SECOND AMENDMENT: Hypocrisy in the U.S.

In light of the recent wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, let us here in the USA take some comfort in our Second Amendment and the freedom it helps to secure.

Legals for October, 20 2023

Cd’A man dies in crash

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred north of Spirit Lake early Thursday morning.

Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway case provides long-sought answers, mother says

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Natalee Holloway’s parents listened and watched several weeks ago as van der Sloot, under questioning from his own attorney, described what happened on the beach

GRIDIRON GUESSES Oct. 19, 2023: Playing for everything, or nothing at all

As for the picks, Jason Elliott went 6-0 last week and leads at 46-20 overall. Mark Nelke was 5-1 and is 45-21; Josh McDonald went 2-4 and is 42-24.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinals down Big Bend in four

NIC women's soccer returns home Saturday; men to play season finale next Wednesday

$50 million open space bond on ballot

Kootenai County voters will decide in November whether to approve a $50 million bond meant to preserve public open space on the Rathdrum Prairie and other parts of the county.

'We're hanging in there'

With Wednesday's insurance payment, Garnet Cafe could reopen soon

The restaurant at 3646 N. Government Way employed about 25 full- and part-time employees before the Sept. 14 fire that caused minor structural damage, but significant smoke damage, enough that it hasn’t reopened

CDA council OKs nearly $100K for emergency roof work

Roof beyond repairs, says superintendent

The new roof is considered an emergency if “It is necessary to do emergency work to safeguard life, health, or property.”

At College: Oct. 19, 2023

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Students encouraged to apply for Presidential Scholars program

Idaho high school seniors with exceptional academic achievement who will graduate between January and August of 2024 are invited to apply for the 2023 – 2024 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Fish and Game pays big for big fish

Program aims to preserve Lake Pend Oreille's trophy rainbow trout fishery

Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille can enter to win prizes by participating in an Angler Science Program for rainbow trout

Sandpoint council member resigns in surprise move

Councilor Andy Groat, described as a “dedicated public servant” by his fellow councilor members, resigned unexpectedly at Wednesday’s council meeting, after expressing regret over his past decisions regarding Travers Park renovations.

Legals for October, 19 2023

5A REGION 1 VOLLEYBALL: Playing through the pain — Janke overcomes mishap to lead Coeur d'Alene to state for first time since 2020

Coeur d’Alene (21-5) advances to state Oct. 27-28 at Lake City High, since teams can’t play state in their own gym. Post Falls (28-6), which won the last two regional titles, will play host to fourth-seeded Lewiston (5-10) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the second-place match, with the winner advancing to a state play-in match Saturday at Grangeville.

Youth Sports Oct. 18, 2023

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

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Genesis Prep advances to district title match

Genesis Prep to face Wallace on Thursday at North Idaho College.

International adventure is calling

Lakes history teacher leading student trips to Japan, England, Greece

A decorated world cultures and U.S. history teacher is inviting young globetrotters to come along on adventures abroad. Tanya Lilley, who was named the 2023 Idaho Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Idaho State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is gearing up for trips to Japan, England and Greece in the next couple years. The deadline to register for the Japan excursion is coming up at the end of November.

Planning and Zoning to review Hayden's growth plan

Commissioners will meet Oct. 23 with suggestions

Planning and zoning's board of commissioners opened Haydens’s comprehensive plan for review during a workshop Tuesday. The review will determine if the goals and policies in the plan align with Hayden resident's vision for the future.

OPEN SPACE BOND: Need to acquire open spaces on prairie

There is a very important Open Space Bond proposal on our Nov. 7 ballots. The area between Coeur d’Alene and Rathdrum, known as the Rathdrum Prairie, is being rapidly “urbanized” with housing developments and apartment complexes. Take a drive on Lancaster Road to see for yourself. The bond proposed is for $50,000,000 and to be paid off over a 20-year period by residents of Kootenai County. If approved it will cost us homeowners $8 per $100,000 tax assessed value. Please continue reading.