Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Fire trucks and ladders

Shoshone Fire District No. 2 brings "quint" fire truck into service

OPINION: Securing the border

Naysayers calling Idaho’s efforts to support Texas in securing the border “pointless” are willfully missing the point.

From fire to glass

Artist Cameron Davenport to speak Saturday at Art Spirit

The first of the Art Spirit Gallery's 2024 Art Talks will feature glass artist Cameron Davenport from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. The community is invited to learn about Davenport’s craft and view his newest work, “My Baby,” featuring a glass guitar replicating the famous guitar once used by Eddie Van Halen. The famous 5150 Frankenstrat guitar has been reimagined in glass, displayed in a maple box complete with lighting.

Irene R. Hebert, 85

With heavy hearts, the family of Irene R. Hebert announces her passing. Irene was welcomed into heaven on Feb. 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and laughter. Irene was a genuine person, had a beautiful soul, with her family being her biggest joy. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her sense of humor, homemade pasties and her ability to write amazingly funny and accurate poetry.

Joel Ford, 77

Joel Ford, 77, of Clarkston, Wash., passed away unexpectedly Feb. 5, 2024.

Legals for February, 16 2024

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Another local powerhouse, and an injured former T-Wolf

“Two special kids that love the game,” North Idaho Christian School girls basketball coach Jerry Bittner said of Royals seniors Danica Kelly and Symone Pilgrim.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeland: 'Why not us?'; Timberlake looks to maintain state title-contending form

“Sometimes we get in the timeouts and I look at the kids and say, ‘You can’t be tired,’” second-year Lakeland coach Tyrel Derrick said. “And they don’t complain, and that paid off for the end.”

Swayne faces state budget writers

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne touted growing enrollment and appealed to budget writers to support increasing employee compensation when he addressed the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee in Boise.

'People are still healing'

UI students create designs for Vandal garden, memorial

Although the four students who were killed at the King Road house in Moscow in November 2022 may be the most recognized members of this group, the memorial will represent all former students who passed away while enrolled in school.

MY TURN: Support for preserving downtown Cd'A

On Jan. 31, 2024, City Council member Dan Goodkin wrote an opinion piece regarding the recent approval of a Marriott Hotel contemplated for downtown Coeur d'Alene. Mr. Gookin called for residents of Coeur d'Alene to assist him in preserving the historic nature, charm and beauty of our downtown. I support Mr. Gookin in this quest.

AT COLLEGE: Feb. 15, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Legals for February, 15 2024

At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed

Social media users posted shocking video of police running through a crowded scene as people in attendance hurriedly scrambled for cover and ran away

STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: "A tremendous 1-2' .... Lake City seniors Waddington, Zufelt have T-Wolves seeking first title since 2007.

Second-seeded Lake City (24-2) faces seventh-seeded Middleton (20-4) in an opening round game on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Nampa.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Kootenai breaks more streaks with win over Mullan

“It was a heck of a game,” Kootenai coach Tom Tucker said. “The boys played outstanding defense, showing true intensity and a lot of hustle. Chris had an outstanding night on offense, but was more impressive with his steals on defense. He was tenacious, not letting the ballhandler move the ball up the court. Logan showed his maturity being our best defensive player on the team. I was so proud to watch those boys play basketball tonight.”

Youth Sports Feb. 14, 2024

Scores, news, results from local teams, leagues, etc.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Landree Simon, Lakeland High School

Lakeland High junior basketball player Landree Simon is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Feb. 14, 2024

How the state's media voted this week.