Local singer to appear on 'American Idol'

A Lakeland High School graduate and long-time North Idahoan will appear on “American Idol” on Sunday.
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Server surprised with $500 tip

A server at the Owl Cafe in Hayden experienced an extraordinary moment of kindness on Sunday.
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Clinic converted to emergency day camp

Northwest Specialty Hospital has created an emergency day camp for children of employees to lift the burden of finding child care and keep the kiddos close to their parents.
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Rallying for restaurant workers

Local restaurants and businesses are rallying for their community members and employees amid coronavirus closures and restrictions.
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Post Falls School District offers resources

The Post Falls School District is offering emergency K-5 childcare, free meals and online education resources.
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Cd'A Schools to vote on boundaries tonight

The Coeur d’Alene School Board is going through with its special meeting this evening to vote on final proposed school zones.
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Cd'A School District: Growing into the future

COEUR d’ALENE — One of Chuck Kiesel's favorite things to do every morning is greet the students at Coeur d'Alene High School.
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'Packages from Pete' hit home

Valentine's Day 2020 was a sweet one for Greensferry Elementary School and Post Falls community members as they shipped care packages to sailors and Marines aboard the USS Bataan in memory of the late Pete Marion, Post Falls' first school resource officer.
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For Mathletes, it all adds up

COEUR d'ALENE ­— Confidence is a cornerstone when it comes to building strong foundations in mathematics.
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I'LL DO IT TOMORROW …

"Never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him!"
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North Idaho Christian School sends food, love to Haiti

HAYDEN — Scoop. Pour. Fill. Seal. Toss. Pack. Ship.
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A celebration for education

POST FALLS — In the past 23 years, the Post Falls Education Foundation has awarded $635,000 in grants to allow teachers to turn their classrooms into student laboratories and imagination wonderlands.
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Schools watching for flu symptoms

The spread of a contagious disease has never closed school during Superintendent Jerry Keane's 40-year career in the Post Falls School District.
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Weaving history into the present

Coeur d'Alene Tribal member and established artist Leanne Campbell is looking forward to having a hands-on experience with history.
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Titans of Kindness

POST FALLS — The students at River City Middle School aren’t just any students.
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With a little help from his friends

DALTON GARDENS — You can take the rocker out of the music, but you can never take the music out of the rocker.
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Little introduces bill to increase veteran teacher pay

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday released his top priority for 2020: A five-year, $225 million plan to increase compensation for veteran teachers.
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Bill would increase pay for veteran teachers

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday released his top priority for 2020: A five-year, $225 million plan to increase compensation for veteran teachers.
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Safety first at 12th annual Safety Fest

POST FALLS — A wreck on the side of the road could mean someone is in serious danger.
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Growing excitement for STEM

COEUR d’ALENE — How many elementary school kids does it take to build a roller coaster?
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The boundary saga continues

COEUR d’ALENE — Change isn’t always easy.
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Boundary proposal on display tonight

COEUR d’ALENE — The second public open house in the boundary review process for Coeur d'Alene School District will be held from 6 to 8 tonight at Woodland Middle School.
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Creativity boost

COEUR d’ALENE — Creativity is getting a boost in local schools, compliments of the Citizens' Council for the Arts, Art on the Green and the Sue and Patrick Flammia Endowment.
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Packages from Pete

POST FALLS — Packs of gum, hand-signed valentines, candy bars, goofy glasses and warm socks.
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Fast Five Emily Hudson: Giving voice to vision

Meet Emily Hudson, marketing communications consultant and founder of Write & Shine, LLC. A storyteller at heart, Emily is a copywriting specialist and editorial enthusiast. Her work has supported a wide array of domestic and international organizations, from expedition companies to tech platforms to digital publications and universities. She has …
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Little humans, big hearts

HAYDEN — For being so little, Northwest Expedition Academy’s kindergartners have big hearts.
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Something to talk about

HAYDEN — It’s a classic love story: boy meets girl, girl terrifies boy, boy chases girl for one of the greatest pursuit scenes in cinema history.
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They'll put a spell on you

COEUR d’ALENE — The Panhandle is once again abuzz in anticipation of the North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee.
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New after-school club launches at Borah

COEUR d’ALENE — How many elementary school kids does it take to build a roller coaster?
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Tragedy strikes Post Falls High

POST FALLS — The North Idaho community is reeling after a Post Falls High School athlete and honor student took his life in his home on Friday.
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Clark's Jewelers declares victory

Clark’s Diamond Jewelers declared victory on Monday.
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Venture students discover zen in wellness classes

COEUR d’ALENE — For one hour every Friday, Venture High School students find their zen.
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Young welders showcase talents in SkillsUSA contest

RATHDRUM — Showers of orange sparks cascaded from workstations to the floor as student welders meticulously completed their projects Friday at the Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.
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Whose valentine is it anyway?

COEUR d’ALENE — Love is strange, funny and unpredictable, just like the players of Lake City High School's Troupe de Wolfe Blue Room Improv team.
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Docuseries 'opens wounds' for some in North Idaho

RATHDRUM — Family and friends who lost loved ones to suicide have expressed concerns with the “Irreplaceable” docuseries being filmed in Lakeland schools this week.
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Best of 2020 nominations: Top of the class

The nominating period for the Business Journal of North Idaho's Best of North Idaho competition closed last Friday, and one thing is especially clear — North Idaho loves its teachers.
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Docuseries 'opens wounds' for some in Lakeland community

RATHDRUM — Family and friends who lost loved ones to suicide have expressed concerns with the “Irreplaceable” docuseries being filmed in Lakeland schools this week.
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Grandfathering discussions continue in Cd'A schools

COEUR d’ALENE — In the conversation of school boundaries and what changes will be made in the Coeur d’Alene School District next school year, the subject of “grandfathering,” or exempting students from transfer, has frequently been a concern.
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'Irreplaceable'

RATHDRUM — The adjective "irreplaceable" describes anything that is one of a kind, that has a particularly deep and meaningful value.
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Spring or winter? Students (and groundhogs) weigh in

POST FALLS — It was almost unanimous.
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What a way to make a livin'

COEUR d’ALENE — As Dolly Parton sings it: "Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me - I swear sometimes that man is out to get me!"
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North Idaho canines will appear on Animal Planet

The biggest sporting events of the year are happening this weekend: Dog Bowl III and Puppy Bowl XVI.
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Puppy power

The biggest sporting events of the year are happening this weekend: Dog Bowl III and Puppy Bowl XVI.
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Former Marine sidesteps death to welcome baby No. 7

COEUR d’ALENE — Lucky baby No. 7, Samuel Frantz, has no idea how lucky he really is.
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Successful popcorn salesman, decorated holiday hero

Twelve hundred dollars can buy a lot of video games.
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Woof! Wooof-bark! Meeeeeeoooooooow!

HAYDEN — The $6.5 million capital campaign for the new Kootenai Humane Society shelter is almost two-thirds of the way to the goal.
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Fast Five Jeff Yates: Catching the “big air”

Meet Jeff Yates, a local to the Coeur d’Alene area since the mid-’70s. He grew up going to Bryan and Harding elementary schools, then Lakes Jr. High, finishing high school as a Viking at Coeur d’Alene High School.
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Homeward bound

Through it all, Serina Robles has kept a smile on her face.
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Boundary review buzz

COEUR d’ALENE — In just a few years, Seth and Valerie Rounds’ young son and daughter will be students in the Coeur d’Alene School District.
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Big heart, long legacy, grateful community

Kids. Veterans. Post Falls.
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School boundaries being scrutinized

COEUR d’ALENE — The community will be able to weigh in on the Coeur d'Alene School District's boundary review process during the first public open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Coeur d'Alene High School commons.
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Inspired by life: International musician Bogdan Ota plays the JACC tonight, Kroc March 6

Moving. Meaningful. Epic.
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Changes near top of Cd'A trustees

COEUR d'ALENE — Coeur d'Alene School Board Trustee Jen Brumley was voted into the position of board vice chair during the board's annual meeting Jan. 6.
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Words to live by

COEUR d’ALENE — "If there is no struggle, there is no progress," Greensferry Elementary School fifth-grader Noah Ingle softly spoke into the microphone Thursday.
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Right to Life march is Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — In solidarity with peaceful protesters across the nation, Right to Life of Coeur d'Alene will hold its annual March for Life from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Skate Plaza.
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'Just the tip of the iceberg'

COEUR d’ALENE — During a special workshop of the Coeur d'Alene School Board on Monday, Chairman Casey Morrisroe said feedback the board has received regarding the boundary review "could be just the tip of the iceberg."
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PF superintendent search down to three

POST FALLS — The search to find longtime Post Falls School District Superintendent Jerry Keane’s replacement has narrowed to three finalists: Trina Caudle, Dena Naccarato and Jeff Dillon.
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DREAM BOATS

COEUR d’ALENE — The best way to get through a long, cold winter is to do a little summer dreaming.
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Fight for the Fish: Record-breaker or history-maker

COEUR d’ALENE — That first Fight for the Fish, in February 1999, Coeur d'Alene High School lost the varsity game, but the vivacious Viking spirit roared and soared to capture the spirit fish, which found its first home at CHS.
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Magnet schools attract attention in boundary discussion

COEUR d’ALENE — Seasoned Coeur d'Alene School District educator Shanna Marshall approached the lectern during the school board meeting Monday night to “clear up some misconceptions” about her school.
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Equity issues bubbling in Cd'A rezoning process

COEUR d’ALENE — Concerns about Coeur d'Alene School District's boundary revisions continue to revolve around magnet schools and how equality and equity will be distributed throughout the district once zoning changes are made.
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Motivation, inspiration, hope

COEUR d’ALENE — A little inspiration can go a long way.
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Still defiant - and drug-free

An important element of Idaho Drug-Free Youth is right in its acronym — "IDFY."
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Be well with the Well

COEUR d’ALENE — A new outreach program of Kroc Church is inviting Kroc Center members and non-members alike to be well in their minds, bodies and spirits.
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Coeur d'Alene School District launches podcast

