STATE 4A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeland falls in third-place game in first trip to state since 2019

“I’m really proud of the steps we started to make for our program,” said senior Lila Kiefer, who finished with two rebounds and two steals. “With a new coach, we’re starting over. This was a good first step.”

'We are Idaho'

Crowd called to get involved, fight for country at Lincoln Day Dinner

A video warned people that Idaho could turn into another California, while another featured families and friends shouting, “We are Idaho.”

Speaker to Dems: ‘Don’t be like Missouri’

Jess Piper keynotes 2024 Democracy Dinner

Blue Missouri Executive Director Jess Piper shared a warning with attendees of the 2024 Democracy Dinner: “Don’t be like Missouri — do not go down this path.”

SOS: Needs to review his own statement

The secretary of state should reread his own mission statement. He probably would not have sided with the governor and ended Idaho’s presidential primary. “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent.” — President Abraham Lincoln

MAYORKAS: Kudos to GOP House members

Thank you Republican House members. The House voted to impeach Mayorkas for not fulfilling his duties to protect U.S. citizens. Absolutely zero dollars should be sent to any country until our borders are secure.

PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls wins 10th straight 5A Region 1 title

“What’s funny is, I didn’t know that until a kid looked at the trophy and said that,” Post Falls coach Pete Reardon said. “It’s really something to be proud of; an achievement for our program as a whole.”

The wisdom of compromise

Abraham Lincoln was a man who believed in compromise. According to an old story, when he was practicing law in Illinois, a farmer asked for Lincoln's help in getting a divorce from his wife.

Hospice Wine Taste and Auction raises over $273K

“Fly Me to the Moon” was the theme on Feb. 3 at Hospice of North Idaho’s 39th Annual Wine Taste and Auction. With over 400 guests, volunteers and sponsors at The Coeur d’Alene Resort attendees raised their glasses and bidder numbers to raise over $273,000 to support the area’s nonprofit hospice in its 43rd year.

Chamber Days at the Legislature

Last week, as a member of the Idaho Chamber Alliance, a cohort of Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber members, board directors and staff had the honor of attending Idaho Business Policy Summit, held Feb. 5-6.

STATE 5A GIRLS SEMIFINALS: Believe it ... Coeur d'Alene holds off top-seeded Boise, advances to second straight title game

“I’m just in disbelief right now,” Coeur d'Alene coach Nicole Symons said. “Getting back there, it’s tough. It’s hard, especially with a team like Boise with everyone back. To have a season like we had, with some distractions, I’m just happy for the girls.”

STATE 5A GIRLS SEMIFINALS: Fight for the Title ... Lake City tops Rigby, faces Coeur d'Alene in title game tonight in Nampa

“It’s wild,” Lake City senior Kamryn Pickford said. “We’ve been working for this our entire high school career. It’s exciting to be in the championship game.”

STATE 4A GIRLS SEMIFINALS: Slow start dooms Lakeland in loss to undefeated Shelley

“To be honest, it falls for us, and sometimes it doesn’t,” Lakeland senior Payton Sterling said. “It’s hard to get momentum when things aren’t falling, but I thought we did a good job.”

Rathdrum looks ahead

State of the City draws crowd

“We live in a place where community is the heart at the center,” said Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce executive director Ashley Cameron.

5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls to play for regional title

“We’re excited,” Coeur d'Alene coach Jon Adams said. “We have an opportunity to cut down our nets. It’s been a long time since Coeur d’Alene has been able to do that.”

Back-to-back wins for bright ideas

NI STEM Charter seniors earn honors for compassion, ingenuity

Many young people have uninhibited perspectives on how to save lives and make the world a better place for people of all walks of life. Seniors from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy were recently recognized for their altruistic entrepreneurial visions at back-to-back competitions, where they were awarded top honors, scholarships and cash for business ideas that illustrated their ingenuity and compassion.

The Exhausted Dad: Taking the eraser away from my first grader

Cut. Backspace. Delete. On a computer, erasure requires little effort. I can correct mistakes instantly, and if I feel lazy, I can tell the computer to autocorrect the mistakes before I even notice them.

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OPINION: North Idaho Republicans: Guided by Lincoln’s legacy

A Lincoln Day statement of principle, community

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