Bowling scores: May 8, 2025

Scores from area leagues.

MY TURN: Idaho's child care crisis: Rising costs force health care workers out of the workforce, impacting businesses and families

Recent findings from the Idaho Department of Labor reveals that Idaho's overall workforce is significantly affected by the escalating cost and limited accessibility of childcare, with a particularly strong impact on healthcare workers. The financial strain and lack of childcare options are forcing valued healthcare workers to leave their jobs, subsequently hindering healthcare facilities' ability to recruit and retain staff and limiting the earning potential of parents in healthcare roles. The United Way of North Idaho (UWNI) is actively working to bring attention to the childcare crisis to support all local families, including those essential to our healthcare system, and finding long-term solutions.

Boating access sites will be closed in May

The site at Hayden Lake Sportsman Park will be closed to all public access May 6-7, reopening on May 8. While closed, areas of damaged asphalt above the boat ramp will be patched and repaired. The site at the Clark Fork Driftyard will remain open during maintenance occurring May 5-9. Due to road and parking lot repairs, the area will only be accessible in high-clearance vehicles. Please expect delays, and thank you for your patience.

SNR marks 40th anniversary with open house

SNR clients take on many responsibilities. They grow vegetables in the Shared Harvest Community Garden, host a Kiwanis AKTION Club and provide community service at food banks. "You may think you don’t need the experiences provided by SNR, as a participant or volunteer, but you may know someone who would benefit from knowing about it,” said volunteer and new board member, Suzanne Knutson. "For an organization to succeed, and thrive for over 40 years is remarkable, and this Open House is an opportunity for our community to celebrate with participants, staff, volunteers, and donors.”

Lisa Marie Stover, 67

Lisa Marie Stover October 4, 1957 – April 5, 2025

Legals for May, 8 2025

The Latest: No pope chosen as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

Black smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement

At Philadelphia International Airport, a TSA agent was pre-checking travelers’ IDs as they entered the security check line. Agents had flyers ready for those who didn’t have compliant IDs, according to Philadelphia Department of Aviation spokesperson Heather Redfern.

House Republicans push to sell thousands of acres of public lands in the West

The land sale provision put forward by Republican Reps. Mark Amodei of Nevada and Celeste Maloy of Utah would sell thousands of acres of public lands in the two states, and calls for some of the parcels to be considered for affordable housing projects. Colorado Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd voted against the provision and Rep. Joe Neguse , D-Colo., called it “deeply irresponsible.”

The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the door to the Sistine Chapel closes

The conclave to elect a new pope has officially begun, with a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the door to the Sistine Chapel shutting.

PREP SOFTBALL: Coeur d'Alene moves one win from state ... Vikings down Lake City in opener of best-of-3 series for 6A district title; Lakeland loses heartbreaker in 5A regional title game

Game 2 is Thursday at 4 p.m. at Lake City. Game 3, if necessary, would be Saturday at noon at Coeur d’Alene.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: No matter where they are, don't just hand the A's anything

Basically, the M’s were trying to win the lottery, and like most people who rely on luck for a quick fortune, they wound up tossing that ticket into the nearest garbage can. For a team that’s been beset by injuries, and HAS to do “every little thing” properly, this was a pretty grim night.

PREP TENNIS: Coeur d'Alene closes out unbeaten regular season at Sandpoint

Coeur d’Alene will host the 6A District 1 tournament on Thursday and Saturday.

Youth Sports May 7, 2025

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

REGION 18 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cardinals shut out in Region 18 opener

Faith Nichols had two hits for NIC (20-25), which faces Snow (18-30) in a loser-out game today at 1:30 p.m.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kyle Johnson, Lake City High School

Lake City High senior baseball player Kyle Johnson is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Lakes Middle School eighth graders explore Civil War through demonstrations

Lakes Middle School eighth graders explore Civil War through demonstrations

Reel dancing was a fine way to spend time in 1800s America. It was popular again Monday during an American Civil War reenactment at Lakes Middle School, where students lined up, faced each other and galloped two-by-two along the rows, dipping and diving through arm arches and clapping along as they gave the Boston Tea Party dance a whirl. “I love the hands-on," eighth grader Jonathan Mohr said. "It’s a lot more educational in my opinion."

Kootenai County housing market heating up

Median price, sales, listings all see increase as summer approaches

Jennifer Smock, co-owner and managing broker with Windermere/Coeur d’Alene Realty, said the market is behaving much like it typically does in the spring and summer months. “Buyer interest is increasing as we approach the peak selling season,” she said. “While there is still some hesitation due to interest rates, many consumers who were waiting for rates to drop are beginning to accept the current range as the new normal. This shift in mindset has helped boost market activity during the warmer months.”

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