IRON WOOD THROWS CLASSIC: Road to Olympic Trials winds through Rathdrum

The two-day event concluded on Saturday at the Iron Wood Training Center in Rathdrum.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Not just horsing around — Longtime horseman Hussa, fellow former Kellogg High basketball buddies own a piece of a Triple Crown race winner

“And you know what? They’re a hoot,” Hussa said of Haddock and Olson also owning a part of Seize the Grey. “Tim and Randy, they have a lot of fun with it. They don’t care what they’re getting back.”

HUCKLEBERRIES: Indignity and etiquette

After he hung up his sneakers, basketball hall-of-famer Bill Walton was known for his offbeat, and sometimes caustic, commentary as a sportscaster.

Delbert Kerr, 84

Delbert “Del” L. Kerr of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1940, in Outlook, Washington, to Wilbert and Alice (VanKlinken).

LEGION BASEBALL: Weatherhead, Gwaltney pitch Lums to sweep

Coeur d’Alene returns to action June 10 with a noon doubleheader vs. the Lewis-Clark Twins at Thorco Field. The Lums and Twins are the only class “AA” teams in North Idaho.

Housing: Why regional approach matters

Avoiding duplicative efforts and costs is part of the equation

EDITORIAL: NIC trustees avert yet another disaster

Budget proposal could have further jeopardized accreditation

Howard G. Sterner, 76

Howard Greg Sterner, 76, beloved husband and cherished father, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 10, 2024.

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriend’s 2 children in jury decision

When asked by the judge whether he wanted to make a statement, Daybell declined.

Coeur d'Alene Library announces writing competition winners

The winners in the 2024 Julie Meier Writers Competition at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library were notified of their placements May 24.

Anna 'Peggy' Hartzell, 97

Born at home in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 2, 1926, to parents Jay and Anna Blackmore and passed from this life on May 22, 2024, at the tender age of 97.

FAST FIVE Make the most of your post with Henry Wolsten

Meet Henry Wolsten, an 18-year-old Christian, bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, martial artist and CEO of Spring Chicken Socials.

The Exhausted Dad: Road trip time checks – a failed experiment

All four of my kids understand time. Three of the four understand the concepts of time as much as any adult of normal intelligence… meaning they can easily follow the plotlines of “Back to the Future” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Get them in a car for a family road trip, however, and the kids suddenly lose all ability to process the passage of time.

Brighten your vegetable patch with brilliant blooms

I’m a vegetable gardener at heart, but I also love growing flowers. In the past, I’ve kept those areas within my garden separate — as many gardeners tend to do — having a dedicated area specifically for vegetables and another for annual and perennial flowers.

Legals for June, 1 2024

Day 1 of Rathdrum throws meet in the books

Day 2 of the meet is Saturday, beginning at noon.

Return to the wild: Poisoned bald eagle flies again in Kootenai County

Birds of Prey Northwest releases rehabbed bald eagle as kids look on

The eagle released Thursday was found near Camp Lutherhaven early this month and connected with Birds of Prey Northwest.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Idaho-Montana State football game one of two selected for ESPN family of networks

The Big Ten also announced that Idaho's season opener at Oregon will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff.

EDITORIAL: TikTok sure can stink good

New fragrance fad is robbing American boys of their lunch money - and their inheritance.

OPINION: Moon is out if new GOP team has its way

If Dorothy Moon wins another term as chair of the Idaho Republican Party, it will be without the help of Bonneville County Republicans.