THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Zags were so far, and yet so close

IF YOU had no skin in this title game other than wanting to see what brand of basketball the riches of NIL can buy these days, it was a thriller. The collectives who fund the sport’s best teams — note that all four No. 1 seeds made it to San Antonio — get their money’s worth. More than anything Monday night, you got to see big, strong athletes who leave politeness in the dressing room. This game was just short of violence. There were times when it looked like the YMCA on Saturday afternoon, complete with bloody noses and no referees. Maybe they should have played, “Make it, take it.”

Shooters gonna shoot

Silver Valley boy to compete at Elks Hoops Shoot National Competition

Bridger Heyn is a unique kid. He doesn’t play video games, he doesn’t watch a ton of TV, and he isn’t glued to a cell phone or tablet. He plays basketball, like, a lot of basketball. Something that is pretty easy to recognize from the second he walks into any gym.

Legals for April, 8 2025

Egg hunts, other spring fun to be found around North Idaho

Egg hunts, other spring fun to be found around North Idaho

Colorful eggs abound as Post Falls city staff prepare for a Q’emiln Park egg extravaganza.

Pottery competition April 11 at Emerge

Emerge will host its fifth annual Ceramic Throwdown and Cup Frenzy from 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 11.

Lakeside CrossFit now open in downtown Coeur d'Alene

For Sharon Anderson, CrossFit is as much about competition as it is about longevity and functional fitness.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Candy and chaos

The late George Cecil compared the 1975 “Rabbit Riot” at City Park to his day’s pell-mell Vietnamese evacuation of Da Nang.

OUR GEM: April stewardship opportunities

While April 20 marks Earth Day, the mission of The Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative encourages us all to practice stewardship every day. Here are some ways to get involved this April and contribute to the care of our Earth.

‘Death of a Unicorn’ a ‘Jurassic’ riff with occasional laughs

Rich people run the world, and in movies anyway, the rich people often do so with evil intent.

Spring craft fairs

Spring craft fairs

KEA's 'Green Summit' is Saturday

It offers a half-day workshop aimed at exploring the local current environmental status and discovering actionable solutions.

Hayden Cinema movie times

Hayden Cinema movie times

'Strut Your Stuff'

New art exhibit opens today at the JACC

Art enthusiasts and community members alike are invited to celebrate the rich tapestry of Inland Northwest places with the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center at 5 tonight during the opening reception of the "Strut Your Stuff" art exhibit.

NIC, library events scheduled for April 10, 11

NIC, library events scheduled for April 10, 11

North Idaho College will host book readings with published authors next week as part of Eastern Washington University’s annual literary Get Lit! Festival.

OPINION: Standing up for the rule of law

The rule of law is the foundation of western civilization. More than 800 years ago, Englishmen forced the tyrannical King John to sign a document respecting their natural rights, including the right to a trial by jury. Two hundred and fifty years ago, our Founding Fathers declared independence from another tyrannical king, standing on the truth that no ruler or parliament is above the law.

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Portal not helping grow good games

Somehow, some way, we have to restore that season of ineligibility. Or the current chaos will get worse.

Hundreds come out for food, diapers, pull-ups in Coeur d'Alene

Hundreds come out for food, diapers, pull-ups

Potatoes, onions, apples, corn on the corn and ground beef were among the 16,000 pounds of food offerings, as were bags of dog and cat food. Andy Caster, Second Harvest volunteers, said he’s seen a rising need among people just for the basics so they have enough to eat.

CONSTITUTION: Reason over religion

CONSTITUTION: Reason over religion

Idaho Senate passed further DEI limitations in higher education

The Senate in a lengthy evening debate Monday passed sweeping bans on DEI in required courses, hiring, admissions and training in Idaho public higher education institutions.