COEUR d’ALENE — A new weekly podcast is welcoming community members to hear what's cooking in the Coeur d'Alene School District.
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Press Christmas for All making lifetime impacts

It's no easy task to gift wrap a washing machine or a set of brand new snow tires.
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Local professor talks control of electronics

The title alone raises eyebrows.
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Local prof preaches gospel of controlling our electronic impulses

The title alone raises eyebrows.
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GIFTS of CHRISTMAS PAST

It's Christmas morning.
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Christmas lives here

COEUR d’ALENE — It’s the day before Christmas, and all through her home, Rose Frederick's holiday flair sparkles wherever you roam.
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Jingle bills

COEUR d’ALENE — The lights from bouncing head lamps indicated that Fleet Feet's Jingle Bell Run was on its way.
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Santa stops at Skyway amid food drive

COEUR d’ALENE — Santa and his elf sat atop a Christmas light-covered fire engine and greeted good little boys and girls while snow fell on their little hats and umbrellas in a picturesque winter scene outside Skyway Elementary School Thursday.
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Blazes and blessings

RATHDRUM — A friend placed her hand on Wanda Lyon’s shoulder during lunch in the Rathdrum Senior Center.
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Sensing is believing

COEUR d’ALENE — Being in a busy shopping center to see Santa Claus can be overwhelming for kids and their parents.
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Nutcracker noel

HAYDEN — It all started with a gnome.
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Sharing the warmth

Some walked in wearing thinning jackets, hooded sweatshirts or no coats at all.
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Another encore for CHS Theatre Department 

COEUR d’ALENE — They work hard. They play hard.
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Wreaths Across America ceremony is Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — Wreaths Across America, the national program to honor fallen military veterans who have passed, will take place Saturday at 9 a.m. at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens.
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Final Lit Crawl of 2019 is Thursday

COEUR d'ALENE — This Lit Crawl has it all — poetry, prose, stories and music.
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Bells will ring, kettles will sing on Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — Every time a mayor's bell rings, a Red Kettle sings.
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HREI turns 21

COEUR d’ALENE — Nothing gets people in the mood for peace and love like a good John Lennon song.
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Cd'A schools attendance zone picture starts to get clearer

COEUR d’ALENE — Springboard proposal No. 9 was selected Tuesday as the starting point for the Coeur d’Alene School District’s Boundary Review Committee. The panel will begin configuring what matters most to families and how best to move attendance zones to accommodate for growth, transportation, safety, convenience and other factors.
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I-90 westbound closed for 12 hours

MULLAN — It was kind of like an airport on Thanksgiving weekend.
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Students win when they sleep in

Teenagers are known for being night owls.
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Fast Five: Community, Jacob Bonwell is here for you

Meet Jacob Bonwell, an optimistic, deep thinking, developing, philanthropic chemical engineer who finds peace and life guidance in reading futuristic nonfiction books, watching Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin rocket launches whilst enjoying all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
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From blankets to mittens, these ladies be knittin'

COEUR d'ALENE — Snuggly blankets, hats, scarves, socks, gloves and — most of all — a whole lot of love.
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Grieve, honor, heal at Ceremony of Remembrance on Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — The holidays aren't always the most wonderful time of the year, especially for those experiencing heartache.
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Another shining year for foundation's Festival of Trees

COEUR d’ALENE — 'Twas another busy year for the Kootenai Health Foundation's Festival of Trees, which wrapped up in all its shiny holiday glory on Monday.
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Laura Little off-Broadway show to become PBS film

"All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914," the theater production Laura Little brought to New York City last year, is being made into a film for PBS.
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Holiday classics with a Western flair

COEUR d’ALENE — He's not Santa Claus, but Rusty Jackson does have a remarkable beard and a love for Christmas.
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Oh what fun it is to read

COEUR d’ALENE — Something extraordinary happens when a child discovers a book.
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Merry miracles

COEUR d’ALENE — The most wonderful time of year really is a time filled with wonders.
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Saved by the Belles

COEUR d’ALENE — The singers of the Sweet Adelines Coeur d'Alene Chorus will be changing things up a bit as they sing and ring in the 2019 yuletide season.
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SURVIVOR and HERO

COEUR d’ALENE — The Star of David around Carla Peperzak’s neck sparkled in the light of the gymnasium following her presentation at Canfield Middle School.
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Breaking the 'mean girls' phenomenon

COEUR d’ALENE — About 20 girls stood in front of bleachers packed with their peers.
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Fast Five: Life, love and law as seen by Robert Green

Meet Robert Green, an Idaho native who loves exploring North Idaho and beyond with his family whenever he’s not directing operations at his Coeur d’Alene law firm, Kootenai Law Group, PLLC. As a Gonzaga Law School graduate and a former deputy Kootenai County prosecutor, Robert has deep personal and professional …
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Believe in the magic

COEUR d’ALENE — Glittering, painted ornaments dangled from the cabin ceiling.
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Halo's bright ray of hope

COEUR d’ALENE — Hailie "Halo" Neufeld-Velasco is in her fourth year of turning the town blue for Type 1 diabetes awareness, and she has no plans to quit any time soon.
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Cd'A schools review boundaries today

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees will hold a special workshop meeting at 2:30 p.m. today in the Midtown Meeting Center.
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A soldier's letters home

The value of the treasures Teresa Irish found in an old trunk belonging to her late father is something that can never be measured.
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Saluting Justin Rader: Dentist, dad, veteran who cares

Meet Dr. Justin Rader, a husband, father, veteran, dentist and Coeur d’Alene-ite. He grew up in Coeur d’Alene and went to Dalton Elementary, Canfield Middle School and Coeur d’Alene High School. He attended both University of Idaho and Boise State University, so his family can love and hate him at …
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'One Nation Under God'

COEUR d’ALENE — It began with silhouetted scenes.
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Shooting threats can have serious consequences

The arrest late Monday of a 15-year-old Coeur d'Alene High School student mirrors a national trend.
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Tom White makes cool stuff

Meet Tom White, a Coeur d’Alene native who specializes in custom furniture, home decor and fabrication. A skilled prop maker and all around sci-fi geek.
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Beautiful minds Local high schoolers test their mathematical mettle

How long will it take for prices in the economy to double at a 7 percent annual inflation rate, rounded to the nearest year?
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Student vaping nightmare

COEUR d’ALENE — Vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes on school grounds has become such a problem that school officials are preparing for action.
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K-12 task force: Retaining teachers key

Teacher retention, mental health and all-day kindergarten are top issues concerning education in Idaho, according to Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 task force on education.
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Our Father St. Thomas welcomes newly ordained priest

COEUR d’ALENE — It's the Rev. John Mosier's first priest gig, and he's here to tell His story.
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House fire claims dog, causes $200K damage

COEUR d’ALENE — An early morning fire destroyed half of a home on Pine Hill Drive in Coeur d'Alene and claimed the life of a small dog on Thursday.
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Out of the Shadows Theater presents: 'The Music Man Jr.'

COEUR d’ALENE — Wearing a keen vest and a straw boater hat, Logan Basta is all dressed up with somewhere to go — the spotlight.
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Willy Wonka, oompa loompas congregate at Cd'A carousel

COEUR d’ALENE — A grinning Riley Loper in a Wednesday Addams costume popped a piece of candy into her mouth after enjoying a ride Thursday on the Coeur d'Alene Carousel.
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Community Library Book Sale is Friday, Saturday; Idaho Reading Week Celebration is Nov. 8

HAYDEN — The Community Library Network has bibliophiles covered from cover to cover.
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Shore to speak at autism conference

If it weren't for the support of his parents and teachers, a child who was diagnosed with "atypical development and strong autistic tendencies" would have been institutionalized rather than sent to a regular school.
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'America's greatness lies in the future'

COEUR d’ALENE — The memory of being separated from his parents and brother at the age of 4 is something that still haunts Viet Thanh Nguyen.
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Year 30 the best yet for Rotary rose sale

A huge bouquet of punch pink roses beautified the counter of the Post Falls Food Bank Friday morning.
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KTEC really rollin' now

RATHDRUM — Only Oprah Winfrey could have said it better — "KTEC, you get a car!"
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Potential, not poverty

COEUR d’ALENE — Even the most experienced explorers don’t know what to expect when they travel into uncharted territory.
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Local historian compiles new book

The work for local historian Robert Singletary's new book began long ago, even before he started his Kootenai County Chronicles series for The Press in the 1990s.
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Serina, family having rough go after transplant

Although her orange hair is all gone, the fiery fight in Serina Robles rages on.
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At Sorensen, a novel idea: book vending machine

COEUR d’ALENE — Kids love putting tokens in machines and watching prizes drop right into their hands.
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A superhero for the kitties

No bikes. No games. No dolls.
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Oh, Mama! Red will go green on St. Paddy's Day in Ireland

The Emerald Isle will soon be painted red.
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EXCELlent opportunities

COEUR d’ALENE — Third-graders with an abundance of energy wiggled and scurried beneath a rainbow parachute in Lisa Blattstein's P.E. class this week in the Winton Elementary gym.
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Double the work, double the fun

Truffaldino is in a bit of a pickle.
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Refugee stories, American greatness

COEUR d’ALENE — Growing up as a refugee who fled to the United States in 1975 to escape the Vietnam War, Viet Thanh Nguyen knows all too well what it's like to live with feet in two worlds.
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No place like home

HAYDEN — A smiling dog in a neckerchief decorated with pictures of candy corn was unabashed as she rolled on the ground before any shovels made it into the dirt.
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Get crafty with the 3Cs

The snow at the end of September was a frigid reminder that the holidays are just around the corner.
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Lakeland School District wants to hear from you

RATHDRUM — A survey is under way to figure out what the future should hold for the Lakeland Joint School District.
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Grateful for their teachers

POST FALLS — It's easy for teachers to forget about themselves when they’re given opportunities to improve their classrooms.
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2019 municipal elections

Six contenders are hoping to secure the votes of their constituents when the Lakeland Joint School District holds its school board election Nov. 5.
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Building a culture of support around foster kids

