Youth Sports May 8, 2024

Scores, news, results from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Open for season: Athol Farmers Market

Farmstand goods, fresh produce, and more available Fridays in city park

After a light sprinkle and slight threat of rain, the clouds dissipated and the sun shined on opening day of the Athol Farmers Market.

David L. Larsen, 79

David L. “Beef” Larsen, 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on April 30, 2024.

Bette Anne Jibby, 84

Bette Anne (Ludemann) Jibby, 84, (August 14th, 1939 - April 18th, 2024) of Post Falls, Idaho, died peacefully at home on April 18, 2024.

Barbara Jane Young, 83

Barbara Jane Young of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, died peacefully on April 13, 2024, with family by her side. She was 83.

Barbara J. McNee, 83

Barbara Joan McNee passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92, of Coeur d’Alene passed away at Orchard Ridge Memory Care on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

OPINION: Your vote could quiet the chaos crowd

Had enough of the culture warriors? Replace them with problem-solving Republicans

Estate planning is crucial for small estates too

One of the most common reasons that people believe that they do not need to prepare an estate plan is because they are not wealthy. However, for most adults, it is important to have a Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust (used to avoid probate), Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Directive documents, regardless of your net worth.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Auto-immune insights

From a Western Medical perspective, an autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells, tissues and organs. Instead of focusing on harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses, it appears to get confused between healthy cells and harmful invaders, leading it to attack normal cells. Treatment involves suppressing this crazy, aberrant immune system, in order to control the behavior that appears to be defiant.

MY TURN: It’s Preservation Month — and it couldn’t be more timely

Stay engaged on local historic preservation needs.

After delays, man faces prison for DUI

A man whose 2017 prison sentence for drunk driving has been repeatedly delayed is in jail, nearly eight years later.

REGAN: A testament to need for change

The Press has gifted Brent Regan with a weekly column. Rather than using this privilege to benefit our community with trustworthy and valuable information, he uses it for benefiting himself, trying to bully us into submission and denigrating the people who have made advantageous contributions to our community and the Republican Party.

Transgender activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

Utah residents and visitors are required by law to use bathrooms and changing rooms in government-owned buildings that correspond with their birth sex

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization's 115th birthday.

North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault

As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.

Shoshone Medical Center plans senior health events

Free blood draws for seniors aged 50 and older are being offered.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 29 – May 5

The Spring sports post-season has arrived as local teams finish up regular season schedules.

Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama

Upcoming gospel show will raise funds for new electric piano

Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED stage lights.

Jacqueline Carrol Fields, 78

Jacqueline Carrol (Etherton) Fields, 78, of Pine Creek, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, surrounded by family at Pacifica Senior Living in Pinehurst, Idaho.