THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Led by former Oregon, NFL QB, Coeur du Christ takes the next step

“First of all, we believe in competing,” said Kellen Clemens, athletic director at Coeur du Christ. “When you’re an associate member, you can play your games, but you don’t qualify for districts, and you can’t go to state. I want our kids to have a chance to compete, and play, and see how far we can go.”

'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents

Families who accept teens are especially needed

When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education.

Sundae Edition: Tin Snug scoops up big flavors on National Ice Cream Day

Ice cream is universally beloved, but in Shoshone County, there seems to be an intense love for the stuff that goes beyond reason. With roughly 13,000 residents scattered across the sizeable county, there are more than 15 places to stop in and grab an ice-cold sweet treat.

Riverstone Dental Care opens in Hayden

Dental care of all types is available at the new Riverstone Dental Care building at 1701 W. Prairie Ave (Suite 105) in Hayden.

Understanding Idaho Law: Organ donation and your estate plan

There are several things I think we should all understand about how Idaho law addresses the issue of organ donation and how we can use our estate planning documents to help make sure our wishes on this topic are followed.

EDITORIAL: Tune up the town halls and forums

Important ballot issue must be vigorously analyzed and debated

Robert H. McCall, 79

Robert H. McCall, 79 Bob, was born June 11, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Gerald and Corine McCall.

Carolyn 'Carol' Ann Crowe, 89

Carolyn Ann Crowe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at the age of 89 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

OUR GEM: Be smart around lead, play clean

Summertime recreation is one of the best parts of living in our area. Swimming, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities are great ways to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While our region looks like a pristine, beautiful place to recreate, some areas are impacted by the historical mining activities that occurred in the Coeur d’Alene basin.

HIGHER EDUCATION: Lack of funding means China will win

I realize this AP article is intended as a fire starter. It is a dangerous shift when the advanced education of our populace is strangled by ignorance and politics. Other less wealthy nations like India, Turkey and China support advanced education on an affordable level with high standards. Most countries recognize the fact that an educated populace raises the standard of living for ALL citizens.

Northwest Notes July 21, 2024

The Big Sky Conference announced kickoff times for the 2024 football league schedule Saturday.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: From the Cape to Chicago, Paddack still having fun on the mound

“Going from the competition in junior college to the Cape Cod League was like going to the moon,” Paddack said. “It’s amazing how much you can get away with on the mound that you can’t in the Cape. And a ton of guys got drafted from the Cape this year. Having that really prepared me for where I’m at now. I feel like I’m prepared and have a good idea of what to expect. It was quite the jump in competition.”

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums advance to semifinals at A districts

Coeur d’Alene (20-14) will play the fifth-seeded Orofino Merchants (19-13), who knocked off the top-seeded Northern Lakes Mountaineers 4-3, today at 2 p.m. at Bear Field for a berth in Sunday's title game.

Coeur d'Alene man hopes to get his ducks in a row.

He's running out of time to keep them in his backyard

Fletcher was surprised. He had bought them at North 40, about a mile away from home, and assumed it was fine.

Knudtsen Automotive Group to celebrate Foothills grand opening

Ribbon cutting ceremonies set for 5 p.m. Thursday

Expanding Knudtsen Chevrolet has long been a goal of the Knudtsen family. “It’s something we’ve always wanted to do, to grow the organization and to serve more people,” President Eve Knudtsen said Wednesday. As Knudtsen Chevrolet has evolved into Knudtsen Automotive Group, those efforts have come to fruition. A celebration will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday as the Knudtsen Auto Group marks the grand opening of of Knudtsen Foothills Mazda, Knudtsen Foothills Lincoln and Knudtsen-ABRA Auto Body at 202 E. North Foothills Drive, Spokane.

Deborah "Deb" Ann Marie Donohoe, 74

Deborah Ann Marie Donohoe (Deb), 74, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House.

Northwest Notes July 20, 2024

Notes on Idaho, WSU football.

Voyeurism lawsuit against Coeur d’Alene surgeon to proceed

The civil lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office will proceed, a Kootenai County judge ruled Thursday.

Brian Douglas Halfhide, 72

Brian Douglas Halfhide, 72, of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, flew into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 10, 2024. Brian was born July 27, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, to Rollo and Dolores (Dykeman) Halfhide.

MY TURN: Response to Brent Regan’s “Opinion: Trifecta of lies”

As far as being lied to by the media, Fox (Entertainment media) has been adjudicated to have done exactly that in their “Stop the Steal” efforts in support of our former president and convicted felon, Donald J. Trump.