Northwest Notes: Dec. 28, 2022

Coward, Maxwell earn conference honors for basketball.

Crime down in Cd'A

Captain credits patrols, community connection

According to a recent Safewise report, 260 million packages nationwide were stolen from porches over the past 12 months. That's 50 million more than last year. But not in Coeur d'Alene. Capt. Dave Haggar said there were no package thefts reported to police over this holiday season.

Avenues for Hope campaign in final stretch

Fundraising platform provides matches to donations to support housing

Avenues for Hope provides a needed boost to housing nonprofits in North Idaho

EDITORIAL: His business is building a better community

Attack on John Young diminishes us all.

A new generation of unique — House of Skye opens on Central

During the night of Whitefish’s Christmas Stroll, Dec. 9, a new store opened on Central Avenue and it experienced a steady stream of visitors.

The T-Dub Awards 2022

Forget the Oscars, ignore the Golden Globes and thumb your nose at the National Board of Review. The only important movie awards come courtesy of the Coeur d’Alene Press. That’s right – the annual T-Dub Awards celebrate the year in cinema with a prize for (almost) every notable movie of 2022.

OPINION: When 'privacy' does not apply

According to the Idaho Capital Sun, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson underwent surgery recently and will be out until after the new year. He gave his proxy to his counterpart in the First District, Congressman Russ Fulcher. Thank goodness, all is well for the longtime congressman. “He is doing great and will be back in D.C. fully ready to vote on Jan. 3 for the start of the new Congress,” said Julia Horman, Simpson’s press secretary.

PURSE RETURNED: Faith in people still strong

PURSE RETURNED: Faith in people still strong

NIC: In need of leadership

NIC: In need of leadership

St. Regis Senior Center offers up Christmas feast

On the evening of Dec. 22, the St. Regis Senior Citizen Center hosted Christmas dinner for many residents in Mineral County.

Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze

Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and nonprofits are working to meet demand at all income levels with several major projects slated for completion in 2023 and 2024.

Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze

Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and nonprofits are working to meet demand at all income levels with several major projects slated for completion in 2023 and 2024.

Trap King

It was back in August when Williams won the 123rd Grand American Trapshooting Championship in Sparta, Illinois – a shoot that featured over 3,000 of the best trapshooters in the world. Williams’ championship is what is termed the High All-Around championship and is the aggregate score of three different disciplines. Single target, double target, and handicap.

Libby's Stevenson signs with Griz

Stevenson is one of just three Montanans to rush for 1,300 yards this past fall.

Booking history

Carnegie library in Ritzville looks to serve community

RITZVILLE - It’s a long way from Dunfermline, Scotland to Ritzville, Washington. Four thousand, three hundred eighty miles as the crow flies, in fact. (A very, very determined and untiring crow.) So why is the name of a child laborer from Dunfermline engraved proudly above a building in Ritzville? Because Andrew Carnegie loved books and wanted other people to enjoy them. “Being an immigrant and being poor when he first got here, he was really into helping the working class work their way up,” said Millie Hopkins, circulation manager for the East Adams Library District, which operates the Ritzville Carnegie Library...

Snowy day, warm hearts

Santa, Silver Angels for the Elderly visit local rehab, senior care facilities

Cozy and warm beneath her "Peanuts" blanket on a snowy Friday morning, Connie Mahoney lit up when Santa Claus walked into her room in Ivy Court in Coeur d'Alene. "Merry Christmas dear," Santa said, leaning in for a hug.

Reflecting on 2022

Cheers to 2023!

BGH Foundation readies for 15th annual Heart Ball

Bonner General Health Foundation is hoping to change all that. The Foundation’s 15th annual Heart Ball’s primary focus is to raise funds for an additional mammogram machine, which will allow the Diagnostic Imaging department to perform 20 additional mammograms each day. To learn more about the 15th annual Heart Ball and the Bonner General Health Foundation, go to BonnerGeneral.org/Foundation. You may also contact Molly Behrens at 208-265-1005 or email her at [email protected].

Legals for December, 27 2022

Youth leadership

Warden’s Anthony Gutierrez, a sophomore captain, named Athlete of the Week

WARDEN – After a 43-point performance in Warden’s 86-80 win over Granger, Warden sophomore point guard Anthony Gutierrez was named Athlete of the Week by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association last week. “My teammates got me some open looks,” Gutierrez said. “(Granger) knew who I was, they knew I was going to shoot the three-ball. I was working off the ball, I really didn’t get that many layups. Most of my points were from threes.” ...