FORC river cleanup nets biggest tire haul to date

CATALDO — Nearly 4,000 pounds of old rubber tires were pulled from the Coeur d’Alene River during a recent cleanup organized by the Friends of the River Coalition. Since 2001, FORC founder Dawn Wiksten and volunteers have annually scoured sections of the riverbed, removing more than 17,000 pounds of tires to date. Wiksten said the sheer number of tires recovered is puzzling. But through research and local accounts, she’s beginning to understand how so many ended up in the river. “There was a time when rolling a tire into the river was seen as simply wholesome fun kids have now and then, but this cannot possibly account for the number of tires,” Wiksten said.

Ponderay approves one-year extension for Bay Trail Condos

The City Council hesitantly approved a one-year extension for the Bay Trail Condos’ special use permit and site plan review on Monday evening.

Shoshone County facing federal lawsuit

Man claims violations of First Amendment rights, federal whistleblower protections

According to the filing, Ayers reported to Stutzke that Hecla was using uncovered trucks to carry mine tailings with high lead content. This allegedly resulted in contamination of public roads and waterways, including the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. He also raised concerns with Dose and Zimmerman about improper awarding of public works contracts and theft of county property, including large quantities of diesel fuel.

Allegro Dance’s local spin on holiday classic returns

When Devyn Vaughan-Jolley took over the Allegro Dance Studio in 2022, she felt there was a notable hole in the community arts scene.

Enrollment up for sixth straight semester; outpacing national trend

Enrollment up for sixth straight semester; outpacing national trend

Total enrollment at North Idaho College increased 7.1% for the spring semester, NIC announced Wednesday, marking six straight semesters of growth.

Clark Fork still feeling effects of historic flooding

Residents are still feeling the effects of historic flooding that hit North Idaho and eastern Montana on Thursday.

Even cities fall victim to scammers

Which leads to the most recent incident in Newport, Wash., just across the border from Idaho on Highway. Officials there announced Thursday they were the victims of a sophisticated online scam about Feb. 11 and lost $330,000.

SV Chamber celebrates community volunteers

Kellogg sees progress in FEMA flood map dispute

Kellogg sees progress in FEMA flood map dispute

In 2020, Kellogg and neighboring municipalities sought updated river flow data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose long‑term monitoring showed flood levels lower than those reflected in FEMA’s maps. Using that data, Kellogg submitted a Letter of Map Revision, or LOMR, to FEMA in early 2021, arguing that flood levels shown as 100‑year events would likely require flows closer to a 500‑year flood to reach projected elevations.

Shoshone County raises public works pay, may go higher

LPOSD board, superintendent commit to keeping LPOHS property

The Lake Pend Oreille School Board and Superintendent Dr. Becky Meyer committed to keeping the Lake Pend Oreille High School’s land as district property on Tuesday.

Armstrong addresses Careywood closure, wildfire deployment concerns

Misinformation and criticism surrounding local fire services were the subject of Tuesday’s “community chat” as Bonner County Commissioner Asia Williams hosted Northside Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong at the event.

Leadership changes at Silver Valley high schools

Steve Em: Blue-collar leadership for Kootenai County

For Steve Em, the issue facing Kootenai County voters in next week’s Republican primary election for the District 2 commissioner seat is a simple one. “It’s white collar versus blue collar,” he said in a sit-down interview with The Press. “I’m blue collar all the way.”

Herndon challenging elected Clark Fork committeeman’s residency

Recently elected Clark Fork Republican committeeman Jensen Heisel is facing a residency challenge by Scott Herndon, raising questions about his ability to hold the seat.

ITD announces permanent restriction of left turns at U.S. 95 and Lakeshore Drive

The Idaho Transportation Department is ending left turns from Lakeshore Drive onto U.S. 95 at the south end of the Long Bridge.

Kootenai County starts FY2027 budget process

Even if Kootenai County commissioners levy 3% more property taxes in the coming fiscal year, they’ll need to make budget cuts to avoid a deficit.

Idaho's Statehood Day to be celebrated in Wallace

Parade set for Wednesday, the day before the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July may get all the big attention this week, but in Wallace, the party starts one day earlier when they celebrate Idaho's Statehood Day.

Grand Slam stuns Range Riders late

The Glacier Range Riders were three outs away from a win Saturday night before the Ogden Raptors flipped the game with one swing.