Legals for March, 28 2025

North Idaho karate team wins at international tournament

Team Idaho Universal Kenpo Kung Fu Association (UKKA) — a combined Spirit Lake and Priest River karate team — won 12 first-place trophies, six second place trophies and five third-place trophies at the tournament. Team UKKA was the only team representing Idaho in the competition.

North Idaho man's musical message of hope, unity translates to listeners around the world

Mike Baker's musical message of hope, unity translates to listeners around the world

Thirty-one languages and counting, a diverse expanse of instrumental sounds, one unifying message: "The Light We Share."

Legals for January, 3 2025

Kids — and their kids — show off at North Idaho fair

Tuesday’s goat showing was the culmination of months of hard work by north Idaho’s youngest livestock handlers.

Daring dogs: Stunt show wows audience at North Idaho Fair

For most of the audience in the stands, it was an entertaining performance of canines running, jumping and occasionally even soaring through the air Monday during the Extreme Dogs stunt show at the North Idaho Fair.

'The Beast' devours competition at Taste of Rathdrum

Saturday’s event also included a car show, a cornhole tournament, a BBQ cookoff, live music, and a non-food vendor market.

Boots and roots on display at Athol Daze parade

Hazy skies didn’t deter hundreds of families and community members from coming out to watch the procession mosey down Highway 54 in Athol, many in western wear to match this year’s theme, “Athol Roots and Cowboy Boots.”

Emotions run high at library budget hearing in Hayden

Hayden Library was a packed house Thursday night as community members made their voices heard at the Board of Trustees Budget Hearing.

Hayden community comes together for National Night Out

Tuesday night’s event in McIntire Park was a chance for local families and community members to get to know their local law enforcement agencies and first responders through demonstrations, activities, and friendly conversation.

Idaho Army National Guard show strength at Post Falls open house

Civilians got an inside look at how members of the National Guard stay ready for action during the 145th Support Brigade Battalion’s community open house Saturday.

Local artist takes creativity to next level

'Surrender-man' comic now has companion game

A local comic artist has taken his creativity to another level. Multiple levels, actually.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Am I eligible for VA disability compensation?

You may be eligible for VA disability benefits or compensation if you meet both of these requirements.

Local karate team wins international tournament

“Our Idaho team competed against larger international teams with more experienced competitors and won in multiple divisions," Siegfried said. "They represented themselves, their families, and the state of Idaho by performing with skill, poise under pressure, dignity and respect. I could not be prouder of them.”

CLN trustees vote for new insurance

Board minority, director say move is reckless

While two libraries remain closed due to catastrophic water damage, Community Library Network trustees are poised to make costly changes to CLN’s insurance policies. If no other quotes come in before Friday, library trustees will accept insurance quotes from Wright Specialty Insurance and American Family Insurance and cancel current policies with the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program and the Great American Insurance Group. These changes will nearly double the library network’s insurance costs.

Legals for December, 28 2023

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: From one Viking to another: A good-luck video from Kirk Cousins to the Coeur d'Alene High football team

“It was probably the most inspiring thing I’ve ever seen,” Coeur d’Alene senior wide receiver Joe Hagel recalled the next day, after the Vikings fell 35-28 to the Rams at Holt Arena. “I saw that, and in my head, I was like, ‘We’ve got to go win this … put everything we have into it.’ Just seeing our coach having that connection, having Kirk Cousins telling your team good luck, was probably the most mind-boggling thing that’s ever happened to me.”

ICYMI: Fish and Game commission meeting available online

Watch the full recap of the Nov. 16, Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Lewiston.

Avoid common hunting violations

Avoid the most common violations by reviewing regulations and abiding by the game laws.

Tips to retain evidence of sex for Fish and Game

Hunters are required to retain evidence of sex on all harvested big game animals.