Nancy Harlocker, 92

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii October 7, 1931, passed away at home in Dalton Gardens, Idaho on Lei Day, May 1, 2024.

David (Dave) Earl Lyda, 72

David (Dave) Earl Lyda 72 Dave proceeded from this present life and entered heaven on April 26, 2024, at Schneidmiller Hospice House after a lengthy illness.

KCRCC: Will you pay the piper?

To the KCRCC and Beverly Guenette of the Gem State Heist: Whoa! What an ugly surprise to see Donald Trump’s mugshot in the KCRCC “rated and vetted” ad in the Coeur d’Alene Press the morning of May 1. What a way to start your May Day.

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Exercise will improve your business acumen

A woman joined a local health club, but after the first day requested her membership be refunded.

There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas

The conflict erupted on Oct. 7, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, abducting about 250 people and killing around 1,200, mostly civilians. Israel says militants still hold around 100 hostages and the remains of more than 30 others.

Thousands pack Omaha arena to soak up guru investor Warren Buffett's wisdom

As part of Buffett's stock sales, he trimmed about 13% of Berkshire's massive Apple stake. Holdings in the iPhone maker are still Berkshire's biggest stake, making up $135.4 billion of the company's $364 billion portfolio. Buffett said he expects Apple to remain the biggest investment for years, even when his successor Greg Abel eventually takes over.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Girl of Iron: After tough start, McLean bouncing back for strong finish for Trojan track

“She’s been so mentally and physically tough to get where she’s at right now,” Post Falls track and field coach Wade Quesnell said. “She’s really dealt with it well, between school and all of her activities. To be a senior, it’s stressful with everything they have to deal with. But she’s handled it really well.”

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals take three from CBC, improve win streak to 28 games

NIC can clinch the East Region title with one win today against visiting Walla Walla, in a doubleheader scheduled for noon.

PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries wins district baseball opener

Landen Holmes struck out six over four innings for St. Maries (10-13), which faces top-seeded Orofino on Monday at Orofino High.

Study shows economic impact of Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Says it generated $30 million in economic output, supported 260 jobs

According to an economic impact report prepared by Crossroads Consulting, the fairgrounds attracted more than 288,600 visits in 2022, generated $30 million in total economic output, supported 260 jobs, and contributed $9.7 million in labor income.

North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K

Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.

North Idaho STEM Charter sweeps Idaho Envirothon competition

Students heading for nationals in New York this summer

Today's students are already finding solutions to tomorrow's problems, and the awards are piling up along the way.

FAST FIVE: Mark Woodworth brings people together

Meet Mark Woodworth, a local benefits consultant at Murray Group/Acrisure with a passion for family and community.

The Exhausted Dad: Chatbot takes over the column

I’m looking for any extra few minutes I can get.

Gauging the hype for summer movies

Forget about that snow in the forecast because May (and the release of “The Fall Guy”) marks the start of Summer Movie Season. The 2024 slate includes the usual mix of sequels and blockbusters, though don’t expect too many superheroes (except for the potty-mouthed cast of “Deadpool & Wolverine”).

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: May 6-10

Legals for May, 4 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Bracing for the run ahead

Top athletes in District 1 compete in annual All-Star meet at Post Falls High.

PREP BASEBALL: Lake City pulls away in completion of suspended game

Jake Dannenberg and Cooper Smith each had a two-run double in the seventh for Lake City (17-5, 14-4 IEL), which clinched the league title with a sweep of Coeur d’Alene on Thursday.