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.

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.”

ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert, levies

I’m proud to support Michelle Lippert for the Community Library Network Board of Trustees.

MY TURN: Legislative District 4 Republican Central Committee: Why we unanimously support the Fire Public Safety Bond

On May 20, 2025, the voters of Coeur d’Alene have a critical opportunity to strengthen the safety and resiliency of our community. As Chair of the Legislative District 4 Republican Central Committee, which officially represents Coeur d’Alene, I’m proud to share that our committee members unanimously voted to endorse the $16.4 million Fire Department General Obligation Bond at a recent meeting.

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.

Legals for May, 7 2025

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

The Transportation Security Administration warned people who don’t have the REAL ID to show up early and be prepared for advanced screening to avoid causing delays. “I do not have a belief that this will cause people to miss their flights if they take that additional time in," said Thomas Carter, the TSA's Federal Security Director in New Jersey. "I think there’s that self-responsibility of the law that they need to know, give themselves that extra time, and if they do that, they shouldn’t have an issue.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake boys, Miller qualify for state golf

State is next Monday and Tuesday at Clear Lake Country Club in Buhl.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks made right choice with Milroe — if I did say so myself

See, I wrote a column before the NFL draft that turned out to be spectacularly correct. I have bundles of emails here containing congratulations, and instead of beating my chest, I just need to say thank you.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 28 - May 4

Kellogg golf, Wallace's Miller headed to state; Wildcat softball wins loser-out; Track athletes compete at district all-star meet; Kellogg baseball ends season.

PREP SOFTBALL: Timberlake wins sixth straight district title

Timberlake won its sixth straight district title, and 18th district title since 2000, when the Tigers won their first.

Northwest Notes May 6, 2025

News on a Vandal golf scramble, Bloomsday and Gonzaga women's basketball.

Legals for May, 6 2025

PREP BASEBALL: Destinations known ... Area schools learn matchups for state baseball qualifying rounds

Walking off the field at Coeur d'Alene High on Saturday, first-year Viking baseball coach Brandon Williams was researching routes to Meridian and Pocatello for this week's state high school play-in games.

Could we have the driest year since 1929?

It was a dry April across the Inland Northwest. Only 0.54 inches of rain fell at Cliff’s station in Coeur d’Alene last month, compared to the average of 1.77 inches. At the Spokane International Airport, April’s precipitation total was just 0.39. Their April normal rainfall is 1.25 inches. Our seasonal total in Coeur d’Alene thus far is 7.71 inches. The normal rain and melted snow at this time of year is about 10 inches.

6A DISTRICT 1 BASEBALL: Lake City holds on for title ... In a series filled with comebacks, Timberwolves weather Coeur d'Alene rally in seventh inning

But by winning the district title, Lake City (13-8) will host a play-in series, with the winner advancing to a four-team, double-elimination state tournament the following weekend. Coeur d’Alene (16-4) will travel to either one of the two play-in sites in the Boise area, or to the one in eastern Idaho.

Retired drill sergeant brings leadership, compassion to Lake City Center

Retired drill sergeant brings leadership, compassion to Lake City Center

It isn't immediately apparent that Lake City Center Executive Director Nancy Phillips is a retired U.S. Army drill sergeant who directed deployment teams in support of overseas operations and spent 20 years in active military service. She smiles and greets patrons by name when they walk in the door. Her voice is gentle and kind, and she is not of large stature. “There’s a picture of me as a drill sergeant,” she said Monday, beginning to smile. “I look like a 12-year-old.”

School Bus Road-eo 'the Super Bowl for school bus drivers'

The Post Falls High School parking lot was transformed into an obstacle course Saturday, as twenty-two north Idaho school bus drivers competed in the yearly School Bus Road-eo.