CLN board appoints new trustee

Karen Campbell selected over Ron Hartman

The Community Library Network board appointed and swore in a new trustee during Thursday's special meeting. Karen Campbell of Hayden was selected in a 3-1 vote to fill the board vacancy left by longtime board member Katie Blank, who resigned June 16. Campbell was chosen over one other nominee, Ron Hartman of Kootenai County.

Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho, for now

After the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday allowing Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions — for now, under narrow constraints — the debate over abortion access in Idaho reached downtown Coeur d’Alene.

First application deadline for 'Miracle on Britton' homes closes July 15

Homeownership opportunities to benefit local middle-income workers; final deadline Oct. 1

The vision to provide homeownership opportunities for local middle-income workers is beginning to take shape. The first application window for "Miracle on Britton" homes closes July 15. Construction on 28 homes, which will be built on Britton Road off Greensferry Road in Post Falls and priced from $290,000-$399,000, is expected to begin early this fall.

Northwest Notes June 28, 2024

Notes on Little League, Circling Raven, Reid Hatley and WSU's athletic hall of fame.

LIBRARIES: Democracy shelved at CLN board meeting

At the June 24 special meeting of the Community Library Network board, trustees debated filling the vacancy left by Trustee Katie Blank — as if her depth of knowledge and commitment to the community could ever be replaced. With 100% of the board endorsed by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, they’ve forgotten that a quality board thrives on diverse perspectives. Instead, their purity tests ensure we’re stuck with carbon copies of their nationalist principles.

Moving History Forward: – The Moritz Brakemeyer Story – Part II

The U of I had also signed on as the accreditor for the college and an audit of the CJC program revealed that no science classes met minimum enrollment requirements, so credits earned in science would not be transferrable.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legals for June, 28 2024

CLN board appoints new trustee

Campbell sworn in at today's meeting

The Community Library Network board appointed and swore in a new trustee during today's special meeting. Karen Campbell, of Hayden, was selected in a 3-1 vote to fill the board vacancy left by longtime board member Katie Blank, who resigned June 16.

Coeur d'Alene City Council to consider hate crime ordinance

The city has had two reported racial incidents this year.

Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers

As the Chinese EVs go on sale across the country, America’s homegrown EVs — costing an average of $55,000, roughly double the price of their Chinese counterparts — struggle to compete. Factories close. Workers lose jobs across America's industrial heartland.

Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Nearby on Malanai Street, some walls were already up on Gene Milne’s property. His is the first to start construction because his previous home was not yet fully completed and had open permits.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes takes two in Sandpoint

Northern Lakes (14-5, 11-1 NIL) hosts Orofino on Friday for a doubleheader at Timberlake High.

AT COLLEGE: June 27, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: New Lakeland girls coach Caulfield — ‘exactly where I’m supposed to be’

“As news broke that Tyrel was going to step down, I was like, ‘Man, I have to step in and take over,” Caulfield said earlier this week. “I wasn’t planning on it, to be completely honest; I’ve been an assistant coach for a while. But as soon as I started planning, it was kind of a fire that just kept building. And it was like, 'This is what I’m supposed to be doing.’”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A feel for the pain with the Mariners, Munoz

I’m not trying to bore you, I promise.

Brewfest scheduled July 6

Tickets online are $35 and include a commemorative pint glass and six 5 oz. beer pours. Extra beer pours will be available. Day of event tickets will be available at McEuen Park for $40.

See the pond, fish the pond

The essential guide to urban/suburban fishing

Ponds are typically close by and offer a fun, no-hassle fishing experience

Legals for June, 27 2024

Youth Sports June 26, 2024

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