FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Physicians who treat Alzheimer’s say the approval is an important step after decades of failed experimental treatments.

Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles

To many, faith and spirituality are also essential to mental well-being, which has come under the spotlight especially since U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles ’ open struggles at the last Olympics.

Northwest Notes July 2, 2024

This programming brings additional live sports programming to truTV – which debuted a dedicated TNT Sports programming block in primetime earlier this year — and Max. This will also mark the return of college football to TNT Sports, which last televised games in 2006.

Tommy 'Tom' Stroschein, 86

Tommy "Tom" Stroschein, 86

All hail, the Silver Kings!

This past weekend, Silver Mountain was the center of the hard enduro universe as 538 racers representing all 50 states and several countries descended upon Silver Mountain Resort for the annual Silver Kings Hard Enduro races.

Spirit Lake sets Fourth of July parade, fireworks

Fourth celebrations coming up.

Chip Shots July 2, 2024

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

Register now for Silver Valley school supply giveaway for families in need

Silver Valley families coming from low-income households are invited to sign up for a Salvation Army school supply giveaway July 16 and 17 at 114 W Riverside, Ave., Kellogg.

Legals for July, 2 2024

Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat

Homeless people accounted for nearly half of the record 645 heat-related deaths last year in Maricopa County, which encompasses metro Phoenix.

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

In a historic ruling, the justices said Monday for the first time that former presidents can be shielded from prosecution for at least some of what they do in the Oval Office.

Area agencies encourage Fourth of July safety

Firework season is upon us, and many local and state agencies are hoping that people stay safe as they celebrate the Fourth of July.

LITTLE LEAGUE: St. Maries 10U softball team on to state

St. Maries advances to the state playoffs July 12-14 at the Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex in Boise.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for Monday, July 1

LEGION BASEBALL: Shepard shines as Lums win Selah tourney

The Lums won their second straight tournament, having won a tourney in Ellensburg, Wash., last weekend.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 8,296! — The Links looking to make another splash as one of the longest golf courses in the world

"My personal opinion is our signature hole will become No. 15, our par-3 up the hill that has the pot bunker in front,” Hull said. “From the new black tee that will play 258 (compared to 168 from the white tees, 177 from the blues) ... uphill, pot bunker in front, bunker on the left, and if the wind’s blowing the wrong direction, that’ll play close to 300 yards.”

HOOPFEST NOTEBOOK: On the newest Celtic, a reunion and some future names to watch on the court

“We talked to (Gonzaga men’s basketball) Coach (Mark) Few and John Stockton after it happened, and they were really excited for him,” Deon Watson Sr. said. “The entire community is just excited for him and can’t wait to see what he can do. It still hasn’t sunk in yet, and there’s a lot of work to put in.”

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums to play for title at Selah tourney

Coeur d’Alene, which won a three-way tiebreaker for the top spot, will face the Cannons again in the championship game today at 3 p.m.

As Idaho's new library law goes into effect, questions remain

Seven-year-old Patrice Droesch comfortably sat with her legs folded beneath her, lingering on the pages of Brian Lies’ “Bats at the Library,” a children’s book about bats that have a grand time when they find a window at their local library has been left open one night. Patrice’s mom, Elizabeth Droesch of Coeur d’Alene, sat at a nearby table in the Seagrave Children’s Library at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, researching different titles. “I was just going through all of these and reading reviews and making sure what I choose is appropriate for my kids,” she said. “It takes time.”

Emran Restaurant opens downtown Coeur d'Alene

Middle Eastern cuisine is the focus of the new Emran Restaurant at 309 E. Lakeside Ave.