STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Those first-day nerves .... Tucker one of four in semis for Coeur d'Alene; Post Falls, second in 5A, has six in semis

“It was an OK day,” Post Falls coach Pete Reardon said. “We had some good, some bad. More than anything, we came out a little flat, and that’s on me. Usually, we come out guns blazing, but our kids figured it out and got back to it.”

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Anything but an ordinary night in Nampa

In last Saturday’s state 5A girls basketball championship game, the latest chapter between Coeur d’Alene and Lake City’s programs didn’t disappoint. That is, if you’re residing up north.

Rumpler sues North Idaho College, trustees

Laura Rumpler, North Idaho College’s former chief communications officer, is suing the college, alleging trustees violated the terms of her employment contract and Idaho’s employment laws and deprived her of due process rights.

Republican Idaho legislator proposes constitutional amendment to block ranked choice voting

Idaho voters could potentially face two ballot questions over elections this November

If it makes the ballot, it would take a simple majority of voters to approve it

The Exhausted Dad: Young artists emerge for late-winter holidays

Optimism ruled the Wilson house in early February this year. My kids love Groundhog Day, as the prospect of spring means the opportunity for bike riding and other outdoor activities (that don’t require 43 layers of snow-proof clothing).

FAST FIVE: Find your inner goddess with Lindsey Jones

Meet Lindsey Jones, a Pacific Northwest native who is a champion for female entrepreneurship in the Post Falls community. With years of business ownership and unwavering determination, she has always shared a common goal – empowering women, particularly mothers, to enhance their lives by leveraging their passions to create financial stability.

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Post Falls police to upgrade radios

Police department installing new hardware

The Post Falls City Council has approved a request for the Post Falls Police Department to purchase and install new radio equipment.

Legals for February, 24 2024

5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City holds off Post Falls, advances to play-in

Lake City (15-9) will face Centennial (16-9) of Boise in a state play-in game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Grangeville High.

STATE WRESTLING: Post Falls pair battles just to get back to state

Post Falls has finished in the top three at state 12 straight years, including five state titles in a six-year stretch, the last one in 2020. The Trojans were second last season.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside pulls away from Genesis Prep, advances to state play-in game

It was Lakeside’s fifth straight district title. The Knights have won or shared the league title each of the past five years.

'That would be a miracle'

HomeShare hopes to help students find affordable housing

The concept of HomeShare is to match people with spare rooms in their homes, to people seeking a place to rent. Suitable homes include houses, apartments, condos and manufactured homes

Cd’A man gets prison for sexual abuse

A Coeur d’Alene man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child will spend up to 25 years in prison.

Maureen May Mackesy, 88

Maureen May Mackesy (nee Bolton), 88, of Preston, England, passed away on February 12, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Dale Miller, 82

Dale E. Miller passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024. He was 82.

OPINION: Laying a foundation for the future

H521 offers trifecta for Idaho families

OPINION: Caucus FAQs

As the Republican Presidential Preference Caucus approaches (Saturday, March 2) both interest and questions are increasing. Here are some of the questions and their answers, FYI.

Marty and Max: Escrow, the blind side of real estate

In real estate, there too is a blind side, and this is where things can get a little scary and you too need insurance. Title Insurance. I visited with subject matter expert Jacquelyn Scappini with North Idaho Title to help navigate the nuances of title insurance.

Are you ready, kids? 'SpongeBob Musical' opens tonight

Roger's employee, Miss Cd'A Teen '23 to star as beloved burger-flipping sea sponge

A young local burger flipper will star as a famous cartoon burger flipper when "The SpongeBob Musical" washes ashore to the Kroc Center stage this weekend.