HUCKLEBERRIES: Geranium Day put petunias out to pasture

This Tuesday you'll be seeing red all over the place.

Yvonne Lohmann DeArmond, 95

Yvonne Lohmann DeArmond died April 27th at 11:11 PM in Rathdrum, Idaho, at the age of 95. She passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Community Conversations: The Escalating Threat of Fentanyl in North Idaho

On May 16, 2024, at 3:30 in the afternoon, the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, in partnership with Kootenai Health and North Idaho College, will host a free informational forum at North Idaho College on the threat of fentanyl in our community.

America's debt tops $34 trillion, but a commission to address it appears dead in Congress

“No one seems to care,” Manchin said. “It’s a shame, $34.6 trillion in debt. No one cares about it.”

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported

Brilliant purple, green, yellow and pink hues of the Northern Lights were reported worldwide, with sightings in Germany, Switzerland, China, England, Spain and elsewhere.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: 'Special light' ... Mitchell has always been up for the challenge as a Viking

“She’s actually good in any event she competes in,” Coeur d'Alene track and field coach Shawn Amos said. “We were just deciding just what other event we could put her in that she could score the most points. She went and tried it one time, and she’s got all the skills you need — she’s springy, she’s fast — and she's been doing it for two weeks. Once you get her going, she wants to compete and win and get good at it.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls boys, girls win fourth straight regional titles

The state 5A and 4A meet is next Friday and Saturday at Mountain View High in Meridian.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals rally in opener, then sweep Wenatchee Valley

Sophomore Hayden Rockwell hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, sophomores Kani Korok and Karli Kostoff drove in two runs each in the second game for NIC (38-2, 26-0 NWAC), which concludes the regular season today with a doubleheader at Yakima Valley starting at noon.

North Idaho College graduates celebrate commencement

School spirit was tangible Friday morning as North Idaho College's 2024 graduates celebrated one of the biggest moments in their academic journeys. That spirit was on full display with Hunter Johnston, who has performed as NIC's mascot, Cecil Cardinal, since April 2023. He made his way across the commencement stage wearing his fuzzy Cardinal red gloves and oversized plush bird feet. “I’m feeling good, I finally have a summer off. No summer classes,” said Johnston, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with honors in 2021 and received a dual degree in chemistry and general studies from NIC.

Kootenai County commissioners weigh in on growth, housing

More than 100 people gathered Friday morning at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene in for the “state of the county” forum presented by the Joint Chamber Public Policy Committee.

Coeur d'Alene Superintendent Hocker addresses concerns

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker will not be taking a superintendent job with the Educational Service District 105 in Yakima. After an interview Thursday, another finalist, Shane Backlund, was chosen for the position. Hocker is not exploring any further positions elsewhere.

Overdose support group launches in Coeur d'Alene

Kelleen Burgess and Kristi Hegvet went looking for support groups but couldn’t find a place to turn to after they lost their sons to overdoses.

Grand Canyon, Seattle U to join WCC

Grand Canyon and Seattle will compete in the Western Athletic Conference for one more year before transitioning to the WCC.

FAST FIVE Tess Reasor: 'By coming together, we can create lasting change'

Meet Tess Reasor, a dedicated advocate for social justice and community empowerment.

Helping cats stand up to pillow foot

A cat’s paw pads serve a variety of essential functions: they help regulate body temperature through sweat glands; provide traction so that cats can grip surfaces while they climb, jump or run; and cushion each beautiful, fluid step a cat makes.

Gosling, Blunt star power fuel the ridiculously fun ‘Fall Guy’

Two stars of the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon should’ve been enough to create at least some box office pandemonium, especially when those stars appear in a movie as entertaining and big screen worthy as “The Fall Guy.”

MY TURN: Killing the Idaho Republican Party

Here's who's behind the division and destruction

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: May 13-17

District readies for cadet program

Fireboat with a demonstration from 5 to 7 p.m. May 16 at Hayden Lake Marina.

Firefighters Mike Cunningham and Shay Carlock, both former cadets, developed and will oversee the program, according to a press release.

Legals for May, 11 2024