Swans making safe stop

Deaths in Cd'A basin down from previous years

Peak season for viewing tundra swans in the Coeur d’Alene basin typically falls in the second to third week of March. Dave Leptich, Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist with Idaho Fish and Game said the annual migration happened a little earlier this year.

Hammond: Cd'A up to challenges

Mayor delivers State of the City address

“Sometimes, we’ve been kind of grumpy about those accolades because it shines such a light on us that everybody wants to move here,” Hammond said to about 175 people at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

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Top down and sounds of spring

Ruthie Clark always wanted a little red convertible, which seemed impractical during marriage and motherhood and life in rural North Idaho.

RFB alert: Student crossing ahead

Rotarians, city partner on crosswalk rapid flashing beacons

The city partnered with the Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary Club on the $10,000 project, and many Rotarians were on hand for the first official RFB crossing Tuesday morning.

March madness; 70 degrees again

Temperature high in Cd'A

Tuesday's 70 degrees broke the previous March 19 high of 67 degrees set in Coeur d'Alene in 1947.

SHERMAN: A solution for better weekends

I was running late and missed the St. Patrick’s Day parade this year. In the aftermath of the parade, as I was sitting outside Studio 107 with a glass of wine, I noticed how unusually pleasant it was. The reason was that Sherman hadn’t been reopened to traffic yet.

NOISE: Look up for worst offenders

Noise ch. 10.8 needs to cover planes/helicopters: that prohibits operation of any vehicle or engine that’s excessively disruptive, annoying or of reasonable sensitivities.

Legals for March, 20 2024

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Zags, Cougars so different, yet so similar

Here’s the most critical similarity between Gonzaga and Wazzu, the one that likely will determine how far they advance in the tournament. Both have been outrageously erratic 3-point shooting teams, and it has cost them dearly.

Hot and cold

Record 71 degrees on St. Patrick's Day giving way to cold

It was also sunny and warm for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, which brought out thousands who lined downtown Sherman Avenue.

Forrest Keith Spencer, 90

Forrest Keith Spencer, 90, of Bremerton, Wash., passed away at his home Feb. 27, 2024, from an extended illness.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: March 11-17

Spring sports start in the Silver Valley

Donavon Lee Adamson, 75

Don Adamson passed away peacefully on January 28 after a short illness.

Legals for March, 19 2024

Legals for March, 19 2024

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

RFK Jr. built a reputation of his own as an activist, author and lawyer who fought for environmental causes such as clean water.

Take a hike

Grant awarded to Rathdrum Parks and Recreation

Over 3 miles of new trails will be added to the StormKing trail system on Rathdrum Mountain this year. Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Director Eric Singer said the city was awarded a $68,000 grant from Idaho State Parks and Recreation in January to help cover the cost of new trail development. His department initially applied for the grant in early 2023 he said.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Zags a 5 seed in Salt Lake; seventh-seeded Cougars assigned to Omaha; Gonzaga women will host

Gonzaga’s men knew they were headed to their 25th straight NCAA basketball tournament. The Zags just didn’t know where.