Idaho transgender women sports ban bill heads to governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the governor's desk on Wednesday.

ECHL cancels rest of season

The Idaho Steelheads' streak of consecutive postseason appearances will be interrupted at 22.

Lawmakers pass bill to expand monitoring of domestic abusers

The Montana Senate on Monday unanimously endorsed a bill that could expand the use of electronic monitoring of people charged with certain domestic violence and stalking crimes.

Ephrata senior guard Payton Hagy headed to North Idaho College

Ephrata High School senior point guard Payton Hagy signed last Thursday to continue her basketball career next season with North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Idaho bill bans transgender women, girls from competition

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed back to the House on Monday after being amended in the Senate.

Smith announcement too long for space

I put a lot of thought and effort into what I wanted to say in announcing my desire to continue serving the people of Boundary County as county commissioner; how much I appreciate the people I work with every day, what has been accomplished and the challenges that lie ahead. I wanted every word to count, so I ran it by several media-savvy people to ensure it met journalistic standards.

Businesses have poor Christmas sales

Bonners Ferry businesses felt the blow of what was said to be the most dismal nationwide holiday shopping season in nearly 40 years.

Tank empty; Fuel bandits suspected

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Kalispell man sentenced for sixth DUI

A Kalispell man was sentenced to the Montana Department of Corrections following his sixth DUI.

Kalispell Police warn about mail theft

The Kalispell Police Department is urging people to protect their mail after investigating a number of thefts of mail in the last few months.

Conference tackles Montana housing issues

The 2016 Montana Housing Partnership Conference concluded Wednesday after four days of considering issues such as affordable housing and community revitalization.

LETTER: Climate change hoax equals energy collapse

Very few thinking people still believe the hoax of human-caused global warming/climate change. But unfortunately many don’t relate a lock-up of energy resources to the serious threat of total economic collapse.

College honors longtime trustee

Glacier Bank President Bob Nystuen has received Flathead Valley Community College’s prestigious 2016 Eagle Award for his contributions to the college over many years.

Great Fish challenge kicks off Tuesday

Whitefish Community Foundation will launch the Great Fish Community Challenge on Tuesday, July 12.

George Raymond 'Ray' Lee, 81

George Raymond (“Ray”) Lee passed away July 29, 2013, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene. He was born in High Point, N.C., on Oct. 16, 1931, to Willard and Harriet Lee. The family returned to Coeur d’Alene in 1934 for a brief period of time before moving to California.

Christmas for All 2013 Campaign

COEUR d'ALENE— Applications for the 2013 Press Christmas for All charity program will be available beginning Nov. 12.

Records May 11, 2013

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Recipe for turkey day sanity

Maybe you had or are the perfect holiday mom. You know the type: makeup and hair done before 9 a.m., her little turkey earrings dangling from perfumed ears as she calmly sings to herself, adding item after item to the burgeoning buffet like the still eye in a looming hurricane.

CSAs beneficially codependent

Press readers may recall the story of a 5-year-old who donated his hard-earned allowance to the Kootenai Humane Society. The inclination toward community support must run in the family; his mom, Sue Morgan DePew, is working to bring community supported agriculture to Coeur d'Alene. On March 18 Full Circle Farm, a Washington organic farming co-op, makes its pitch here. (Contact Sue for more info: [email protected])

Baird enjoys making school cool

Lake City senior is involved with student government, dual-enrolled, plays piano

COEUR d'ALENE - Janelle Baird loves her school.