Kootenai County artist visions funded by Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts

Arts projects in Kootenai County are coming to life thanks to the Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts. Five artists, including Elaina DeJong, Doreen Graham, Keith Harrop and Joslyn Benak received grant awards as part of the legacy of actor Jack Bannon.

HONK!: Christian Youth Theater brings story of ugly duckling to life

Ugly looks quite a bit different from her darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite her mother's protective flapping.

Legals for May, 17 2024

US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region

The immediate impact is likely to be limited because coal leases take many years to develop and demand has flagged in recent years

Stock market today: Dow tops 40,000 for the first time as Wall Street drifts higher

Stronger-than-expected profit reports have been one of the main reasons U.S. stock indexes jumped through May to records following a tough April.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Despite playing up, Timberlake still draws a No. 8 seed

“If you look at our strength of schedule, it’s the second lowest of all the 3A schools,” ninth-year Timberlake coach Casi Lupinacci said. “We want to play up because we want to do better at state, but when MaxPreps changed the ranking system they said if you schedule up it will help your strength … and you would think that would help your final rankings, but that did not definitely help us.”

NIC SOFTBALL: One more before a Scenic return ... Cardinals hope to exit NWAC with third title since 2018

NIC (40-2) is the top overall seed and will face 16th seeded Grays Harbor (14-30) today at 1 p.m. in the opening round. The Cardinals are seeking their first title since winning back-to-back crowns in 2018 and 2019 in Spokane.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: A familiar feel to opener for Vikings, T-Wolves

Coeur d'Alene, Lake City and Timberlake open at state today.

Northwest Notes May 16, 2024

Vandal golf event scheduled for Saturday at Hayden Lake Country Club; and a new television deal for Washington State football

Hooked on fishing

Coeur d'Alene man making memories in Ketchikan

Bunker, 57, is a local guide, who spends every summer leading a group of clients on a fishing expedition off the coast of idyllic Ketchikan.

ELECTION: Pick Lisa for Precinct 411

I am honored to endorse my friend Lisa Carlson Aitken for Precinct Committee Captain for Precinct 411. A Coeur d’Alene native and product of Coeur d’Alene schools, she is also raising her children and grandchildren in this community.

ELECTION: Vote for Hayes and Aitken

We have lived in Coeur d’Alene for over 12 years and value the gorgeous natural resources, the warm, friendly community, and the semi-rural style of living that fosters independence.

MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside

New trustee explains issues and challenges.

David Johann, 78

David Johann passed away Friday, May 10, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a long struggle with dementia.

Legals for May, 16 2024

STATE 3A, 2A GOLF: Lakeside's Jones second, Genesis Prep boys third in 2A at Circling Raven

"Beau is an outstanding golfer who has improved his golf game over the past four years," Lakeside coach Jess Arthur said. "From his sixth-place finish at last year's state to this year's second-place finish is a testament of his hard work and dedication to the game of golf."

Youth Sports May 15, 2024

Scores, news, results, etc., from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Schedule for this week's tournament at Delta Park in Portland.

Steve DeFord, 72

Steve Glen DeFord, 72, went to be with God on May 7, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on July 6, 1951, in Glendale, California, to Pearlie Lee (Roberts) DeFord and Glen Roger DeFord.

May is for ice cream, motorcycles and voting

The past week’s glorious sunshiny weather has been a mood brightener all the way around.