Staff Writer

CAROLYN BOSTICK

cbostick@cdapress.com

Carolyn Bostick has worked for the Coeur d’Alene Press since June 2023. She covers Shoshone County and Coeur d'Alene. Carolyn previously worked in Utica, New York at the Observer-Dispatch for almost seven years before briefly working at The Inquirer and Mirror in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Since she moved to the Pacific Northwest from upstate New York in 2021, she's performed with the Spokane Shakespeare Society for three summers.

ARTICLES BY CAROLYN BOSTICK

MAY NIBJ E-commerce adds options for North Idaho businesses

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Post Falls construction student to compete nationally

As his former teacher, Gretchen Bell has always had one hope for Mikey Chase Braden, “to see him thrive.” When Braden first arrived as a student at Woodland Middle School, he was reeling from a lot of complicated transitions: going through the foster care system, moving from the state he …

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Post Falls students to perform 'Pride and Prejudice'

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Trip to Greece inspires Coeur d'Alene students

"Meno sto Coeur d’Alene" is Greek for “I live in Coeur d’Alene.” A group of 31 students from Coeur d’Alene School District recently got to test out new words in Greek and expand their cultural horizons with a whirlwind trip through Greece.

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Area of impact outcomes could affect future development

North Idaho cities are scrambling toward a deadline at the end of the year to ensure that areas of impact are confirmed by Kootenai County commissioners.

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Empty Bowls sets new fundraising record to feed Post Falls youth

This year's Empty Bowls set a fundraising record of about $9,000 to fight food insecurity for kids, 3rd Avenue Marketplace Executive Director Leslie Orth said Monday.

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Post Falls businesses, chamber give back to educators

It all came together Tuesday morning as contributions by almost 40 businesses surprised educators in the Post Falls School District. About 25 volunteers for the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce had assembled packages for educators to demonstrate how much they matter to their community.

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Quilt of Valor moves veteran to tears

Duaine Johnson was overcome with emotions Monday morning as he was given a Quilt of Valor for his 20 years as part of the Air Force. The words didn’t come quickly, so he doffed his Korea veteran hat to the quilters and audience applauding for him instead. “It means more …

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Family Promise of North Idaho hosts national CEO

Family Promise of North Idaho recently received a visit from the organization’s national CEO, Cheryl Schuch, to work on community-building and build up local infrastructure. The group operates locally out of the bottom floor of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to assist families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.

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Egg hunts, other spring fun to be found around North Idaho

Colorful eggs abound as Post Falls city staff prepare for a Q’emiln Park egg extravaganza.

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Lakes Highway District raises legal concerns about permit for Bayview docks

Lakes Highway District hit pause on the ongoing docks process earlier this week after concerns over a request from Kootenai County officials to become solely responsible for maintaining for the dock at Bayview after it is installed. Eric Shanley, director of highways for Lakes Highway District said he is hopeful …

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Post Falls council approves 47-unit project

After a mix of comments from community members during a public hearing Tuesday night, Post Falls City Council members unanimously voted to add the Steckman Annexation as a medium-density R2 zone, principal uses of which are single-family houses and duplexes, according to Post Falls zoning codes.

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Carrie Writing Residents speak on Steckman Annexation at Post Falls council meeting

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Seeds of creativity to be planted at Skyway Elementary School

When student Jerren Bailey and Lake City High School art teacher Dawn Myers went to hang a banner Bailey had created for the Skyway Elementary garden it was clear the winter had been rough on the garden. "Their garden needs some love and care," Bailey said.

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Reversal: Post Falls students pitch the jobs they want

Eye contact, a firm handshake and confident conversation. Seniors pitched their passion for future careers such as firefighting, teaching software engineering and social work to community volunteers Wednesday at the reverse job fair.

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