Pinehurst Police: Pastor died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Gene Jacobs, 59, left his home about 5:30 a.m. and was scheduled to attend a meeting at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley that morning, but never arrived. Jacobs had been the church's lead pastor for more than 15 years

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: For the family ... Symons, Coeur d'Alene High girls basketball coach the previous five seasons, steps down after back-to-back state 5A titles to spend more time with family

“It’s crazy how things work out,” Nicole Symons said. “You get to finish at the top of what you’re doing with a state championship, a North vs. North game for those kids, and I didn’t have any idea about the 100th win. And it couldn’t have been any better. To go out on my own terms, it was an awesome moment for those girls. Deep down, I had a feeling it was going to be the end that night. But I’ll still be there for them. I’ll just be yelling from the other side of the court.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Shopping close to home, and its impact on the transfer portal

“I do think when you have more of a tie to the area, I think that can increase your chances of keeping a really good player who could have gone (in the portal),” said Eck, whose Vandals play their spring football game Friday at 6 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

State to award Cd'A, Lakeland funds for vape detectors

Cd'A School District to receive $90K; Lakeland to receive $36K

Vaping has become a common problem in schools, especially at the secondary level. "It’s substantial," Lakeland Joint School District Superintendent Lisa Arnold said Wednesday. "Definitely on a daily basis they are dealing with vape issues."

'We know God's got this'

Church members, leaders hold to faith following pastor's death

People shared praise for Jacobs, but also sorrow, after learning of his death on Tuesday.

NIC unveils proposed FY2025 budget

North Idaho College trustees took a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and examined options for how to cover an anticipated net deficit of $5.2 million.

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.

MY TURN: 'Shut up?' No, step up and lead

Kootenai County voters can now choose best path forward

Old dogs can learn to skate

While putting up with my atrocious skating (basically going in slow circles around the rink), Amy skated backwards, sprinkling in some twizzles and other skills, and chatted happily about the current state of figure skating in North Idaho

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.

Montana minor league baseball team in dispute with National Park Service over arrowhead logo

The park service complaint notes that when the team revealed its logos it acknowledged that Glacier National Park was its inspiration.

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.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kiersten Drake, Lakeland High School

Lakeland High softball player Kiersten Drake is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state. Hocker, who has led the Coeur d'Alene School District since July 1, 2021, is one of two finalists vying for the position of superintendent in the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. He was in Boise attending the Idaho Law Conference with three school board trustees earlier this week, but will travel to Pueblo for the final interview today. In a Monday letter to families, Hocker said he expects the Pueblo trustees to select the superintendent shortly after the final interviews.

'How I saw it'

Don Pischner talks about changes, others lament loss of history

Pischner, District 1 Trustee, Idaho State Historical Society, outlined what things were like growing up in Coeur d’Alene in the late 1940s to the early 1960s, and what it’s like today.

Gift baskets of gratitude

PF Chamber delivers goodies to area schools

A little kindness goes a long way. Tokens of appreciation were spread Tuesday morning throughout schools in Post Falls as members of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce delivered baskets of goodies to say "thank you" to teachers and staff members for their dedication to their students and school communities.

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.

ZAO: Best choice for Dist. 5 senator

On May 21, the voters of Idaho Legislative District 5 will have a clear choice for senator. They can choose a senator with a long history of serving the citizens of Kootenai County, first as family physician and then as an Human Anatomy and Physiology professor at North Idaho College. They can choose a candidate with decades of service to our community and with deep roots in Idaho. They can choose Cheri Zao.

NIC: Trustees’ ‘stupidity or insanity’

The NIC trustees voted 3-2 to contract with Stanley Freeman of the firm Eversheds Sutherland, based in Washington, D.C., “to provide legal services to the college in regard to accreditation matters.” The firm is an excellent law firm.