Hilton Hotel gets nod

The Coeur d’Alene Design Review Commission (DRC) unanimously approved the design of a new five-story,173-room Hilton Dual Brand Hotel during its noon meeting yesterday.

WEATHER: April 27-May 2

Monday: Sunny, high near 68. North winds 5 to 7 miles per hour, becoming southwest in the afternoon

Rathdrum mayor resigns amid investigation of domestic battery incident

Rathdrum Mayor Mike Hill resigned from his position the day after the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced that he was involved in a “domestic battery” incident.

Shoshone County Candidate Profile: Dawn Wiksten (D) PC Kingston

Mariners sweep Twins in doubleheader

Noah Agliano drove in three runs as the Mission Valley Mariners swept a Legion baseball doubleheader from the Glacier Twins on Friday evening.

County crews clear Moon Pass

Three arrested after drug investigation

Local and state law enforcement arrested three men and seized "nearly a quarter pound of methamphetamine" last week after a lengthy investigation, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

Lakeland, Sandpoint high schools' spirit, sports competitions are Friday

Lakeland, Sandpoint high schools' spirit, sports competitions are Friday

If Lakeland High School wins this year’s Battle for the Paddle against Sandpoint High School, it will be the sixth consecutive victory for the Hawks.

Ms snap losing streak Sunday after two losses to Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Seattle Mariners managed to break a seven-game losing streak over the weekend with a 4-2 victory against the Cleveland Guardians. The two teams played a three-game series with Cleveland taking two wins to Seattle’s one.

New Ephrata golf coach excited to connect with players, teach skills

SOAP LAKE – Ephrata Tigers started making the short commute to the Lakeview Golf & Country Club last week to begin practicing their swings for the 2025 spring golf season. Head Coach Dan Molitor said the boys golf team is looking solid for his first year leading the program.

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

BOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

BOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

BOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

BOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

BOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.

EDITORIAL: Nonprofits have greater accountability with money

There are other local cases, but we think these are good examples of when someone has too much control over the money and a weak checks-and-balances system. This happens not just to cities, nonprofits, but private businesses as well. There have been other major cases in our area over the years The Press has reported on. All seemed the result of too much trust placed in one person.

Pool offers additional swimming lessons

If your young ones still need swimming lessons, the Bonners Ferry Municipal Pool is now offering additional lessons starting Aug. 5-16.

Shoshone County faces lawsuit over sheriff's levy

Beehner’s complaint centers on an Aug. 14 meeting listed on the commissioners’ agenda as a workshop under the subject line “health of the county.” During the meeting, Shoshone County Clerk Lori Osterberg presented financial figures outlining the county’s fiscal challenges. Commissioner David Dose then introduced the idea of an override levy for the sheriff’s office.

Shoshone County faces lawsuit over sheriff's levy

A civil lawsuit was filed Monday against the Shoshone County Board of Commissioners by a Silver Valley resident, alleging violations of Idaho’s open meeting laws.

Area cuts to Medicare Advantage plans leave seniors with few options

Seniors across North Idaho received a startling notice about their Medicare Advantage plans earlier this month, alerting them that their plan would no longer be available next year.