McEuen: Committee of 9 looked ahead

By DAVE WALKER

McEuen Field: A blast from the past

In all the recent talk and reporting of McEuen, the concept driven by the Committee of Nine has been mentioned only in passing. It's too bad because it was created by citizens with input from all parties. A concept that, after a year and a half in the making, was accepted by the Coeur d'Alene City Council. Without fanfare and without a public vote. Yet, save the library, nothing has come of it. What happened?

Idaho High School All-Star Games: Dunk and done

Haaland's slam as time expires sends Region over Metro

"Slam it, and take the rim home with you." Well, one out of two isn't bad.

Fireworks not over yet for Bayview's MacDonald

BAYVIEW — Just about the time you thought the blast from the last big boomer would blow you off the barge, Gary MacDonald moved blithely down the firing line igniting shell after shell after shell, each a little bigger and better. The colorful bursts and fountains lit up the night sky over Lake Pend Oreille.

No comeback this time for Post Falls

POST FALLS — They rallied for the second straight day, but on Tuesday, a mid-game hiccup proved too much to overcome for the Post Falls Trojans.

Kiki times two makes a perfect match

Late last winter when I saw the cast list for the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s three main stage musicals for this summer I knew I had to play matchmaker. At Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre we provide housing for the professional actors brought in from around the country. Some in “actors houses” we rent for the season and some are hosted by local patrons.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeside wins district title, advances to state play-in game

Lakeside (9-9) will face the winner of tonight’s District 4 second-place game between Murtaugh and Valley on Saturday in a state play-in game at Grangeville High at 3 p.m. Wallace finishes 11-6.

OPINION: The Open Primaries Initiative won’t cause gun control, warts or balding

Political fearmonger Greg Pruett has been trying to scare voters away from the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI) with the preposterous claim that it will bring gun control to Idaho. Pruett makes a living by frightening voters with fake threats to gun rights for the purpose of electing extremists to public office. It is also his personal meal ticket.

Open primary unconstitutional

Ruling paves way for only GOP members to vote on candidates

BOISE - A federal judge on Wednesday declared Idaho's 38-year-old system for holding open primaries unconstitutional and handed conservatives in the state Republican Party a victory in their bid to make sure only registered party faithful take part in primary contests.

Earthquakes and rapid glacial advances are threatening southern Chile's rich fisheries

There are some 'crazy things' going on weatherwise in Antarctica and the southern tip of South America. We appear to be seeing signs of global warming and cooling at the same time. Climatologists are 'surprised' to say the least.

A passion for parks

Doug Eastwood retires after 35 years with city of Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - In 1978, when Doug Eastwood hired on with the city of Coeur d'Alene, there were only eight developed parks.

Gray heyday

North Idaho is going gray.

30 for 30

Thirty years is a long time watching movies.

Hayden's senior haven triples in size, rent

HAYDEN — Friends mingle over coffee at tables decorated with fresh flowers and spring green, daisy-printed tablecloths that reflect the welcoming, convivial feeling of the room.

Thrift giving: Millennials take the lead in making old new again

By ELENA JOHNSON

Thrice as nice!

Coeur d'Alene surges past Lewiston for third straight title

NAMPA - Rosenthal, Drager, Buttrey ... and now Orlandi.

Bayview introduces small-town charm to big-league tourists

When the circus comes to town, the audience can’t help but look up toward the most harrowing and captivating moment of the day. Up above, near the fabric of the big top’s ceiling, stands a daredevil delicately balancing on a wire no thicker than your thumb. Any tightrope walker will tell you that perfecting the art means mastering three simple skills born into the DNA of every human being.

PREP BASEBALL: Big seventh in first fuels Sandpoint sweep of Lakeland

The sweep put Sandpoint (8-11, 5-9 IEL) on the verge of clinching the No. 1 seed to the 4A Region 1 tournament. Sandpoint plays host to Moscow (5-14, 2-10) on Tuesday in a doubleheader, needing just one win to wrap up the top seed.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside pulls away from Genesis Prep, advances to state play-in game

It was Lakeside’s fifth straight district title. The Knights have won or shared the league title each of the past five years.

Legals January 28, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FEES NORTH KOOTENAI WATER DISTRICT The Board of Directors ("Board") of North Kootenai Water District ("District") will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at the District office, located at North Kootenai Water District 13649 N. Meyer Road Rathdrum, ID In accordance with Idaho Code \u00DF 63-1311A, the purpose of the public hearing is to take public comments regarding a proposed new fee and/or increases, in excess of five percent (5%) over the amount last collected, for the following fees and/or charges of the District: (a) Capitalization fee for meter sizing larger than one (1) inch; and (b) fee charged for Qualified Licensed Professional Engineer (QLPE) review of plans and specifications pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.08. The increase to certain capitalization fees is the result of District review of the costs of the capital infrastructure of the water system ("System") of the District, including the acquisition of the System, costs in improvements to the System, changes in technology and the industry since acquisition of the System, capital costs expended and the necessary capital plan of the District. The increase in and/or establishment of the fee charged for QLPE review is to allow the District to recoup its actual costs associated with this service. These proposed fees and/or increases will apply to the entire System, including the area commonly referred to as Hayden Haven/Gem Shores. These proposed fees and/or increased fees will not apply to property in the District currently connected to the System. The Board will consider all written and oral communication in making a final determination of the appropriate rates and charges. If you are unable to attend the hearing, but wish to provide written comments to the Board for consideration, comments may be sent via U.S. Mail or dropped off in person at the following address: North Kootenai Water District 13649 N. Meyer Road Rathdrum, ID 83858 Comments may be emailed to the District as well to: ContactUs@nkwsd.com If you have any questions, please feel free to call the District Manager at (208) 687-6593. The effective date of the new fees and rates shall be as set forth in a resolution setting the fees and rates, but is expected to be on or about February 4, 2016. Approved by motion of the Board of Directors of North Kootenai Water District, Kootenai County, Idaho, at a regular meeting this 7th day of January, 2016. NORTH KOOTENAI, WATER DISTRICT, KOOTNENAI, COUNTY, IDAHO By: Board Chairman ATTEST: District Secretary LEGAL 4920 JANUARY 21, 28, 2016