ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Russell, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy

Coeur d'Alene Charter senior track and field runner Nathan Russell is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall

Thousands of veterans call North Idaho home.

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.

Inland Empire PGA results: May 8, 2024

Results from Monday's Pro-Am at Palouse Ridge Golf Club.

Cynthia 'Cindy' Ann Blagg Wood, 69

Cindy passed from this life to Abundant Life on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92

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

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.

Bold-face mention for Miss Nancy

My dear friend and former newspaper columnist, Nancy Harlocker of Dalton Gardens, left this world May 1 after 92 memorable years of life.

Better safe than sorry

Know your frost dates

If you have gardened in our region for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with two old adages about when you can safely plant your warm-season vegetables and flowers.

Legals for May, 8 2024

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.

One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care

In states such as Idaho, where funding for early childhood education is limited, some schools are spearheading initiatives to provide quality, affordable child care.

‘Welcome to the big leagues’: Former Lake City, WSU star Manzardo makes his major league debut with Cleveland

“Welcome to the big leagues,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told the media after the game. “It’s hard to hit here, and it’s Day 1. And he’s here; he’s earned it, be yourself. Everybody’s going to have a three-strikeout game — if you haven’t, you haven’t been here long enough. It’s fun to have him; he’s smiling ear-to-ear after the game, because winning matters here.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The numbers behind the Mariners' historic pitching run

Sometimes a number punches you right on the lips, and geek or not, you have to know all about it. Is it real, or just some obscure mini-fact, created by nerds to prove they’ve been paying attention to real games. Ready?

Coeur d'Alene prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving University of Utah basketball team

Says probable cause for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct not there

The March 21 racial incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Coeur d'Alene School District superintendent seeking job in Yakima

Hocker a finalist for position with Educational Service District 105

Superintendent is again in the running for a in another out-of-state school district.

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene, Lake City to meet for 5A Region 1 baseball title today

“Aidan, he’s just been so consistent all year,” said Coeur d’Alene coach Erik Karns, in his fifth year. “There were a few tight moments, but he delivered the pitches that we needed to get out of trouble.”

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 29 – May 5

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