Foster kids are taken care of while they’re growing up and going to school.
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CDA's first homecoming queen returns to lead parade

COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene High School’s first homecoming queen has returned to grace her queendom once again.
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This steer is in the clear

POST FALLS — Carlos the friendly steer has been saved, thanks to generous donations from community members.
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Dearly bull-loved

POST FALLS — Friends of a special North Idaho resident are rallying to come up enough funds to keep him in his home.
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Standing guard

He's not the story-telling type, but Mikell (pronounced Michael) Hogan is famous for being the first armed guard to protect and serve a school in the state of Idaho.
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Let the fright fest begin

The night was stormy and dark.
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Entrepreneur Ahmer inspires spirit of dreaming big

Meet Kristin Ahmer, a nationally recognized entrepreneurial executive who invented and globally distributed the first reusable food pouch to come to market eight years ago: The Original Squeeze. She's a passionate mother of two, determined to inspire the spirit of dreaming big and the power of entrepreneurialism.
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Finding hope in the darkness

As of Thursday, 28 Kootenai County residents had taken their lives this year.
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Taking a closer look at Idaho's stagnant go-on rate

North Idaho College President Rick MacLennan is all in on improving Idaho's go-on rate.
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Bringing a unique perspective to the sciences

COEUR d’ALENE — Making bridges out of paper and tape is not as impossible as it seems.
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Loved ones, live forever through the work of Coeur d'Alene artist

In a small, heart-shaped mold, Twyla Jensen delicately poured freshly mixed resin.
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Emily Browning: Idaho love and graphic T-shirts

Meet Emily Browning, a young entrepreneur who lives in graphic tees. She is a North Idaho native and loves exploring the Pacific Northwest with her fiancé and pup.
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MR. CONSISTENT

POST FALLS — Nearly 40 years ago, a young Jerry Keane entered the teaching profession with big dreams and stars in his eyes, ready to make a difference in the world.
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Commence the festivities

COEUR d’ALENE — For the past several years, Amish Patel has considered Coeur d’Alene to be his “second home.”
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Opening worlds of opportunities

COEUR d’ALENE — The smile on Natalia Kamolinkova's face was almost as big as her home country of Russia when she slid into the seat of the ice hockey sled.
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Give your community involvement a boost

COEUR d’ALENE — The way we vote isn't simply a matter of checking boxes.
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Think Big Festival returns to North Idaho this weekend

It’s time to Think Big and dream even bigger.
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Throw kindness like confetti ... or chalk

COEUR d’ALENE — A wheel of eight colors represent mental health, family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality and medical access.
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Ban books? Not here, Huckleberry

The Community Library Network will celebrate Banned Books Week from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28.
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Another McMurray to serve with honor

COEUR d’ALENE — On the grounds where the original Freedom Tree once stood, another McMurray pledged his service to his country.
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From the Air Force to the River City

Good things come in small packages.
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'Overwhelming' crowd attends Garrison Keillor fundraiser for Cd'A Symphony

COEUR d’ALENE — Bologna, mustard, ketchup and onion sandwiches were the car trip food of choice when a young Garrison Keillor traveled with his family from Minnesota to see his Inland Northwest kin.
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Quiet on the set

Young Coeur d'Alene filmmakers and brothers David and Elijah Holston are now just two degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon.
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Youngsters reach new heights with help from Tristan Hite

Meet Tristan Hite, North Idaho native and co-founder of the Moore For Youth Foundation.
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Hearts to serve, hands to work

A shiny new cedar fence went up in no time as dozens of Mountain West Bank employees worked at a steady pace.
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Gems of Coeur d'Alene's history

COEUR d’ALENE — In Coeur d’Alene, in the old days, kids knew it was time to get back home when they heard the mill whistles blow.
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Hearn resigns from Cd'A School Board

COEUR d’ALENE — Tom Hearn arrived on the Coeur d'Alene School Board at kind of a crazy time in 2013.
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Garden Tour rakes in the green for local nonprofits

Every summer for more than 20 years, community members have enjoyed winding through various North Idaho gardens on the Coeur d'Alene Garden Club Garden Tour.
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Suicide prevention, awareness walk is Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — From 2013 to 2017, more than 1,730 Idahoans died by suicide.
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The gift of dignity

As a teen and young adult, Charity Reimagined board member Amberly Bunch knew how to work the system, and she was an expert at manipulating her family.
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Suicide prevention, awareness walk Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — From 2013 to 2017, more than 1,730 Idahoans died by suicide.
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Local filmmakers release short movie shot here

A creepy custodian.
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Investing in the future

COEUR d’ALENE — Growing up with six siblings, the Boys and Girls Club was a necessity for Eric Carpenter and his brothers and sisters.
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10 Questions with Garrison Keillor Author, humorist to perform Sept. 14 with Coeur d'Alene Symphony

North Idaho, you're in for a special treat.
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Jesse Matthews loves helping kids reach their potential

Meet Jesse Matthews. She has a passion for encouraging those around her to meet their full potential, and she strives to bring compassion and guidance to everything she does. Always preferring to work behind the scenes, her selfless approach keeps the focus on those who need it most.
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New year, new look for Lakes

COEUR d’ALENE — At 65, Lakes Middle School is looking good for its age.
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A new approach to giving

Rethinking how to give is a bit of a foreign concept.
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North Idaho's best will be showcased Saturday

The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce’s COEURfest is returning for the second year to showcase the best the area has to offer.
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Drive like your kids live here

Going back to school isn't just for students.
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Report: Sea change in college funding

The cost of college in Idaho is up, state funding for higher education is down and economically modest students across the state continue to struggle to pay for four years of college.
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RJ Reuber: Coffee, culture and creativity

Meet RJ Reuber, a young, determined business owner who enjoys arts and entertainment and is quite fond of coffee.
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Kootenai School Board elects two trustees

HARRISON — Two new trustees have been elected to the Kootenai School Board just in time for the 2019-2020 school year.
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The fair is where you'll find Alexcia Jordan

Meet Alexcia Jordan, an outgoing and optimistic lady who strives to always see the best in every scenario. She is the proud mom of two, owner of too many horses, loves the beach and cannot survive without coffee. San Diego born but North Idaho raised, she reveled in the opportunity …
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Rathdrum teen first to show in pocket-pet class

This is just a little story about a pint-sized pal.
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Machines of yesteryear

A mill whistle blew and a column of steam was seen over Agventure Land.
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Entertain a new reality with Colton Hoffman

Meet Colton Hoffman, a young, bold, blessed, grateful and ambitious business owner, who runs V-Sports Arenas VRCDA and StrikeZone with his wife, Kearston "Kearsy" Hoffman, at 115 S. Fourth St. in Coeur d'Alene. They're driven to be the change in the world they wish to see, destined to leave a …
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The sparkling, spunky spectacle of Mango and Dango

People pop out of barns and exhibit halls, jaws drop and heads turn as the carnival music grows closer and the "Flying Umbrella Ship" comes into sight.
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Blacksmithing demonstrations continue all week

All it took was some banging, clanging and 1,800 fiery degrees for Brandon Bentley to make a J-hook right in front of his audience's eyes.
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Bugs!

An Arizona blond tarantula named Charlotte rested in Allison Wheeler's hand, mere feet away from the wide eyes of kids sitting on the floor during a "bugology" lesson on Wednesday.
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Alpacas: 'You just want to put your arms around them'

The gentle, furry, long-necked critters in Building 9 aren't camels or llamas, and they're certainly not canines.
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Luke Greensides is up for any fabrication challenge

Meet Luke Greensides, the general manager at River City Fabrication, 5650 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls. Luke has been a part of the company for 10 years. He was born and raised in the Post Falls area and graduated from North Idaho College with an associate degree in computer …
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Our seniors are in good hands with Dakota Klinkefus

Meet Dakota Klinkefus, assistant administrator for Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls. Dakota has been in the senior care industry for nearly 15 years, getting his start in the certified nursing assistant program at his high school located in Cottonwood. Dakota, having been reared in the small farming community of …
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Military dad proposes  local Junior ROTC program

A former Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and proud military dad is working to establish a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program in Coeur d'Alene.
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Local girl, 11, needs marrow transplant

She loves singing, dancing, coloring, painting her nails and all the fun things 11-year-old girls do, but right now, life isn't so fun for Serina Robles.
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Deputy Doug: 'The best thing about it is the kids'

Beefy, burly and intimidating, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Goodman has been a scrapper since the beginning.
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Light Up Riverstone will benefit humane society

The Kootenai Humane Society is charging forward with its mission to build a new shelter for four-legged residents.
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Rob Wentz: Cheerios, Fox News and comedy

Meet Rob Wentz, a local stand-up comedian and actor. He grew up in New Orleans, where he was a child actor and featured in Spike Lee’s "Miracle at St. Anna." He moved to Sandpoint at 13 and, after graduating high school, decided to try stand-up — and fell in love …
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Forum tackles housing problems

COEUR d’ALENE — Houses go up, prices go up.
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Get your comic on at Coeur d'Con

COEUR d’ALENE — Superheroes, supervillains, cartoons, anime, comic books, science fiction, video games, roleplaying and every geek culture in between.
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Roll up those sleeves for Lake City Junior Academy

COEUR d’ALENE — Before the first school bells ring on Aug. 27, Lake City Junior Academy has some chores to do.
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Mother spreads kindness to raise suicide awareness

COEUR d’ALENE — In the words of the late Hudson Lowe: "You know that you will change the world solely because the world has failed to change you."
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Athol Orchards announces expansion plans

ATHOL — Pressed, baked, sauced, caramel-covered or raw, apples are the apple of Nikki Conley's eye.
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Singalong helps seniors uncover lost memories

Music and memory share a delicate dance in the ballroom of the mind.
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Paw-sitively amazing support for Kootenai Humane Society

COEUR d’ALENE — A frenzy of giving ensued as friends of the Kootenai Humane Society raised their people paws and pledged generous portions of their pocketbooks Wednesday evening.
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Morrisroe, Pickford back for more on school board

COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d'Alene School Board Chairman Casey Morrisroe has submitted the paperwork to run for re-election.
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Taking wing

Four young ospreys were introduced to a home away from home on Friday as they took up temporary residence in a release tower at Birds of Prey Northwest.
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Iris Siegler grows creativity in the Children's Art Garden

Iris Siegler is passionate about providing children positive art experiences. See Iris in the Children's Art Garden at Art on the Green, starting today on the North Idaho College Campus.
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Hayden's senior haven triples in size, rent

HAYDEN — Friends mingle over coffee at tables decorated with fresh flowers and spring green, daisy-printed tablecloths that reflect the welcoming, convivial feeling of the room.
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Lakes will soon be better than ever

COEUR d’ALENE — The long-awaited renovation of Lakes Middle School is making progress and scheduled to be nearly complete for the first day of the 2019-2020 school year in September.
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Bringing Nashville to North Idaho

Meet Jeremy McComb, a fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist responsible for songs selling more than 6 million units on various projects (including a Grammy-nominated movie soundtrack).
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His door is always open

COEUR d’ALENE — He loves the kids.
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AmeriCorps volunteers are getting things done

One person can make a world of difference, especially for a nonprofit that needs all the help it can get.
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'Miss Mandi' Harris sparks literary love in young readers

Meet Mandi Harris, youth services librarian at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Mandi can think of no happier way to spend her life than learning from kids and books. Mandi is often the loudest person in the library and has been shushed more than once, but has never shushed anyone.
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Remembering Jen, and her journey

Healed.
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Tasheena Abeyta-Smith: Call her a mountain mermaid

Meet Tasheena Abeyta-Smith, a born-and-bred North Idaho native with a passion for love and human connection. Her roots are set in both the mountains of Idaho and the sea of Hawaii, identifying herself as a real life mountain mermaid. You can find her slinging hair at Voiage Salon, 754 N. …
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Camp helps girls bolster STEM skills

Men hold the majority of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Be merry, go round for National Carousel Day

COEUR d’ALENE — The carousel that once brought joy to so many youngsters at Playland Pier is continuing to bring smiles to kids' faces in 2019.
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Growing something awesome with Mike Plante

Meet Mike Plante, Coeur d’Alene’s first urban farmer, a native who is blooming where he was planted. He is the co-founder of Plante Family Farm and can be reached at
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Just what the doctor ordered

“Dr. Lizzy, OR 3, stat. Dr. Lizzy, OR 3, STAT!”
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Ales for the Trail in need of volunteers

No cars. No trucks. No motorbikes.
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Alyssa Pukkila has a dedication to education

Meet Alyssa Pukkila, a passionate advocate for students with learning disabilities. Her drive to understand how the brain learns and the neuroscience behind those processes give her a unique perspective on education that is putting Post Falls on the map for innovative education.
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Jeanette Laster says, 'Be kind … embrace change'

Meet Jeanette Laster, a community advocate with a heart to serve people. As well as serving as executive director of the Human Rights Education Institute, Jeanette will be returning to full-time student status in the fall to pursue numerous avenues of interest in leadership. Her favorite quote: “The best way …
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Treasured tackle box stolen from devoted young angler, 8

Whoever stole 8-year-old Max Solis' tackle box didn't just take a box filled with fishing gear.
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Make-A-Wish unveils North Idaho council

After years of communicating and coordinating across the state to make dreams come true, Make-A-Wish Idaho finally has a solid presence in North Idaho.
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These camps are all DRAMA

As someone who once stood and bowed to applause in the shoes of a young theater actor, Daniel Connelly is elated to encourage kids to have that same exhilarating experience.
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A decade of service

COEUR d’ALENE — Providing services that support individuals and families in need, rebuilding lives with dignity and helping people find comfort and happiness — that's what St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho does.
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Two trustees, superintendent resign from Kootenai School District

Two Kootenai Joint School District School Board trustees and the superintendent resigned during a special meeting June 27.
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Keri Stark's heart for humanity

Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Keri Stark
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A decade dedicated to Idaho education

If his replacement isn’t announced today, that’s no problem for Don Soltman. He’s prepared to continue his work on the Idaho State Board of Education until that person is in place.
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Let the music move you

It's time to kick off those shoes and dance barefoot in the grass.
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Survey shows priorities for ed, econ

The Statewide Study on Education and the Economy, an intensive survey about Idaho education conducted by Palo Alto-based tech giant Hewlett-Packard and Idaho Business for Education reveals mental health and non-cognitive skills are a major concern for educators, parents and potential employers.
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Transplant journey is over

Jen McKenna, the double-lung transplant patient whose medical journey The Press has chronicled since January, died Thursday morning at a hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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400 deaf campers converge on North Idaho

For people who work the hardest to communicate in a hearing world, a campout with others who can't hear is a little slice of heaven.
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Distillery delights

COEUR d’ALENE — Liquor might not solve all your problems.
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Rachel Grady's community of love

Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today:
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Cd'A Charter Academy leads Idaho on SAT

Idaho’s SAT scores are in.
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Toothpaste giant chips in for Project Help the Homeless

HAYDEN — Gabi Martin is smiling today.
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Zoë O'Brien stands up for her community

Meet Zoë O’Brien, a 17-year-old activist and Lake City High School student. Zoë has become involved through her interest in modern social issues and a passion for helping her community.
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Celebrating the Solstice

COEUR d’ALENE — Friday is the 2019 summer solstice, the date on the calendar when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and the daylight lingers on the lawns while a new season unfolds.
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Cd'A schools get started on when to start classes

COEUR d’ALENE — Before Coeur d'Alene School District officials make any decisions about later school day start times, they want to hear from you.
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iSTEM helps teachers prepare future workforce

COEUR d’ALENE — The careers that await Nicole Brown's second-graders have yet to be invented.
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Recreational reading program begins - and there's lots to it

COEUR d’ALENE — They flopped onto the grass, in the shady spots beneath the trees, or got comfy on benches as they thumbed through titles like “Old Mikamba Had a Farm” and “National Geographic Readers: Sea Otters.”
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Project Help the Homeless

Through the eyes of a 12-year-old, it’s just not OK for people in the Northwest to be homeless and hungry.
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HEART and SOLE

COEUR d’ALENE — The days of ragged sandals, busted sneakers and toes poking through worn-out shoes are over for 300 kids at the Lola and Duane Hagadone Boys and Girls Club in Coeur d'Alene.
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Making wishes come true

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Locals make Idaho history (come alive)

On spring, summer and early autumn days, among masses of tourists and fair-weather appreciators roaming the downtown sidewalks, one person looks as though he stepped out of a history book.
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Transplant journey update: Recovery's rough road

It's been a bumpy couple weeks for Team McKenna.
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King of the mountain, Rittenour raises suicide awareness

COEUR d’ALENE — Hiking up and down Canfield Mountain 16 and a half times for suicide awareness, Aaron Rittenour was not alone.
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Hearn's hugs, heart leave legacy of love

POST FALLS — "I’m going to miss you,” a boy in Paula Hearn’s first-grade class said last week as his cheeks grew red and tears streamed down his cheeks.
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Sunshine, rainbows, good vibes found at Pride event

COEUR d’ALENE — Trying on silly sunglasses was a must for fiancées Monique Barrios, Karley King and their 3-year-old daughter, Harper, during the fifth annual Pride in the Park on Saturday.
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Cd'A school district preparing maintenance database

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene School District is in the process of creating a database that will collect repairs and maintenance information from each school and have it all in one convenient place.
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Speller relishes his four rounds of fame

He went. He spelled. He made it to the big time.
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Deal means 6% raise for Cd'A staff, teachers

COEUR d’ALENE — Teachers, bus drivers, classroom aides, food service workers, custodians and other Coeur d’Alene Public School employees will receive a 6 percent pay increase if a contract agreement is approved.
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Angie Hanson loves animals, photography

Meet Angie Hanson, an animal-loving photographer who has called Coeur d'Alene home for more than 30 years.
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Hayden woman honors her family of heroes

HAYDEN — A violin that Carlena Shove once played as a girl never made another sound after her brother, James "Jim" Clopton, was killed in the Korean War, its strings seemingly silenced by his death.
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Fast Five: Nancy Nelson

Meet Nancy Nelson, a lifelong Idahoan and Hayden resident since 2010. She was born and raised in St. Maries and played on four state-champion volleyball teams during high school in the late '80s and early '90s. She graduated from the University of Idaho.
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Students traverse universe between pasture and fridge

COEUR d’ALENE — More than 1,100 fifth-graders will never see their groceries the same way after their hands-on, Farm to Table experiences at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds this week.
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Local lassies leap to nationals

COEUR d’ALENE — With pointed toes, tartan skirts, knee-high socks and bundles of energy, two local lassies leapt to the win during a Highland dancing competition on May 11.
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Small town feel, big time props

POST FALLS — Parents, kids, neighbors and new friends leisurely strolled through Downtown for a Day on Saturday, taking in the sights, sounds and friendly atmosphere of the brand new event.
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Fast Five: Jan Pellant

Meet Jan Pellant, the new artistic director and conductor of the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra. You can meet him personally on June 22 at 5 p.m. at Rockin’ B Ranch, North Idaho Road, Liberty Lake, Wash.
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Welcome to the creative space

Spend the day, or even the whole weekend, with other art lovers during the Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance's seventh annual Coeur d'Alene Artist Studio Tour in early June.
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Fast Five: Darren Thiesen

Meet Darren Thiesen, a Coeur d’Alene local since 2001. Darren is president of IDHOPS home brewing club and owner of Hayden Independent Auto Service.
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Call that goose Gone

COEUR d’ALENE — Not everyone is a fan of being famous.
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Turning up the heat on the culinary world

They can stand the heat, and they plan to stay in the kitchen.
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Marvelous mamas

COEUR d’ALENE — A sparkling headband fit for royalty was placed in Sarah Donaldson’s freshly braided and dolled-up hair, a sight that brought a great smile to her face when she looked in a hand mirror.
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A way to say 'thank you' to veterans

