Wildfires encroach on homes near Denver as heat hinders fight

New large fires were reported in Idaho, southeast Montana and north Texas.

COLLEGE GOLF: Former Lakeland High star Bayley named assistant WSU golf coach

Bayley, the former Lakeland High star, spent four years in the Crimson and Gray (2014-18), finishing his Cougar career with a career scoring average of 73.04, tops in school history, and remains sixth all-time entering the 2024-25 academic year.

'Miracle on Britton' receives $35K from Windermere top brass

Smock, Krug, others donate to support affordable housing for locals

For some, seeing is believing. With large donations to the Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance's "Miracle on Britton" project, it won't be long before people will be able to see for themselves the miracle at work. Two top names in real estate — Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty owner/broker Don "Pepper" Smock and designated broker Pat Krug — gave a combined $35,000 of their personal funds to support the future Britton neighborhood when they met Wednesday morning with PAHA Executive Director Maggie Lyons.

Spokane Chiefs announce bid to host Memorial Cup in 2026

“We believe the combination of our team, staff, facilities, and city of Spokane will provide for an unforgettable Memorial Cup,” Spokane Chiefs Governor Bobby Brett said. “Fans from all over the region will get the chance to watch the four best teams in the CHL compete for the hardest trophy in all of hockey to win."

Northwest Notes: Aug. 1, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights will visit Coeur d'Alene on Sunday as part of the team’s annual Vegas Golden Knights Road Trip through its television territory with a pair of one-hour on-ice clinics at Frontier Ice Arena starting at 12:30 p.m.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Let the games, and scandals, begin

There are so many good things about the Olympics, start to finish. Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to keep the wrong grubby hands off an event this large.+

MY TURN: CLN trustees are intentionally eroding libraries

Friends of libraries, homeschooling parents and community leaders, know that the Community Library Network is being systematically eroded. For a year trustees Rachelle Ottosen, Tom Hanley and Tim Plass have undercut vital investments and obscured their actual spending. Their FY25 budget will further cut services, lower staffing, curb library hours and decrease material purchases, while over-spending on legal advice and insurance.

Pilates is not punishment

Around 1925, Pilates immigrated to the United States and met his future wife, Clara, on the ship to America

Alan R. Ferris, 68

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Alan Ferris announces his passing on July 22, 2024, from complications from lung cancer. He was born on January 25, 1956, in Ruiship, England, to Marvin and Olga Annette Ferris

The joy of going solo to Snyder Lake

Still, there was also something very unsettling about knowing I was alone. If something happened, if I fell or even worse, surprised a grizzly, there would be no one to help. So I shouted loud and often.

Northern Lakes fire district proposing levy

Would increase budget by $3.5 million for two years

The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that will expire on Sept. 30, 2025

Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others

Listeria is a bacteria that can cause food-borne illness; it can grow in foods such as uncooked meats, vegetables, soft cheeses and unpasteurized milk.

Selkirk: Fire started in building

A Monday fire that destroyed two homes and a pair of outbuildings appears to have started in one of the buildings. The investigation, initially handled by the Idaho Department of Lands, determined the fire originated in one of the structures and spread to the wildland. After the initial investigation, Selkirk Fire became the lead agency.

Grassroots nonprofit feeds, provides supplies for Athol community

Oranges, bananas, apples, carrots, cookies, chips, sandwiches and drinks to wash it all down have been freely served with grins and goodwill for several Tuesdays in Athol City Park this summer. "We specifically picked Tuesdays because Tuesday is the same day our food banks open," Bestowing the Basics founder Corilynne Smith said Tuesday morning.

Volunteer group fundraises to give back to Post Falls residents in need

Before the days of crowdfunding on the World Wide Web, when a crisis would befall a Post Falls resident, the Post Falls Community Volunteers wanted to be there to offer their support.

EDITORIAL: It's time to snuff illegal fireworks

Elected officials should insist that law enforcement agencies uphold the law

Laurence Ronald 'Wayne' Ayers, 98

Laurence Ronald ‘Wayne’ Ayers passed away quietly in his sleep at his home at the Royal Plaza Retirement Center in Lewiston, Idaho on June 16, 2024.

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Coeur d'Alene School District recognizes 60 students for perfect AP exam scores

The Coeur d’Alene School District recently celebrated 60 high school students who earned at least one perfect score on their Advanced Placement exams in the 2023-2024 academic year.

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