Idaho inmate who escaped during hospital ambush faces court hearing. Others charged delay cases

Deputy Ada County prosecutor Brett Judd said the state wasn't immediately ready to proceed, but would try to be ready for a 1:30 p.m. hearing set by Magistrate Judge Abraham Wingrove

Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity

The Vatican’s doctrine office issued “Infinite Dignity,” a 20-page declaration that has been in the works for five years.

Aquifer protection on symposium agenda

Open space meeting set for April 20

Representatives from the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, American Farmland Trust, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and more will speak April 20 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds during the Working Lands and Open Space Symposium.

And the winners are … Athletes, coaches, teams honored at North Idaho Sports Banquet

Along with athletic performance honors, the fourth annual Duane Hagadone High Character Award winners were announced at the banquet. This award goes to a nominated female and male athlete from each school. It is named after Duane Hagadone, who founded the North Idaho Hall of Fame 62 years ago. In defining the award, it recognizes a student-athlete who excels in the classroom and as a teammate, has outstanding work ethic and integrity, displays sportsmanship and true character in all walks of life, and is just an all-around good individual. Civic and community involvement is a bonus.

Offense, defense big in WSU's first spring scrimmage

Quarterback John Mateer led the way unofficially going 16-of-21 for 194 yards including a 27-yard touchdown pass while Zevi Eckhaus unofficially went 10-of-20 for 121 yards.

Huckleberries: She shattered glass ceilings with her typewriter

Frances Cope could do it all — and did for the Press

Housing shortage — by the numbers

If we don't build it, they will leave

Book pulled at Lakeland Middle School

Results in heated special meeting

During a special meeting of the school board for Lakeland Joint School District, a heated debate about whether interactions between board chair Michelle Thompson and assistant superintendent Lynn Paslay constituted collaboration or individual direction after the pulling of “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” from three sixth grade ELA classes.

Making connections

Improved Tubbs trail will lead from museum to main loop

The roughly quarter-mile stretch snaked up, around and through some rough patches that included large rocks and tree roots

James Stimmell, 62

James was born in Columbus, OH on April, 27, 1961 to the late Billy Joe Stimmell and Rose Eleanor (Cyphert) Stimmell. He passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on February 25, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

The Exhausted Dad: Mastering efficient phone strategies

If I could offer one piece of advice to all of society, it would be to give younger generations the benefit of the doubt.

Legals for April, 6 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Henderson, Davenport help Coeur d'Alene sweep Lakeland

Results from Thursday's area prep softball, tennis and baseball matchups.

Judge rebukes Kohberger defense team for juror phone survey

May 14 hearing for arguments on whether to move murder trial could be delayed

Kohberger, 29, is accused of killing four U of I students in November 2022. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if a jury convicts him, though a date trial has yet to be set.

Assessor no-show at solid waste fee meeting

How Kootenai County will handle solid waste fees in the future remains in question, after assessor Béla Kovacs declared his office won’t administer the fees any longer and he did not attend a special meeting Thursday to discuss the matter.

Legals for April, 5 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake boys sweep in IML duals

Timberlake will host the Kootenai County Challenge track meet on Friday.

Northwest Notes: April 4, 2024

Washington State women's basketball senior Bella Murekatete will participate in the 2024 Women's College All-Star Game on Saturday, joining other seniors from across the country in a nationally televised contest on ESPN2 at 12:30 p.m. PT at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State in downtown Cleveland.

Legals for April, 4 2024

Man who used megaphone to lead attack on police during Capitol riot gets over 7 years in prison

“Johnatakis was not just any rioter; he led, organized, and encouraged the assault of officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6,” prosecutors wrote in a court filing.