Hunter harvest: Drop in elk, mule deer, bump in whitetails

For the first time since 2013, statewide elk harvest came in below 20,000.

The elk harvest is a bit of a head-scratcher. Anecdotally, Fish and Game heard reports from experienced elk hunters who were not finding elk in their usual spots during fall, and suspect weather may have been a significant factor.

Glacier National Park crews plowing Two Medicine Road

Will start Going-to-the-Sun Road at Rising Sun next week

This year expect road construction on the west side this spring, as crews need to finish up a construction job on the Sun Road from just before the Lake McDonald Lodge to the North McDonald Road. Crews were unable to finish that section due to snow and cold last fall.

Legals for March, 28 2024

Amazon pours an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic

The Seattle-based tech giant made an initial investment of $1.25 billion in Anthropic in September and indicated then it had plans to invest up to $4 billion.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: After Blair game, Post Falls senior Brennan ready for next step

On Tuesday, Brooklynn Brennan had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists for the Region, which held off the Metro All-Stars in the annual Jack Blair Memorial Girls Basketball Game at Lewis and Clark High in Spokane.

University: ‘Hateful’ actions in Coeur d’Alene left players shaken

Mayor Hammond, others apologize, some call for stronger stances against racism

The incidents occurred shortly after the traveling party arrived in the area to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament’s first and second rounds hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Beryl G. Williams, 90

Beryl Elizabeth Goudie Williams, 90, of Bayview, Idaho, passed away on March 7, 2024, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decoding food labels: Part II

In part I of Decoding Food Labels, I discussed reading label claims of “natural,” organic,” sugar, low calorie, and “enriched” foods. We had so much fun! Now in Part II, I will talk about other label tricks to beware of.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Mastering the art of wine tasting: A delightfully subjective affair

For the uninitiated, the world of wine tasting can seem shrouded in an air of pretentiousness and elitism. After all, how can someone wax poetic about the "bouquet of sun-ripened blackberries intertwined with hints of smoky cedar" when all you taste is…well, wine? The truth is wine tasting is an art form that relies heavily on individual perception and personal preferences. While there are certain techniques and skills that can elevate one's tasting abilities, at its core, tasting is a delightfully subjective affair.

Eberlein running for Kootenai County commissioner

Post Falls resident Marc Eberlein has announced his candidacy for Kootenai County commissioner, aiming to retake the District 1 seat he lost in 2016 to outgoing commissioner Bill Brooks.

March Madness fun for local couple

Alan and Dani Wolfe of Post Falls are an athletic pair ... running, hiking, golfing, Ironman and coaching youth sports.They’re engaged and enthusiastic grandparents, cheering on their scholar/athlete grandson, Dylan Wolfe, as he played football and runs track for Post Falls High School.

Legals for March, 27 2024

Trump's social media company soars in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

The stock created such a frenzy that Nasdaq briefly halted its trading just two minutes after it began for the day

PREP BASKETBALL: Area high school all-star games tonight in Spokane

Brooklynn Brennan of Post Falls High is the lone District 1 player scheduled to participate. Teagan Colvin of Coeur d’Alene is sitting out the game with an injury, and three other players who were invited declined due to being out of town for spring break this week.

'All of a sudden, your future can look different'

From county to county, the needs of students and their families experiencing housing challenges or homelessness may present differently, but whether a student in Kootenai County or Shoshone County needs support, protections from the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act are there to create a safety net in their school district.

Wallace noise ordinance headed for public hearing

The Wallace City Council plans to hold a public hearing during their April 10 meeting to discuss their recently completed draft noise ordinance.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: March 18-24

Spring sports underway; North Idaho Athletic HOF finalists announced.

Donald McSparrin, 99

Donald Richard McSparrin passed away on March 19th, 2024, at the venerable age of 99, at Cascadia Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

VETERANS PRESS: Important message to Vietnam Era veterans

The message below is another notice of the new eligibility available because of the Pact Act. Please read and pass this along to any veterans you know that may qualify. Hello veteran and to each of you supporting the veterans you know… Next week, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs will email two million Vietnam Era veterans with important information about the PACT Act and why now is the time to ensure that veteran you know gets enrolled in VA!

VETERANS PRESS: Honoring your service: Why U.S. military veterans should apply for the benefits they earned

We hear this comment from our veterans way too often… “I did not apply for help or benefits because there are other veterans who deserve it more…I did not want get in their way.” Let us outline some reasons why “If you served, you deserve.”