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.

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The plus side of mistakes

A college basketball coach was reflecting on his team’s 115-57 loss during his postgame conference and said, “I think the whole game hinged on a single call.”

OPEN PRIMARIES: More voters could participate

Mr. Strong, James, thank you for your response regarding the Idaho Open Primaries Initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue open.

KROC CENTER: Love your neighbor

We are deeply troubled by the racial harassment recently experienced by Tribal school children at McEuen Park. We fully support the message Chairman Allan conveyed in response, emphasizing that “respect for all people must be a foundational principle of our community.” While there may be debates about free speech and rights, it is never acceptable to show a lack of human decency and community civility.

Chamber: The gathering place

I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

NASA Administrator and former Sen. Bill Nelson said Anders embodied the lessons and the purpose of exploration.

Post Falls Lions Club celebrates 60 years

New members, officers sworn in during Post Falls Lions anniversary event

With shining pins, well-worn aprons, rolled-up sleeves and an abundance of love for their community, members of the Post Falls Lions Club have been living that club motto for 60 years.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Through a different lens ... First and Third indoor facility opens in Hayden with eye on the mental side of baseball, softball

“We’ve got state-of-the-art technology that gives the kids the analytics they need to really improve,” Stockton said. “With Rapsodo technology, they can see themselves on each hit or pitch in super slow motion with all the data tied to it. How fast you’re throwing it, what the vertical and horizontal break is, what your curveball, knuckleball and slider is. And you can tie it to the video and make the adjustments to what you have depending on your age.”

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.

MY TURN: The good old days

I was shopping in a local store a couple of weeks ago when I overheard two women talking about how they wish we could go back to “the good old days” when things were so much better. I have heard that same mantra expressed many times over recent years. And I have always had the same internal reaction…good old days? For whom?

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.”

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?

Souza to run for Idaho GOP chair

Mary Souza will run for the Idaho Republican Party chairmanship at the state convention next weekend in Coeur d’Alene.

Coeur d’Alene Tribal School administrator charged with drug possession

A Coeur d’Alene Tribal School administrator was arrested Monday on charges of possession of a controlled substance.

Wallace schools not moving to 4-day week

The Wallace School District will not be exploring a transition to a four-day school week for the 2024/25 school year.

OPINION: GOP celebrates Trump convictions

Forget about Nikki Haley coming out of the woodwork at the Republican National Convention to rescue the party from a bad situation.

MY TURN: Standing against hate in our community

The recent incident at McEuen Park, where students from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe were racially harassed, is a stark reminder of the work we must continue to do to foster a community of respect and understanding. Hate, in any form, cannot be tolerated. It is not just an attack on individuals but an assault on the very fabric of our community.