THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The buzz around Post Falls High’s new girls basketball coach

“I knew his background,” Post Falls AD Craig Christensen said. “When I was coaching my daughter’s AAU team, I watched his DVD on the Buzz (defense), so I knew a little bit about his coaching beforehand. We’re pretty happy that we got someone of his caliber; he’s probably one of the best coaches in the Pacific Northwest. “I’m sure he’ll bring the Buzz to our program.”

Post Falls Police face staffing crunch amid city's growth

'It's not a quick fix'

Ryan Dalke of Post Falls Police wears a lot of hats when it comes to his work. A normal day could range from responsibilities including supervising officers in the field, firearms instruction, is on the SWAT team and body cam footage.

Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation

Trustees explore temporary control agreement

North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrators are optimistic it won’t come to that.

OUR GEM: Pettit Retires After 30 years of Public Service

Glen Pettit, longtime Water Quality Analyst for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), celebrated his retirement this month after 30 years with DEQ.

PARADE: Thanks for picking up trash

PARADE: Thanks for picking up trash

Hayden house destroyed in fireworks-related fire

Ron and Joann Gorniak live next door to the home that caught fire on the Fourth of July on the 2700 block of W Ashland Lane in Hayden. The Gorniaks had watched their neighbors shoot fireworks off in the street while walking home after spending the holiday with their daughter at her nearby home.

The Exhausted Dad: Hearsay about summer camp and pink eye

Not all the most interesting parenting stories happen to me. While my wife and I share many parenting adventures, sometimes we face challenges alone. Having four kids exacerbates the problem, as we’re often forced to split up to manage the busy schedule of adolescent extracurriculars. It means one parent occasionally misses something fun. But it also provides the chance of dodging unforeseen misery.

MY TURN: An open letter to CLN Trustee Hanley

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding your recent remarks and decisions concerning potential candidates for trustee positions.

Police, fire officials seek info on Sandpoint Army Surplus fire

The fire was reported at about 10:15 p.m. July 4 with a full response from Sandpoint and Selkirk fire departments as well as mutual aid from Northside and Sam Owen fire districts. However, despite those efforts, the iconic downtown building was completely gutted with some of the creosote-soaked old timbers inside the building still burning more than 12 hours later.

America, you're beautiful

Love of country shines through in Fourth of July parade

And Old Glory fluttered and waved proudly on nearly every one of the roughly 75 entries on a beautiful, sun-splashed morning.

Coeur d'Alene woman crowned Miss Idaho

Widmyer moves on to Miss USA competition in August

The newly crowned Miss Idaho USA hails from Coeur d’Alene. Kaitlyn Widmyer is the executive producer of Coeur d’Alene Fashion Week and works as a stylist and director of community outreach at Marmalade Fresh Clothing.

SNR awarded $5K Kiwanis Club of Couer d'Alene grant

SNR and Kiwanis have similar visions

Summer concerts to return to Riverstone

Nu Jack City, Son of Brad to open concert series Thursday

Prepare for summer to start rocking: Riverstone Summer Concerts return Thursday evening.

Best night sky events for July 2024

Fun fact: when we speak of this same event between the Earth and the Moon it is called Apogee

OPINION: Insurrection Day

We celebrate our independence by waving flags, holding parades, barbecuing meat and lighting off fireworks. Meanwhile our liberties, our freedoms are being eroded by well-meaning oppressors and the very same government established to protect those rights.

MY TURN: Are we losing our public libraries?

It has been a tremendous honor to serve on the Community Library Network (CLN) Board of Trustees to guide and grow public libraries in seven North Idaho communities — Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Harrison, Athol and Pinehurst — for over 30 years. These communities have a long history of library support and public investment, even as times change.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Just where do we see Klay's Warriors run all-time?

In the mega-mega class, you only need two sentences to call roll. If you want a dynasty, it’s the Celtics. If you want the champs of rock in this new and crazy world, that’s the Dubs.

The End of the Trail Running

Reading the book Chi Running by Danny Dreyer helped me appreciate that running well can be beautiful, like a form of art.

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Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification

Coalition believes it has exceeded the requirements to qualify ballot initiative for the Nov. 5 general election

Jenkins said the closed primary elections frustrate him because the Republican Party enjoys a supermajority and many elections are effectively decided in the primary election before the general election.