Navy veteran Mike Stevenson of Coeur d’Alene wrangled his wily German wirehaired pointer mix Curry as Dr. Amber Clark prepared to listen to the young dog’s breathing with her stethoscope.
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Fast Five: Shaina Nomee

Meet Shaina Nomee, a wife and mother who is passionate about the arts, education, entrepreneurship and positive youth development. She is a member of the Cayuse and Umatilla tribes of eastern Oregon and has lived on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation since 2003. She graduated from the University of Idaho in …
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Alzheimer's support group starts Monday

COEUR d’ALENE — Those who love and take care of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia now have one more way to meet other caregivers and share their stories.
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Fast five: Jason Zareski

Meet Jason Zareski, a Pacific Northwest native who has lived in Coeur d'Alene for more than 30 years. Jason has been a DJ for more than 23 of those years.
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Coeur d'Alene will look further into late start

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene School Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously moved to accept a resolution to further examine later secondary school start times.
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Local hero's legacy

POST FALLS — Old Glory and the flags of the U.S. military branches gently waved in the breeze as the warm Saturday morning sun beamed on Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls.
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Tale of triumph

COEUR d’ALENE — For Idaho State Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, the fifth time’s the charm.
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Fast Five: Tabitha Kraak

Meet Tabitha Kraack, who was born and raised in North Idaho and calls Harrison her hometown. Summer is her favorite season because you’ll find her running, biking, paddle boarding, in the mountains hiking or trying to golf.
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Fast Five: Twyla Jensen

Meet Twyla Jensen, a multi-talented, customer service-oriented, warm-hearted good Samaritan, athlete and artist who helps people with their credit and has a knack for creativity.
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Fast Five: Avista lineman Brad Compton

Meet Brad Compton, a dedicated, enthusiastic person. He will take on a challenge and won't stop until the job or task gets to a point of satisfaction, and that may take a year or a lifetime. He feels incredibly blessed to have been born and raised in the Inland Northwest.
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Sorensen's silver screen stars

Sorensen's fifth-graders aren't just reaching for the stars.
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Green New Deal spreads local roots

COEUR d’ALENE — A new group is rising up in North Idaho to support climate change leadership and get fossil fuel money out of politics.
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Hypodermic epidemic

RATHDRUM — Tired of seeing trash on the side of the road, Tonee Trzcinski decided to clean it up herself.
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Fast Five: Dave Dutro

Meet Dave Dutro, a 48-year-old man who enjoys trail running, mountain biking and just about anything active that involves being outside. He is self-employed and happily married to Kelly Dutro. And he doesn't like to talk about himself.
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Helping Haiti's young and hungry

HAYDEN — Every meal pack was filled with vitamins, dehydrated veggies and rice, then topped with love and a prayer.
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Easter egg hunts get cracking

COEUR d’ALENE — A merry mob of candy-seeking children feverishly combed the damp grass, collecting as many colorful treasures as their baskets could carry.
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A pastor's pilgrimage

The journey of a million steps begins with one.
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Community walks the walk for autism

COEUR d’ALENE — The people of North Idaho really walked the walk for autism last weekend.
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Fast Five: Emily Boyd

Meet Emily Boyd, the events coordinator for the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. She was raised in Coeur d’Alene, spent two years at University of Idaho and ultimately graduated from Boise State University, although she says her loyalty lies with the Vandals. Emily found herself lucky to find a rewarding career …
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Mount Everest is calling

As if running for mayor of Post Falls, riding a penny-farthing across the U.S. and walking with lions isn't enough, Julian Redman, 30, is ready to climb Mount Everest.
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Telling the whole story

COEUR d’ALENE — If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then the portraits taken by Daniella Zalcman would tell stories that go on for generations.
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A fresh new perspective, a timeless tulip

COEUR d’ALENE — A silhouette of a runner, the backdrop of sunlight hitting the mountains and lake, and, of course, the Spring Dash tulip.
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Fast Five: Brittany Teverbaugh

Meet Brittany Teverbaugh, a North Idaho native. She spent some years in Reno for school and work, but being raised on a farm on the Canadian border has kept her a North Idahoan girl through and through. Brittany is the wife of Shaun Teverbaugh and a mother of three. She …
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Roving Rabbis will host Passover Seder on Friday

COEUR d’ALENE — To reach areas with small Jewish populations, the Roving Rabbis are happy to bring the faith on the road.
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They're sexy and they know it

COEUR d’ALENE — From the moment they gallivanted onto the Coeur d'Alene Eagles stage, umbrellas twirling, the contestants of the first Big Man of Coeur d'Alene had their audience wrapped around their brawny fingers.
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Fast Five: Nic Fritze

Nic Fritze was born in Kootenai Health (then Kootenai Medical Center) and is stubbornly the last Fritze household in North Idaho. He's the product of School District 271 from K-12. Family time often consists of music and LEGO.
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PF mayor merges growth with business stepping up

COEUR d’ALENE — A new Highway 41 is coming.
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Fast Five: Christy Markham

Meet Christy Markham, director of development and marketing at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. She is married to Ben Markham, a teacher at Lakes Middle School. Christy enjoys running, drinking Evan's Bros. coffee and road trips.
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Fast Five: Russell Mann

With Russell Mann, what you see is what you get. He's an entrepreneur who recently turned 40 and is getting reacquainted with his youthful pursuits of cycling and backpacking with his beautiful wife and two sons.
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Ballot initiative bills rattle Idahoans

In the past week, more than 6,100 phone calls, emails and pieces of mail have been received by Gov. Brad Little's office as Idahoans are responding to Senate Bill 1159 and its trailer, House Bill 296.
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No post-NExA plans for old Hayden school yet

It will be the end of yet another era for the old Hayden Lake School building when Northwest Expedition Academy (NExA) moves to its new campus next year.
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Math is all around

COEUR d’ALENE — Mirrors, clothing dryers, stars and computers.
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Fast Five: Skyler Shannon

Meet Skyler Shannon, a local Idahoan, born and raised in Coeur d'Alene. He owns AOC Dental Laboratory with locations in Coeur d'Alene and the Tri-Cities, Wash., and is developing his third lab, SkyCAD Digital Dentistry Simplified, which provides education and expertise in digital dentistry across the U.S. Skyler grew up …
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Jam 4 Cans brings the slopes to the city

POST FALLS — Snow sprayed behind 12-year-old Seth Dye’s skis as he landed a jump under the darkening Saturday night sky.
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Compassionate companions needed for seniors

As visitors stepped into Dee Kirsch's room in the memory care unit at Pacifica Senior Living in Coeur d'Alene, she sat up in her bed and welcomed them with a warm smile.
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Fast Five: Cassidy Bones

Meet Cassidy Bones, a local businesswoman and a sunshine-loving coffee enthusiast who is obsessed with her husband, her dog and "her people."
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Fast Five: Kate Coyle

Meet Kate Coyle, an elder law attorney who lives in downtown Coeur d'Alene with her husband — airline pilot Drew — dogs Wilbur and Odie and cat Auggie. In her spare time, Kate can be found walking her dogs around town, skiing in the winter and paddleboarding, riding her bike …
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Having 'the talk' with your teen

It can be more than a little uncomfortable talking to Mom and Dad about the birds and the bees, especially for adolescents who are just being introduced to the subject.
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The game has become reality

Young filmmaker Taylor Riley is back in the director’s seat.
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Perfect time to party

WORLEY — Colorful feathers bounced and jingles jangled in the brilliant new event center, native drums pounding and voices singing.
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Senate OKs bill raising initiative requirements

Senators in a state known for fighting government overreach voted Friday to add tougher restrictions on how citizen initiatives get on Idaho ballots.
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Fast Five: Mike McCall

Meet Mike McCall, a photographer, videographer, drone pilot and entrepreneur. He grew up in Montana but has called Coeur d’Alene home for the past 11 years.
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Fast Five: Andrea Nagel

Meet Andrea Nagel, a longtime Coeur d'Alene resident with a talent for writing and photography and a love of animals and the outdoors. She and husband Kyle chronicle their adventures on the Stuck in North Idaho blog. Andrea's handiwork can also be found in online and print media, as well …
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Mind over matter; Post Falls gymnast won't let injury define her

She had only a split second to make a decision that would break her either way.
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Third time's the c-h-a-r-m

COEUR d’ALENE — The suspense was dense, the kind of tension that keeps people on the edges of seats, whispering and wondering, “What’s going to happen next?”
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The Great Snowball Fight of 2019

COEUR d’ALENE — Instead of the raucous singing of robins celebrating the advent of spring, a cacophony of squeals and laughter rang throughout McEuen Park.
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Fast Five: Alesha Blackwolf

Meet Alesha Blackwolf, a Coeur d'Alene mom and yoga instructor who couldn't be happier with the beauty and recreation of her city.
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DAY of DIALOGUE Turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones

COEUR d’ALENE — Small, glossy, red boxes loosely wound with gold ribbon were stacked in the centers of the tables in North Idaho College's Lake Coeur d’Alene Room.
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YES: Cd'A levy passes

COEUR d’ALENE — Patrons of Coeur d’Alene School District on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a two-year, $20 million per year maintenance and operations levy.
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Fast Five: Caden Butera

Meet Caden Butera, a Coeur d'Alene filmmaker, photographer and karaoke enthusiast. If you run into him on the streets, you’ll probably find him either trying to make a movie or watching one.
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Lung transplant journey update: McKenna doing well, intensive tests begin next week

She thinks her legs look a little “twiggy” these days, but Jen McKenna knows that once she gets through her double-lung transplant and bucks the cystic fibrosis, those legs will be muscular yet again.
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Cookie champ returns to action

POST FALLS — Mikayla Butler is so good at selling Girl Scout Cookies, even the sweet-smelling candles in her house remind visitors that it’s time to put in their orders.
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A true Blue friend

COEUR d’ALENE — A new pup has joined the Winton Wolf Pack.
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Fast Five: Ashley Yates

