Through the looking glasses

Partial solar eclipse puts on show in Coeur d'Alene

Several others drove and walked to Independence Point to see what they could of the partial solar eclipse.

'That was our legacy'

Silver Valley student artwork selected for U of I exhibition

Accolades of two varieties are in order for Silver Valley art students. In last month’s 2024 High School Art Exhibition of the Silver Valley, the theme of student artwork centered around the theme of “Inheritance.” Students created their own artist statements and in total, work by 63 artists from Kellogg and Wallace was on display for weeks at the Tin Snug in Wallace.

'We’re glad to have it for our patients'

New MRI for Shoshone Medical Center

Shoshone Medical Center recently acquired a new MRI machine, a Canon Orion.

Levi Faber, 43

Levi Baza Faber (43), resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on April 3, 2024, at his home.

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.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 1-7

Kellogg baseball and softball notch wins; Brodie Robinson medals at Mirror Lake; Spring postponements; and HOF winners.

Laura M. Dittner, 63

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

Legals for April, 9 2024

Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity

The Vatican’s doctrine office issued “Infinite Dignity,” a 20-page declaration that has been in the works for five years.

An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing the flight to return to Denver

The Boeing 737 landed safely, and the passengers headed to Houston were being put onto another aircraft, Southwest Airlines said in a statement.

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

The best weather was expected at the tail end of the eclipse in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as New Brunswick and Newfoundland in Canada.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for Monday, April 8, 2024.

North Idahoans may be able to see partial solar eclipse

Begins in morning, ends nearly two hours later

According to the National Weather Service, the forecast is for partly cloudy, so there could be some visibility of the eclipse.

Victims of Montana asbestos pollution that killed hundreds take Warren Buffett's railroad to court

Hundreds of people died and more than 3,000 have been sickened from asbestos exposure in the Libby area

And the winners are … Athletes, coaches, teams honored at North Idaho Sports Banquet

Along with athletic performance honors, the fourth annual Duane Hagadone High Character Award winners were announced at the banquet. This award goes to a nominated female and male athlete from each school. It is named after Duane Hagadone, who founded the North Idaho Hall of Fame 62 years ago. In defining the award, it recognizes a student-athlete who excels in the classroom and as a teammate, has outstanding work ethic and integrity, displays sportsmanship and true character in all walks of life, and is just an all-around good individual. Civic and community involvement is a bonus.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls catches on in opener, but splits IEL twinbill with Lewiston

Post Falls (7-2, 4-2 IEL) travels to Coeur d’Alene for a doubleheader on Friday.

'Idaho is becoming redder'

McGrane says Gem State still very much a Republican stronghold

In a 30-minute speech to about 100 Coeur d’Alene Rotarians at The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Friday, McGrane offered voter registration numbers to back up his statement.

Walter Estes, 88

Walter Ernest Estes was born March 15, 1935, to Marvin and Leah (Cleary) Estes in Taskee, Missouri.

INCIDENT: How much coverage is enough?

How much press time do you give to two idiots in vehicles that shouted the “N” word? There is no question they are lowlifes, but to give them press time just encourages them. Now that it is front-page news, more people without any sense of decency will come.

SHERIFF: Showdown features a no-show

On Thursday, March 14, Sheriff Bob Norris invited challenger Dan Wilson to a “throw down” to address the unsubstantiated allegations leveled against the sheriff by Mr. Wilson. The sheriff offered a (personal) $1,000 charitable donation for each allegation proven true by Mr. Wilson.