PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Holmes, Swallows come up big for St. Maries on senior night

“Nice to have some senior leadership on senior night,” St. Maries coach Bryan Chase said.

Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between Feb. 12 and Feb. 15. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.

STATE 2A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kellogg bows out in two

Kellogg, in its first trip to state since 2022 in 3A, finished 15-11.

Staying on guard against equine colitis

Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis.

How the Oscars can ‘get it right’ this year

Entertainment writers love trashing the Academy Awards. “They snubbed this person or that movie!” “They never pick the actual Best Picture!”

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Feb. 19-23

Reminder: Open primaries forums are Sunday in Cd'A, PF

The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is reminding community members that two informational forums will be held Sunday.

Legals for February, 17 2024

2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade

Police initially detained three juveniles but released one who they determined wasn’t involved in the shooting

Alexei Navalny, galvanizing opposition leader and Putin’s fiercest foe, died in prison, Russia says

In Moscow and other Russian cities, people laid flowers at monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression, but there was no indication Navalny’s death would spark large protests

STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Seniors Colvin, Mitchell spark Vikings past Rocky Mountain in state 5A opener

“She struggled in the first half and was pretty down in the locker room,” Symons said. “But we told her ‘you’ve got to keep shooting, and she’s a great shooter’. She’s so light-hearted and fun and just to see her see the ball go through the rim and cheer for herself, it cracks me up. She’s really come into her own and became a real big contributor for us offensively and defensively. She’s a great kid and happy for her.”

STATE 4A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeland advances to semis after first win at state since 2009

“This group just continues to amaze me,” Lakeland girls basketball coach Tyrel Derrick said. “They just find a way to come together and win these games.”

STATE 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake does just enough to reach state semifinals

“It really came down to rebounding and staying disciplined on defense,” Timberlake junior center Diana Nelson said. “It really builds a lot of momentum going into the next game and shows that if we check in to what we need to do, we can make some things happen. It really shows how much rebounding helps.”

Kootenai County authorities talk 'illegal immigration'

Authorities dispelled rumors and shared facts about illegal immigration in Kootenai County during a town hall discussion Thursday night.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake wins second straight district wrestling title

The top two in each weight class advance to the state 3A tournament on Feb. 23-24 at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello.

'Small but mighty' teams tackle mental health

Participants in Western Community Assessment Network talk mental health in rural communities

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks hanging on to Geno ... for now

However the quarterback room shakes out, it’s logical that Geno Smith will remain involved, at least for another season. That’s not a cinch, exactly. But Occam would keep Geno around.

NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal women notch first conference win

“We just kept plugging away; I’m proud of the way we finished the game,” NIC coach Nate Covill said. “I let my assistant (Louie Vargas) talk to them at halftime, and he did a great job. I think the girls were tired of playing low, and not playing to our level.”

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EDITORIAL: Cd'A schools have backs to budget wall

$6 million deficit paints picture that isn't pretty