Meet Ashley Yates, a Coeur d'Alene mom, bank branch manager and secretary of the Kootenai County Young Professionals.
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If disaster strikes, these kids are ready

COEUR d’ALENE — A siren screamed in Mitch Dremann's Earth science class and the students dove for cover under tables and desks.
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All-day kindergarten hits local growth spurt

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene school board on Monday unanimously voted to expand all-day kindergarten opportunities in the Coeur d'Alene School District in the 2019-2020 school year, following a recommendation from the early education committee.
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Fast Five: Bobby Myers

Meet Bobby Myers, the marketing and communications director of a Coeur d'Alene nonprofit.
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Guns in school debate roars

COEUR d’ALENE — Deep concern over legislation that would allow concealed weapons in public schools was delivered by several attendees of the Coeur d’Alene School Board meeting Monday.
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North Idaho Young Life to host 'Tonight Show'

COEUR d’ALENE — Move over, Jimmy Fallon — "The Tonight Show" starring North Idaho Young Life is coming to Coeur d'Alene on Thursday.
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Maker Faire masterpieces at Mullan Trail

POST FALLS — Rubbish has been wrangled into robots.
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Kirk: America's culture war begins on campus

COEUR d’ALENE — America is deep in a culture war.
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Cd'A schools seek $4M more in levy; here's why

COEUR d’ALENE — School District 271 patrons will decide a two-year, $20 million per year maintenance and operations levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District when they go to the polls March 12.
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Fast Five: Jordan Redman

Meet Jordan Redman, the agency owner at Redman Insurance, whose hometown is Spirit Lake.
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North Idaho teens recognized

Two North Idaho teens are improving the world, one phone app and one long-distance bicycle journey at a time.
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Fast Five: Scott Rozell

Tell us about yourself:
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Legislators slam Medicaid expansion at forum

POST FALLS — The topic of Medicaid expansion took up a good chunk of the conversation Saturday morning during a legislative town hall in the Post Falls Senior Center.
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NExA: A different school of thought

HAYDEN — Why sit in a classroom day after day when you can have an education steeped in adventure?
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Fast Five: Ali Koski

Tell us about yourself
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A terrier that melts your heart Pancho wows judges at Westminster

He may be a bully breed, but Pancho the American Staffordshire terrier is no bully.
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There's no business like snow business Plow-totin' teen cleans up in Seattle

In just four days, 18-year-old David Holston raked in — or rather, plowed in — more than a lot of folks make in an entire year.
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Mental health programs at heart of State of the District

COEUR d’ALENE — Tragedy seared through Coeur d'Alene less than a year ago with the passing of Coeur d'Alene High School Principal Troy Schueller.
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Fast Five: Octavian Rivas

Tell us about yourself
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A fountain of wishes

The dreams of nearly 30 North Idaho children, who are suffering from serious and terminal conditions, have been put on hold.
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Happy birthday, Mr. Amazing

COEUR d’ALENE — World’s best husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather.
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Fast Five: Ashley Ansel, Northwest Pet Resort

Tell us about yourself
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Science + love = the perfect valentine

HAYDEN — Members of the Hayden Meadows Elementary Green Thumb Club have a little trick up their sleeves for making the most memorable valentines.
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Fast Five: Hindsight Tattoo's Zach Gallegos

Tell us about yourself:
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Cd'A school levy: Where money goes

The election for Coeur d'Alene School District's two-year, $20 million per year maintenance and operations levy is less than a month away.
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Fast Five: Emily Aizawa of Avant Coeur Gymnastics

Tell us about yourself
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Cruisin' with Oprah's crew Local 'insider' says 'Yay!'

If you're ever in a photo with Oprah Winfrey, just say, "Yay!"
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Fast Five with Dr. Amy Spoelstra

Tell us about yourself
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Your beautiful self

COEUR d’ALENE — Competition, boredom and fear hold women back from appreciating their actual lives each day.
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UGM receives estate gift, buys neighboring apartments

COEUR d’ALENE — The Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children is expanding its campus to provide safe, affordable housing for residents completing the long-term recovery program.
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Piano lab at Ramsey pitch perfect

COEUR d’ALENE — Two former storage closets in Spencer Normington's music room have been converted into laboratories where science, music and education live together in perfect harmony.
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Fast Five with State Farm's James Perkinson

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Feeling pumped

Dalton Gardens and Hayden have the lowest gas prices in the state at an average of $2.24 per gallon.
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Fast Five with the Greenbriar's Ryan Roberge

Tell us about yourself
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Let there be art Venture gets creative with new offering

COEUR d’ALENE — The absence of an art program at Venture High School hasn’t gone unnoticed by students or faculty.
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A place to play

POST FALLS — Trish Vanderveer of Post Falls rubbed two dice in her hands before blowing on them and rolling in hopes of a full house, although a Yahtzee would have been welcome too.
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Klondike Derby a golden opportunity

ATHOL — After an intense session of lashing together wooden poles, Boy Scouts of Troop 228 Coeur d'Alene stood them up and steadied them as Scout Carter Waldon climbed to reach a hanging target suspended in the trees.
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Cd'A considers delayed starts

A delayed start alternative to closing schools or keeping them open all day during inclement weather is being considered by the Coeur d'Alene School District.
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Scouting nears historic shift Girls welcome in new Scouts BSA

For years, Rachel Peck watched with pangs of sadness and envy as her brother, Andrew, worked his way up to Eagle Scout, proudly filling his sash with merit badges.
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Families Feeding Families to fill food needs in February

In the time between the charitable giving of the holiday season and the fruitful bounty of summer, North Idaho's food assistance programs find themselves in a late-winter lull.
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Fast Five with Earthly Beauty Bar's Lacey Moen

Tell us about yourself.
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A hand up for the service, hospitality community

COEUR d’ALENE — In the back of the house, beyond the waiting areas and the server stations, food service and hospitality employees make the magic happen.
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Return of the Mac

Forgive me if this sounds cheesy — oh, and it will — but whoever dreamed up the Mac and Cheese Festival is a genius.
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March calls attention to right to life

COEUR d’ALENE — It's lonely to be a kid without parents, dreaming of a family to call your own.
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The loving option of adoption

COEUR d’ALENE — It's lonely to be a kid without parents, dreaming of a family to call your own.
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Is your doc burning out? Survey: 44 percent in U.S. are

One doctor a day commits suicide in the United States on average, the highest suicide rate of any profession.
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Fast Five with PayneWest's Marvin Sears

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Lake City lands on must-see list

North America is home to some beautiful cities, and CarRentals.com has decided that Coeur d'Alene is No. 5 on that list.
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TEDxCoeur d'Alene: A Wonderland of thought

COEUR d’ALENE — In the words of a humble toy salesman: "Ditch the tech and reconnect."
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Housing woes hamper seniors Some help available, but 'happy endings' not assured

Events that disrupt life hit even harder when they happen to senior citizens, especially when those events push seniors out of their homes.
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Prairie Pavilion plans to please a plethora of palates

COEUR d’ALENE — Where others see a vacant field, four North Idaho businesspeople see the future scene of local cuisine.
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Respiratory redemption

Standing on the precipice of the unknown, Jennifer and Corey McKenna are preparing to face one of the biggest tests of their lives.
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Rooting for Team Abdoul

When he was a little boy, Abdoul Akimana was an orphan, living on the war-ravaged streets of Burundi and running with other homeless children just to find food and shelter each day.
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Rooting for Team Abdoul Orphan's future in North Idaho jeopardized

When he was a little boy, Abdoul Akimana was an orphan, living on the war-ravaged streets of Burundi and running with other homeless children just to find food and shelter each day.
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What will 2019 bring?

It's New Year's Eve, a time to contemplate resolutions and plunge into the year ahead face first.
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Embark on an aesthetic adventure

COEUR d’ALENE — If you tilt your head one way, you might see city lights reflecting on the water.
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Happy Noon Year!

HAYDEN — A dance party on a bubble wrap dance floor and a balloon drop in the middle of the library?
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No reason for boredom coming up New Year's events fit many tastes

The time for sock hoppin', ball droppin' and champagne poppin' is quickly approaching as the world prepares to give 2018 the boot.
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Daddy-daughter duo is One Street Over

Before she even entered the world, Bridgette Lewis had a passion for music.
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A Christmas wish for Santa

Every year, millions of children whisper their Christmas wishes into Santa’s ear.
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Life Recovery Solutions rolling out new tech next month

Something as simple as asking someone how he or she is feeling can make a huge difference in that person's life.
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Get up and at 'em for a New Year's race

COEUR d’ALENE — What are you doing New Year’s Eve?
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Bravery comes in many forms

RATHDRUM — Just moments after being inducted into Northern Lakes Fire District as its first and only honorary fire chief, Abby Van Cleve had a burning question for her new firefighter colleagues.
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A miraculous miss

COEUR d’ALENE — A roughly 100-foot-tall, 70-year-old evergreen tree snapped in the wind Friday night and fell on the 1600 block of Coeur d'Alene Avenue.
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Resort opens infinity pool hot tub at event center

COEUR d’ALENE — Things are going to be heating up at the Hagadone Event Center in January.
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Timberlake Tiger Tahoe roars with school pride

SPIRIT LAKE — No longer will Spirit Lake's students see an ordinary ol' police vehicle when school resource Officer Jake Salisbury rolls up in his cruiser.
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Prepare for liftoff: Countdown is ticking for Project DaVinci

RATHDRUM — A team of North Idaho STEM Charter Academy students is about to land among the stars.
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Farewell tour hits Cd'A

COEUR d’ALENE — The standing ovation Idaho Gov. Butch Otter received Tuesday afternoon before he even spoke a word was almost as big as his charismatic personality, which many Idahoans have grown to know and love during his years of public service.
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Fall-related deaths on the rise in senior population

All it takes is one snagged rug, one patch of ice or one well-meaning little dog underfoot to send a senior citizen crashing to the ground.
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Holiday happiness in Hayden

