Norman Baker, 79

Norman Lee Baker, 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Awakened to the dangers of white supremacy

1986 bombings led to bipartisan fight against racism and violence

I missed the commotion that day. And it has bugged me since.

PREP FOOTBALL: Post Falls, Lake City fall

“I was really pleased with how we battled and gave ourselves a chance,” Post Falls coach Blaine Bennett said. “We were in right until the end, but it seemed like we were a score behind the entire second half.”

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Back home as Lakeland baseball coach

“We’re going to see what we come up with,” Bevacqua said. “I know some of the kids from football, but it’s going to be getting to know them in a different scenario. It’s kind of like having a blind date in the sports world.”

Legals for September, 9 2023

Gridiron Guesses: You take even the small victories when you can

As for the picks, Josh McDonald went 6-2, and is 16-5 overall. Mark Nelke went 5-3 and is 14-7, and Jason Elliott went 5-3 and is 13-8.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland tops Lake City in four

“We served tough tonight and came away with some aces at key moments,” Lakeland coach Kelsie Badger said. “Layla Benson had a great night and brought a lot of energy to the court by making some big plays when we needed the momentum. Alexis and Addy were very scrappy and picked up some tough hits. Ziya and Ashleigh (Feld) were aggressive at the net and made some key plays.”

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Jazz tribute at the JACC

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center will welcome David Larsen and Kate Skinner back for a tribute concert to Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderly at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the JACC, 405 N. William St., Post Falls.

PF teachers to receive 3% raises

Negotiations complete, will also include increases for certified staff

It took seven sessions and several months, but the Post Falls School District and the Post Falls Education Association have come to an agreement on teacher contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. Certified employees will receive a 3% pay raise and a $1,000 stipend in their November paychecks. Although they cannot be negotiated for under State law, classified staff also will receive pay increases to help the district stay competitive with surrounding districts and market conditions.

Legals for September, 8 2023

Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires

One of Maui's most venerable restaurants, Hali'imaile General Store, laid off about 30 workers

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Sports and streaming coming soon to your television

If money is available in the Pac-12 coffers (along with NCAA basketball units, College Football Playoff cash and a deal with the Rose Bowl that’s still in effect), the Cougs and Beavers could easily play two seasons as “de facto independents,” and then invite the schools they choose into the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 season.

PREP ROUNDUP: Simpson shoots Timberlake to win

Results from Wednesday's prep soccer and volleyball matches.

A red-kokanee day

Photographers gather at Hayden Lake for short window to capture osprey snaring spawning fish

Osprey see red in Hayden Lake

Gretchen Gardner, 75

Gretchen Norma (Ogden) Gardner, 75, died on Wednesday, August 30th, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Legals for September, 7 2023

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls tops Cd'A in four

Results from Tuesday's prep volleyball and prep soccer matches.

'Incurable' horse thrives at Survivors Rescue

Dawn Dempsey dedicates many of her days to answering calls about horses who need rescuing, cleaning out stalls, and rehabilitating animals others consider hopeless.

Idaho high school football media poll Sept. 6, 2023

How the state's media voted this week.