Robert Trecker, 89

Robert “Bob” Francis Trecker, 89, of Cataldo, Idaho, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2023.

Aino Kikkas, 96

Aino Manni Kikkas, 96, of Coeur d’Alene, passed at age 96 from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday March 30, 2023, at The Lodge at Fairway Forest.

Helen “Marie” Martin

Helen “Marie” Martin

Angela Erin Toelle, 33

Angela Erin Toelle, age 33, died peacefully at home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on January 4, 2023.

Jeanne Ranee Helstrom, 75

Jeanne Ranee' Stone Helstrom, born to Arthur & Meta Stone, May 18, 1947 at Long Beach Naval Hospital, CA.

Thomas Walter Springer, 82

Thomas Walter Springer passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023, one month and one day shy of his 83rd birthday.

Preventative screenings help avoid stroke

For 4 out of 5 people who have a stroke, their first symptom, unfortunately, is a stroke

Lois R. Dick, 82

Lois R. Dick (wife, mother, MomMom, friend), 82, of Athol, Idaho (formally from Cardiff, New Jersey) died peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Library network trustee roles, responsibilities topic of forum

DART, a local grassroots group, announced the next forum in its On-Point community education series. Titled “The Roles and Responsibilities of the Community Library Network Trustees,” the forum will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Harding Family Center in Coeur d’Alene.

Local lakes to be stocked with 43K fish

Over 43,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in April.

Tetachuk earns fourth degree masters belt

After 11 years, Martin Tetachuk has proved he is one of the best martial artists Sandpoint has to offer.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Reclamation releases Yakima Basin September water supply forecast

YAKIMA — The Bureau of Reclamation’s September 2023 water supply forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will provide senior water rights 100% of entitlements and junior water rights 73% of entitlements for the June–September total available water supply. The increase in junior water rights rose slightly from 72% from the previous month. Prorationing began June 1 and will apply to the June 1 through Sept. 30 irrigation entitlements. Reclamation manages water in the five Yakima Project storage reservoirs, which are used along with other unregulated flows in the basin to fulfill water rights, water contracts and instream flow obligations. Water shortages in the basin are shared equally by the junior water rights, which represent over half of the water rights in the basin. Senior rights will not be reduced this year.

Bison Range Gathering to be closed to public

This year marks the first Gathering (formally known as Roundup) at the Bison Range under CSKT Management. “To reduce stress for both our animals and our staff, we have decided not to open the Gathering to the public this year.”

Roger Ray Lobdell, 85

Roger Ray Lobdell, 85, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Sept 11, 2023. Roger was born in Spokane, WA on March 8, 1938, to Stanley and Irene Lobdell.

Public health advisory issued for Cocolalla Lake

Recent water sampling by DEQ indicates the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as a harmful algal bloom in the lake. The public should take precaution throughout the lake as harmful algal blooms can spread and move easily with wind and water traffic.

John Hamilton Hart, 59

John Hamilton Hart passed away on Saturday, October 7th. He was born March 27, 1964, to John D. and Roberta (Bertie) Hart in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where he joined big sister Susie.

Frito-Lay opens Community Builders Scholarship

PLANO, Texas – Frito-Lay announced Tuesday applications are open for the Frito-Lay Community Builders Scholarship, which will award four students $25,000 each to help further their higher education goals. The application submission deadline is Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. PST...

Kelly Sue Miller, 56

Kelly Sue Miller, 56, of Cataldo, Idaho, and lifelong resident of the Silver Valley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2023, at her home in Cataldo.

TaTa's Party to benefit cancer patients set for Saturday

Proceeds from Silver Valley event to support Shoshone Cancer Resource Center

The TaTa’s Party began out of a sense of sisterhood when friends in the Silver Valley banded together after one of them was diagnosed with breast cancer.