REFLECTION: On change, beliefs and faith

Socrates is credited with the famous saying “The unexamined life is not worth living.” And, in many of the great beliefs, there is a phrase similar to “He who knows himself, knows his Lord.”

COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK: Board actions ‘disturbing’

Here we go down the slippery slope of censorship and book banning. It appears three members of the CLN Board of Trustees want to decide for the whole community what is available to you, the taxpayer. I thought the recent discussions about book removal centered on sexual and pornographic content, which is upsetting enough. But Mr. Plass showed his true intentions by saying a constituent opposed a book about Halloween and it alarmed him that such a book was available. If a book about Halloween can be removed, then any book with any content he or a constituent does not like can be removed. This is very disturbing.

Trump wins New Hampshire primary

Rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely

San Diegans cry, hug, outside damaged homes after stunning flash floods in normally balmy city

An astonishing 2.73 inches of rain fell Monday in the Pacific coast city

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks face decisions with head coach — and quarterback

One thing I can tell you now, just knowing Schneider and hearing Jody Allen’s comments concerning Carroll’s successor. They aren’t worried about whether the next coach’s background is offense or defense. The Seahawks want forthright leadership, someone who will carry forward the culture that Carroll built.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings clamp down in final three quarters, ease away from Lake City ... Rupp scores 19 points, Coeur d'Alene limits Timberwolves to 23 points after first quarter

Lake City returns to action Jan. 29 at home vs. Post Falls. Coeur d’Alene travels to Post Falls on Thursday.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Late run fits Lake City to a 'T' ... After technical foul on Timberwolf coach, Lake City goes on run to finish off Coeur d'Alene, wrap up IEL title and top seed to 5A regionals

Lake City is seeking its first regional title since the 2021 season, when the Timberwolves beat Coeur d’Alene as the second seed to advance to state.

City, ignite talk housing

Options for Atlas waterfront development could go affordable or market rate

Ignite Executive Director Tony Berns wrote that he and the board are aware “that the housing product’s price points developed in Atlas are well above what many families in our community can afford.”

Kootenai County Coroner’s Office receives accreditation

The Kootenai County Coroner’s Office received accreditation this month from the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 15-21

Busy week as Silver Valley teams move into the back half of their season.

Silver Valley Chamber Award winners announced

Winners of the Silver Valley Chamber Awards

Federal officials recommend that airlines inspect door plugs on some older Boeing jets as well

The FAA said that 737-900ERs have logged 3.9 million flights without any known issues involving the door plugs.

The financially motivated sextortion threat

FBI warns of dangers of online schemes targeting young adults and minors

The FBI this week issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: financially motivated sextortion.

History of Coeur d'Alene cold waves

Conditions this month have been some of the coldest and iciest across North Idaho in recent memory.

Weather conditions delay paper deliveries

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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: A big sigh, reacting to the demise of SI

Sure, you may have seen the game on TV, or heard it on the radio (remember radio?), or read about it in your local newspaper. But if you were a real sports fan, you also wanted to know what Sports Illustrated had to say about the game — did your team make the cover, or did they get a big spread inside? Or maybe, in the days of the “SI jinx,” you were hoping your team DIDN’T make the cover.

NIC BASKETBALL: Swishin' and dishin' .... Campbell drains four 3s, Cardinals with 19 assists in romp over USU-Eastern

NIC returns to action on Thursday against Southern Nevada in Las Vegas.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake scores game's final 10 points to beat Bonners Ferry

Timberlake plays host to Bonners Ferry on Wednesday to conclude league play between the only two basketball-playing schools in the IML.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL:Williams scores 30 as Badgers win in Backwoods Brawl game

The game also served as the Intermountain League opener between the only two basketball-playing schools in the IML.

PREP WRESTLING: White leads Coeur d'Alene to Clearwater Classic title

“Team wise, winning the tournament was good for the team,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jeff Moffat said. “It was a good job by them getting the win without some of our better guys in the lineup. Rocco, he just went out and took care of business, wrestled hard and didn’t make mistakes. He’s a good little 98-pounder, and they’ve got to be pretty good to beat him right now.”