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

Spirit Lake man charged with manslaughter after fatal crash

A Spirit Lake man is facing a manslaughter charge after a fatal crash.

Legals for May, 8 2025

Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting new flag ban laws

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states’ Republican-controlled Legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings.

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

Coeur d'Alene City Council tips glass to downtown trolley

Coeur d'Alene City Council tips glass to downtown trolley

According to a city report, all tours will begin and end at the Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company, 826 N. 4th Street. The scenic route will include Fourth Street, Garden Avenue and E. Front Avenue, with a brief stop at the carousel, and a historical drive by Fort Sherman. Four other daily tours will be for guests 21 and older only. The route will include visits to Jerimiah Johnson, Crafted Taphouse and The Burger Dock, with each stop lasting 20 to 30 minutes.

Margaret L. West, 91

Margaret Louise (Schorle) Parker-West, known to most as Maggie, died peacefully at home in the arms of her loved ones on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho, at the age of 91. Maggie was born in Orange County, Calif., on October 24, 1933, to Clifford and Florence Schorle.

Kootenai County commissioners agree to sign Lakes Highway District lease

Kootenai County Commissioners agreed unanimously Tuesday to sign a lease proposed by Lakes Highway District. “This is an agreement for one year,” Commissioner Leslie Duncan said.

Kootenai County commissioners approve tower support fee for Coeur d'Alene Airport

Kootenai County commissioners approved a landing fee to support the year-round air traffic control tower at the Coeur d’Alene Airport.

Historic church and school in the spotlight

Twice a year, in May and September, the Pleasantview Community Association holds a public breakfast at the historic Pleasantview School to help fund restoration projects. The school, opened in 1910, is a registered historical site in Idaho as well as on the National Register of Historic Places.

How a surviving spouse can avoid probate in Idaho

When a loved one passes away, navigating the probate process can be overwhelming during an already difficult time. In Idaho, surviving spouses may have access to a simplified estate administration process that can save time, money, and stress. For many married couples in Idaho, setting up a revocable living trust is the best way to eliminate the need for a probate at either or both spouses’ deaths. However, even for couples who have not established a living trust, there may be options that don’t require going through probate when the first spouse dies. Let's explore when Idaho law allows for summary administration when the surviving spouse is the sole beneficiary.

Legals for May, 7 2025