Fire season begins in Shoshone County

Two wildfires were reported in Shoshone County on Thursday, but one has already been contained according to the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.

Legals for July, 19 2024

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Volunteers still make Little League a go in North Idaho

Hayden, at Croffoot Park, has been a great host for districts and state over the years, and Coeur d’Alene, at Canfield Sports Complex, has done a nice job as well, hosting districts.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Teo's trouble with T-Mobile makes sense

If the batter’s eye were off kilter enough to blur the hitter’s view a good share of the time, wouldn’t visiting players have the same struggle with it. Not only that, but the Mariners of the past two seasons seem capable of striking out at historic rates all over the major leagues — not just in Seattle.

Kids to support Make-A-Wish Idaho, honor loved one Saturday during Lemonade Day

Lemonade stands will be out in force Saturday for Lemonade Day, a national event during which several Kootenai County youngsters will explore entrepreneurship and develop leadership skills. Two local little ones will also make a foray into the world of philanthropy while celebrating the memory of a sister and friend gone too soon.

Here’s mud in your eye

Heritage Health fundraiser gets down and dirty

Muddy Miles includes obstacles, bouncy inflatables and new this year will be large dirt mounds inside the arena.

Northwest Notes: July 18, 2024

Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins announced the addition of longtime Division 1 head coach Dan Hawkins to his staff.

LEGION BASEBALL: Class A Area A tourney begins today in Moscow

The state tournament is July 25-29 at Harris Field in Lewiston.

Backpack giveaway set for July 28

Events will be at Cd'A, PF Verizon stores

Verizon Wireless locations in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls will give away free backpacks at 1 p.m. July 28.

Donald D. Johnson, 71

Donald D. Johnson, 71, of Post Falls, went to the Happy Hunting Place in the Sky on June 12, 2024.

Meyer to stand trial in arson case

After a delay prompted by a refusal to appear on video, Jennifer Suzanne Meyer was ordered to stand trial on arson charges connected to a fire that destroyed the Army Surplus on July 4. Saying he found the state's request appropriate, Magistrate Judge Luke Hagelberg set a preliminary hearing for July 31 and set bond at $1 million on a charge of first-degree arson. The charge carries a sentence of up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

Legals for July, 18 2024

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

The president's diagnosis comes amid intense scrutiny of his health and stamina after a disastrous debate with former President Donald Trump that sparked a flurry of concern among Democrats that Biden is not up to the rigors of winning another presidential term.

U.S. Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup: Thorns girls win 17U national title

The Thorns won the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Presidents Cup in Salt Lake City in June to quality for the National Presidents Cup.

Youth Sports July 17, 2024

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

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Damien LaFountain, Post Falls Juniors

Damien LaFountain of the Post Falls Junior Little League (age 12-14) all-star team is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Coeur d'Alene student overcomes injury, illness to run international event

An incoming Coeur d'Alene High School senior had to get over being severely under the weather as she participated in a track meet Down Under only seven months after her second knee surgery. "I ended up getting sick two days before the track meet with a gastrointestinal stomach bug that was going throughout the team," Maricela "Mari" Nelson, 17, said Tuesday.

Hayden 9-year-old a contestant in USA Mullet Championships

Hayden 9-year-old a contestant in USA Mullet Championships

Crazy in the front, party in the back. That's not just Sawyer Libby's hair style — it's his personal philosophy. “I feel like the mullet is like a big part of my whole life,” Sawyer said Monday. The Hayden 9-year-old is a contestant in the USA Mullet Championship, a contest celebrating the most epic hairdos across the country.

Inland Empire PGA results: July 17, 2024

Results from Monday's Pro-Am at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake.

OPINION: Where do we go from here?

As Americans and members of our North Idaho community, we have a pivotal choice to make: How do we respond to political violence?