North Fork crash sheds light on law enforcement limitations

A vehicle crash that resulted in the deaths of two horses in Shoshone County highlights one of the more challenging aspects of law enforcement in Idaho.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

OPINION: GOP lawmakers get no love back home

One thing I learned from my five years at the Post Register in the 1980s was the love that people in Idaho Falls had for Republicans. Almost as much as the Fourth of July.

Legals for December, 8 2023

Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban

The decision was handed down just two days after Cox filed the lawsuit, which says doctors told her the baby will likely be stillborn or live for a week at most.

PREP ROUNDUP: Engelson, Dykeman help Timberlake top St. Maries

“It was a well played, hard fought game,” Timberlake coach Mike LaFountaine said. “Each basket mattered. It was good for our kids to be in that position. Tyler was big, but we had a lot of kids step up and play a lot of minutes tonight.”

Raise the steaks: Tips for processing your deer and elk meat

It’s hard to beat a perfectly cooked steak, but other methods of preparation can be just as satisfying.

Legals for December, 7 2023

US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding

In a statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that unless Congress approves the supplemental funding, “this will be one of the last security assistance packages we can provide to Ukraine.”

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Reigning state champs clash: Sandpoint, which won 4A title last year, edges Coeur d'Alene, which claimed 5A crown

Sandpoint (4-0) beat Coeur d’Alene (5-2) for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

Youth Sports Dec. 6, 2023

Results, scores, highlights from local teams, leagues, etc.

John Charles Little Sr., 80

John Charles Little, passed away peacefully, on November 20th, 2023, to be with his wife, Maureen.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Why acupuncture is a powerful tool to reduce anxiety

After practicing acupuncture for nearly two decades, I have long noticed the effect it has on anxiety and stress reduction. It isn’t uncommon to have new patients that are “on edge” show up visibly more relaxed on the second visit. The effects of acupuncture on anxiety are subtle and cumulative, with patients noticing a difference in their ability to relax growing steadily over time. How does acupuncture have this effect?

MY TURN: Reckless CLN trustee actions

Risk from actions of the board majority of the Community Library Network continue to rise. Trustees Ottosen, Plass and Hanley are adding liability and eroding CLN’s safeguards; they are actively harming the library network. In just six months they’ve violated agreements, cut funding while increasing expenses, disregarded legal advice, and tried to demoralize staff.

Legals for December, 6 2023

Choate named Nevada football coach

Jeff Choate, former Post Falls High football coach and athletic director, and former St. Maries High star, was named the 28th head football coach at Nevada.

PREP BASKETBALL: Brennan leads Post Falls girls past Ridgeline

Sophomore Caden Symons sank two 3-pointers and scored all 10 of his points in the first quarter as the visiting Coeur d'Alene Vikings ran away from the Moscow Bears in nonleague play at Bear Den.

Area college basketball notes: Zags, Cougars honored

GU women jump into AP poll for first time this season.

Swayne sues NIC for investigative report

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against NIC, asking the court to compel the college to turn over an investigative report that has been at the center of heated debate on the board of trustees.

No small measure

Hundreds rally for Coeur d'Alene woman fighting cancer

About 350 people attended the fundraiser for Smalley, who has been battling cancer for more than a year