THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Shopping close to home, and its impact on the transfer portal

“I do think when you have more of a tie to the area, I think that can increase your chances of keeping a really good player who could have gone (in the portal),” said Eck, whose Vandals play their spring football game Friday at 6 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: On Mariners, Cougs and an active NCAA portal

The most fascinating part of this hoopla is that there’s no actual sports tied to the event, unless you count Mel Kiper showing us the video of a 400-pound nose guard thundering through the 3-cone drill at the NFL combine.

Bowling scores: April 25, 2024

Scores from area leagues.

Arrests made in connection with Kellogg man's death

Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection to the death of Kellogg man this past weekend.

Youth Sports April 24, 2024

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

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River sweeps at Wallace small school track and field meet

Results from Tuesday's prep track and field, tennis and lacrosse matchups.

Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees

A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.

Linda Jo Hedberg Sims, 59

Linda Jo Hedberg Sims was born on July 29, 1964 to Jim and Margie Hedberg. Linda died on April 12, 2024, after battling cancer.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heart Health: Surprising insights, Part I

Most people know how important exercise and nutrition is for the heart. But there is more you can do to improve your heart health. It is my goal to expand your knowledge in such a way that applying some simple tweaks, can positively impact the health of your heart.

The resource of special teams

Last November, I volunteered with the Post Falls American Legion's free community Thanksgiving dinner, something I'd done for many years. That day one of the women volunteering in the kitchen introduced herself. When she began showing me where to find things I thanked her.

Wesley Andrew Krueger, 76

Wesley A. Krueger passed away on April 9th, 2024, 5 days before his 77th Birthday.

Legals for April, 24 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Seniors have their day for Cd’A

"Trevor gave us a great start,” Coeur d’Alene coach Erik Karns said. “Trevor, he does what Trevor does — he just throws strikes, and mixes in the curveball and fastball to keep them off balance. Trevor has just been a program-type kid; great to see him have success on the mound.”

North Idaho College trustees weigh $4 million athletics budget increase

North Idaho College trustees are considering a proposed $4 million increase to the athletics budget, but it’s unclear how the college would pay for the increase.

Leadman Triathlon winners announced

'You can’t coach experience'

1.2 miles of skiing, 8 miles by bike, and 4.2 miles of running make up the Leadman Triathlon Course at Silver Mountain Resort.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 15-21

Spring sports hit their mid-way point for the season.

Legals for April, 23 2024

Judge OKs phone surveys of jury pool for man charged in 4 University of Idaho student deaths

Kohberger's defense team hired a consultant to survey potential jurors living near the university about things they might have seen, heard or read about the case

PREP BASEBALL: Lake City gets tough, takes two from Post Falls

Lake City visits Post Falls on Tuesday for a doubleheader; Coeur d'Alene hosts Bonners Ferry on Monday.

PREP SOFTBALL: Lake City, Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston each sweep, remain tied for first in IEL

With Lake City, Coeur d’Alene and Lewiston all sweeping on Saturday, the three teams remain tied for first in the IEL with 8-2 records. On Thursday, Post Falls travels to Timberlake, and Lake City is home vs. Moscow in an IEL doubleheader.