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.

OPINION: Multiplication of division

America is divided. Ask most anyone and they would likely agree. However, you may not get consensus on the reason for the division, or where the fracture actually lays. It is as if we have a general feeling of division but among your known circle of friends and acquaintances, specific boundaries of disagreement become blurred.

E-biking to work with Dr. Walsworth (and friends)

Speaking of cost, several factors affect how much you might spend including class of e-bike, range and battery type.

TRAFFIC: Left turn off highway is dangerous

This letter is in response to a letter I received after my presentation regarding left-hand turns into the shopping center near Kohl’s off of Prairie Avenue. As they stated in their letter, the turn into a private driveway across solid double yellow lines is not illegal. However, it is extremely dangerous! To be making left-hand turns into a private driveway so close to an intersection, where there is no dedicated left-turn lane, and crossing over three lanes of oncoming traffic, some of which can’t be seen while making a left-hand turn into the driveway.

LIBRARY: CleanBooks4Kids is grassroots

I must correct assertions from Theresa Birkett’s May 29 My Turn. Perhaps Ms. Birkett needs a dictionary because “dictates” are from dictators. CleanBooks4Kids is a grassroots group of concerned Kootenai County citizens. As such, our influence is focused on community education — as our website attests. Regarding “concrete evidence,” if we encased these sexually explicit books for minors in concrete frames, it still wouldn’t be enough “concrete” evidence for some. Nevertheless, undeniable evidence is available at CleanBooks4Kids.com. Keep in mind that these examples are only a subset of what’s available and far from a complete listing.

PRIDE: Judge yourself first

All the hate letters I read don’t represent me. Seems the Candlelight people got a lot of hate. Is that what the topic on Sundays are or everyday? Lot of things I disagree with and seems some religious, or so-called religious enterprises as it’s hard to say church by my definition, fuel what we have today. We go by the Bible on this pride thing, but compare an adulterer to Jesus. You can’t make this up.

PRIDE: We choose love

We were extremely distressed to read the many Letters to the Editor protesting Coeur d’Alene’s recent Pride celebration. Many of the writers stated that this event did not represent Coeur d’Alene. We disagree!

Legals for June, 7 2024

F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region

With spring and summer activities in full swing across most of the state, now is the prefect time to review and abide by some basic bear awareness reminders – both while recreating in the woods and while living in close proximity to bears. Read on for some helpful tips on both fronts.

Idaho farmers say water curtailment order will dry up land, push them out of business

Idaho Department of Water Resources issued May 27 order that could dry up 500,000 acres of Idaho farmland

Meanwhile, the crops are already in the ground. Young has already invested in seed, fertilizer and other inputs he said total $400 per acre.

F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins

The bear was first observed getting into trash cans in Riggins earlier in May, and at that time Fish and Game worked with the city of Riggins to spread the word about preventing access to human food sources.

Kootenai County commissioners look to cut $7-$9 million to balance budget

Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Tuesday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

Legals for June, 6 2024

Youth Sports June 5, 2024

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

Inland Empire PGA results: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Results from Monday's round at Twin Lakes Village Golf Club in Rathdrum.