Does a dry spring also mean a dry summer?

Since the middle of May, temperatures have been relatively mild to warm in Coeur d’Alene and across the Inland Northwest.

LEGION BASEBALL: Northern Lakes sweeps Moscow in North Idaho League play

In the first game, Grant Allaway drove in five runs — all in the first inning — for Northern Lakes (4-0), hitting a two-run single and a three-run double.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Missing good people, both far and near

I WISH I had a Bill Walton story. Everyone else out there seems to have a heartwarming one. Most of the tributes that have poured in since his passing on May 27 at age 71 have focused on his kindness following his injury shortened basketball career.

Amazing Lash Studio opens in Coeur d'Alene

With the goal of creating lasting beauty while helping women feel confident, Amazing Lash Studio has opened at 405 E. Best Ave. (Unit 103).

HUCKLEBERRIES: Ordinance for peace and quiet

“Ordinance” is a fancy word for a law imposed by cities and counties.

Milestone Announcements

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Dog left tied up outside Companions Animal Center in Coeur d'Alene

'Loomie' up for adoption

Vicky Nelson, CAC spokesperson, said security cameras showed a person walking up about 10 p.m. Tuesday, tying up the dog, and walking away.

FAST FIVE Stephenie Kimener: Life is better in the country

Meet Stephenie Kimener of Long Mountain Meadows. She is a doting wife to Brian and mother to five wonderful children: Christopher, Timothy, Josephine, Benjamin and Gabriel. She is a self-proclaimed mediocre housewife who runs two businesses and homeschools her children. She prefers to be outside with her family and animals while neglecting her household duties, which she admits her husband is way better at doing anyways. She and her husband feel as though they have found their own little slice of heaven at the base of Long Mountain where the valley opens up to several waterways and meadows. She loves her highland cows, horses, dogs and various other farm animals. She gives God all the glory for the many blessings in her life.

‘Chaos Theory’ the perfect gift for ‘Jurassic’ June

Happy Jurassic June to all who celebrate! While not officially recognized for mainstream commemoration, fans of movies and television about dinosaurs know the month of June often brings about new “Jurassic” content.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: June 10-14

Sewer work to begin in Coeur d'Alene

Work will start the week of June 17 on 19th Street and 20th Street from Coeur d’Alene Avenue north.

Legals for June, 8 2024

Scorching heat keeps grip on Southwest US as records tumble and more triple digits forecast

The National Weather Service in Phoenix, where the new record high of 113 F (45 C) on Thursday leap-frogged the old mark of 111 F (44 C) set in 2016, called the conditions “dangerously hot.”

Zombies: Ranks of world's most debt-hobbled companies are soaring, and not all will survive

Added Miami investor Mark Spitznagel, who famously bet against stocks before the last two crashes: “The clock is ticking.”

Community Library Network director resigns

Eccles to exit after 13 months

Community Library Network Director Alexa Eccles has resigned.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Take it from 'Seaside Joe' as well — Howell is the guy

MEANTIME, all the hoopla about Geno being the top dog brings up an interesting wrinkle. Might Howell have the best shot at taking the permanent QB job because he’s starting at No. 2?

New state baseball tourney format coming to Idaho next year

“I hope we learn what works and what doesn’t,” said Mike Federico, the assistant director of the IHSAA who led the pilot program. “Is a four-team state championship effective, or do we need to have eight? Is the double-elimination or the two-out-of-three format better for baseball because of pitching? Are more play-in games the way to go? “… Hopefully we’ll find out those things and, ultimately, we’ll find out if people like it.”

Silver Bridge discussed heavily at open house

The Silver Bridge, which crosses the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River and conjoins the Old River Road with Coeur d’Alene River Road, was originally scheduled to begin construction in September of this year, but that has been pushed back due to several issues.

Gloria Culver, 71

Gloria June Culver was born on Jan. 27, 1953, to Ruth H. (Thompson) Bjorklund and Tracy A. Bjorklund in Maywood, Calif.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.