Eastern Washington spring football game: Defense wins the night in Cheney

Eastern Washington opens the season at home on Aug. 29.

Inland Northwest ‘ready’ for tech hub

The U.S. has reportedly fallen behind Europe and Asia in a race to manufacture thermoplastic composites that will be needed for next-generation aircraft, but a proposed manufacturing center could propel the Inland Northwest to the forefront of aerospace manufacturing.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The Sauvignon Blanc sip trip

I've been on a Sauvignon Blanc kick lately, trying the varietal from all over — New Zealand, South Africa, South America, France, and the US. The diversity of flavors and styles within this one grape variety has been eye-opening. Let me tell you about some of the standout Sauvignon Blancs I've tasted recently.

NIC GOLF: Cardinal men, women each win third straight tournament

Despite being without head coach Russell Grove, who this week is attempting to qualify for the PGA Championship, NIC’s men’s and women’s teams won their third straight tournament.

Former senator spotlights Coeur d'Alene church in YouTube series

Former CDA resident Gordon Crow travels the country to share stories of places of worship

Gordon Crow telling stories of Catholic churches across the country

'How I saw it'

Don Pischner talks about changes, others lament loss of history

Pischner, District 1 Trustee, Idaho State Historical Society, outlined what things were like growing up in Coeur d’Alene in the late 1940s to the early 1960s, and what it’s like today.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

GOP governors in Idaho and Wyoming also signed legislation this year restricting the use of state funds for DEI efforts at higher education institutions.

The Exhausted Dad: Election Day heartbreak

My seventh grade daughter will try anything new. I don’t know where she gets the nerve to be a complete novice in front of her peers.

Youth Sports April 24, 2024

Scores, news, highlights from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Legals for April, 26 2024

Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch

Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Beef is the need, but Seahawks could pull a stunner and take Penix

There are pro football professionals who will tell you that Penix is not a first-round choice, that he is the fifth- or sixth-best quarterback in this draft. But there are also people who believe Penix is a generational passer, and if you can feel certain about health (he’s had two shoulder procedures and two more on his knees) after two sturdy years at Washington, then what naysayers consider his flaws might not impact him in the NFL.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals: The receivers, the portal, the locals

“I’m not going to sleep really good until May 1 is done, because then we’re out of the woods and we know who we have for next year,” Eck added. “But I think we have a great thing going; obviously everyone has their own options now. We have to make sure they know we have a great thing going and they’re a big part of it. But we’ll see.”

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Like the lives of the people taking them, recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries

Board, committee review draft plan for potential four-day week at Kellogg School District

District may be just a few weeks away from approving a pilot four-day week.

PREP ROUNDUP: Strong showing for Post Falls boys, girls in Lakeland Invitational

Gio Carlino (100, 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay) and Cobe Cameron (200, 4x200 relay, 4x400) notched wins for Post Falls, which ran away with the boys team title at the Lakeland Invitational on Thursday afternoon.

Lake City High School grad prepares for battlefield

Coeur d'Alene's Matt Angelo earns top ROTC nomination

As a cadet, he learned that competition and camaraderie are alive and well in the Chrisman Battalion.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 22-28

Busy week for area teams with postseason right around the corner.

PREP SOFTBALL: Lake City sweeps Lakeland, pulls even with Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston for IEL lead

The 5A Region 1 tournament begins May 7 at the home of the No. 1 seed.

PREP BASEBALL: And now, the IEL race is a lot more tied up

Lake City (14-5-1, 11-4-1 IEL), leads the league by one game-plus over Coeur d’Alene (12-7, 9-5), with the teams scheduled to play a doubleheader at Lake City next Tuesday. Post Falls (11-5-1, 8-5-1) travels to Moscow on Thursday for a doubleheader, then hosts Lewiston in a twinbill next Tuesday to conclude the regular season.