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.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Name this column, the M's shuttlin' trio, and the 'We back' Zags

Last week, though, a reader wrote to say she wondered if this notes column had a name. Something besides the overall “Cheap Seats,” she suggested — a more specific title to reflect that this was a unique type of column.

PREP SOFTBALL: Vikings sweep, get help, win IEL

On Tuesday at 2 p.m., No. 1 Coeur d'Alene (17-5, 15-3 IEL) will play host to No. 4 Post Falls (5-17, 4-14), and No. 2 Lake City 15-7, 13-5) will face No. 3 Lewiston (13-5, 13-9) at Finucane Park in Hayden. The winners play at 4 at Coeur d’Alene for the regional title and a berth to state, and the losers play at 4 at Finucane Park in a loser-out game.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

COLUMNIST: Pot, meet kettle

Babette Banducci’s My Turn column of April 27 is another excellent example of KCRCC and Brent Regan sycophants intentionally spreading misinformation and exposing their blatant hypocrisy.

Gene Lee Jacobs, 59

Gene Lee Jacobs, 59, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on April 23, 2024. Gene was a beloved husband, father, “Boppa,” and Pastor.

OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

EDITORIAL: May 7 a big day for veterans — and for commissioner

Bill Brooks intends to lead Veterans Town Hall despite major surgery Wednesday.

Silver Valley Drug Task Force executes another Pinehurst raid

A search warrant was served April 26 at a property on South Division Street and drugs were found, according to Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office reports. This time, meth and drug paraphernalia were discovered during the execution of the warrant.

Legals for May, 3 2024

OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses like career technical training, serve students Monday through Friday, and much more.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls counted out after home win

Post Falls (10-9, 7-9 IEL) is scheduled to play Lake City in the conclusion of a suspended game today at 4 p.m. in Post Falls. Lake City has the bases loaded with one out leading 5-4 in the top of the sixth inning.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Maybe the Seahawks future quarterback was here the entire time

Howell as the future in Seattle? Don’t bet against it.

Northwest Notes: May 2, 2024

Annual District 1 All-Star track and field meet today at Post Falls High and an update on NIC men's and women's golf coach Russell Grove's attempt to qualify for PGA Championship.

Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy students celebrate Law Day

Legal professionals share a little about their careers.

Legals for May, 2 2024

Investigators: Coeur d'Alene house fire was arson

Structure sustained significant damage.

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

The Fed’s more cautious outlook stems from three months of data that pointed to stubborn inflation pressures and robust consumer spending

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.