Silver Valley groups put Thanksgiving dinners on the table

Food for Thanksgiving meal delivered in the Silver Valley ahead of holiday

Ed Corey, 79

Edwin James Corey, aged 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a life well-lived.

Shoshone tax bills may be delayed due to Kootenai County error

A recently discovered typo that resulted in a multimillion-dollar property value assessment error in Kootenai County will also have a slight impact on the levy calculation for Shoshone County properties in the shared Consolidated Library Network.

Legals for November, 21 2023

A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control

Ousting Tester also would cement a Republican lock on a state that voted overwhelmingly for Republican Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.

NIC ATHLETICS: A 'special second' ... Cardinals finish runner-up in NWAC volleyball tourney

“After the match, I hugged each girl and told them you’ve got to be proud of the season we had,” first-year NIC coach Brittany Tilleman said. “We played with so much trust and energy when we’re on. Our practices help us compete for moments like this. It’s always been us against us. To do it against a team like that, we just weren’t prepared for that. Our season was a complete team effort and everyone involved. I’m sad to see the sophomores go, but I’m proud of them.”

Rathdrum presents annual awards dinner

The Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce named the brightest and best community contributors at an awards dinner Saturday evening at the new Kootenai Electric Cooperative building.

NIC ROUNDUP: Beaton, Hartwig push Cardinals into NWAC title match

NIC will face Linn-Benton (35-0) in today’s championship match at 3 p.m.

VANDAL FOOTBALL: Superior in every way in rout of Idaho State

Now, the Vandals wait for today’s FCS playoffs selection show (9:30 a.m., ESPNU) to learn where they sit in the 24-team bracket.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City races past Mountain View to cap 3-0 trip

“We were so resilient all week,” first-year Lake City coach David Pratt said. “To have three games in a row, it’s tough. But they handled it great. The girls really enjoyed being around each other and want the best for us going forward.”

Sheriff's office relies on hundreds of special deputies

Most are trained law enforcement officers; some are not

To facilitate law enforcement throughout the county, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris cross-deputizes police officers from other jurisdictions and swears in some special deputies who don’t have backgrounds in law enforcement.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Changed by flames

It’s easy to lose track of the fires that reshaped downtown Coeur d’Alene and the waterfront.

Hayden Creek shooting area gets makeover

Cd'A man leads massive cleanup

More than 40 tons of garbage was removed by volunteers a week ago from the Hayden Creek Shooting area.

LOCAL WATCH: Former Card Mims shines in Vandals romp

Mims, the former North Idaho College star, added nine rebounds and five assists for the Vandals (2-2). Quinn Denker scored 16 points, going 6 of 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range). Terren Frank had 14 points and was 5-of-9 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.

James 'Jim' Hoogland Jr., 91

James Hoogland Jr., 91 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Senior Meals

Senior Meals: Nov. 20-24

Solesbee receives auto industry award

For Greg Solesbee, owner of CARSTAR of Hayden, his journey from a young apprentice working in his family’s collision repair facility to the owner of a CARSTAR facility in Idaho is much like the 1967 Ford Fastback Mustang he started working on as a teen. It required years of painstaking work, the project was fueled by passion and it taught him valuable lessons. Today, Solesbee still has the Mustang, and has won numerous trophies for it at car shows. At the recent 2023 SEMA Show, he brought home a whole new kind of trophy – the Body Shop Business Single Shop Executive of the Year award.

Legals for November, 18 2023

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Waddington, Lake City make Pratt a winner in T-Wolf coaching debut

Sophia Zufelt and Macy Murphey scored 10 points each for Lake City, which plays Owyhee tonight.

GRIDIRON GUESSES Nov. 17, 2023: For Coeur d’Alene, all those roads eventually led to Pocatello

For the season, Jason is 59-22, Mark 58-28, Josh 55-26.