THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Girl of Iron: After tough start, McLean bouncing back for strong finish for Trojan track

“She’s been so mentally and physically tough to get where she’s at right now,” Post Falls track and field coach Wade Quesnell said. “She’s really dealt with it well, between school and all of her activities. To be a senior, it’s stressful with everything they have to deal with. But she’s handled it really well.”

PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries wins district baseball opener

Landen Holmes struck out six over four innings for St. Maries (10-13), which faces top-seeded Orofino on Monday at Orofino High.

Study shows economic impact of Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Says it generated $30 million in economic output, supported 260 jobs

According to an economic impact report prepared by Crossroads Consulting, the fairgrounds attracted more than 288,600 visits in 2022, generated $30 million in total economic output, supported 260 jobs, and contributed $9.7 million in labor income.

Two North Idaho legislators offer session insights

Okuniewicz said there was a big push for law enforcement in the session and cited several bills that were passed.

The Exhausted Dad: Chatbot takes over the column

I’m looking for any extra few minutes I can get.

Two grads plus dad

The McKenzie family has three new college graduates

Being a full-time student and a full-time mom kept MacKara busy – but she plans to be even busier after she graduates

Legals for May, 4 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Bracing for the run ahead

Top athletes in District 1 compete in annual All-Star meet at Post Falls High.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Name this column, the M's shuttlin' trio, and the 'We back' Zags

Last week, though, a reader wrote to say she wondered if this notes column had a name. Something besides the overall “Cheap Seats,” she suggested — a more specific title to reflect that this was a unique type of column.

Music and ministry

Christian artist will perform at House of Faith Wesleyan Church

Christian recording artist Luke Yates will be live in concert at 6 p.m. May 18 at the House of Faith Wesleyan Church, 1103 N. Third St., Coeur d'Alene. The concert is free and open to the public.

JACC seeking artists for upcoming 'Art Uplifts' show

Deadline to submit May 20; exhibit opens June 8

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center is inviting artists to share their artistic expressions of hope and healing in the upcoming "Art Uplifts" exhibit.

Legals for May, 3 2024

OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses like career technical training, serve students Monday through Friday, and much more.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls counted out after home win

Post Falls (10-9, 7-9 IEL) is scheduled to play Lake City in the conclusion of a suspended game today at 4 p.m. in Post Falls. Lake City has the bases loaded with one out leading 5-4 in the top of the sixth inning.

Northwest Notes: May 2, 2024

Annual District 1 All-Star track and field meet today at Post Falls High and an update on NIC men's and women's golf coach Russell Grove's attempt to qualify for PGA Championship.

AT COLLEGE: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Bowling scores: May 2, 2024

Scores from area leagues.

Legals for May, 2 2024

Spokane man gets prison for bloody attack in Coeur d’Alene

The crime occurred at a Coeur d'Alene motel.

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

The Fed’s more cautious outlook stems from three months of data that pointed to stubborn inflation pressures and robust consumer spending