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Tree, fencing, wires torched in Coeur d'Alene blaze
COEUR d'ALENE — Fencing was torched, a tree was burned, and telephone and internet wires melted Wednesday by the time someone alerted Diane Ross about the fire happening in the far corner of her backyard. "I was working," Ross said Friday. "I didn't see a thing." Around 1:30 p.m.,...
Montana State's Bill Kollar on Big Sky Hall of Fame induction
Former Montana State defensive end Bill Kollar talks to reporters about his induction into the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame, being inducted with his late Bobcats coach Sonny Holland and more before the hall of fame banquet on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Wash.
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: From the Cape to Chicago, Paddack still having fun on the mound
Three summers ago, Liam Paddack was just playing baseball with his friends. Sure, the end goal never changed. But once the level of competition changed for the former Coeur d’Alene High star, so did Paddack onto a path toward the major leagues. THREE YEARS ago, Paddack was preparing for...
Seven Spokane police officers, police dog hurt in high-speed crash with suspect's car
Seven police officers and a police dog in Spokane, Washington, were hospitalized Friday for injuries they got when their vehicles collided with a suspect vehicle during a high-speed car chase. All those involved in the crash, including three suspects who were arrested, are expected to recover from their injuries, police...
LITTLE LEAGUE: Local teams fall in state openers
West Valley 13, Post Falls 6: Post Falls jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but West Valley of Eagle, Star, Middleton and surrounding areas answered with three runs in the second, four in the third and six in the fifth to win Game 1.
Knudtsen Automotive Group to celebrate Foothills grand opening
Expanding Knudtsen Chevrolet has long been a goal of the Knudtsen family. “It’s something we’ve always wanted to do, to grow the organization and to serve more people,” President Eve Knudtsen said Wednesday. As Knudtsen Chevrolet has evolved into Knudtsen Automotive Group, those efforts have come to...
EWU’s Erik Meyer, Idaho’s Orlando Lightfoot inducted into Big Sky Hall of Fame
As the majority of guests settled into their seats for the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night, a swath of name tags sat unclaimed until the final minutes before the program began. It was then that Erik Meyer’s entourage arrived. “Honestly this is a...
Patrick Kelly, 77
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Captain Patrick L. Kelly, a dedicated firefighter, husband, father and friend, whose life was a testament to courage, service and unwavering commitment to those who knew him. He passed away peacefully May 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished.
Three-vehicle crash injures several people in Spokane Valley; driver faces felony charges
Several people were injured after a driver ran a red light and caused a fiery, three-vehicle crash Friday night in Spokane Valley, according to the Spokane Valley Police Department. A deputy was trying to stop a black spray-painted Subaru without license plates at about 6:15 p.m. on Sprague Avenue near...
'You are our heroes'
POST FALLS — One by one, nine veterans received honors and a Quilt of Valor on Friday morning at the Idaho State Veterans Home. Each man received grateful thanks from Kayla Main of Quilts of Valor before they were escorted to the front of the room to be adorned in the quilts commemorating their service.
Coeur d'Alene man hopes to get his ducks in a row.
COEUR d’ALENE — “Why not ducks?”. That’s what Aaron Fletcher said before buying some ducklings in May to keep in his backyard, to eventually produce eggs and provide lessons about the food chain and personal responsibility for his children. “I love duck eggs,” he said.
Community development director for city of Post Falls earns certification
POST FALLS — Post Falls city staff announced Friday that Bob Seale, community development dIrector, has earned an American Institute of Certified Planners certification. The certification is an independent verification of a planner's qualifications and the press announcement notes it as being “the well-deserved culmination of Seale's extensive experience, deep knowledge of planning and commitment to pursuing this rigorous credential.”
Russell Grove shakes off shoulder issue to share Rosauers Open lead with Dalton Dean, Cort Benner
Russell Grove isn’t 100 percent healthy due to an undiagnosed shoulder issue, but you’d never know it by looking at his scorecards. Grove has essentially left his driver in the bag and relied on hitting fairways, his short game and putter to do the heavy lifting through two rounds of the 37th Rosauers Open Invitational.
FAST FIVE Abby Light: 'Art makes life better'
Meet Abby Light, local artist, director of the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance and current vice chair of the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission. Whether it’s through Second Friday ArtWalk, the Riverstone Summer Concerts or the Mayor's Awards in the Arts, Abby helps to connect and uplift people through the arts. Her own artwork is a reflection of the joy and humor she finds in people and everyday life.
50 years ago in Expo history: The fair was almost halfway over, so some interesting statistics were in
Expo ’74 general manager Petr Spurney delivered plenty of good news as the fair neared its halfway point. Attendance was 33.6% ahead of projections. Income from tickets and concessions was 11.5% above projections. Fair guests were spending 15% more per capita than estimated. The upshot? The fair was expected...
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