In deadly Maui wildfires, communication failed. Chaos overtook Lahaina along with the flames

“All the locals were pigeonholed into Lahaina in that corner there, and I felt like the county put us into a death trap,” Cicchino said.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Kings of the diamond, for a few days

With a few more pieces, these teams could be right back in this position to make another run next summer at their respective championships.

I know you are, but what am I? Already missing Pee-wee

Paul Reubens' iconic character lives on in our sense of joy, playfulness, wonder

Every winter or late fall, when I peek out my window and see the first snows blanketing North Idaho, I call my mom to announce: “It’s snowing, Pee-wee!” If she sees the snow first, she calls or texts me the Pee-wee line. We’ve done this for years, a throwback to the absolute joy Pee-wee and his friends experience as it snows on the playhouse just in time for Christmas.

MY TURN.... No evidence to support water scarcity claim

High-yielding wells plentiful in North Idaho

Northwest Notes Aug. 11, 2023

News on Idaho Vandal men's basketball and Vandal women's soccer.

Playing it cool

New sails provide shade for musicians at Riverstone amphitheater

New cover cools of Riverstone stage

'Pride and Prejudice, A New Musical' marries Regency setting with modern music

"Pride and Prejudice, A New Musical" opens at CDA Summer Theatre

Vytautas 'Vyto' Kazimieras Šimaitis, 74

Vytautas “Vyto” Kazimieras Šimaitis was born October 27, 1948 in Reutlingen, Germany. In August of 1949, he emigrated to the United States with his parents, sister and grandparents as their young family fled the war.

Marty and Max: Unintended Consequences

Some would say there are three categories of unintended consequences. The unexpected benefit, which is a positive but unplanned outcome, The unexpected drawback, in which we create a problem that is apart from the problem we wish to solve, And perverse results, wherein in trying to solve a problem, we actually make it worse.

Phillip R. Walton, 59

Phillip Reed Walton passed away on May 25, 2023.

VIOLATORS: Too many motorized vehicles on trails

I’m writing in complete support of today’s piece from Anne Sedgwick, “VEHICLES: A danger to bicyclists, pedestrians on trails.”

Legals for August, 11 2023

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: BACK HOME AGAIN — 23 years later, former Coeur d’Alene High golfer Mike Elmore returns as GM at Coeur d’Alene Golf Club

“I grew up here,” Mike Elmore said. “I grew up in Coeur d’Alene, this is where I learned to play golf, bought a junior pass out here and eventually worked here, then went away. I just want to come back and kind of put my thumb print on it, just give it the care that it deserves."

Super hunt deadline today, more elk tags available

For just $6 per entry or $20 for Super Hunt combo, enter to win the hunt of a lifetime.

Prep now for a strong hunt

Start while there's still time to get ready for hunting season

Idaho Fish and Game encourages hunters to dust off their firearms or bows and visit their local shooting or archery ranges to get dialed in for hunting season.

Legals for August, 10 2023

Romanian care homes scandal spotlights abuse described as 'inhumane and degrading'

Four residents with severe disabilities were lying on mattresses “soiled with feces, urine, and blood, with flies on them,” they said, who “couldn’t defend themselves and couldn't ask for help.”

At least 6 killed in wildfires that devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, official says

Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke issued an emergency proclamation on behalf of Gov. Josh Green, who is traveling, and activated the Hawaii National Guard to assist

Montana clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims

A seven-person jury in June found the clinic submitted 337 false claims that made patients eligible for Medicare and other benefits they shouldn’t have received

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Arizona, enjoy those future football beatdowns in Big 12

If you need a heart surgeon to save your life, I’ve got the guy. Unfortunately, he’s a total bozo when trying to run athletics business as a university president.