Another big-time game for Vandals

“We didn’t play the way we were capable of in the last game, and it’s going to take a full four quarters to win this game,” said Idaho coach Jason Eck, whose team fell behind Montana 20-0 late in the first half before rallying in the ESPN2 game, eventually coming up short 23-21. “Early in the game they outphysicalled us, and we can’t let that happen again.”

Robert 'Bob' Leland Funke, 78

Robert (Bob) Funke, 78, of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 24, 2020. He was born in Cottonwood, Idaho on June 27, 1942, to Eugene and Cleo (Powers) Funke.

STATE VOLLEYBALL: Wallace assured of trophy in 1A Division I

By being one of the final four teams remaining in the division, Wallace (25-4) is guaranteed a trophy.

How free-roaming cats impact wildlife, disease transmission

Cats are hunters by nature, which is why it’s not uncommon for an outdoor cat to bring home a “gift,” left on their owner’s doorstep.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Prepared to prove it ... Coeur d'Alene boys, ranked 10th nationally, aim for first state title since 2011 on Saturday in Pocatello

The Viking boys cross country team, ranked 10th nationally by DyeStat, will take aim at the program’s first state 5A title since 2011 when they take to the course at the Portneuf Wellness Center in Pocatello on Saturday.

GRIDIRON GUESSES Oct. 27, 2023: Post Falls, Lakeland, Timberlake start playoff road this week

As for the picks, Jason Elliott, Mark Nelke and Josh McDonald all went 8-0. Overall, Jason is 54-20, Mark 53-21, Josh 50-24.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEETS AT A GLANCE

Meets scheduled for Saturday at Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello.

'You guys are amazing'

'After 5 Club' honored for dedication, service with Hagadone Hospitality Company

In a short talk to about 250 people at The Resort, Hagadone praised the employees who step up, get the job done, and have a great attitude

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Police Lodge to host Halloween fundraiser tonight

The Kootenai County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 45 will host a Halloween Boo-th or Treat Party, haunted house and fundraiser at 6 tonight in the Jacklin Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Solutions suggested

Could there be any greater warnings than the status of our Kootenai County public schools? ‘Something is wrong with the System? (Sept. 26 in the Coeur d’Alene Press) Presently, a large percentage of our kids ‘graduate’ without needing to know how to ‘read?’ Most of our kids kids don’t need to know math, and they graduate from our local high schools? Now, virtually every student can graduate and nobody is held back? In spite of this, presently, about 20% of our youth are ‘driven’ to create futures and persevere through Advanced Placement classes and enter America’s universities. This can leave about 80% of our youth virtually unprepared for life.

EDITORIAL: Pathway to paradise, one step at a time

High-density haters, now hear this

Averted disaster on Horizon Air flight renews scrutiny on mental health of those in the cockpit

Airline pilots are required to renew their medical certificates regularly — annually for those younger than 40 and every six months for those older

Averted disaster on Horizon Air flight renews scrutiny on mental health of those in the cockpit

Airline pilots are required to renew their medical certificates regularly — annually for those younger than 40 and every six months for those older

At College: Oct. 26, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Hot Yoga

Arriving at Beyoutiful Hot Yoga in the dark at 5:20 a.m. for a 5:30 class, it was immediately clear that this is a devoted bunch as I was far from the first person there.

KCSO seizes 16 pounds of meth after traffic stop

Two Washington men charged with trafficking

1st major storm of the season drops up to a foot of snow in Montana

The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel on snowy mountain passes and ice on some highways when snow initially melts and then freezes as road temperatures drop.

Youth Sports Oct. 25, 2023

Scores, news, highlights, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues.

ITD initiates Rathdrum Prairie transportation study

Viable options, alternatives expected to emerge from findings; open house Nov. 1

The future of the Rathdrum Prairie and how it will be traversed is the impetus for the Idaho Transportation Department to evaluate the region for viable mobility options and find solutions to the area's transportation needs.