Free 'closet' fills needs and hearts

On Monday. I made new friends at my old high school. Lakes Middle School is where I attended high school with the last class to graduate from those hallowed halls before the new high school opened in the fall of 1970. Now it’s a bustling middle school of sixth, seventh and eighth graders, those in-between years where you’re not a little kid but big kid status is just out of reach. It’s a pivotal time of changing bodies and emotions all over the place and where fitting in is a priority.

Blatt endorsed by former acting secretary of defense

Former Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller has endorsed Matt Blatt for election to the Zone 3 position on the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees.

Legals for October, 18 2023

Montana 23, Idaho 21 ... a look back

“Never seen the Kibbie Dome like this,” Edwards said. “I’ve gone to a lot of Idaho games, played here a couple of times. It was a crazy environment … fun.”

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Kellogg, St. Maries to play for district title

On Wednesday at Kellogg, Kellogg (11-4) and St. Maries (17-7) will meet at 4 p.m. for the district title and a berth to state Oct. 27-28 at Lakeland High.

Room to grow

Community garden revitalized at Lutheran Church of the Master

Birds flitted among wilting sunflowers and pinwheels spun in a warm breeze Saturday morning, while volunteers tilled the soil at the community garden at the Lutheran Church of the Master.

Zags in AP preseason poll for 14th straight year

The Bulldogs' 132 straight AP Poll appearances top the nation, with Villanova second at 59.

Penelope F. Inglis, 78

Surrounded by the love of her family, Penelope F. Inglis passed away Sept. 28, 2023.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Oct. 9-15

Mullan clinches North Star League title; Lady Wildcats split share of Central Idaho League championship – beat Wallace in Dig Pink Night.

Legals for October, 17 2023

Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses

Rite Aid Corp. said in its federal bankruptcy filing that it runs more than 2,000 stores. Most of its locations are on the East and West Coasts, including Idaho

'It's sickening' ... Vandals rally after slow start, but fall short to Griz at sold-out Kibbie Dome

After a bye this week, Idaho plays host to Montana State on Oct. 28.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls to play for 5A regional title

Post Falls (28-5) will play at Coeur d’Alene (20-5) on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for the regional title and a berth to state next week.

'I'm starting to hurt now'

Full Hayden Lake Marathon a scenic, hilly course

With cool, cloudy skies, conditions were near perfect for the scenic but tough 11th Hayden Lake Marathon, that also included a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K

HUCKLEBERRIES: The day the swinging and jitterbugging ended

World War II had been over for a month. But new recruits from Farragut Naval Training Station were still recreating in Coeur d’Alene to enjoy the waterfront and entertainment at the massive USO-civic auditorium at City Park.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Oct. 16-20

Proposed Cd’A Tribe rezone still up in the air

Kootenai County commissioners will once again consider a proposal to rezone approximately 25,000 acres located within the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s reservation boundaries.

FAST FIVE: Adrienne Morrow: Heart of a Lion

Meet Adrienne Morrow, current president of the Coeur d'Alene Lions Club. Adrienne became a Lion almost 20 years ago when she was invited to be a club member in Troy, Idaho. It was the perfect way for a newcomer to engage as part of the small-town community.

The Exhausted Dad: Parenting vs. playoffs: A battle for time

My school schedule this semester conflicts with some of my favorite acts of parenting. I enjoy picking them up from school and hearing about the day’s activities and interactions with other kids. I love cheering from the sidelines at games, and I’ll even brave a crowded auditorium to see a band concert or talent performance. That’s big for an introverted germaphobe, OK?

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake tops Bonners, grabs top seed

Timberlake and Bonners are the only two volleyball teams in the IML. Last week, the Badgers won 3-2 in Spirit Lake.