MY TURN: ignite cda and Atlas Mill

Short-term win for some, long-term loss for many

The ignite cda pledge “We want what You Want” was holding its own on the Urban Renewal Districts for the Lake and River. We certainly received a balance of Public and Private business related boosts throughout high profile areas serving tourists, taxpaying citizens and businesses alike. Multiple developers and entities showed up to build the wide ranging visions.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene clinches league title

“The kids are pretty excited, when we sat down before the season and talked about season goals, winning the league outright was the first goal, and we checked that off,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jon Adams said. “I'm proud of these kids; we’re pretty laser-focused on what we’re trying to achieve.”

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Waddington ties school record in Lake City romp

Waddington tied the previous mark held by Sydney Butler, who scored 34 points against Cheney on Dec. 16, 2008.

Youth Sports Jan. 31, 2024

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

'Quite obviously terrified'

3 shivering, thin, puppies found abandoned near U.S. 95

The male puppies, given the names of Kevin, Joe and Nick, respectively weighed 9, 11 and 12 pounds.

Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Jan. 31, 2024

How the state's media voted this week.

BANDUCCI: ‘An immature person’

A Jan. 26 Coeur d’Alene Press article again exposed Todd Banducci as an immature person. He recently accused a fellow NIC trustee of being asinine, even calling her a “jackass.” He went on to call other trustees “lunatics” just because he couldn’t get his way. Is this guy 12 years old?

Legals for January, 31 2024

The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950

Other STD rates are down or flat

But there's some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade.

Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum

All parts of the vertical launch configuration are authentic components of the shuttle system

PREP BASKETBALL: Timberlake girls fall to Sandpoint in defensive battle

“It was a great defensive effort tonight," Sandpoint coach Will Love said. "I was telling the girls after the game that if you can hold a Timberlake team to 35, it's a really big accomplishment."

More guns on campus?

Proposed legislation to arm school staff receives mixed reactions

Legislation that would allow school staff to carry concealed weapons without guidance from local school boards was recommended Thursday by the Idaho House State Affairs Committee and as of Monday is on its way to a third reading this week. As it is now written, this legislation would not have unanimous support from local education leaders. Post Falls Police Detective Sgt. Neil Uhrig, who serves as the chair of the Post Falls School Board, said his initial impression is that this bill is not ready.

Local college basketball notes: Gonzaga's Ike, Ejim, WSU's Rice honored

Three area players earned conference honors.

'A victory for law and order'

House Bill 406 aims to toughen penalty for fentanyl trafficking

House Bill 406 now heads to the Idaho Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 22-28

Silver Valley teams navigate busy week and winter seasons draw near the end.

VETERANS PRESS: Views from a veteran hospital waiting room

I recently spent some time in the “waiting room” for some lab work at Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., VAMC.

Legals for January, 30 2024

PREP WRESTLING: Coeur d'Alene's White shines at North Idaho Rumble

“Rocco did a great job all weekend,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jeff Moffat said. “He was the class of the weight for sure. He’s having a great season so far. We’ll see what he can do at the big dance, but he’s been really consistent all season.”

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Holmes' double-double lifts St. Maries past Grangeville

St. Maries plays host to Kellogg on Tuesday.

Cd’A School District weighs options to save $6M

Four-day school week among possibilities for addressing projected shortfall

A four-day school week, closing an elementary school, larger class sizes, staff cuts and building budget reductions are among options Coeur d’Alene School District officials will be weighing as they work to right-size a projected $6 million shortfall in the district’s 2025 operating budget.