PREP BASKETBALL: Davis powers Wallace past Genesis Prep

Results from Friday's prep boys and girls basketball games.

Deep freeze, day one

More subzero conditions in the forecast through Monday

Friday was the first day of what is expected to be a four-day deep freeze with negative temperatures.

Best movies of 2023

After multiple years disrupted by COVID, the movie year of 2023 finally felt like normal. The majority of the 100 or so movies I saw last year were in a movie theater. I skipped most of the obvious junk too, so my cinema experiences skewed mostly positive.

Right to Life rally Jan. 20

This is the 45th year for the local march and rally, which is held in conjunction with national Right to Life events taking place this week.

Joan Katharine (Campbell) Ramsey, 82

Celebrating the life of Joan Katharine (Campbell) Ramsey.

First flu death reported in North Idaho

Panhandle Health District reported North Idaho’s first influenza-related death for the 2023-24 flu season.

Legals for January, 13 2024

US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen

The strikes marked the first U.S. military response to what has been a persistent campaign of drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Winter storm with snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels much of the northern US

Heavy snow and strong winds made driving virtually impossible in parts of Iowa

PREP ROUNDUP: Kootenai boys snap 50-game losing streak

“Hard work is paying off,” first-year Kootenai coach Tom Tucker said. “My kids finally had some confidence in their offense this evening, and ran their plays to perfection ending up in layups and easy buckets.”

Complex charter bill debuts; Blaine repeal comes back

Lawmakers gave a lengthy charter school overhaul bill the initial go-ahead Thursday — even as they scrambled to figure out what’s in the legislation.

Gonzaga to present free reading of 'Antíkoni'

Unique theatrical experience will explore Native storytelling Jan. 20

Gonzaga University's Native American Studies program announced Jan. 3 it will present a staged reading of Beth Piatote’s play, “Antíkoni,” at 2 p.m. Jan. 20. The event will take place at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center on the Gonzaga campus, 211 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane, and will offer a unique theatrical experience that explores universal themes through the lens of Native storytelling.

OPINION: Open letter to Idaho GOP chair Dorothy Moon

There is no Resolution, nor is there any statement in the Idaho State Republican Platform opposing the U.S. Constitution Article V. In fact, the 2016/2020 Platform of the National Republican Party in the Government Reform section calls for a Constitutional “Balanced Budget Amendment.”

Who was Molly B'Damn? Part 1

Murray, Idaho is where her legend took root and grew. Some of the folklore embedded in her story is debated, such as how her name morphed from Maggie Hall to Molly Burdan to Molly B’Damn.

Legals for January, 12 2024

NIC BASKETBALL: A rough welcome back for Cardinals ... NIC men, women fall to Snow in return to Scenic West Athletic Conference on Wednesday

NIC returns home on Saturday to face Salt Lake, starting with the women's game at 1 p.m., followed by the men's game at 3 p.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: McCarthy shoots Trojans past Moscow

McCarthy made 4 of 5 from the 3-point line for the Trojans, who beat the Moscow Bears 65-32 in an Inland Empire League game at The Arena on Wednesday.

Extreme cold coming

Subzero alert as temps could drop to dangerous lows

The National Weather Service, as of Wednesday afternoon, was predicting -10 degrees on Friday, -14 on Saturday, -9 on Sunday and -6 on Monday.

Treasurer talks assessor’s recordings, new Kootenai Health CEO

Treasurer talks assessor’s recordings, new Kootenai Health CEO

Mac and Cheese Festival tickets gobbled up

Event sells out for seventh straight year

This Saturday's festival has about 20 tasting stations throughout downtown. Each offers a variation carefully prepared by local chef.