THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals: The receivers, the portal, the locals

“I’m not going to sleep really good until May 1 is done, because then we’re out of the woods and we know who we have for next year,” Eck added. “But I think we have a great thing going; obviously everyone has their own options now. We have to make sure they know we have a great thing going and they’re a big part of it. But we’ll see.”

PREP BASEBALL: Coeur d'Alene takes two, gives itself a shot at IEL title

Coeur d’Alene (14-7, 11-5 IEL), by way of a 5-4 and 10-2 sweep of Lewiston at Church Field, trails league-leading Lake City (14-5, 11-4) by a half game, with the teams scheduled for a doubleheader on Tuesday at Lake City High.

Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch

Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.

How to ask the right questions

A grandfather once had one of his grandsons over for the night. The next morning, Grandpa prepared two big bowls of oatmeal, his own favorite breakfast.

Michael James Carraher, 77

Dr. Michael James Carraher, a longtime local physician, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

PROTESTS: Something to think about, kids

After reading about the recent shutdown of various roadways and bridges around the Bay Area by domestic economic terrorists, and the attacks on innocent rental car visitors to Oakland Airport, I cannot say I’m surprised.

ABORTION: Here’s the real choice

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was a book that dramatically changed attitudes toward slavery in the 1850s. It illustrated to Northerners, who had no personal experience with slaves, what it was like to be a slave in the South.

HOUSING: Inflation blames goes to Joe

A lot has been said about how we can get affordable housing which of course would tie into affordable rentals. It’s certainly a fine and noble endeavor. The American dream has always been to own our own homes, raise our families in safe neighborhoods, barbecue in our backyards with relatives and friends — a place to call our own after a hard day’s work.

Twin homes could boost worker housing

A look at Zoning Ordinances to aid in local worker housing - Twin Homes vs. Duplexes

Idaho spring football game: Johnson displays an 'edge'

Former Lake City star totals 2.5 sacks as redshirt freshman pushes for playing time

Idaho opens its season Aug. 31 at Oregon.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: This bumpy road we just love to take

If we’ve learned anything from the month of April when it comes to the Inland Empire League baseball schedule, it’s this. Buckle up.

PREP ROUNDUP: Seniors have a day for Timberlake

Results from Friday's prep baseball, softball and track and field matchups.

Soil swap will close Coeur d'Alene path

Goal is to create buildable lots at former 'Mt. Hink' site

The Coeur d’Alene City Council recently approved a transfer of structural fill material from city property on Atlas Road to Ignite cda in exchange for unsuitable soils from the Atlas Mill site, known as “Mt. Hink.”

Local American Legions sending 11 young men to Boys State

In true and humble statesmanly fashion, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. refused to take the glory for creating the American Legion. “No one man can claim to be the founder of The American Legion," he once said, according to legion.org, the American Legion's website.

Lake City High School grad prepares for battlefield

Coeur d'Alene's Matt Angelo earns top ROTC nomination

As a cadet, he learned that competition and camaraderie are alive and well in the Chrisman Battalion.

MY TURN: How does Brent Regan vote?

He gets one vote, just like any other precinct committeeman.

How to help your cat breathe easy with feline asthma

Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring a greater risk of an asthma attack.

FAST FIVE: Branigan Carhart: She'd plant that

Meet Branigan Carhart, a true North Idaho local. Branigan was born in Coeur d’Alene in 1987 and grew up in Sandpoint with her family. Just over 10 years ago she moved back to the Coeur d'Alene area with her daughter and purchased her first home in Post Falls. Branigan is the true definition of a go-getter. As she is raising her 17-year-old daughter solo, she has maintained her full-time position with a large local flooring company, works part time for her family’s business and she still seems to find time to run a small pop-up plant stand called ID Plant That and she continues to be a part of as many local events as possible.

Innovation Collective in Coeur d’Alene hears from founders

Local startups make their case

In the end, the judges awarded the grand prize to BuyWander.com, a Spokane-based company that auctions off returned retail items at a large discount

Coeur d'Alene's independent book stores celebrate

Along with fun activities, sales and a chance to win prizes, they are raising money for the Community Library Network to help rebuild the Post Falls and Athol libraries after experiencing severe water damage this winter.