‘Welcome to the big leagues’: Former Lake City, WSU star Manzardo makes his major league debut with Cleveland

“Welcome to the big leagues,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told the media after the game. “It’s hard to hit here, and it’s Day 1. And he’s here; he’s earned it, be yourself. Everybody’s going to have a three-strikeout game — if you haven’t, you haven’t been here long enough. It’s fun to have him; he’s smiling ear-to-ear after the game, because winning matters here.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The numbers behind the Mariners' historic pitching run

Sometimes a number punches you right on the lips, and geek or not, you have to know all about it. Is it real, or just some obscure mini-fact, created by nerds to prove they’ve been paying attention to real games. Ready?

Prayer is good for body, too

Any form of meditation offers numerous upsides

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 29 – May 5

The Spring sports post-season has arrived as local teams finish up regular season schedules.

Richard Babin, 69

Born in Spokane, Wash., on November 22, 1954, went to Jesus on April 14, 2024, at Kootenai Hospital CDA, Idaho.

Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama

Upcoming gospel show will raise funds for new electric piano

Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED stage lights.

Legals for May, 7 2024

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah

Netanyahu’s office said that the proposal Hamas accepted was “far from Israel’s essential demands,” but that it would nonetheless send negotiators to continue talks on a deal.

Former Lake City High star Manzardo called up to big leagues by Cleveland

"Obviously this has been my dream for as long as I remember, so it feels pretty surreal right now to get the opportunity to do it," Manzardo told The Press. "It means the world to me."

'Brothers in blue'

Hayden's Alan Golub creates image to honor slain Idaho law officers

On Wednesday, he used what he calls his “blending” technique to combine images on a poster of Greg Moore and Bolter. Both are smiling and proud. It includes their names, titles and date they were slain, and the words, “In loving memory of our Idaho heroes.”

HUCKLEBERRIES: McEuen Park was an instant kid magnet

$20M project had its naysayers, but a decade of adoration proves investment was wise

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.