THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Putting the pieces together, however they can

If you don’t believe all those bad swings are catching, the Mariners as a team are hitting .207 with an OPS of .620 which is second-worst in the major leagues (ahead of Miami).

PREP ROUNDUP: Swallows, Bayer go even to win at Genesis Prep Invitational

Genesis Prep boys, Bonners Ferry girls win at tournament at The Links Golf Course in Post Falls.

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.

Workers in demand in Kootenai County

Hiring event Wednesday at Real Life in Post Falls

The "help wanted" signs fill business windows throughout Kootenai County as the region and the state continue to experience low unemployment numbers. Low unemployment means hiring challenges for some industries. "We're pretty much always looking for our field laborers," All Wall Contracting, Inc. operations assistant Georgia Dettelbach said Wednesday.

NIC hit with another ratings downgrade

Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.

F&G biologists complete Middle Fork Salmon River bighorn sheep survey

Biologists counted a total of 1,123 bighorns. This included 578 ewes, 198 lambs, and 347 rams; 163 of those were classified as mature Class III and IV individuals

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

Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk

About 2 feet of water remained above the crack as of Wednesday evening and they had covered nearly 45 feet (nearly 14-meters) of the crack with boulders, he said.

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.

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

The prize money will come out of the share of Olympic revenue that that the IOC distributes to World Athletics.

PREP BASEBALL: Frosh Fenter powers Vikings in romp in opener over Lewiston

Results from Tuesday's prep baseball action.

PREP SOFTBALL: Nordman fans 14 for Viks in opener

Coeur d’Alene travels to Post Falls on Tuesday for a doubleheader.

Youth Sports April 10, 2024: Soccer, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and more

Scores, news, highlights from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls takes dual from Lakeland

Area track and field teams return to action at the Moscow Invitational on Friday.

Inland Empire PGA results: Wednesday, April 10

Results from Tuesday's Pro-Am at Red Wolf Golf Club in Clarkston.

Rounding up for kids

KEC donates $2,600 to Cd'A Police for bike safety

Kootenai Electric Cooperative donates $2,500 to police

Need to know how to check up on your own estate plan? Read on

We should all aim to have our legal planning in order, but how do you know if you have what you need in place? Spending a little time reviewing your estate plan every so often is a must. What should you look for? Let’s take it step by step.

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.