EDITORIAL: We could use more Jim Clarks today

Former legislator fought hard - and smart

Legals for June, 14 2024

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was part of the majority to overturn Roe, wrote for the court on Thursday that “federal courts are the wrong forum for addressing the plaintiffs’ concerns about FDA’s actions."

Stalled cars in flooded streets leave South Florida looking like a scene from a zombie movie

“You know when its coming,” he said. “Every year it’s just getting worse and for some reason people just keep going through the puddles.”

Washington state's Makah tribe clears major hurdle toward resuming traditional whale hunts

Animal rights advocates, who have long opposed whaling, could also challenge NOAA's decision in court.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Another year of musical chairs — or musical football fields — as local high school football schedules come together

For North Idaho teams, putting together a high school football schedule in the first year of a two-year cycle is always difficult. “Yes, it was the most difficult in the 22 years I’ve been here,” Post Falls athletic director Craig Christensen said. “I thought those (previous years) were difficult, but they weren’t, compared to this.”

Vandals extend Eck through 2028 football season

"We are very pleased with the progress our program has made in our first two years," Eck said. "We are not content. Our sights are set on bringing a championship to Moscow. My family and I love the University of Idaho and this community. We are grateful to President Scott Green and Terry Gawlik for this contract extension to remain here."

Kootenai first responders, school staff practice active shooter scenario

The scene unfolding at Timberlake High School was a simulated mass shooting, designed to give first responders, school staff and community members a chance to practice what to do in a realistic emergency scenario.

Holocaust survivor: 'You have to be hopeful'

Task force holds annual luncheon on what would have been Anne Frank's 95th birthday

The luncheon was held at the Coeur d’Alene Best Western Inn on what would have been the 95th birthday of Anne Frank. The famous diary of the German-born Jewish girl told of her family’s life hiding for two years during the German occupation of the Netherlands.

Post Falls subdivision lots approved unanimously after traffic concerns voiced

Traffic issues in the city of Post Falls now and in the future was the topic on residents’ and commissioners' minds leading up to a unanimously approved vote to turn North Place East Subdivision into 1,125 lots Tuesday night.

Northwest Notes: June 13, 2024

Kastens, a Coeur d'Alene High product, joins the Wildcat staff after having served most recently as an assistant football coach and the offensive line coach for William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. where he spent the previous two seasons. He earned the title of Assistant Football Coach on February 20, 2022, after his first season with the Cardinals.

Belly Up

When things go south in a beautiful place, you just roll with it

The first fish broke the line and that was the end of the fishing. I knew the leader was beyond repair at that point and I didn’t have another one.

Yellowstone calls for more bison in new plan

The purpose of the EIS is to preserve an ecologically sustainable population of wild and migratory bison while continuing to work with partners to address issues related to brucellosis transmission, human safety, property damage, and to fulfill Tribal trust responsibilities.

17 Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags

Second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Hunters still have a second chance to win a Super Hunt tag this year.

Local kids place at Invention Convention nationals

Winners hail from Lakeland, Bryan, Hayden Meadows

North Idaho's young inventors earned a place on the national stage at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, held June 5-7 at the Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich.

Legals for June, 13 2024

Cooking and coughing: Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as more people burn wood to save money

Respiratory diseases have been the most prevalent diseases in Kenya for the past several years and are on the rise, according to government authorities, with 19.6 million reported cases last year.

Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles

The stolen cables often disable entire stations, forcing EV owners on the road to search desperately for a working charger. For the owners, the predicament can be exasperating and stressful.

Off-duty guard charged with killing Seattle-area teen after mistaking toy for gun, authorities say

As Myers approached, one of the teens moved to the side and the other two stopped, raised their hands and one placed the airsoft gun on the sidewalk, telling Myers numerous times that it was a “BB gun,” not a firearm.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The M's need a bat, real soon

Let’s talk about baseball trades. Seriously. I added that one last word because there are a thousand stories, podcasts and interviews floating around — and most of them are just churning out the same names, same teams, yada, yada.