‘He just elevates everyone’ — Coeur d’Alene High senior Logan Orchard quietly does a little of everything as Vikings try to qualify for state for first time since 2012

“From a team standpoint, I don’t know if there’s a better recipe for a team’s success than having your best player also being your most unselfish player,” fourth-year Coeur d’Alene boys basketball coach Jon Adams said.

Gun club aims higher

Membership expected to reach all-time high this year

Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol Club membership growing

Trading combat boots for ski boots

Airmen and their families enjoy a day at Silver Mountain

Fairchild Air Force Base crews and their families took part in Snowfest at Silver Mountain Resort

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners battles past Timberlake in first round at districts

“They played great; really balanced scoring,” Timberlake coach Matt Miller said of Bonners Ferry, which had four players in double figures. “The biggest thing was the amount of effort in rebounding, and they gave a lot of effort in rebounding, especially in the fourth quarter. They just seemed hungrier than us; we gave up a lot of easy shots.”

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4

Lady Miners take top seed in after OT thriller; Kellogg girls set to begin district tournament; Wildcat wrestlers continue to build momentum.

Lookout battles parking issues on busy weekends

The snow may be great at Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, but it could be tough sledding for those not among the first people to arrive at the mountain.

Margie Mae Casteel, 102

Margie Mae Casteel, 102, of Silverton, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother many times over passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia where she had been a resident for several years.

Historic storm sends debris through L.A.'s Hollywood Hills and leaves 1.1 million without power

Gushing rivers carried mud, rocks and objects from people’s multimillion-dollar homes, including coolers, ladders and plastic crates

Budget discussion for Cd'A School Board continues today

Special meeting at 4 p.m.

The budget discussion will continue at 4 p.m. today when trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School District hold a workshop at Midtown Meeting Center, 1505 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Rathdrum roadway 'de-annexed' back to Post Falls

A small portion of W. Hayden Ave and Greensferry Road containing a right-of-way is de-annexed

Medicaid bill held in committee

Legislation would have likely repealed Medicaid expansion

Idaho lawmakers on Thursday held a complicated Medicaid reform bill in committee after doctors and others said it would likely repeal Medicaid expansion and could destabilize health care.

The strong El Niño may have already peaked

As of late January, ocean waters along the equatorial regions are still very warm and forecasters who carefully watch the trends of ocean warming and cooling have indicated that still have a strong El Niño in the south-central Pacific Ocean.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 49ers need a Super scheme — and perhaps some North Idaho help — to beat the Chiefs

And now, the Chiefs also have a really good defense. How did this team lose six games during the regular season? Were they bored? Were some of their key players on vacation?

NIC BASKETBALL: Welcome back ... Cardinal men snap rival CSI's 26-game conference win streak

“If you can’t get up for a rivalry game, you’ve got problems,” said NIC men’s basketball coach Corey Symons, in his 10th season as head coach and 20th overall. “These guys don’t really realize how big of a rivalry this is, and I’ve tried to preach it to them. They got up and listened to the game plan and did their job and really played hard. The guys came out, played hard and did their thing.”

PREP BASKETBALL: Watson, Carlson come up big for Lake City

“We started really, really well,” Lake City coach James Anderson said. “It always helps when you make a couple shots and get the energy going. Josh Watson had a huge first quarter, rolling hard to the rim. And Jordan Carlson came in and gave us a huge lift. Nice to see our two big guys lead us in scoring and get us a whole bunch of points in the paint. It opens up everything for everyone.”

Game of thrones

Outhouse races highlight Spirit Lake Winterfest

Team Money Pot was leading when it got caught up in the ruts on the left side of the snow-covered course on Fourth Street, but the Vignale brothers managed to it push back toward the middle.

El Niño and snow in the Idaho Panhandle

Many people observed the lack of snow at our beloved ski resorts around the Idaho Panhandle this past fall to early winter and asked, “Where is the snow?” Some might suggest it’s the result of El Niño, but what does that mean? This article describes what El Niño is, weather conditions it often produces, and the effects El Niño may have on our snowpack.

The power of change: A message from your chair

As we embark on this exciting journey into 2024, I am thrilled to share with you the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead for our businesses and our community. As your new chairman of the board, I am honored to lead our collaborative efforts toward a year of innovation, growth, and unparalleled value for our members.

ROSALIE: Gratitude for good Samaritan

Thank you Rosalie for helping a stranger. Attending my first Coeur d’Alene Symphony program recently, I found a place to park noting there was a blue flashing light nearby. Making a note of landmarks I could see, I hurried on my way to check in. After the much enjoyed concert, I thought it best to go back to the entrance I had entered to retrace my steps to my Jeep. Unfortunately, my homing pigeon instinct did not work. I did not find my Jeep but other blue flashing lights. “That’s just great,” I thought.

LIBRARY NETWORK FRIENDS: Grateful to community

The Friends of the Community Library Network wish to thank the community for the generous support in both donating and purchasing used books for our fundraising. Formed as an Unincorporated Nonprofit Association with the Idaho Secretary of State, we are found online at www.communitylibrary.net/about/#friends. Our mission is simply to advocate “for libraries as places to nurture and enhance lifelong learning.”