Wednesday, January 21, 2026

ARTICLES BY BOB KIRKPATRICK

Gookin expects to have hands full as he takes on mayor's role

Many challenges lie ahead for Coeur d’Alene Mayor Dan Gookin, who has barely gotten his feet wet, having been in office for just over a week.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO

Encounter with dog sends woman to hospital

Amanda Norton of Rathdrum was viciously attacked by a Golden Newfoundland at a friend’s home on W. Kamloops Drive late Saturday night, Jan. 10. She suffered a severe injury and was transported to the hospital for emergency surgery.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO

Greif looks to restructure fire department

With numerous upcoming retirements creating vacancies throughout the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, Chief Tom Greif said he wants to organize the department's administrative structure.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO

Cd'A councilor questions cost of compensation study

Too many unanswered questions at the Generals Services Committee meeting on Monday afternoon regarding an agreement with BestDay HR for a citywide classification and compensation study have the issue moving on to the next city council agenda.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Gookin gives nod to Sheckler

Coeur d’ Alene Attorney Dan Sheckler is Mayor Dan Gookin’s choice to fill Council Seat # 3. Gookin made the announcement in a press release on Friday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Gavel passes to Gookin

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO

City ready for snow

As temperatures continue to drop and the threat of increased snowfall looms, not much of the flaky white stuff has blanketed the city as of late. But with an annual deposit of nearly 4 feet throughout Coeur d’Alene, Streets and Engineering Director Todd Feuiser said the city is prepared for …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

I-90 rumble coming closer to homes

The I-90 expansion project, which is widening the stretch of highway between Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls to four lanes in each direction, is becoming a source of irritation for some area residents.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

I-90 rumble coming closer to homes

The I-90 expansion project, which is widening the stretch of highway between Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls to four lanes in each direction, is becoming a source of irritation for some area residents.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Cd'A city administrator takes buyout

City Administrator Troy Tymesen and Parks and Recreation Director Bill Greenwood were among the 24 applicants the Coeur d’Alene City Council unanimously approved for the city's voluntary separation incentive program, granting them early retirement.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Key Cd'A personnel eye buyout

Earlier this year, the Coeur d’Alene City Council directed staff to analyze the fiscal impacts of offering an incentive program that would allow employees to apply for a one-time incentive payment in exchange for a voluntary separation within the next 12 months and separating from the city’s insurance coverage.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Coeur Terre Phase 1 gets OK

There was nary an empty seat at the Coeur d’Alene Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday evening, as concerned citizens gathered in anticipation of the committee’s ruling on the Coeur Terre project.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Fred Meise: Crop duster extraordinaire

MOSES LAKE — Fred Meise is the owner of NorthWest Ag Service, an aerial and land application company that provides crop protection in the Columbia Basin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Huskie Softball chases Jack Rabbits off the diamond

QUINCY – Othello picked up two key wins on the road at Quincy sweeping a doubleheader from the Jacks in CWAC league action May 4.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman is Old Hotel Artist of the Month for September

OTHELLO — Moses Lake's Susan Wapole has been an avid lover of art for as long as she can remember. A self-described doodler, Susan said as a child she drew on every little edge of paper and continues to do so today.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

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