North Idaho College mine safety program earns federal grant

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center's Idaho Mine Safety Training Program was awarded a $177,439 federal grant, marking the program’s 10th consecutive Mine Safety and Health Administration grant and reinforcing NIC’s long-standing role in supporting safe mining practices across the state.

Blood donors needed in North Idaho during holiday season

Several drives coming up

Along with busy schedules and holiday travel during late December, Vitalant reports that this time of year is also one of the lowest blood donor turnouts of the year. The need for lifesaving blood, however, remains the same.

Safe Kids, Strong Communities event promises fun, learning

MOSES LAKE — Children and their families are invited to the Grant County Fairgrounds April 17 for Safe Kids, Strong Communities. The event, hosted by Kids Hope, will focus on child safety through fun activities like face painting, games and pizza, according to an announcement from Kids Hope. The Moses Lake Fire Department will have a truck there for children to explore, said Kids Hope Children's Advocacy Center Coordinator Elisa Adolphsen. Safe Kids, Strong Communities is free for all ages. Anyone who would like to is welcome to drop in any time between 3 and 7 p.m. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gesa scholarship applications open

RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union is accepting applications for its scholarship program through the end of February, according to Gesa Vice President of Community Impact Brandon Allison. The credit union plans to award $150,000 to students at various stages in their education.

NIC mine safety program earns federal grant

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center's Idaho Mine Safety Training Program was awarded a $177,439 federal grant, marking the program’s 10th consecutive Mine Safety and Health Administration grant and reinforcing NIC’s long-standing role in supporting safe mining practices across the state.

Mom of three perseveres after breakup, job loss

Mom of three perseveres after breakup, job loss

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. A special piece of local history was gone forever when the Wolf Lodge Steakhouse burned down in September 2024.

Newport hospital welcomes new providers

To help meet the growing healthcare needs of the Pend Oreille River Valley, three new providers have joined the team at Newport Hospital & Health Services.

Back-to-back nights of genre-defying string music at Wachholz College Center next week

Audiences can experience everything from classical crossover and pop reimaginings to dynamic bluegrass and Americana with each performance showcasing the breadth and power of modern string music.

Moses Lake baby fights brain tumor

MOSES LAKE — Little Aylanie Reyes has been at Seattle Children’s Hospital since March 13, battling a brain tumor. She’s putting up a good fight, but it’s not easy, said her dad, Ricardo Reyes. “She’s pretty down right now,” Reyes said. “They have her on morphine, for pain, and she’s pretty sleepy. She can’t eat; they have a feeding tube in her.” Aylanie, who turned 6 months old on Sunday, just started her first round of chemotherapy, Reyes said. She’ll have six cycles of chemo for six months.

Local Alliance Church undergoes major expansion

Plains Alliance Church is taking advantage of this year’s building season with a major expansion that will add much-needed classroom space and storage facilities.

'Shrek the Musical' stomps onto Kroc stage April 24

It's hard to believe the beloved ogre Shrek first stomped his way around Duloc 25 years ago. The wildly popular animated film, "Shrek," was released in 2001 and became an instant hit with kids and adults alike. The "Shrek" franchise went on to create several follow-up films, as well as the award-winning Broadway sensation, "Shrek the Musical," coming to the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 24 via Aspire.

'Shrek the Musical' stomps onto Kroc stage April 24

It's hard to believe the beloved ogre Shrek first stomped his way around Duloc 25 years ago. The wildly popular animated film, "Shrek," was released in 2001 and became an instant hit with kids and adults alike. The "Shrek" franchise went on to create several follow-up films, as well as the award-winning Broadway sensation, "Shrek the Musical," coming to the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 24 via Aspire.

'June 29th Memorial' planned at McEuen Park

"Personnel from both fire departments and their families will be remembering our lost brothers, friends, and mentors, John G. Morrison and Frank J. Harwood," a press release said.

Annual Brewfest will feature variety of beers

Annual Brewfest will feature variety of beers

McEuen Park will once again be filled with the unmistakable hiss of cracked beer cans, empty kegs and the clinks of glasses on Saturday, July 11, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., as the 9th annual Brewfest comes back to Coeur d’Alene.

'Shrek the Musical' stomps onto Kroc stage April 24

It's hard to believe the beloved ogre Shrek first stomped his way around Duloc 25 years ago. The wildly popular animated film, "Shrek," was released in 2001 and became an instant hit with kids and adults alike. The "Shrek" franchise went on to create several follow-up films, as well as the award-winning Broadway sensation, "Shrek the Musical," coming to the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 24 via Aspire.

Virginia T. Montez, 95

Virginia Montez, 95, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, with her family by her side. She was born in Longmont, Colo.

Virginia T. Montez, 95

Virginia Montez, 95, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, with her family by her side. She was born in Longmont, Colo.

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