Two North Idaho legislators offer session insights

Okuniewicz said there was a big push for law enforcement in the session and cited several bills that were passed.

Legals for May, 9 2024

Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort

In a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, researchers analyzed more than 8,700 snippets of sperm whale clicks, known as codas. They say they have found four basic components they think make up this phonetic alphabet.

Bold-face mention for Miss Nancy

My dear friend and former newspaper columnist, Nancy Harlocker of Dalton Gardens, left this world May 1 after 92 memorable years of life.

The Exhausted Dad: Chatbot takes over the column

I’m looking for any extra few minutes I can get.

Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama

Upcoming gospel show will raise funds for new electric piano

Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED stage lights.

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization's 115th birthday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Bracing for the run ahead

Top athletes in District 1 compete in annual All-Star meet at Post Falls High.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 29 – May 5

The Spring sports post-season has arrived as local teams finish up regular season schedules.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Girl of Iron: After tough start, McLean bouncing back for strong finish for Trojan track

“She’s been so mentally and physically tough to get where she’s at right now,” Post Falls track and field coach Wade Quesnell said. “She’s really dealt with it well, between school and all of her activities. To be a senior, it’s stressful with everything they have to deal with. But she’s handled it really well.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The numbers behind the Mariners' historic pitching run

Sometimes a number punches you right on the lips, and geek or not, you have to know all about it. Is it real, or just some obscure mini-fact, created by nerds to prove they’ve been paying attention to real games. Ready?

Two grads plus dad

The McKenzie family has three new college graduates

Being a full-time student and a full-time mom kept MacKara busy – but she plans to be even busier after she graduates

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah

Netanyahu’s office said that the proposal Hamas accepted was “far from Israel’s essential demands,” but that it would nonetheless send negotiators to continue talks on a deal.

‘Welcome to the big leagues’: Former Lake City, WSU star Manzardo makes his major league debut with Cleveland

“Welcome to the big leagues,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told the media after the game. “It’s hard to hit here, and it’s Day 1. And he’s here; he’s earned it, be yourself. Everybody’s going to have a three-strikeout game — if you haven’t, you haven’t been here long enough. It’s fun to have him; he’s smiling ear-to-ear after the game, because winning matters here.

Legals for May, 2 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls counted out after home win

Post Falls (10-9, 7-9 IEL) is scheduled to play Lake City in the conclusion of a suspended game today at 4 p.m. in Post Falls. Lake City has the bases loaded with one out leading 5-4 in the top of the sixth inning.

HUCKLEBERRIES: McEuen Park was an instant kid magnet

$20M project had its naysayers, but a decade of adoration proves investment was wise

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene, Lake City to meet for 5A Region 1 baseball title today

“Aidan, he’s just been so consistent all year,” said Coeur d’Alene coach Erik Karns, in his fifth year. “There were a few tight moments, but he delivered the pitches that we needed to get out of trouble.”

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.