STATE TRACK AND FIELD: Golden finishes ... Lakeland's Munyer repeats; Post Falls' Cameron, Timberlake's Tebbe, Coeur d'Alene Charter's Russell, Carr also nab titles

Results from Saturday's state track and field meets at Mountain View High in Meridian (5A/4A) and Middleton High (3A/2A/1A).

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cardinals bounce back from rare setback, advance to title round

The championship game begins today at 11 a.m., with an if-necessary game at 1:15 p.m.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: After heartbreaking loss in semis, Lake City falls in 5A third-place game

Lake City, which headed south hoping to win its first state title since 2016, and third overall, finished 20-7.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Frosh Rickert wins, Sandpoint girls make program history with first team title

“This has always been a goal of mine and it feels so amazing to accomplish as a freshman — also having the team win state is just as amazing,” Rickert said. “I have been working toward this my whole life and have been working really hard with the team this season and with my hitting coach in Spokane to prepare for this.”

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Timberlake brings home third-place trophy in 3A

Timberlake, playing in its 24th consecutive state tournament, finishes 17-10. It was the Tigers’ first trophy from state since 2021, when they took fourth.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The dirt on the state 5A softball tourney in Post Falls

“I couldn’t be prouder of my girls. We’re soooooooo young,” Coeur d'Alene coach Bobbi Darretta said. “Four freshmen, two sophomores and a junior out there (starting), and two seniors in the outfield. I’m really excited for the future. I told them hang your head high … everybody had us the No. 4 team (out of four) in the league and we won league, won districts and beat the No. 1 team in the state. We weren’t even supposed to be here, so for us, that’s a win. Next year, we’re coming back, and we’re going to be stronger.”

HUCKLEBERRIES: Kraliceks carry on (at slightly slower pace)

Cd'A police officer who was shot in face is still focused on helping others

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ANIMALS: No call for neglect, abuse

I feel compelled to express my feelings about the tragic ways people deal with animals that they decide they don’t want or cannot keep due to circumstances they find themselves in. The stories I hear are heartbreaking and hard to imagine any caring human being could carry out.

Richard 'Dick' Glenn Rutan, 85

Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Rutan (USAF Retired) July 01, 1938, to May 03, 2024.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Coeur d'Alene bows out in 5A; Timberlake wins three, now among final three

Timberlake (17-9) will play No. 2 Homedale (18-6) today at 9 a.m., with the loser finishing third, and the winner advancing to the championship round to face Kimberly (23-5), needing to beat the Bulldogs twice for the title.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS: One out from victory, Lake City falls to defending champion Owyhee in 9 in semis

Lake City (20-6), which fell to Owyhee in last year’s state title game, will play eighth seed Mountain View (17-11) of Meridian today at 11:30 a.m. PDT in the third-place game.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: A surprising lift for St. Maries' Lambson in 2A

St. Maries coach Aaron Cloud wasn’t surprised by the throw by senior Alexzander Lambson to claim the state 2A discus title. It was more what Lambson did to celebrate his first title.

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals power past Lower Columbia, into semis

NIC (43-2) faces second-seeded Mt. Hood (44-4) in a semifinal game today at 10 a.m.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A lot of talent in these kids

Someday soon, someone is going to bring a title back to the area. And we’ve got the guys to do it.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Judson advances to 5A boys singles semifinals

Judson will face top-seeded Luke Burriesci of Boise in the semis today.

Kootenai County history must move

Museum of North Idaho finds temporary downtown home after mold forces closure

John Montandon provided a solution. The lifelong Coeur d’Alene man agreed to rent the old Roxy Theater building on Fourth Street between Sherman Avenue and Front Avenue to the museum.

Tomato planting for success

I love tomatoes. Specifically, I love growing tomatoes. Did you know there are 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? I think I’m on a mission to grow them all.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: May 20-24

MY TURN: Full story of Kiwanis Park trail system

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