Eleanor L. Grannis, 92

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92, of Coeur d’Alene passed away at Orchard Ridge Memory Care on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries wins district baseball opener

Landen Holmes struck out six over four innings for St. Maries (10-13), which faces top-seeded Orofino on Monday at Orofino High.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake edges Bonners in pitchers' duel in district opener

“These two have done it for the better part of four years,” Johnson said. “When you have those two guys on the mound, runs are going to be at a premium. And you have to score when you get guys on base.”

Legals for May, 7 2024

MY TURN: Vote with prairie, aquifer in mind

Without natural resource protection, our paradise is lost.

ELECTION: Can’t afford to keep Herndon

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes.

Barbara Jane Young, 83

Barbara Jane Young of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, died peacefully on April 13, 2024, with family by her side. She was 83.

Richard Babin, 69

Born in Spokane, Wash., on November 22, 1954, went to Jesus on April 14, 2024, at Kootenai Hospital CDA, Idaho.

Sissy Crowley

Our mother, Sissy Crowley, died on April 27, 2024, after a long and full life.

Bonnie J. Marshall, 95

Bonnie J. Marshall passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024. She was 95 years old.

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war

Israel's Gaza offensive has been fueling pro-Palestinian protests, including at many U.S. campuses. Israel and its supporters have branded the protests as antisemitic, while critics of Israel say it uses such allegations to silence opponents.

The Petersen Dog Races: Realtor’s idea brightens the dog days of winter

With the pathway clear, Peterson made a call for entries for the race. It was open for Coeur d’Alene’s school-age kids and dogs of all breeds.

Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

The CDC posted the new rules in the federal register on Wednesday. They take effect Aug. 1 when a temporary 2021 order expires. That order suspended bringing in dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies is still a problem

Prayer is good for body, too

Any form of meditation offers numerous upsides

Bold-face mention for Miss Nancy

My dear friend and former newspaper columnist, Nancy Harlocker of Dalton Gardens, left this world May 1 after 92 memorable years of life.

Kootenai County marine deputies prepare for summer season

Three factors keep Kootenai County’s marine patrol deputies busy throughout the summer months: alcohol consumption on the water, inadequate boating safety education and few life jackets.

Study shows economic impact of Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Says it generated $30 million in economic output, supported 260 jobs

According to an economic impact report prepared by Crossroads Consulting, the fairgrounds attracted more than 288,600 visits in 2022, generated $30 million in total economic output, supported 260 jobs, and contributed $9.7 million in labor income.

Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears

As black bears emerge from their winter hibernation, they will immediately begin to forage for food to replenish their fat reserves.

It is everyone's responsibility to keep bears wild, and not finding food rewards from household or business garbage cans.

Barbara J. McNee, 83

Barbara Joan McNee passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Music and ministry

Christian artist will perform at House of Faith Wesleyan Church

Christian recording artist Luke Yates will be live in concert at 6 p.m. May 18 at the House of Faith Wesleyan Church, 1103 N. Third St., Coeur d'Alene. The concert is free and open to the public.