Water main upgrade keeps flowing

First phase of $1.7M project funded by state grant

The project has relocated the existing transmission main into the public right of way. Another project feature was to construct waterlines to improve system looping, water pressure, and reliability, Rose said.

The spring equinox is here

On Tuesday, March 19, at 8:06 p.m. PST, spring will officially arrive across the North American continent. The date is also known as the spring equinox, and this occurs at the exact same moment across the globe.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Zags a 5 seed in Salt Lake; seventh-seeded Cougars assigned to Omaha; Gonzaga women will host

Gonzaga’s men knew they were headed to their 25th straight NCAA basketball tournament. The Zags just didn’t know where.

NIC GOLF: Cardinal men fifth, women fourth at spring opener

“Teams were rusty for sure, as we only had two practice days before competing this spring,” NIC men’s and women’s golf coach Russell Grove said. “But it was good to get out and compete.”

IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES: Good vibes at NIC ... State all-stars shine on Christianson Gymnasium for 21st annual game

“It was really cool,” Lake City High senior Sophia Zufelt said. “Especially at NIC. We’ve put a lot of hours into this gym (practicing, as a youngster, with her North Idaho Elite AAU team). So it was really cool to get to finish it off for the last time with the Lake City jersey on in this gym.”

PREP BASEBALL: Post Falls opens season with sweep at Sandpoint

“Austin hit the ball really well all day today,” Reese said. “His pitching was good, but he was just a little off and had some close pitches. But he looked good for an early season start.”

NIC ROUNDUP: Hobson has a day for Cardinals in sweep

Sophomore Kani Korok also hit a grand slam in the second game for NIC (12-2, 4-0 NWAC), which travels to Columbia Basin on Friday.

PREP SOFTBALL: Coeur d'Alene brings home first win from the Tri-Cities

Coeur d’Alene plays host to Timberlake on Thursday.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Timberlake boys, Sandpoint girls win at Bonners Ferry Invitational

Results from season-opening Bonners Ferry Invitational.

Karen Passaro (Faur), 63

On a bright bluebird day, Karen Faur Passaro hiked a mountain. Let’s say she was 26 or 62. At the top—the good part—breathing hard, alive in her body, she threw her arms wide, saying this day will be a memory.

CAUCUS: Original source is key

I was a caucus captain at the recent Idaho Republican Presidential Primary Caucus, and I personally witnessed a good example of why you should do your own research — beginning with the original source. There was so much misinformation and confusion about the caucus!

Kootenai County housing crisis: Second in a series

For nearly three years elected officials, building and housing professionals and civic organizations have been working together to build a ToolKit of Solutions to address the housing crisis in Kootenai County.

Community Thanks

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PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls boys, Coeur d'Alene girls shine in sunny Sweeney track opener

Results from Friday's prep track and field, softball and baseball slate.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinal bats break out in NWAC-opening sweep at Treasure Valley

NIC (10-2) visits Blue Mountain of Pendleton, Ore., for a doubleheader today.

North Idaho Hall of Fame announces finalists for high school awards

The award winners will be announced at the annual banquet, which is set for April 6 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and will take place along with the induction ceremonies for the North Idaho Hall of Fame. The featured speaker for the event is former University of Idaho offensive lineman Mark Schlereth, now an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. Dennis Patchin, sports director for KHQ/SWX, will serve as the emcee.

DISTRICT 1 ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES: Viks' Orchard shines for East, earns MVP honors

The game, which matches the top area seniors, was postponed in 2023 due to slick roads, the second time in four years (2020) that the game had been called off.

The Exhausted Dad: Fun with money

My kids know how to hoard their cash. While we don’t offer them allowance in exchange for chores, my four children acquire money in a variety of ways: Tooth fairy visits, occasional odd jobs like weed pulling or snow shoveling, etc.

James 'Jim' Elliston, 79

On Monday, March 4, 2024, the Lord called James (Jim) Elliston home. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between March 9 and March 14. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.