NEWS: Garbage in, garbage out

As a lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, I think I speak for many when I say, I wish I could flip back the calendar a decade or two. A time when people held doors for each other, visited in line at the DMV and made their kids mow the lawn. We held our politics closer to our heart and managed family dinners where we had differences of opinion. I could go on and on.

CDAPD: They’re friends in deed

I want to say “thank you” to our police department. I had called them regarding our neighbor behind us.

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.

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.

Kootenai County Housing market gaining momentum

Sales, prices, inventory on the rise

The CRR reported that the median price of a single-family home in Kootenai County was $519,450 in April, up slightly from $515,000 one year ago.

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.

BOCC, USFS agree to significant contract increase in Shoshone

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners scored a major win after they negotiated a new contract between the county and the United States Forest Service for the use of Shoshone County Airport.

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.

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.”

Kellogg School District: Four-day plan not financially motivated

As the KSD continues to explore the possibility of moving to a four-day school week, many questions have come up concerning the district’s motivations and how the change would impact the district financially.

Prayer is good for body, too

Any form of meditation offers numerous upsides

Pet parades, prostitutes, and pretty pictures: Wallace museum gets ready for spring gala

The Barnard-Stockbridge Museum held its annual Spring Fling Gala on Sunday, unveiling a new collection of photography exhibits from the famed Barbard-Stockbridge Collection.

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.

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

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

The number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover

The U.S. was able to remove several important fish stocks from the overfishing list, NOAA said in a statement. They include the Gulf of Maine and Cape Hatteras stock of Atlantic mackerel and the Gulf of Mexico stock of cubera snapper.

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah

Netanyahu’s office said that the proposal Hamas accepted was “far from Israel’s essential demands,” but that it would nonetheless send negotiators to continue talks on a deal.

The miracle of water

April was a drier-than-normal month across the Inland Northwest. At Cliff’s station in Coeur d’Alene, only 0.39 inches of moisture fell, compared to the normal of 1.77 inches.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland sweeps Sandpoint; regionals next

“We finally played, not completely error-free, but close to it,” third-year Lakeland coach Dwayne Curry said. “Our bats are there. We have power; we’re going to hit, it’s just that sometimes we have to out-hit ourselves.”