Meadow Complex near Hudlow Junction closes for restoration

Stream and wetland restoration aimed at improving trout habitat

Weed treatments will take place to facilitate replanting the meadows with riparian plant species like cottonwood, willow and western red cedar.

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.

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.”

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.

'Closure can be a myth'

Doug Eastwood pens story of family tragedy when he was a born

While the deaths in 1964 were traumatic for family members, the events that led to them shook the family even more.

Emran Restaurant opens downtown Coeur d'Alene

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

Mark O'Toole Knudsen, 54

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark O’Toole Knudsen, who tragically left this world June 4, 2024, in Meriden, Conn.

Rugby in Seattle

Local photographer Jerry Vick took pictures of a Seattle Seawolves rugby game last Saturday against RFC Los Angeles at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Cottonwood field almost a literal graveyard for Northern Lakes

No, the Mariners shouldn’t get any bright ideas and fire manager Scott Servais in order to get this team going.

Coeur d'Alene Fire Department eyes general obligation bond

Would provide millions for fire trucks, equipment, station expansions

Fire department seeks bond support

Kootenai County commissioners approve ‘family split’ exemption

Kootenai County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new category of exempt divisions of land, allowing families to divide land, under certain conditions, without requiring a subdivision.

MY TURN: Kootenai County Public Service Announcement special attention: Washington criminals

Reservation Confirmation: Kootenai Sheriff Bed and Breakfast

Fourth of July is upon us and it is no surprise that many of our arrestees will come from the state of Washington. I have a responsibility to advise Washington criminals that Idaho laws are much different than those in Washington. Here are the top 10 things a criminal should know before bringing unlawful behavior into Kootenai County.

Shirley Ann Deitz, 88

Shirley, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, she was born on July 21, 1935, in Rathdrum, Idaho

Kootenai County to receive nearly $800K for Payments in Lieu of Taxes for 2024

Idaho earmarked for $41.2 million

The payments cover lands across the U.S. managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.

Police investigate mail theft

Authorities are investigating after checks believed to be stolen from Kootenai County mailboxes were cashed out of state.

The Exhausted Dad: Birthdays deserve a ‘bro-cation’

The baby of the family turned 7 this past week.

Legals for June, 29 2024

Legals for June, 29 2024

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The 9th Circuit decision had governed nine states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing community

On Thursday, thousands of people attended the Nova Healing Concert in Tel Aviv, the first Tribe of Nova mass gathering since the Oct. 7 attack.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Rivalries are still a big deal — even after rivals run away

Schulz is right. Rivalries ARE a big deal.