First 'Green Summit' on Saturday

The Green Summit will be emceed by George Saylor of Coeur d'Alene.

Legals for May, 17 2024

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Despite playing up, Timberlake still draws a No. 8 seed

“If you look at our strength of schedule, it’s the second lowest of all the 3A schools,” ninth-year Timberlake coach Casi Lupinacci said. “We want to play up because we want to do better at state, but when MaxPreps changed the ranking system they said if you schedule up it will help your strength … and you would think that would help your final rankings, but that did not definitely help us.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Pitching and weather — it's state softball time in North Idaho

As it turns out, making it a three-day tournament had more to do with the weather than with pitching. “The schedule was tight and when there were weather issues, there wasn’t flexibility,” said Mike Federico, assistant director of the Idaho High School Activities Association. “That was the main reason.”

NIC SOFTBALL: One more before a Scenic return ... Cardinals hope to exit NWAC with third title since 2018

NIC (40-2) is the top overall seed and will face 16th seeded Grays Harbor (14-30) today at 1 p.m. in the opening round. The Cardinals are seeking their first title since winning back-to-back crowns in 2018 and 2019 in Spokane.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: A familiar feel to opener for Vikings, T-Wolves

Coeur d'Alene, Lake City and Timberlake open at state today.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: So, just how to the Mariners plan to make a run this year?

There’s no doubt about a trade in this part of the roster. They have to do it, maybe more than once.

Northwest Notes May 16, 2024

Vandal golf event scheduled for Saturday at Hayden Lake Country Club; and a new television deal for Washington State football

'Slammed' on opening day

Crowds come out for farmers markets and it's not even summer

Hundreds turned out for the first day of the Fifth Street Farmers Market.

Hooked on fishing

Coeur d'Alene man making memories in Ketchikan

Bunker, 57, is a local guide, who spends every summer leading a group of clients on a fishing expedition off the coast of idyllic Ketchikan.

MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside

New trustee explains issues and challenges.

David Johann, 78

David Johann passed away Friday, May 10, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a long struggle with dementia.

Legals for May, 16 2024

Idaho inmate pleads guilty to escaping hospital after correctional officers are attacked

Meade also faces felony enhancements because prosecutors say he conspired or aided Umphenour in inflicting injury on two of the officers

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections

Five shots were fired outside a cultural center in the town of Handlova

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Sage bested six other finalists to take best in show

STATE 3A, 2A GOLF: Lakeside's Jones second, Genesis Prep boys third in 2A at Circling Raven

"Beau is an outstanding golfer who has improved his golf game over the past four years," Lakeside coach Jess Arthur said. "From his sixth-place finish at last year's state to this year's second-place finish is a testament of his hard work and dedication to the game of golf."

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS: Unfinished business ... Lake City, the 2023 state 5A runner-up, has eyes on program's first title since 2016

Lake City (19-5) has since won five straight games, and nine of the last 10, including a 9-1 win over Coeur d’Alene in the regional championship game on May 7 to advance to state. The Timberwolves open state at the College of Idaho’s Wolfe Field in Caldwell on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. PDT against Coeur d'Alene (17-10), which advanced by winning a play-in game against Capital High of Boise.

Youth Sports May 15, 2024

Scores, news, results, etc., from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Aidan Blanco, Coeur d'Alene High School

Coeur d'Alene High senior baseball player Aidan Blanco is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.