PREP BASEBALL: Vikings get going in sixth to beat Post Falls in opener

Results from Thursday's prep baseball games.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: It's early, but is M's Wilson over his head?

The Mariners went 21-13 under Wilson’s stewardship because, well, they got terrific pitching and (finally) some hits that won games. They likely could have gone 21-13 if YOU had been the manager.

Local watch: Manzardo homers in first inning to send Guardians over Chicago White Sox

Manzardo is batting .225 (9 for 40) with four home runs and 11 RBIs and six runs scored in 12 games.

Area of impact outcomes could affect future development

Cities plan boundaries for development due to new legislation

North Idaho cities are scrambling toward a deadline at the end of the year to ensure that areas of impact are confirmed by Kootenai County commissioners.

Nonprofit receives $5,000 grant for Veterans Relief Fund

Nonprofit receives $5,000 grant for Veterans Relief Fund

Forty-eight hours and $300. That's all that stood between Army veteran Joseph Vosahlo and a stable home. “I was about $300 shy on moving into a new apartment after living in my van basically all of winter,” Vosahlo, 29, said Thursday.

Idaho Supreme Court hears road validation appeal

The fate of a much-debated section of road in Shoshone County went before the Idaho Supreme Court on Wednesday at the University of Idaho.

Shoshone County to look before they LEAP

Shoshone County Commissioners recently decided against an agreement with LEAP Charities concerning a multi-family housing facility in Silverton.

U.S.: Embarrassed to be an American

In my 84 years I’ve never thought I’d say the following words, ‘I’m embarrassed to be an American.’ I served for 21 years in the U.S. Navy under six presidents — three Republicans and three Democrats and while I may have not agreed with some decisions, I never felt embarrassed to serve under their leadership.

U.S.: Where were the protesters before?

We can all feel empathy for those losing their jobs or otherwise affected by the government’s budget cuts. There is plenty of pain to go around. But no way will everyone ever agree about the best process.

Empty Bowls sets new fundraising record to feed Post Falls youth

This year's Empty Bowls set a fundraising record of about $9,000 to fight food insecurity for kids, 3rd Avenue Marketplace Executive Director Leslie Orth said Monday.

EDITORIAL: Speed limit signs show government listens

Jim Korver request for help to slow drivers is granted by the city of Coeur d'Alene

OPINION: Problem paradox

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.” Albert Einstein

Mood Music Management workshops coming up April 26, May 3

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra is collaborating with Music4Life to present Mood Music Management: Six Empowerment Habits, a free two-part workshop series designed to harness the transformative power of music.

Walter 'Walt' Siring, 83

Walter “Walt” Douglas Siring, age 83, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Orchard Ridge Retirement Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his wife at his side. Walter was born in Baker, Montana, on October 28, 1941, to Walter Douglas and Beatrice Parent Siring.

Legals for April, 11 2025

Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an AP source says

A helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront Thursday, killing six people in the latest high-profile aviation disaster in the U.S., according to witnesses and a law enforcement official.

Police: Guards who helped drag woman from Coeur d’Alene event should be charged

Officers have recommended criminal charges for the private security guards who helped drag a woman by her arms out of a Republican town hall in Coeur d’Alene and battered other people at the February event, according to newly released police reports. A member of the public shown on video helping the security team also faces charges.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Giving back — Rick Rasmussen's path to the North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame: Giving to his community, as it gave to him

“I’m out helping the community. We give back; it’s what we do,” Rasmussen said. “It’s definitely my North Star, the community, and I want to help the community as much as I can. How can I give back to my community as much as it helped me? I just feel like I’m just a part of a lot of people doing this.”

Fields of memories in Hayden

6-acre Croffoot Park expansion now open

For Kevin Croffoot, Croffoot Park is more than a place that shares his family name.

Ask and you shall receive — speed limit signs

City responds to resident's request to slow speeders

Korver, who recently took his concerns tot he City Council about speeding drivers on the street, was pleased the city responded with a pair of 25-signs between Harrison and Locust avenues, as well as a pedestrian sign.