PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland sweeps Sandpoint; regionals next

“We finally played, not completely error-free, but close to it,” third-year Lakeland coach Dwayne Curry said. “Our bats are there. We have power; we’re going to hit, it’s just that sometimes we have to out-hit ourselves.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: TALES FROM THE ROAD: A substitute trophy, a bus crash and a unique view of a moon

“It was my first Silver Valley Tournament as athletic director, so I was still learning,” Bailey remembered. “There was about a minute and a half left in the championship game, and Kellogg was going to be the tournament champions, and I started thinking, ‘Geez, do we need a trophy for this?’ So I looked at Drager and said, ‘Hey, Coach, do we hand out a trophy for this? I remember in high school, we used to get a trophy.’

'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.”

OUR GEM: Conservation easements mean ‘forever’ protection in Cd’A Basin

The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) is a regional land trust, serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho and our mission is to conserve, care for and connect with lands and waters essential to life in the Inland Northwest. We envision a future of interconnected natural habitats throughout the Inland Northwest, supporting thriving populations of native plants and wildlife.

Sissy Crowley

Our mother, Sissy Crowley, died on April 27, 2024, after a long and full life.

EDITORIAL: A proposal everyone could agree upon

Strengthen the economy — for yourself, your children, grandchildren and the nation

Exercise will improve your business acumen

A woman joined a local health club, but after the first day requested her membership be refunded.

ELECTION: Cheers for these volunteers

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to the many community leaders who have stepped up to run for Kootenai County Republican Precinct Committeeman positions.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals take three from CBC, improve win streak to 28 games

NIC can clinch the East Region title with one win today against visiting Walla Walla, in a doubleheader scheduled for noon.

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.

North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K

Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.

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.

FAST FIVE: Mark Woodworth brings people together

Meet Mark Woodworth, a local benefits consultant at Murray Group/Acrisure with a passion for family and community.

MY TURN: Vote with prairie, aquifer in mind

Without natural resource protection, our paradise is lost.

Idaho open primary supporters submit signatures

Supporters of the Idaho open primary ballot initiative have submitted more than 95,000 signatures to county clerks across the state.

PREP ROUNDUP: Bracing for the run ahead

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

PREP SOFTBALL: Vikings sweep, get help, win IEL

On Tuesday at 2 p.m., No. 1 Coeur d'Alene (17-5, 15-3 IEL) will play host to No. 4 Post Falls (5-17, 4-14), and No. 2 Lake City 15-7, 13-5) will face No. 3 Lewiston (13-5, 13-9) at Finucane Park in Hayden. The winners play at 4 at Coeur d’Alene for the regional title and a berth to state, and the losers play at 4 at Finucane Park in a loser-out game.

Kootenai County marine deputies prepare for summer season

Three factors keep Kootenai County’s marine patrol deputies busy throughout the summer months: alcohol consumption on the water, inadequate boating safety education and few life jackets.