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Dick Rutan flies west
Record-setting pilot Dick Rutan passed away May 3, 2024. He was 85. “The last time Dick Rutan flew towards the western horizon was on Dec. 14, 1986, when he and copilot Jeana Yeager set the last great aviation record by flying around the world, nonstop and unrefueled, in nine days, three minutes and 44 seconds in an aircraft called Voyager, designed by his younger brother,
Work week forecast
After a rainy and cool Bloomsday, showers will head east overnight but are forecasted to return with the chance of a few isolated thunderstorms on Monday. Breezy winds will also be in place through Tuesday across the Inland Northwest. As a cold front quickly moves across the Inland Northwest, the...
Parking fees and penalties could increase in Coeur d'Alene under proposed changes
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Parking violations might become more expensive in the city of Coeur d'Alene. A staff report from the city's Municipal Services Department recommended that the city's Parking Commission increase parking fees and penalties to $40 after a warning for the first offense, whether a parking or docking violation. After paying a $40 fee for a docking violation, the cost would increase to $50 per day for everyday the violation continues under the proposal. The department also recommends increasing parking fees based on the lot's location and demand.
Murray's Sprag Pole Museum hosts history event about legacy of Idaho fire towers
MURRY – The Sprag Pole Museum's first local history presentation features the Fire Lookouts of Idaho at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at 6353 Prichard Creek Rd, Murray. Billy Cooter and Cat House from idahofirelookouts.com will speak about the history and legacy of the lookout towers in Idaho’s history.
Wallace Depot Day Car Show slated for Saturday
WALLACE — The Northern Pacific Depot Foundation presents the Depot Day classic car show from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 219 Sixth St. in Wallace. The cars on display will line the streets of Wallace along with food, booths and vendors. Classic car enthusiasts and railroad buffs are invited to the 38th iteration of the event on the depot lawn to participate in this fundraiser for the Northern Pacific Depot Foundation.
Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama
WALLACE — Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of the electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED lights. For the last year, people at the Wallace theater have been...
Silver Valley Sports: April 29 – May 5
KELLOGG — The fourth-seeded Wildcats beat the fifth-seeded Spartans in the loser-out first round of the 2A District 1-2 tournament. Leading by one run in the sixth inning, Kellogg scored seven runs to put the Spartans away. Kellogg will play at top-seeded Orofino on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in...
Shoshone Medical Center plans senior health events
Free blood draws for seniors aged 50 and older are offered from 7 to 10 a.m. May 16 and 17 at Shoshone Medical Center 25 Jacobs Gulch, Kellogg. If you’re getting blood drawn, those being tested are asked to fast for 12-14 hours before your appointment. Medications may be taken with water during this time.
Memorial service scheduled for dead Pinehurst pastor
PINEHURST, Idaho – A funeral service has been scheduled for a Pinehurst pastor found dead on April 23. The memorial will be held at Kellogg High School on May 11 at 10 am. Pastor Gene Jacobs of Real Life Ministries was initially reported missing before his body was found by Pinehurst Police Department.
Big Red's Barn closing this month
Big Red’s Barn, the renowned establishment in Coeur d’Alene, has announced its closure, which is scheduled for the end of May. The business will close on May 26. All the animals will be relocated to new homes, and some will be temporarily placed in foster care until permanent arrangements are made.
KSD's four-day plan not financially motivated
KELLOGG –– As the Kellogg School District continues to explore the possibility of moving to a four-day school week, many questions have come up concerning the district’s motivations and how the change would impact the district financially. During a public workshop last month, KSD’s school board was...
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