ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Navigating the world of wine ratings: A guide for the discerning oenophile

In the vast and intricate world of wine, ratings have become an indispensable tool for enthusiasts and collectors alike, providing a roadmap to navigate the sea of choices that grace our shelves and cellars. However, the art of interpreting these numerical scores can be a nuanced endeavor, one that requires an understanding of the history, scales, and personalities behind the ratings.

TECH HUB: Getting liftoff from senators

Idaho is fortunate to have Senators Risch and Crapo representing us in the U.S. Senate. As our country faces unprecedented challenges, meeting market demands with local manufacturing growth is the best way to support Idaho jobs. They recognize today’s challenges and are preparing Idaho’s workforce and small businesses to compete in the future.

Defense rests without ex-President Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

The jury was sent home for a week, until May 28, when closing arguments are expected, but the attorneys planned to return later Tuesday to discuss how the judge will instruct jurors on deliberations

6 people killed, 10 others injured in Idaho when pickup crashes into passenger van

An eastbound pickup crossed the centerline about 5:30 a.m. and hit a westbound passenger van, police said.

Surprise grizzly attack prompts closure of a mountain in Grand Teton

The statement did not detail the man's injuries or say how he encountered the bear. Park officials closed a trail and the road to an overlook atop the 7,700-foot (2,300-meter) mountain.

NWAC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals go out on top — In final event before returning to NJCAA, NIC women win first conference title since 2016; Cardinal men win sixth straight NWAC crown

“Brittany Pounds (NIC assistant coach, who played at Mead High and Western Washington University) has been a huge help this spring on the women’s side,” Grove said. “I’m super grateful for her commitment to the team and hard work. It’s been great to have the women be able to learn from a great women’s player.”

Silver Valley Sports Recap: May 13-19

Spring sports wrap up with golf and track state.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Maybe M's could learn from Padres acting quickly

Your offense struggles with a painful lack of rallies, and THAT happens because it’s tough to go through three hitters without reaching a strikeout. You need more guys who can put the ball in play. Arraez would have been the ideal candidate because he’s better at making contact than anyone in the game (batting average of .354 last season), but there are other decent hitters you can find who aren’t whiff machines.

Claude 'Shorty' Graham, 82

Claude Allen Graham, better known as "Shorty", aged 82, passed away on the afternoon of May 12, 2024, at Pacifica Senior Living in Pinehurst, ID.

Legals for May, 21 2024

The latest wildfire season forecast

The wildfire season in Canada has begun and new blazes have already broken out across the country. The Canadian government says that wildfires can occur throughout the year. However, the time when they often experience the highest activity is from May through September.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio highlights for Monday, May 20

STATE TRACK AND FIELD: Golden finishes ... Lakeland's Munyer repeats; Post Falls' Cameron, Timberlake's Tebbe, Coeur d'Alene Charter's Russell, Carr also nab titles

Results from Saturday's state track and field meets at Mountain View High in Meridian (5A/4A) and Middleton High (3A/2A/1A).

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: After heartbreaking loss in semis, Lake City falls in 5A third-place game

Lake City, which headed south hoping to win its first state title since 2016, and third overall, finished 20-7.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Timberlake brings home third-place trophy in 3A

Timberlake, playing in its 24th consecutive state tournament, finishes 17-10. It was the Tigers’ first trophy from state since 2021, when they took fourth.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Frosh Rickert wins, Sandpoint girls make program history with first team title

“This has always been a goal of mine and it feels so amazing to accomplish as a freshman — also having the team win state is just as amazing,” Rickert said. “I have been working toward this my whole life and have been working really hard with the team this season and with my hitting coach in Spokane to prepare for this.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The dirt on the state 5A softball tourney in Post Falls

“I couldn’t be prouder of my girls. We’re soooooooo young,” Coeur d'Alene coach Bobbi Darretta said. “Four freshmen, two sophomores and a junior out there (starting), and two seniors in the outfield. I’m really excited for the future. I told them hang your head high … everybody had us the No. 4 team (out of four) in the league and we won league, won districts and beat the No. 1 team in the state. We weren’t even supposed to be here, so for us, that’s a win. Next year, we’re coming back, and we’re going to be stronger.”

HUCKLEBERRIES: Kraliceks carry on (at slightly slower pace)

Cd'A police officer who was shot in face is still focused on helping others

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Coeur d'Alene bows out in 5A; Timberlake wins three, now among final three

Timberlake (17-9) will play No. 2 Homedale (18-6) today at 9 a.m., with the loser finishing third, and the winner advancing to the championship round to face Kimberly (23-5), needing to beat the Bulldogs twice for the title.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS: One out from victory, Lake City falls to defending champion Owyhee in 9 in semis

Lake City (20-6), which fell to Owyhee in last year’s state title game, will play eighth seed Mountain View (17-11) of Meridian today at 11:30 a.m. PDT in the third-place game.