Donavon Lee Adamson, 75

Don Adamson passed away peacefully on January 28 after a short illness.

Under new management

While Inland Forest Management sold, little will change

It was 40 or so years ago that Dick Bradetich and Mike Wolcott walked into Bill Love's office at the Idaho Department of Lands in Sandpoint. The pair, Love recounts, wanted to let him know about their new forestry consultation business. Now, Inland Forest Management officials are letting the community know about a new change in the company with the sale of IFM to Georgia-based F&W Forestry Services.

Legals for March, 19 2024

The spring equinox is here

On Tuesday, March 19, at 8:06 p.m. PST, spring will officially arrive across the North American continent. The date is also known as the spring equinox, and this occurs at the exact same moment across the globe.

Groups take on child abuse

Event set for April 4 in Cd'A

Idaho is celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Locals could make bigger impact on Idaho football this fall

“Zach (Johnson, the former Lake City High star) kinda became a situational pass-rusher too, and played some defensive end," Idaho football coach Jason Eck said. "He did a good job on special teams. He probably played more on defense at defensive end than he did at linebacker. He’s playing Will (weakside) linebacker right now, but I do think he’s got some ability to rush the passer, so he might be a guy that, on first and second down, plays linebacker, and if it’s third and seven, sub him down to edge rush. I like that model.”

PREP BASEBALL: Post Falls opens season with sweep at Sandpoint

“Austin hit the ball really well all day today,” Reese said. “His pitching was good, but he was just a little off and had some close pitches. But he looked good for an early season start.”

NIC ROUNDUP: Hobson has a day for Cardinals in sweep

Sophomore Kani Korok also hit a grand slam in the second game for NIC (12-2, 4-0 NWAC), which travels to Columbia Basin on Friday.

A celebration of exceptional service

PF American Legion honors first responders, volunteers

It was an evening of surprise and celebration as the Post Falls American Legion Steven H. Nipp Post 143 honored the community's finest. Volunteers, firefighters, paramedics, deputies and more were lifted up for their dedicated service and selfless sacrifice during a Saturday evening banquet at the Post Falls Legion. The event was attended by nearly 100 guests.

OUR GEM: Restoration Partnership selects Coeur d’Alene Basin restoration projects

The Restoration Partnership is excited to announce that 10 projects have been selected in 2024 to address natural resource injuries or services lost due to the release of mine waste contamination in the Coeur d’Alene Basin. Many of the projects will start in this year.

Karen Passaro (Faur), 63

On a bright bluebird day, Karen Faur Passaro hiked a mountain. Let’s say she was 26 or 62. At the top—the good part—breathing hard, alive in her body, she threw her arms wide, saying this day will be a memory.

EDITORIAL: Thankful for a juicebox full of joy

It's grand to stop, breathe and share.

Introducing Cd'A chamber rebrand

But that's not all – our updated color palette takes inspiration from the breathtaking natural beauty of our surroundings, infusing traditional greens and blues with a modern twist.

CAUCUS: Original source is key

I was a caucus captain at the recent Idaho Republican Presidential Primary Caucus, and I personally witnessed a good example of why you should do your own research — beginning with the original source. There was so much misinformation and confusion about the caucus!

Kootenai County housing crisis: Second in a series

For nearly three years elected officials, building and housing professionals and civic organizations have been working together to build a ToolKit of Solutions to address the housing crisis in Kootenai County.

Community Thanks

See who's thankful!

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls boys, Coeur d'Alene girls shine in sunny Sweeney track opener

Results from Friday's prep track and field, softball and baseball slate.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinal bats break out in NWAC-opening sweep at Treasure Valley

NIC (10-2) visits Blue Mountain of Pendleton, Ore., for a doubleheader today.

'The silly side of life'

Mamas in Business urged not to be too serious

“Who here feels like they’re on autopilot?” Heather Pincelli asked the audience at the Mamas in Business conference at Prairie Falls Golf Club. The conference featured “Beyond Limits” as the theme and hosted local experts, interactive workshops and networking opportunities for regional business professionals in attendance Friday. Mamas in Business is a supportive networking community open to everyone offering educational sessions and community-driven events.

FAST FIVE Idaho adventures await Lisa Reeder

Meet Lisa Reeder, who was born and raised in North Texas. Lisa attended East Texas State University, obtaining a bachelor's in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She spent 30 years working in the U.S. defense industry. Lisa is married to Don and has a daughter in Texas and a son in California. She also has four beautiful granddaughters. Lisa is an avid quilter and loves to teach her granddaughters and friends to sew and quilt. She and her husband relocated to North Idaho several years ago and now consider themselves Idahoans.