NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cardinals bounce back from rare setback, advance to title round

The championship game begins today at 11 a.m., with an if-necessary game at 1:15 p.m.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Timberlake brings home third-place trophy in 3A

Timberlake, playing in its 24th consecutive state tournament, finishes 17-10. It was the Tigers’ first trophy from state since 2021, when they took fourth.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Frosh Rickert wins, Sandpoint girls make program history with first team title

“This has always been a goal of mine and it feels so amazing to accomplish as a freshman — also having the team win state is just as amazing,” Rickert said. “I have been working toward this my whole life and have been working really hard with the team this season and with my hitting coach in Spokane to prepare for this.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The dirt on the state 5A softball tourney in Post Falls

“I couldn’t be prouder of my girls. We’re soooooooo young,” Coeur d'Alene coach Bobbi Darretta said. “Four freshmen, two sophomores and a junior out there (starting), and two seniors in the outfield. I’m really excited for the future. I told them hang your head high … everybody had us the No. 4 team (out of four) in the league and we won league, won districts and beat the No. 1 team in the state. We weren’t even supposed to be here, so for us, that’s a win. Next year, we’re coming back, and we’re going to be stronger.”

High hopes for healing

Coeur d'Alene woman to climb Mt. Denali with goal of recovery, helping Gold Star sisters

Motivated by death of brother, CDA woman heads for Denali to help her Gold Star sisters heal.

Almost Home: North Idaho families face barriers to permanent housing

The western sun beat down on Heather Bischof's front porch as her son Austin, 7, and daughter Ellie played in the water on the lawn during the heat of a summerlike May evening.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Kraliceks carry on (at slightly slower pace)

Cd'A police officer who was shot in face is still focused on helping others

PROTESTERS: No sympathy here

The whole world is laughing at us, including Hamas. All these protests at colleges, this is what happens when left faculty is allowed to teach this young, pampered generation. This is the same generation who has no idea what it took to make this country safe. Maybe because they are not taught any history. Instead they have DEI courses and are taught how evil the U.S. is.

The importance of education

About this time every year, millions of people graduate from all levels of education, excited to begin the next chapter of their lives. Most are relieved to be finished with formal classroom learning and ready to put their newly minted knowledge to work.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Coeur d'Alene bows out in 5A; Timberlake wins three, now among final three

Timberlake (17-9) will play No. 2 Homedale (18-6) today at 9 a.m., with the loser finishing third, and the winner advancing to the championship round to face Kimberly (23-5), needing to beat the Bulldogs twice for the title.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS: One out from victory, Lake City falls to defending champion Owyhee in 9 in semis

Lake City (20-6), which fell to Owyhee in last year’s state title game, will play eighth seed Mountain View (17-11) of Meridian today at 11:30 a.m. PDT in the third-place game.

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals power past Lower Columbia, into semis

NIC (43-2) faces second-seeded Mt. Hood (44-4) in a semifinal game today at 10 a.m.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: A surprising lift for St. Maries' Lambson in 2A

St. Maries coach Aaron Cloud wasn’t surprised by the throw by senior Alexzander Lambson to claim the state 2A discus title. It was more what Lambson did to celebrate his first title.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Judson advances to 5A boys singles semifinals

Judson will face top-seeded Luke Burriesci of Boise in the semis today.

Tomato planting for success

I love tomatoes. Specifically, I love growing tomatoes. Did you know there are 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? I think I’m on a mission to grow them all.

MY TURN: Full story of Kiwanis Park trail system

Here's the history and a suggestion for The Press.

FAST FIVE: Bryant Wilson gets the party started

Meet Bryant Wilson, a local DJ, trivia host and emcee with Ruby Frog Entertainment. He just celebrated his 38th birthday and was born and raised in North Idaho.

Hayden Creek roads close for salvage logging

Forest roads sround 2023 Ridge Creek Fire will remain closed through October

Though the closure will affect weekday travel through October, it will allow logging operations to be completed in one season with the goal of minimizing total impact to public access.

StanCraft-led investor group buys Templin's on the River

Templin’s will operate under a new hotel management agreement, and property oversight will be provided by Harry Sladich, former chief operating officer for Red Lion Hotels Corporation.

Vatican overhauls process for evaluating visions of Mary

The Catholic Church has had a long and controversial history of the faithful claiming to have had visions of the Virgin Mary