HAYDEN — The start of Hayden’s 2018 holiday season just wouldn’t be complete without an appearance by Santa Claus, the Grinch and a giant velociraptor.
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Festive fun at the Festival of Trees Brunch

COEUR d’ALENE — A young family strolled by the convention bay of The Coeur d'Alene Resort on Saturday morning.
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Keeping it local

Shoppers who visit Finan McDonald Clothing Company in The Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops know they're going to get quality items, fair prices and exceptional service.
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Bigger, better, BRIGHTER

COEUR d’ALENE — The weather outside was frightful, but the fireworks of the 32nd annual Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show were so delightful.
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Dine and shop with mom-and-pop

COEUR d’ALENE — Many small, independent, family-owned and local stores have been hard hit, but others are still thriving in a marketplace dominated by big-box stores and retail giants.
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Where to find free meals this Thanksgiving

Those who choose to spend some of their Thanksgiving afternoon at the Lake City Center Free Thanksgiving Day Meal won't be disappointed.
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Experience the magic

COEUR d’ALENE — Santa’s jolly elves, Glitter and Snowflake, greeted guests with smiles, stickers and candy canes Thursday evening as passengers boarded the Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise boat for the Holiday Light Show Media Kick-Off Cruise.
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Halo's One Hope to light up the town on Friday

COEUR d’ALENE — People are feeling blue this week, but not because they're melancholic.
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Treasures abound at the Rebel Junk Holiday Market

COEUR d’ALENE — The Jacklin Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds was aglow with Christmas cheer Friday and Saturday during the annual Rebel Junk Holiday Market.
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A salute to the service and sacrifice

RATHDRUM — Many stood tall with hands to foreheads in salutes as the colors were posted by the American Legion Honor Guard, Rathdrum Police and Northern Lakes Fire Department.
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The difference between MENACE and INNOCENCE

Under normal circumstances, Coeur d’Alene Police Det. Gus Wessel wouldn’t let someone exhibiting odd behavior come within inches of his face, let alone touch him.
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Heroes by land, sea and air

COEUR d’ALENE — Noble Brewer was 6 years old in 1918 and still recalls the day World War I ended.
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The wonderful, wandering Wiedemanns

COEUR d’ALENE — If one thing is to be said about Frank and Lynne Wiedemann, it could definitely be that they know how to stay busy.
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Work for holiday light show already is well under way

COEUR d’ALENE — Driving into downtown Coeur d'Alene from Northwest Boulevard during the holidays, one of the first things people notice is the clock tower near Independence Point, aglow in festive lights.
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Storywalk, 'Grandmother Tales' celebrate Native culture

COEUR d’ALENE — Visitors to the Coeur d'Alene Public Library this month will be able to explore American Indian cultural tales through the new outdoor Storywalk exhibit.
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Monster Memories

Werewolves, mummies, vampires and other creatures of the night are practically on Paul and Donna Parla's speed dial.
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Creepy electric fireplace instead chills the heart

POST FALLS — A cryptic message came through the phone line.
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Consumer advocacy is changing guard Dickerson joins team; Brooks looking ahead

Websites leak personal information, computer pop-ups tell you to use gift cards to pay for services, phone calls stream in about loans and other daunting financial matters.
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Fresh fruit and furry friends

COEUR d’ALENE — Furry friends and fresh, fruity fare were just a couple reasons to visit downtown for Fall Fest and Apple Palooza on Saturday.
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Take a cruise … if you dare

COEUR d’ALENE — A menacing Michael Myers stiffly turned to walk down the cruise boat stairs … until he caught a whiff of fear.
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Singing in sweet harmony

Their voices seamlessly blend to form glorious audio waves, gently submerging their listeners in an empyrean sound.
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Parkers drive home as Citizens of Year

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce 2018 Citizen of the Year is not one citizen, but two.
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No health insurance? You can fix that

Choosing a health care plan can be confusing, frustrating and many times, expensive.
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Good times brewing on Lake Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d’ALENE — The Hunter’s Moon will loom bright in the sky as the first Moonlit Monster Cruise begins boarding Wednesday night.
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Floating Green to make maiden maintenance voyage

COEUR d’ALENE — The world-famous Floating Green at The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course is going for a ride.
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Pop culture party

COEUR d’ALENE — Spider-Man was hanging out in a tree as Marty McFly, Pikachu and the Predator casually strolled by.
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Lucky to be alive

A roughly 500-pound grizzly bear galloped toward Bob Legasa early Saturday morning.
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Lucky to be alive

A roughly 500-pound grizzly bear galloped toward Bob Legasa early Saturday morning.
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From Coeur d'Alene to Hollywood

COEUR d’ALENE — Ryan Seacrest strolled down the dock at the Hagadone Event Center on a gloriously sunny morning and said that he had been to Coeur d’Alene in the past.
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Creative space in the marketplace

COEUR d’ALENE — Ribbons with rings, lights on strings and other creative, colorful things were all on display Sunday during the Coeur d'Alene Makers Market in The Coeur d'Alene Resort.
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Perfecting the pipes

COEUR d’ALENE — The rooms above Community United Methodist Church's celebration hall aren't used for storage or spare space.
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Stories from a forbidden land

COEUR d’ALENE — In the shadow of the imposing Tower of Juche in Pyongyang, North Korea, is a place where North Koreans get to have a little fun — the Golden Lane Bowling Alley.
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'Everything is awesome'

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Air Force Col. Sean McClune gave everyone the rundown on how the day was going to go when he paused to answer an important question from a very special guest Friday morning.
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STEM fields are for women, too

COEUR d’ALENE — Tiny organisms wiggled in drops of water carefully placed on slides beneath microscope lenses Tuesday morning, giving local high school girls a peek into the weird and wonderful world of microbiology.
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Happy rascals

COEUR d’ALENE — A little kiss from a little horse brought more than a little joy to 7-year-old Bradyn Sefick.
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It strikes like lightning: A look into childhood cancer

POST FALLS — Danika Keyser is an articulate, chatty and bright 12-year-old.
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You're not alone: Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — Each flower has a meaning.
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Warriors among us

COEUR d’ALENE — In the event of a disaster, the Idaho Army National Guard is prepared.
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East Sherman, activate

COEUR d’ALENE — It's a joyful scene — children trying samples of gourmet cotton candy, merchants selling interesting wares, neighbors getting to know each other in the beer garden, live music coming from a stage.
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Prost! Oktoberfest fun begins today, continues Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — What began as a wedding bubbled into a beer-soaked celebration that has spilled onto the pages of history and into communities around the world.
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Historic house move delayed

The "White House" move has been delayed.
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Adventures Down Under

The moose and the mouse have made new friends in the land Down Under, and Coeur d’Alene’s kids are invited to join in the fun.
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Talking with God

Playing God comes naturally for the legendary Ed Asner.
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More students trigger tax levies in school districts

Emergency property tax levies were approved Friday in two Kootenai County school districts to accommodate rising student attendance.
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Dress to impress

COEUR d’ALENE — As the son of a swimsuit designer mom and a fashion-forward businessman dad, Connor White was destined to be a child of style.
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North Idaho remembers

COEUR d’ALENE — NYC Piano Bar co-owner Dan Schnatter wasn't in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, but his heart was there.
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Parents celebrate, lament start of kids' schooling

Parents followed their children into Geralyn Bryak’s classroom, their arms full of tissue boxes, school supplies and sometimes younger siblings.
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Unwrap something special with Travolta and Co. this Christmas

COEUR d’ALENE — It was Christmas in August.
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Coeur d'Alene Chamber hosting COEURfest on Saturday

The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce on Saturday is introducing an event that’s all about living local in North Idaho: COEURfest 2018.
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They've walked in the same boots

COEUR d’ALENE — It's been five years since John Scholz was honorably discharged from the military.
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New humanities leader builds bridges

The arts and humanities aren't just for the university-educated and upper-class.
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Fantastic friends keep fair going strong

COEUR d’ALENE — The North Idaho State Fair celebrated several of its friends and supporters Saturday afternoon during the Friends of the Fair award presentation at the main stage of the fairgrounds.
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Think Big Festival highlights good things with tech

COEUR d’ALENE — It won't be long before personal robots serve hors d'oeuvres at parties, phone apps make life easier for people with disabilities, and drones save lives in emergency situations.
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Return of the Green Dragon

COEUR d’ALENE — The Green Dragon is back.
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Not your average anniversary gift

COEUR d’ALENE — The shiny, moss green 1948 Packard Deluxe Eight parked in front of The Coeur d'Alene Resort certainly caught Herb Hammermeister's eye Thursday afternoon.
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Parade for Little League All Stars next week

The Fund the Families Drive for the Coeur d'Alene Little League All Stars has been extended to the end of the month to help the team reach the $40,000 goal.
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Fairgoers say smoke be darned

COEUR d’ALENE — Hazy sunshine could finally be seen and felt Wednesday, even though air quality still hovered in the not-so-wonderful range.
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Fun and fair fare, it's all there

COEUR d’ALENE — Vocal pigs made their presence known among a frenzy of 4-H kids in the Jacklin Building, while across the Kootenai County Fairgrounds a cheerful man on stilts made balloon animals for ecstatic children.
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On the road to WELLBRIETY

PLUMMER — Many paths lead to wellness and recovery.
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Buskers, businesses wanted for the BIG Gobble

COEUR d’ALENE — Each day draws us closer to November, which means it's almost time for Turkeys and More to order the food that will feed 1,700 local families this Thanksgiving.
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Birds of Prey NW rescues young osprey in McEuen

COEUR d’ALENE — A young osprey in McEuen Park was rescued Tuesday by Birds of Prey Northwest after citizens called to report that the bird was on the ground.
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Doing it for Zoe

A little life was cut short by a rare genetic condition.
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3Cs please these charities

COEUR d’ALENE — With nearly $2,000 more than last year, members of Cancer and Community Charities — 3Cs — have once again accomplished quite a feat.
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Swimmers for life

COEUR d’ALENE — Two Masters Swimmers will be diving into Lake Coeur d'Alene on Sunday for the 2018 Coeur d'Alene Crossing.
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Spreading the gift of reading

