THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: From the Pac-8 to the Pac-10 to the Pac-12 to the Pac-2

IT WILL be interesting to see if those who bailed on the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, the Big 12 and the ACC, once they face that competition on a weekly basis, see their programs elevate to the point where they are playing for national titles — at which point you couldn’t argue as much with their leaving the conference in their geographic region to take the money.

ARENACROSS IN PICTURES: July 14, 2024

Photos from Saturday's event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Post Falls teen wins Hayden Triathlon

'I gave it my all' says Kaylynn Misner

The event included a half-mile swim in a calm Hayden Lake, a 12-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. There were just over 200 finishers. Many finished with big smiles and arms held high as they were greeted by friends and family. Some nearly collapsed at the finish.

Lightning Tool & Manufacturing opens in Post Falls

An innovative manufacturing company, Lightning Tool & Manufacturing is in a large new building at 4378 W. Selway Ave. in Riverbend Commerce Park in Post Falls.

LEGION BASEBALL:Lums to play for title in Whitefish

Coeur d’Alene, which finished 3-1 in its pool, will face the Glacier Twins "A" in the championship game today at 3:30 p.m. PDT.

Customer service keeps the doors open

Nordstrom department store built its legendary customer service reputation on the story of a man who returned a set of tires to a store and received a refund, even though Nordstrom doesn't actually sell tires.

Little League: Post Falls 11U team on to state

Ethan Squires went 2 for 2 for Post Falls, which will play District 2 champion Southwest Ada next Friday and Saturday, and Sunday if necessary.

5 people escape hot, acidic pond after SUV drove into inactive geyser in Yellowstone National Park

The Semi-Centennial Geyser has been inactive since a major eruption in 1922. It is located near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction.

COEUR d'ALENE CLASSIC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT IN PICTURES

Nearly 500 players registered for the annual tournament at the Cherry Hill Park courts in Coeur d'Alene.

'The light of the world' right here in Coeur d'Alene

Day of Hope on Sunday at the fairgrounds

Young and old filled plastic bags with nonperishable food items like pasta, beans, peanut butter and canned vegetables for several hours on Friday.

Deputy injured, man jailed after Post Falls standoff

A man is being held on $250,000 bail after a standoff with police culminated in his arrest Thursday.

Focus of 'Homeless to Harvard' to speak at women's luncheon

Murray's life story was adapted into a Lifetime Television movie, "Homeless to Harvard,"

LEGION BASEBALL: Dixon lifts Lums to split at Whitefish tourney

Lums, Northern Lakes continue play at tourneys in Montana.

Movers & Shakers

HMH Engineering, a locally owned civil engineering firm established in 2011, announces the addition of a new Marketing Department, spearheaded by Greta Gissel as marketing director, with Alyssa Blank as our graphic designer.

Chevy Ray Edmenson, 28

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chevy Ray Edmenson on June 29, 2024, at the much too young age of 28.

Coeur d'Alene man charged under law aimed at AI-generated child sexual abuse material

A Coeur d’Alene man is the first to be charged under Idaho’s new law aimed at AI-generated of child sexual abuse.

Legals for July, 13 2024

Alec Baldwin weeps in court when judge announces involuntary manslaughter case dismissed mid-trial

Baldwin, 66, could have gotten 18 months in prison if convicted.

US Forest Service pilot hikes to safety after helicopter crash near central Idaho wildfire

The Forest Service and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident

1 dead, 2 missing after tourist helicopter crashes off Hawaiian island of Kauai

The Federal Aviation Administration last year established a new process for air tour operators in Hawaii to be approved to fly at lower altitudes following other fatal crashes.