Northwest Notes April 26, 2024

For the first time in third-year coach Jason Eck's tenure, the spring game will have players split into two teams, wearing black and white jerseys and competing in a traditional football game, with a few adjustments.

Inland Northwest ‘ready’ for tech hub

The U.S. has reportedly fallen behind Europe and Asia in a race to manufacture thermoplastic composites that will be needed for next-generation aircraft, but a proposed manufacturing center could propel the Inland Northwest to the forefront of aerospace manufacturing.

Wallace scout troop sets an eye on service

“Girl Scouts do one thing, they make the world a better place.” That’s something Brian Newberry, the Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts CEO believes is doubly true for the Wallace-based Girl Scout Troop 2401.

OPINION: Answering the critics

There is a coordinated statewide effort to destroy the Idaho Conservative Grassroots Movement from the inside and turn Idaho blue. A gang of Boise political consultants calling themselves “Gem State Conservatives” brag about having $2 million to accomplish this goal. In truth it’s the “Gem State Heist” because it’s nearly identical to the Rocky Mountain Heist which turned Colorado from deep red to blue. These efforts have the full support, approval and endorsement of the woke Democrat party.

DRUGS: Letter doesn’t represent reality

As I read (and re-read) Steven Reynalds letter published April 19 “Drugs — Time to Nationalize Them” I couldn’t decide if Mr. Reynalds was trying to be sarcastic or not.

INFORMATION: Don’t trust ‘corrupt media’

Great synopsis on Communism April 17, Keith. Thank you!

HEADLINE: Reader takes issue with wording

Words matter. The words chosen for last Tuesday’s headline “Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce transgender care ban” makes it sound like the big bad Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to abandon the care of children who think they are the opposite gender of their birth.

POLICE: Thanks for being here

Dear Coeur d’Alene Police, It’s us again, Children’s Village. Dispatch said we need you, again. I know what you’re thinking that it’s annoying. We completely agree but thank you for showing up again.

CONVENTION: Call for true conservatives

Idaho is supposedly a conservative “Red State.” Thus many non-conservative folks run as “Republicans” but vote very differently.

MY TURN: Waking up to a gaslit world

Being aware shouldn't be a bad thing

Pet registration underway in Wardner

Pet Registrar Rick Gilbert is collecting registration information for the small city’s furry friends

OPINION: Is this the Republican Party we want in Kootenai County?

Bottom of May primary ballot should be top of mind

North Idaho band Buffalo Speedway drops new EP

North Idaho-based band Buffalo Speedway released a new EP, "Our Versions, Vol. 1" across all major streaming platforms April 16.

Community Water Dance at 10 a.m. Saturday in Post Falls

A free Community Water Dance performance will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the grand pavilion in Q'emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive, Post Falls.

Run for the Roses gala May 2

Kentucky Derby event to support JACC's arts outreach programs

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center will be off to the races May 2 for its Kentucky Derby-themed Run for the Roses gala fundraiser.

OPINION: Crapo, Wyden split on child tax credit

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, has found a sure way to ensure that his prized legislation doesn’t see the light of day.

Pinehurst Police: Pastor died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Gene Jacobs, 59, left his home about 5:30 a.m. and was scheduled to attend a meeting at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley that morning, but never arrived. Jacobs had been the church's lead pastor for more than 15 years

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: For the family ... Symons, Coeur d'Alene High girls basketball coach the previous five seasons, steps down after back-to-back state 5A titles to spend more time with family

“It’s crazy how things work out,” Nicole Symons said. “You get to finish at the top of what you’re doing with a state championship, a North vs. North game for those kids, and I didn’t have any idea about the 100th win. And it couldn’t have been any better. To go out on my own terms, it was an awesome moment for those girls. Deep down, I had a feeling it was going to be the end that night. But I’ll still be there for them. I’ll just be yelling from the other side of the court.”

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Shopping close to home, and its impact on the transfer portal

“I do think when you have more of a tie to the area, I think that can increase your chances of keeping a really good player who could have gone (in the portal),” said Eck, whose Vandals play their spring football game Friday at 6 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

State to award Cd'A, Lakeland funds for vape detectors

Cd'A School District to receive $90K; Lakeland to receive $36K

Vaping has become a common problem in schools, especially at the secondary level. "It’s substantial," Lakeland Joint School District Superintendent Lisa Arnold said Wednesday. "Definitely on a daily basis they are dealing with vape issues."