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.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: When these senseless shootings hit close to home

IN OUR family, we had a more immediate question. Where and how were Matthew and Madi? They’ve been to events that have drawn huge crowds to downtown outdoor venues in the past, and often discovered that it was difficult to get cell phone service. Technology was overwhelmed by the sheer number of people. This was an awful day for so many reasons, but for us, you could add spotty phone service to the hell. We needed to know about the kids.

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.

'You are loved'

One Site for Seniors celebrates Valentine's Day with special guests

One Site for Seniors, an adult day center in Coeur d’Alene, celebrated Valentine’s Day with music, decorations, paper hearts, dancing, games and food with about 20 guests.

Early spring at Hayden Meadows

Student green thumbs prep flower bouquets, baskets

Spring has arrived early at Hayden Meadows Elementary School. Under the supervision of teacher Vern Harvey, students have already begun preparing the school greenhouse for spring planting. The planting season commenced the second week of January when the school's garden club began unthawing and forcing tulips and daffodil bulbs for February bouquets. Beginning Feb. 7, fourth graders from Kristin Childers’ class started planting the geraniums.

'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.

A Family Legacy Continues: Knudtsen Chevrolet Welcomes Foothills Mazda/Foothills Lincoln into Its Fold

Knudtsen Chevrolet Welcomes Foothills Mazda / Foothills Lincoln into Its Fold

Knudtsen Chevrolet, under the leadership of Eve Knudtsen, CEO, announced the acquisition of Foothills Mazda Lincoln, previously owned by Rick Rielly and Ray Kish.

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.

Golf-specific fitness

I tend to agree with Mark Twain who famously quipped that "golf is a good walk spoiled." Nevertheless, in the spirit of being open to new things, I met up this past fall with Cam Abey and her dog Navy at CamFit CDA to find out more about golf-specific training.

‘My Life Outdoors’ contest asks teens to share outdoor adventures

Dick Jordan, executive director and founder of LifeOutdoors, is passionate about the importance of connecting kids with nature.

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

Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn

Now, one of the top children's hospitals in the country, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, has been forced to put its phone, email and medical record systems offline as it battles a cyberattack.

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know

It's an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics.

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.”

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.

Cd’A Airport may get temporary traffic control tower

The Coeur d’Alene Airport could see a temporary air traffic control tower.

All together now

LCHS, CHS students give back to their community through All for Awl

The Vikings and the Timberwolves might be old crosstown rivals, but they're also old friends sharing one community. Coeur d'Alene and Lake City high school students met in the LCHS commons after school Friday to gather the blankets, clothing, toiletries and other items they collected during their 2024 All for Awl campaign to deliver them to nonprofits throughout the community.

Hayden weighing urban renewal expansion

Hayden Mayor Alan Davis and members of city council weighed potential options for expanding the Hayden Urban Renewal District on Tuesday. The mayor brought ideas about expanding to encompass further economic development, and members of council favor investing into public right of ways and traffic improvements.

Baker: Live your best life

Heritage Health looks to help even more people with medical, dental

In a day of rising costs for health care, people are turning to Heritage Health