PREP SOFTBALL: Vikings still perfect

COEUR d’ALENE — In a game of inches, the second game had everything you’d want.

20 years ago: Hate left homeless in North Idaho

'The whole world breathed a sigh of relief'

Key players talk about Aryan Nations and the trail that broke them

COMPLICIT with CRUELTY

Idaho rated worst in reporting incidents of abuse to animals

‘Home of the Whopper’ to open on Ramsey Road

Lean Kitchen Co. opens June 29 StretchLab opens in The Northern complex Post Falls Nissan joins CdA Nissan Now the Tidbits

Wine House CDA to open on East Sherman

Gelato by the Lake opens downtown Monet Floors moves north to Hayden Interlake Pharmacy joins Kootenai Health And now the Tidbits

Bear Paw Cookies coming to downtown

Zephyr Van opens on Schreiber Way Unlimited Health Chiropractic opens in Post Falls Heart City Tattoo now Fourth Street Tattoo And now the Tidbits

THE CHEAP SEATS WITH STEVE CAMERON: On eve of draft, Seahawks zero in

YES, WE have your questions and comments on how the Seahawks can improve.

Medical marijuana law intro'd in Idaho Legislature

Medical marijuana legislation was introduced in the Idaho House today, where Rep. Tom Trail, R-Moscow, introduced HB 370 as a personal bill. He proposed similar legislation last year; it got an informational hearing from the House Health & Welfare Committee, but didn't proceed. HB 370 would permit patients with debilitating medical conditions to be dispensed up to 2 ounces of marijuana every 28 days; they'd have to get it from state-authorized "alternative treatment centers."/Betsy Russell, Spokesman-Review blogs, Eye on Boise

Lester hurls gem, Mariners fall

Seager's RBI in ninth avoids a Seattle shutout

BOSTON (AP) - Seattle's Dustin Ackley had never faced Jon Lester before Monday night and afterward said that the Boston Red Sox left-hander's cutter looked identical to his fastball.

Rescuers unable to enter W.Va. mine

MONTCOAL, W.Va. - Two full days after the worst U.S. mining disaster in a generation, dangerous gases underground prevented rescuers late Wednesday from venturing into the Upper Big Branch coal mine to search for any survivors of the explosion that killed at least 25 workers.

'Little Fockers' tops holiday weekend box office

NEW YORK - On a weekend when Hollywood competed with Christmas gatherings and fierce snow storms in the Northeast and Southeast, "Little Fockers" was No. 1 at the box office.

Drawing the line on gay marriages

Opinions mixed on what benefits Idaho couples would receive by marrying in Washington

The state of Washington has been abuzz with celebrations since Dec. 6, when its now-voter-approved gay marriage law went into effect.

30 days of bad Christmas movies - Days 1-9

Every December I watch the classics: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story,” etc.

PREP SOFTBALL: Lake City goes 3-1 at Nampa tourney

NAMPA — Lake City beat Pocatello 5-3 and Homedale 8-7 on Saturday to finish 3-1 at the Sugar Town tournament at West Park.

Neighborhood of the Week: Radiant Lake Estates

As you're gazing out your window at the brown vegetation and traces of dirty snow clinging to the edges of your driveway, you're probably wondering: why do I live in North Idaho? But you already know the answer. It's the summers. It's hiking Tubbs Hill. It's spending evenings strolling along Sherman Avenue. It's camping with your family in the mountains. But most of all, it's the lakes.

DON LARSEN: Happy at home in North Idaho

By BRIAN WALKER

Verlander pitches majors' second no-no in five days

TORONTO - With one out to go, Justin Verlander cracked a smile on the mound.

'Deep' thoughts on the Oscar race

By TYLER WILSON

Staybridge Suites Hotel to open Tuesday

“Comforted, connected and welcome to be part of the community” is the emphasis of Staybridge Suites Hotel that is opening Tuesday at the entrance to Riverstone.

Idaho woman sets mountain climbing records in nation and Gem state

Terri Rowe can’t quite remember what was written on the Wolf Fang Peak register that first sparked her interest in highpointing, but nine years and more than 140 summits later, she still can’t get enough of the pursuit.