Find a holiday craft fair to visit here

The calendar for the holiday season in North Idaho is chock full of unique shopping alternatives for gift-givers seeking items with a handmade touch. Here is The Press’ most up-to-date list of craft fairs and bazaars happening in and around Kootenai County:

Karen Rae (Renner) McPhedran, 56

Karen Rae (Renner) McPhedran, 56, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Hospice House Hummingbird Fields surrounded by family and friends. She was born at Lake City General Hospital in Coeur d’Alene on June 23, 1959, to Harlan and Barbara (Smith) Renner. Because it was a RH factor birth Karen was immediately transported to Deaconess Hospital for a lifesaving complete body blood transfusion. Tenuous start for sure as she began her life’s journey. Karen’s parents always thought of her as a gift from God.

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[Mary] Evelyn Kirking (nee Taber), 98

Alpine Theater Project finds new home

What once was an auto shop on U.S. 93 in Whitefish has been transformed: a wood floor sits where oil-stained concrete was before and a rainbow stream of costumes fills the lion’s share of an upstairs loft. Remnants of 14 years of theater add color to the space in the form of show posters, props and hats and above a large mirror covering most of one wall are the words “The Garage” spelled out in lit metal letters.

Myrtle Shenefelt Richmond, 93

Myrtle Shenefelt Richmond, 93, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at WEL-Life Assisted Living in Kalispell where she had lived since February. She was the last of her generation.

Psychic: Icy with a chance of drowning

Local food banks prepare for busy holiday season

Spirited volunteers at the Post Falls Food Bank are rolling up their sleeves and preparing for an uptick in business as the holidays approach.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The Sauvignon Blanc sip trip

I've been on a Sauvignon Blanc kick lately, trying the varietal from all over — New Zealand, South Africa, South America, France, and the US. The diversity of flavors and styles within this one grape variety has been eye-opening. Let me tell you about some of the standout Sauvignon Blancs I've tasted recently.

Asia Today: India surge continues with nearly 10,000 cases

NEW DELHI (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in India continued to rapidly increase Wednesday, with officials reporting nearly 10,000 new cases over the past 24 hours.

Robert D. 'Bob' Smith

Robert D. “Bob” Smith

Robert D. “Bob” Smith, 81

Bob Smith passed from this world to the next on the afternoon of June 6, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Alabama restaurants, bars, salons reopen with precautions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The sign at Chappy’s Deli proclaimed “DINING ROOM NOW OPEN.” But the scene was hardly normal as Alabama's economy took another step toward reopening Monday despite an increasing number of coronavirus cases.

Alpine Theater Project finds new home

What once was an auto shop on U.S. 93 in Whitefish has been transformed: a wood floor sits where oil-stained concrete was before and a rainbow stream of costumes fills the lion’s share of an upstairs loft. Remnants of 14 years of theater add color to the space in the form of show posters, props and hats and above a large mirror covering most of one wall are the words “The Garage” spelled out in lit metal letters.

Myrtle Shenefelt Richmond, 93

Myrtle Shenefelt Richmond, 93, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at WEL-Life Assisted Living in Kalispell where she had lived since February. She was the last of her generation.

Asia Today: India surge continues with nearly 10,000 cases

NEW DELHI (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in India continued to rapidly increase Wednesday, with officials reporting nearly 10,000 new cases over the past 24 hours.

Bonner County History - Sept. 14, 2025

Explore Bonner County’s rich history with stories from 1950 and 1975, including moose hunt winners, fair memories, and a young rodeo champion.

Bonner County History - March 5, 2026

Step back in time with Bonner County’s rich history from 1976 and 1951.

Polson's Kwataqnuk resort starts family-friendly renovation project

S&K Gaming is starting a large-scale renovation project this week at Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino, with the goal of creating a family-friendly space that will be completed this December.

Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

Polson's Kwataqnuk resort starts family-friendly renovation project

S&K Gaming is starting a large-scale renovation project this week at Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino, with the goal of creating a family-friendly space that will be completed this December.