gonzaga men’s basketball) Coach (Mark) Few and John Stockton after it happened, and they were really excited for him,” Deon Watson Sr. said. “The entire community is just excited for him and can’t wait to see what he can do. It still hasn’t sunk in yet, and there’s a lot of work to put in.”

Best night sky events for July 2024

Fun fact: when we speak of this same event between the Earth and the Moon it is called Apogee

Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification

Coalition believes it has exceeded the requirements to qualify ballot initiative for the Nov. 5 general election

Jenkins said the closed primary elections frustrate him because the Republican Party enjoys a supermajority and many elections are effectively decided in the primary election before the general election.

Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.

Coeur d'Alene woman crowned Miss Idaho

Widmyer moves on to Miss USA competition in August

The newly crowned Miss Idaho USA hails from Coeur d’Alene. Kaitlyn Widmyer is the executive producer of Coeur d’Alene Fashion Week and works as a stylist and director of community outreach at Marmalade Fresh Clothing.

No budget surplus expected as Idaho begins new fiscal year today

State budget revenue projections missed the mark by millions in April and May, which may mean less money for property tax relief in 2025

After state budget projections missed the mark by more than $120 million in May, budget officials were not expecting the state of Idaho to end its fiscal year on Sunday with a budget surplus – a departure from record surpluses in recent years.

Summer concerts to return to Riverstone

Nu Jack City, Son of Brad to open concert series Thursday

Prepare for summer to start rocking: Riverstone Summer Concerts return Thursday evening.

Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat

Homeless people accounted for nearly half of the record 645 heat-related deaths last year in Maricopa County, which encompasses metro Phoenix.

Idaho's Statehood Day to be celebrated in Wallace

Parade set for Wednesday, the day before the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July may get all the big attention this week, but in Wallace, the party starts one day earlier when they celebrate Idaho's Statehood Day.

America, you're beautiful

Love of country shines through in Fourth of July parade

And Old Glory fluttered and waved proudly on nearly every one of the roughly 75 entries on a beautiful, sun-splashed morning.

Area agencies encourage Fourth of July safety

Firework season is upon us, and many local and state agencies are hoping that people stay safe as they celebrate the Fourth of July.

Kootenai County commissioners approve ‘family split’ exemption

Kootenai County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new category of exempt divisions of land, allowing families to divide land, under certain conditions, without requiring a subdivision.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

owell said Fed officials still want to see annual price growth slow further toward their 2% target before they would feel confident of having fully defeated high inflation.

OPINION: Two remarkable Idahoans made the news in June

Two native Idahoans were featured in news stories during June.

Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill

There were mounting signs that support for Biden was rapidly eroding among Democrats on Capitol Hill