Joan L. Boyd, 81

Joan L. Boyd died on April 2, 2025. She had Parkinson’s Disease for more than five years. Over the last three years, she resided at Rockwood Retirement Center South Hill in Spokane, where she received excellent 24-hour care from the skilled nursing staff.

Free spay/neuter event to be hosted by Furry Farm Rescue

Furry Farm Rescue is bringing back "FFR’s Big Fix" to North Idaho on April 19, offering free spay/neuter services for 30 dogs, thanks to funding from the Idaho Pet Lover’s Fund.

James B. Crowe, 93

James Burchell Crowe, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born on July 22, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Burchell O. Crowe and Eunice Patricia Treadaway Crowe.

Loyalty is a two-way street

Once there was a king who kept 10 wild dogs locked away in a dungeon under his castle to torture his enemies or his ministers who made the slightest mistake. Over the years, many of his ministers had been maimed or killed because of the king's savage treatment.

Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support

An autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was shot repeatedly by Idaho police from the other side of a chain link fence while he was holding a knife died Saturday after being removed from life support, his family said.

COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL: NIC's Weems taking talents to Nevada

“It really just felt like home,” Weems said. “They welcomed me with open arms on my visit and it just instantly clicked with me that this was the place for me.”

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A big deal in the throws ... Templeman, who started in football, builds hall of fame career behind knowledge in track and field in North Idaho and beyond

“It’s pretty humbling to have people recognize you,” Templeman said. “It’s the ultimate goal to put your brand on something, and I feel like I’ve done that. What we’ve done at Iron Wood, it’s the coaching staff and they’re the ones that have perpetuated what we’ve done there. This induction is a culmination of a lot of hard work. It’s going to be a good time, and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Another trophy for Jamey

"It's a huge accomplishment to make the podium and represent Coeur d'Alene, Idaho," she said.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals drop first two against Snow in Utah

The teams meet for another doubleheader today.

Cove of the Crosses holds special place at St. Thomas parish center

'Cove' holds special in Catholic faith at St. Thomas parish center

What the retired curator will tell you is each of the hundreds of crosses in the “Cove of Crosses” has a story to tell. They came from near and far. From children in an orphanage to men in prison. From the beaches of Normandy during World War II to homes in Jerusalem. From Muslims in Australia and from students in Coeur d’Alene.

Preserving the treasure of Tubbs Hill: 'A labor of love'

The volunteers with Friends of Tubbs Hill speak lovingly of their treasured Tubbs Hill.

The Exhausted Dad: Kid superfan reviews ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Around the time my oldest son learned how to walk, he began playing “Minecraft.”

FAST FIVE: On the fence about fencing? Cody Albert has you covered

Meet Cody Albert, a longtime North Idahoan who is the owner and operator of Rock Bar Fence in Post Falls.

Richard Lloyd Way Jr., 51

Richard Lloyd Way Jr. (Rich, Papa, Grumpy) passed away March 9, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 51. Rich was born in Denver, Colorado on October 25 ,1973 to Richard Lloyd Way Sr. and Virginia Nann (Steffelin) Mosier.

Betty Jane Corrine Brasseur, 93

Betty Jane Corrine Johnson was born on February 2, 1932, to Swedish emigrants Albin Johnson and Karin Karlstedt at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

MY TURN: Accountability in law enforcement, Part 2

Reference The CDA Press article of January 16, 2025, front page headline: Illegal fireworks hard to stop. CDA Police Chief Lee White finds humor in saying, “If our biggest issue is fireworks, we’re doing pretty good.

SA Veteran celebrates 101st birthday at Lake City Center

Still standing tall, WWII veteran Robert Douglas Gwin heralded in his 101st birthday with friends and family members Friday at the Lake City Center. "I’ve been very fortunate," Gwin said. Gwin had a knack for Morse code and became a high-speed radio operator in the Army Signal Corps.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: April 14-18

Legals for April, 12 2025

New Idaho law slashes DEI at universities. What it means for students

When Mario Pile arrived at the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus in early 2022, the school’s Black students were struggling. The few Black undergraduates on campus were dropping out at high rates, unable to cope with frequent racist harassment, he said.