Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US Senate bid after 6 days, citing Trump endorsement of opponent

In Washington, Rosendale is among the House’s most hard-right conservatives and a member of the House Freedom Caucus

14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here's why

The remaining holdouts include Idaho

14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here's why

The remaining holdouts include Idaho

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 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City rolls past Middleton, nearly sets record

“We knew coming into the state tournament, something that can set you apart is effort and energy,” said first-year Lake City coach David Pratt, who coached at Mt. Spokane the past eight seasons. “And we give all the effort and energy on each play that we have. We set the tone early and I felt really good about that tone.”

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.

PF Chamber celebrates its helpers

Lynn Borders named PF Citizen of the Year

Although he's done serving as a Post Falls City Council member, Lynn Borders is not done contributing his time and talents to the River City. “He hasn’t quit," Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson said Thursday evening. "He’s retired from the city, but he hasn’t quit." Jacobson has known Borders for nearly 44 years. They lived a few doors apart when Jacobson and his family first moved to Post Falls, so their daughters grew up together.

'Small but mighty' teams tackle mental health

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

White named Shoshone County Clerk

A familiar face is returning to the Shoshone County Courthouse now that Peggy White has been appointed to fill the vacant clerk position.

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.”

MY TURN: 'Firmly against barbarism'

Over the last four months the State of Israel has once again been fighting a war for its survival. No civilized person was untouched by the barbaric attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. With that in mind, as a precinct committeemen in the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, I wrote the resolution below for submission to the committee this month. For a committee that exhibits true Republican values and principles, public policy should never be far away and should always be loudly proclaimed. To that end, I drafted the attached resolution and also submitted it to this newspaper for the purpose of encouraging other organizations in Kootenai County to join the KCRCC in standing firm in our commitment and support of Israel. Any other organization may use its wording, but I hope all of Kootenai County joins me in lighting a candle in the anti-Israel terrorist darkness that is now swirling fiendishly in the Middle East.

OPINION: Securing the border

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

OPINION: The media and the caucus

As we approach the March 2 Presidential Preference Caucus the amount of misinformation being generated by the media and talking heads is stunning. At the Republican Party headquarters literally half the staff’s time is being consumed correcting this misinformation.

‘OPEN LETTER’: To Brent Regan

As a Press reader, I am routinely exposed to your diatribe and to your KCRCC philosophical mantra. It is generous that you are given such space so often, and impressive that the IFF has for now assumed control of Idaho’s Republican Party. Acknowledged, I am equally dismayed at your approach and the resulting divisiveness felt throughout our community.

CLIMATE CHANGE: Failure to believe is driving crisis

In Sunday’s paper there were two interesting publications regarding climate change. One was a letter to the editor claiming ice growing was proof there is no climate change, and the second was two pages detailing how “climate change is fueling the disappearance of the Aral Sea.” The second piece explained the impact climate change has had on a community in Uzbekistan.

CAUCUS: Many will not be able to participate

Reading on the various things to expect with the caucus drew me to the conclusion that many will be denied the opportunity to not only vote in a presidential primary but also in the caucus. Seriously, sign-ins from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In most cases more than one precinct in each caucus location. Of course, already many have been eliminated due to no absentee, no one who is working during that time, military, elderly unable to get transportation as well as those that may be ill. According to the paper, if you’re in line at 12:30 you will get in — very encouraging, right. I love lines, don’t you? But no matter what you may think the die has probably been already cast for Trump in our area.

Zanetti grant funds projects in Wallace, Osburn

Fostering spaces for the senior citizens in Shoshone County was a passion Silverton resident Bill Zanetti set out to provide for beyond his lifetime.

Legals for February, 16 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world's third-largest economy

Japan’s economy was the second largest until 2010, when it was overtaken by China’s