AT COLLEGE/IN THE PROS: April 25, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level, and beyond.

Lake City students grow environmental awareness

Sbruce, Roberto and Jeff. Those are the new names several Lake City High School students chose for spruce tree saplings sold as a continued celebration of the Earth Day.

Arbor Day celebration on Friday at Atlas park

Since 1987, the Arbor Day Organization of North Idaho has gifted over 75,000 trees representing over 70 different species to local fourth graders.

Women in the Woods field day opportunity

Hands on training for forestland owners

Application period for fall 2024 swan controlled hunt opens May 1

Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.

A total of 50 swan tags were added to the controlled hunt application process following a Fish and Game Commission decision in July 2021, and opportunities are limited to Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, and Kootenai counties

Legals for April, 25 2024

Live: North Idaho College trustees meet

North Idaho College trustees convened at 5 p.m. to decide whether to enter executive session in order to discuss a lawsuit filed by former NIC employee Laura Rumpler, as well as an unspecified personnel matter.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

GOP governors in Idaho and Wyoming also signed legislation this year restricting the use of state funds for DEI efforts at higher education institutions.

About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds

Everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.

PREP BASEBALL: And now, the IEL race is a lot more tied up

Lake City (14-5-1, 11-4-1 IEL), leads the league by one game-plus over Coeur d’Alene (12-7, 9-5), with the teams scheduled to play a doubleheader at Lake City next Tuesday. Post Falls (11-5-1, 8-5-1) travels to Moscow on Thursday for a doubleheader, then hosts Lewiston in a twinbill next Tuesday to conclude the regular season.

Youth Sports April 24, 2024

Scores, news, highlights from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

NIC GOLF: Jalil leads Cardinal women to team title at Grays Harbor NWAC match

NIC returns to action at the Highline NWAC League Match on Sunday and Monday at Oakbrook Golf Club in Lakewood, Wash.

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River sweeps at Wallace small school track and field meet

Results from Tuesday's prep track and field, tennis and lacrosse matchups.

Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees

A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.

PREP SOFTBALL: Lakeland battles in losses to IEL tri-leader Lewiston

Lakeland is now tied with Moscow (7-9, 4-6) for the top seed to the 4A Region 1 tournament.

North Idaho College Foundation Really BIG Raffle early bird deadline April 30

This year’s grand prize home is a 2,338-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath home under construction at 1909 W Moselle in Coeur d’Alene, valued at $563,000.

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Linda Jo Hedberg Sims, 59

Linda Jo Hedberg Sims was born on July 29, 1964 to Jim and Margie Hedberg. Linda died on April 12, 2024, after battling cancer.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heart Health: Surprising insights, Part I

Most people know how important exercise and nutrition is for the heart. But there is more you can do to improve your heart health. It is my goal to expand your knowledge in such a way that applying some simple tweaks, can positively impact the health of your heart.

OPINION: Gaining ground in our uphill battle

Democrats standing up for office, not giving up