Escaped white supremacist inmate and accomplice still at large after Idaho hospital ambush

Three corrections officers were shot and wounded during the attack — two allegedly by Umphenour and one by responding police.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Thoughts as the NCAAs (finally) return to our area

If you’re a casual NCAA fan attending the games at the Arena, it usually isn’t necessary to have a local/regional rooting interest anyway.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: With Madness comes some real good underdog stories

It tosses up a story every year. Usually more than one.

Hauser Fire to float levy for first time in 21 years

Reset of $481K to help keep pace with increasing costs; open house tonight

The Hauser Lake Fire Protection District and Volunteer Fire Department will float a $480,675 maintenance and operations levy reset in May.

'We're trying to be protective of your information'

Mayor addresses cyberattack that shut down Cd'A's network

“It’s not that we’re hiding it. It’s that we're trying to be protective of your information and our employees,” he said.

Rolling through adversity

Parasport Spokane visits Lake City Academy on Wednesday

Against a backdrop of hardship and adversity, individuals living with disabilities can tap into regional resources to help them defy limitations and compete in para-athletics. Resources like Parasport Spokane help light the pathway for people living with illness or disabilities. Parasport Spokane visited Lake City Academy on Wednesday afternoon to support fifth grader Rowan Blackwelder and raise awareness about para-athletics.

State looking to minimize aggressive driving

The Idaho Office of Highway Safety is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the state to campaign against aggressive driving from March 19-30. Drivers can expect to see more officers on the road targeting aggressive driving behavior.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival set in Sandpoint

"It is a celebration of wild places, human resilience, and communities built on compassion," a press release said.

Idaho librarians oppose revived materials bill

House Bill 710 is the latest legislation to regulate library materials for minors

The bill grants county prosecuting attorneys or the attorney general the authority to seek injunctive relief against schools or public libraries found violating the law on promoting, giving, or making available material deemed harmful to minors.

Legals for March, 21 2024

Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes

The state Legislature earlier this month overwhelmingly approved the tribes bill expected to provide nearly $8 million total each year until at least 2031 for the 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington

French bulldogs remain the most popular US breed in new rankings. Many fans aren't happy

After Frenchies, the most common breeds registered were Labs, golden retrievers, German shepherds and poodles. Then came dachshunds, bulldogs, beagles, Rottweilers and German shorthaired pointers.

Idaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital

One officer shot by the suspect was in critical but stable condition, police said, while the second wounded officer had serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Other stuff to focus on, while we wait for Thursday

So, let’s be fair. For now. Besides, we’ve got the hoops just a day away.

Former ISP trooper convicted of murder

Daniel Howard will remain in custody until sentencing

Jurors convicted a former Idaho State Police trooper of second degree murder and felony domestic battery in the death of his wife.

Swans making safe stop

Deaths in Cd'A basin down from previous years

Peak season for viewing tundra swans in the Coeur d’Alene basin typically falls in the second to third week of March. Dave Leptich, Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist with Idaho Fish and Game said the annual migration happened a little earlier this year.

Bill requiring disclosure of paid signature gatherers for initiatives heads to Idaho House

Legislation would require people who are paid to collect signatures to verbally tell voters they are paid and wear a badge indicating they are being paid

Hammond: Cd'A up to challenges

Mayor delivers State of the City address

“Sometimes, we’ve been kind of grumpy about those accolades because it shines such a light on us that everybody wants to move here,” Hammond said to about 175 people at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Kelly Jo Brewer, 65

Kelly Jo Brewer 65 passed away on February 17, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1958, to Melvita (Beta) Brewer and Robert Hogan of Spokane, Washington.

Dwight McCain, 79

On a beautiful, bluebird sky day of January 18, 2024, on Mt. Spokane, covered with glistening fresh powder snow, Dwight Allan McCain passed away as he lived his life, loving every moment and in his perfect way, God’s Day.