Staff Writer
CAROLYN BOSTICK
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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
Zoning request passes after multiple attempts for Post Falls annexation
The fourth time was a charm for annexation in an area to get across the finish line and gain zoning approval with Post Falls City Council Tuesday night.
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Post Falls vows to remember the fallen
Two yellow butterflies delicately flew over the Memorial Day ceremony in Post Falls, Monday morning, encapsulating the fragility and beauty of those who gave their lives in service to their country.
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JUNE NIBJ New Short-term rental law goes into effect this summer
New legislation on short-term rentals goes into effect starting this July, opening up destination areas in the state to the prospect of more short-term rentals (STR).
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JUNE NIBJ New Short-term rental law goes into effect this summer
New legislation on short-term rentals goes into effect starting this July, opening up destination areas in the state to the prospect of more short-term rentals (STR).
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Passing down patriotic traditions
It was a family affair as American Heritage Girls Miriam and Bridget Kazda took their younger sister, Gianna to place American flags at gravestones at Evergreen Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.
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Chatcolet Marina saved as part of Heyburn State Park improvements
A $23 million project to make a swath of improvements at Heyburn State Park has turned the old Chatcolet Marina into an upgraded facility intended to weather years of future recreation.
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Post Falls officials share public safety numbers, concerns
Public safety was literally the talk of the town at the Connect4Lunch event Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the appointment of a new police chief in Post Falls and the passing of the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue two-year levy. Post Falls Chamber Board Chair Tavis Throm said residents had …
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3rd Avenue Marketplace doubles fundraiser money to feed kids at Empty Bowls
The 3rd Avenue Marketplace raised the call to increase funding for its Weekend Backpack Program and the community followed through, bringing in more than $17,000 during the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Almost doubling the funds raised at the 2025 event.
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Post Falls Food Festival brings eats into historical context
Food is a universal language. To celebrate both Post Falls history and America250, foodies are encouraged to come together in Post Falls to taste their way through time during a Post Falls the Early Years Historical Food Festival on Saturday, May 30.
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Brantl named Post Falls police chief
After eight months with no named chief of police, Mayor Randy Westlund officially put forward Mark Brantl’s name to become chief at the Post Falls City Council meeting Tuesday night.
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Lakeland levy fails
The Lakeland Joint School District ballot measure failed at the polling stations Tuesday for its School Plant Facilities Levy for up to $3 million per year for five years.
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NAMI offers free mental health support
About one in five adults experiences mental health issues. That’s roughly 61.5 million people nationally. For people with mental health issues or for those watching a loved one struggling and unsure how to help, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free resource ready to help.
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Kootenai County Fire and Rescue passes temporary levy
The Kootenai County Fire and Rescue (KCFR) two-year levy passed at the polls, coming in with 6,471 votes "yes," 62% against “no” votes with 3,916 votes, 38%. Fire Chief Pete Holley said he appreciated the community rallying around public safety.
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NAMI offers free mental health support
About one in five adults experiences mental health issues. That’s roughly 61.5 million people nationally. For people with mental health issues or for those watching a loved one struggling and unsure how to help, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free resource ready to help.
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