Northwest Notes April 12, 2024

News on Washington State women's basketball coach Kamie Ethridge, BSU men's basketball and the Spokane Indians

Fuel Reduction Project resumes near Hayden

Forest Service asks public not to target shoot in area while workers present

The U.S. Forest Service plans to issue a temporary closure on recreational shooting in the immediate area beginning Friday, April 12 to avoid potentially imminent harm caused by shooting in the direction of contractors.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Laura M. Dittner, 63

Laura M. Dittner, born on May 21, 1960, in Wallace, Idaho, passed away in Smelterville, Idaho, on April 1, 2024.

Iola Kay Stovern, 77

Iola “Kay” Stovern, 77, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on April 1st, 2024 at Kootenai Health Center of Coeur d‘Alene.

Terry Lininger, 82

On April 4th Terry Lininger passed away at home surrounded by his family and is now in the arms of Jesus after a long battle of Parkinson’s.

OPINION: Get Dorothy Moon

Since the moment of Dorothy Moon’s landslide victory at the 2022 Idaho State Convention, former chairman Tom Luna, his unhinged sidekick Trent Clark and fellow travelers have been waging a disinformation campaign to discredit and depose Madam Chairman Dorothy Moon. They formed the ironically titled “Gem State Conservatives” PAC and are using funds from undisclosed donors in a state wide effort to displace grassroots conservative Precinct Committeemen. Their tactics are worthy of the Biden Administration and are applauded by Democrats.

HART: Voters can do better — much better

In 2022, voters in Idaho’s District 2 had NO choice in who they wanted to represent them in the Idaho State Senate. That’s because there was only one name on the ballot. Phil Hart ran unopposed and was elected despite a long history of misconduct and fraud.

Silver Hills PTO brightens up cafeteria with a new mural

Earlier this week, Silver Hills Elementary School unveiled a new cafeteria mural on two walls, painted by ArtCoLab. Jessie Caraway, the Silver Hills Elementary School PTO president, said PTO member Bryn Cotter coordinated with ArtCoLab to help “capture the essence of our beautiful scenery” in the Silver Valley.

Legals for April, 12 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said earlier this week that he hoped Kishida's visit would underscore “that we’re in a worldwide situation here against the enemies of democracy — led by China, Russia and Iran.”

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

His “trial of the century” captured America's attention on live TV. The case sparked debates on race, gender, domestic abuse, celebrity justice and police misconduct.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Banquet leftovers, and tasty ones at that

We told the stories of two of the incoming Hall of Famers — Randy Mueller (last week) and Bill Bopp (a couple years ago). It was also pretty cool to hear the stories of the other inductees, Jackie Ross Mattox and Darrah Eggers.

Library leaders react to 'Protection Act'

Entities in violation could incur fines, other penalties

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 710 into law Wednesday morning. Also called the "Children's School and Library Protection Act," the law prohibits those who work in schools and public libraries to make available to minors books, pictures and other materials depicting nudity, sexual conduct or sado-masochistic abuse.

Goodbye to 'Dr. Fox's House'

Some lament the loss of another historic structure

Historian Steve Shepperd said the Fox family occupied the house from April 1947 of that year until 2005.

Tai Chi has proven benefits

In one study, the practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Studies have also shown that it improves function and reduces pain in knee arthritis. And in a randomized controlled trial from 2005 tai chi even improved sleep in older persons with moderate sleep problems!

Robert 'Bob' Harold Jacobs, 85

Robert (Bob) Harold Jacobs passed away from this earthly existence on April 1, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Legals for April, 11 2024

Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says

Internet service providers selling home access or mobile broadband plans will be required to have a label for each plan beginning April 10.

In triple-murder trial, prosecutor says Chad Daybell built 'alternate reality' to gain sex and money

“The evidence will show that this was a convenient narrative,” Wood told jurors. “This narrative gave them the pretext to remove people from this world for their own good.”