Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes

A landmark 1922 agreement divided the Colorado River basin water among seven Western states but left out tribes

Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

Even within the field, opinions differ on how much radiologists should be embracing the technology.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: All the right moves — Position changes, freshmen stepping up have propelled Coeur d’Alene back to state in softball

“I knew Abbey Linder would be one of the best third basemans in the league, and I’ve been wanting to put her there eventually,” Darretta said. “Kyndal’s framing is fantastic, and I told Kyndal, ‘We need to give our pitchers strikes. We have young, inexperienced pitchers, and right now that’s our focus, the more strikes you can give them, the better they will be,’ so that’s what needed to happen.”

Silver Valley Sports Recap: May 6-12

Kellogg golf wins districts again; Tigers, Miners, and Wildcats all sending track athletes to state.

Northwest Notes May 14, 2024

Notes on Derek Bayley, club soccer and an NIC golfer.

Chip Shots May 14, 2024

Scores, news, results, highlights from local golf leagues, courses, etc.

Content of two closed hearings in Kohberger case could help set trial

Now, 18 months since the homicides, the case already has cost Idaho taxpayers more than $3.6 million, an Idaho Statesman investigation found.

Legals for May, 14 2024

Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in Western Canada

In a video posted on social media late Sunday, the service's fire behavior specialist, Ben Boghean, said the extreme fire behavior — made worse by years of drought and a below-normal snowpack this past winter — could threaten the crews that have been fighting the nearby Parker Lake wildfire.

Even during war, Coeur d'Alene pastor leads group into Israel

The pastor of Candlelight Christian Fellowship in Coeur d’Alene recently return from a 24-day trip to Israel, where he led about 20 people around the Middle East country.

State high school softball tournaments

Sites and schedules for this week's state high school softball tournaments.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: MOMS and DAUGHTERS — It’s a special feeling for mothers watching their kids play sports — and the feeling is mutual from the kids

Lisa Cessna was a cheerleader at Sandpoint High, graduating in 1995. Nearly three decades later, she’s still cheering — rooting on the three daughters raised by her and her husband Gary Cessna, also a Sandpoint High grad.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: St. Maries girls claim program's first 2A regional title

The state 3A, 2A and 1A meet is next Friday and Saturday at Middleton High.

Small races, big stakes: Precinct committee elections may shape Kootenai County’s politics

As the May 21 primary election approaches, Kootenai County residents may have noticed something they’ve never seen before: yard signs for Republican central committee candidates.

Wilbert 'Will' Brown, 78

Wilbert 'Will' Brown left this life on earth to be with his Lord for eternity on April 8, 2024, in Hayden, Idaho.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: 'Special light' ... Mitchell has always been up for the challenge as a Viking

“She’s actually good in any event she competes in,” Coeur d'Alene track and field coach Shawn Amos said. “We were just deciding just what other event we could put her in that she could score the most points. She went and tried it one time, and she’s got all the skills you need — she’s springy, she’s fast — and she's been doing it for two weeks. Once you get her going, she wants to compete and win and get good at it.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls boys, girls win fourth straight regional titles

The state 5A and 4A meet is next Friday and Saturday at Mountain View High in Meridian.

Overdose support group launches in Coeur d'Alene

Kelleen Burgess and Kristi Hegvet went looking for support groups but couldn’t find a place to turn to after they lost their sons to overdoses.

Grand Canyon, Seattle U to join WCC

Grand Canyon and Seattle will compete in the Western Athletic Conference for one more year before transitioning to the WCC.

The Exhausted Dad: Waiting on JV tennis

Some youth sports just aren’t meant for spectators.