Teacher identified among those killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver street festival

Those killed ranged in age from 5 to 65, officials said. The youngest was 5-year-old girl Katie Le, who died along with her father, Richard Le, and mother, Linh Hoang, according to Richard’s brother, Toan Le. They were survived by Katie’s 16-year-old brother, who didn’t attend the festival, he said.

PREP ROUNDUP: Judson second; Mandel wins at No. 2 boys singles

Results from Saturday's final day of the Inland Empire tennis tournament, prep softball games with Coeur d'Alene, Lake City and Lakeland and the regular season finale between Kellogg and Timberlake baseball.

HUCKLEBERRIES: The house that blew up

LeeAnn Kohli Cheeley didn’t hear of her family’s tragedy during her formative years. “It wasn’t something they told me as a child,” LeeAnn said. “It was kind of violent.”

From Beats by Dre to Building Dreams: Susan Paley Comes to Coeur d’Alene

Behind every iconic brand that reshapes culture, there is someone quietly orchestrating the impossible. For Beats by Dre, that person was Susan Paley, the founding CEO and first employee who turned vision into reality.

TOWN HALL: Lawsuit is frivolous

I read the ridiculous Press article today about the Post Falls Democrat agitator who filed a tort claim in Kootenai County for being removed from a “Town Hall” meeting in February. Reportedly removed after repeatedly disrupting the meeting by shouting and speaking out of turn, she trampled upon the freedom of speech rights of others whom she interrupted. Warned multiple times before Sheriff Norris informed her she had to leave, she refused, and the sheriff attempted unsuccessfully to physically remove her, prompting him to direct security personnel to act.

A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 5, injures over 700

A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing five people and injuring more than 700 others.

Offense edges defense in Idaho spring game

Idaho opens its season Aug. 30 at Washington State.

NIC ROUNDUP: Hashimoto second as Cardinal men clinch spot in NJCAA Championships

The top 10 individuals and top four teams qualified for the NJCAA Championship May 13-16 at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kan.

The Exhausted Dad: A dog needs a voice

Dogs bark, whine, growl, whimper and howl. Outside of a Pixar film, dogs can’t talk to humans directly, but it sure can be fun pretending to translate their animal behaviors.

MY TURN: Norris should be held accountable for his actions

By now, everyone has heard about the assault on my good friend Teresa Borrenpohl at the KCRCC town hall on Feb. 22. Everyone has heard about the charges brought against the six men who assaulted Teresa and several others who attended the town hall, but why is no one talking about the man who orchestrated and directed the assault — our very own Kootenai County Sheriff? It’s hard for me to believe that Bob Norris is immune from consequences.

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

Tens of thousands of mourners waited hours in line over three days to bid farewell to Francis, who died Monday after suffering a stroke at the age of 88. A higher-than-expected turnout prompted the Vatican to extend the basilica’s opening hours overnight. Angele Bilegue, a nun, was among the last mourners. It was her third time to pay her respects, including once inside the Vatican at his residence in the Santa Marta Domus, where she said she spent six hours praying at his coffin.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

The New York Republican served in Congress barely a year before his House colleagues ousted him in 2023. He admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people, including his family members, to fund his winning campaign. As part of a plea deal, Santos has agreed to pay roughly $580,000 in penalties in addition to prison time.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland girls win at home invite

Results from Thursday's prep slate.

Northwest Notes April 25, 2025

Ryan, from Lakeland High, was a four-year starter and a 2024 co-captain. She was a part of four postseason berths, including three NCAA tournament appearances and a Sweet Sixteen in 2023.

CLN: What’s cloaked behind irony?

Irony often masks concealed truth.

OPINION: Hey Grok, what is trespass?

People who are pushing a false narrative about the February Town Hall are trying to distract you with irrelevant Strawman arguments. To get a neutral answer I asked the Grok AI a clear question.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legals for April, 25 2025

Housing, childcare affordability a 'barrier' to regional healthcare workforce: CdAEDC

A shortage of affordable housing and childcare is proving to be a major barrier for those in Kootenai County’s healthcare industry and was a central topic of discussion during the Cd’A Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting on Wednesday.