POST FALLS — The joy of receiving a gift in the mail is an experience Melody Alderman is working to keep alive for children of today's digital era.
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Going up

COEUR d’ALENE — A construction crane erected early this week towers 214 feet over First Street and Lakeside Avenue in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
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Humane Society benefit tonight

HAYDEN — Medical care for our four-legged friends is costly.
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Put 'em out and trash the trash

Lit cigarettes that aren't properly snuffed out can smolder for hours.
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At 50, arts fest looks great

COEUR d’ALENE — In the words of an Art on the Green founder, "the arts are integral to life."
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Ground broken for new building at Children's Village Campus

COEUR d’ALENE — A new building on the grounds of Children's Village will help the nonprofit expand its efforts to help families and kids while increasing security and services.
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Lapping up the limelight

COEUR d’ALENE — Suits, ties, dresses, shoes, noses, toes and tails were smoothed, trimmed and shined to professional order Saturday during the 4-H Dog Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
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It's their thing Isley Brothers still going strong, will play Cd'A Casino on Thursday

The world has the Isley Brothers to thank for many things, including the Beatles.
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More feathers in the nest

COEUR d’ALENE — It's a sunny summer Thursday.
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Sharing the abundance

COEUR d'ALENE — Since he was just 2 years old, Christian Fulton of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe has been participating in the powwow traditions of his people.
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Cars, fun at the first Rod Run

POST FALLS — Glossy reds, sunny yellows, vintage coppers and shimmering baby blues gleamed from a mass of vehicles in the Saturday sunlight.
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On the spot

POST FALLS — With the snap of his fingers, Presley DuPuis activated his young pupils to talk, talk and talk.
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Athol Orchards brings it back to the farm

ATHOL — It all began with one little seed.
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Health assessment puts access atop priority list

Access to health care, mental health/suicide and substance use disorder top the list of concerns in Panhandle Health District's 2018 Community Health Assessment (CHA).
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Just roll with it

COEUR d’ALENE — A grinning 8-year-old Sam Monter poked his head out of a tiny wooden window on a small travel trailer as his big brother explained the idea behind building it.
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Fall in love with the '80s all over again

COEUR d’ALENE — The 1980s will return in the most romantic way when “The Wedding Singer” opens tonight at Lake City Playhouse.
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Help from above

A simulated earthquake scenario in the Silver Valley had Civil Air Patrol teams refining their life-saving and person-locating abilities Saturday morning.
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Little miracles

COEUR d’ALENE — Thirty-eight days.
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Build, create, celebrate

COEUR d’ALENE — Only the imaginings of a 10-year-old mind could perfect the "Geekmobile" in time for a parade.
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Matches made in millennial heaven

Millennials are going to take over the world.
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The legendary LaTourrette celebrates Cd'A milestone

COEUR d’ALENE — If the remark is made that LaTourrette's Styling Salon is a community institution, owner Steve LaTourrette is quick with a quip in response.
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Mountain States milestone

COEUR d’ALENE — Helping families thrive is in the DNA of Mountain States Early Head Start.
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Sweet rides, pin-ups highlight Car d'Lane

COEUR d’ALENE — A rusty old 1934 Dodge pickup truck that barely survived a fire was given a second chance when it wound up in Chet Jackman's caring hands.
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You can be their magic wand

If only a child’s pain could be traded for joy.
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Get a new flag for free during National Flag Week

COEUR d’ALENE — Legends Park Assisted Living Community in Coeur d'Alene will host a flag exchange for National Flag Week.
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Studio magic

The bristles of Jan Clizer's fan brush quietly added color to the painting she worked on as visitors wandered around her cottage studio and asked questions about her process.
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Workshop will help you spot sex traffickers

COEUR d’ALENE — The buying, selling and sexual exploitation of human beings hits closer to home than many probably realize.
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No guts, no Glory

She's back, flying her patriotic colors high above the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.
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Spelling bee over for North Idaho's stellar speller

The 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee will have to go on without North Idaho's Joseph Moran.
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Grants will help suicide prevention

Idaho schools are getting a boost in their efforts to combat teen suicide and provide emotional support for students.
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Grants will help suicide prevention

Idaho schools are getting a boost in their efforts to combat teen suicide and provide emotional support for students.
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Up, up and away

HAYDEN — Riley Stevens has already led a pretty turbulent life.
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Learning the ropes

Loud smacking sounds echoed throughout the Winton Elementary School gym as volleyballs popped off arms and bounced on the floor.
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Investigating North Idaho's watershed

COEUR d’ALENE — The death of a family pet motivated a team of local high school students to scientifically investigate what happened.
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Timberlake senior to release original film May 29

Each character's fate is in the palm of one man's hand in Timberlake High School senior Taylor Riley's new film, "Odd or Even."
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Looking back into local history

BAYVIEW — A curious leather glove.
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For the birds (and the kids)

COEUR d’ALENE — Birds have a million and one things that could get in their way as they make their migratory journeys.
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On your Honor Flight

The Spokane Airport lobby was filled May 8 with “welcome home” banners, balloons, music and a mass of people waiting for veterans, guests of Honor Flight, to leave the plane they had just arrived on and make their way through the airport.
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K27 Forever Memorial dedicated during emotional ceremony

COEUR d’ALENE — Lindy Moore lifted her sunglasses to better dab her eyes with a tissue as her tears fell onto the lectern.
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On top of the world

The hard work of Hayden's Spotlight Studios North Star senior coed 3 all-star cheer team has been recognized on a global scale.
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'This is their day'

COEUR d’ALENE — At 88 years young, Korean War veteran Wayne Brewer of Rathdrum still serves his country and his fellow vets, including the youngsters who came after him.
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Part-time Cd'A residents return from volcanic zone

The neighborhood of Leilani Estates is looking more like a war zone than an island paradise.
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Leading the way

COEUR d’ALENE — Becoming a CEO doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen without challenge and sacrifice.
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Little effort, lasting impact

Send hunger on its way this Saturday by donating non-perishable food items to the 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
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A proper patriotic greeting

SPOKANE — The band struck up a patriotic song just as the honored guests began to descend the departure ramp.
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Heartthrob hotspot

COEUR d’ALENE — Parents, lock up your daughters — Conrad Birdie is coming to town, and he has one last kiss to deliver.
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Caring for kids with clubfeet

Fifth-grader Emmaline Spyra has experienced the power of reading.
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Woman dies in Highway 41 crash

SPIRIT LAKE — A Newport woman was killed and a Newport man left in critical condition after their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck driven by an allegedly intoxicated driver, who was arrested on several charges Friday night.
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Conductor search reaches finale

COEUR d’ALENE — Although the conductor search is ending, the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra is about to open a new chapter in its nearly 40-year history.
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Local girl arrives on the big stage

A 2010 Coeur d'Alene High School graduate is singing her way to the top.
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Scouting to the extreme

COEUR d’ALENE — The triumphant Boy Scouts of Troop 201 towered over the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, full of glee as they looked upon the people below from the top of their campsite gateway.
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Preparing the party platform

COEUR d’ALENE — Your voice cannot be heard if you don't vote.
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Injured driver, missing dog reunited

With a broken leg and collarbone, Dave Stanton was in no condition to look for his dog before being rushed to the hospital.
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A question of balance Speaker offers work-life wisdom

COEUR d’ALENE — It’s OK to take a moment for yourself, unplug and “go dark.”
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S.O.A.R.I.N.G. benefit breakfast is April 28

COEUR d’ALENE — A local nonprofit continues to aim high when it comes to helping at-risk youth.
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Lemonade 4 Lunch makes national TV debut

An American talk show host and celebrity cook shares the same vision as Hayden Meadows second-grader Amiah Van Hill: To make sure no student goes hungry.
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Bringing the garden back to life

COEUR d’ALENE — Cars and trucks whizzed by the patch of land just north of Kathleen Avenue on Ramsey Road on Saturday morning as a group of volunteers stayed focused on the task at hand.
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Bigger than art

COEUR d’ALENE — With scavenger hunt sheets in hand, several high-schoolers scoured the Art Spirit Gallery on Thursday morning.
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Back to the birds

COEUR d’ALENE — To a chipmunk, a feather from a bald eagle wing is massive.
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Tragedy again  strikes Cd'A

To the many young men he coached through the years, Dean Lundblad, Sr. was a strong leader, an incredible mentor and a dear friend.
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A Super day for Athol

ATHOL — Colorful, brightly lit departments, a growler beer station, an Ace Hardware, friendly and knowledgeable staff — the Super 1 Foods in Athol has it all.
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Flu bug, crawl away

North Idahoans should still be cautious about catching the flu, even though flu season is usually over by now.
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Cap Champ

COEUR d’ALENE — At the blast of an air horn, Mikel Buffaloe and Alexis Melendreras began their cap-off dance off.
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Bridging the 'homework gap'

Imagine everyone you know has the key to a door that leads to success - everyone but you.
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HARE CARE

Soft, cute and for the most part easygoing and quiet, rabbits can make wonderful pets.
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'Enough is enough'

COEUR d’ALENE — Sandy Hook. Red Lake. Umpqua Community College. Virginia Tech. Pulse Nightclub. Freeman High School. Las Vegas. Sutherland Springs Church. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics is Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — Snow flurries and 40 degrees?
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Twice is right 'Price'

People dream of going on “The Price is Right” and winning a car.
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Encore: March scheduled Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — "The walkout was the beginning of everything," Coeur d'Alene High School senior Ashley Romanowski, 17, said Tuesday morning.
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The finishing touch

RATHDRUM — Fender bender?
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Confetti rains on reigning champ

COEUR d’ALENE — The defending North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee champion claimed the title once again on Saturday, becoming the second speller ever to win the bee two years in a row.
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March 23, 1993 The boom began with bingo

WORLEY — Long before it became the destination that it is today, the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel was a bingo hall.
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Charter students sit in and speak out

COEUR d’ALENE — Unwavering and resolute, Merrick Bonar received applause from his peers as he stood at the podium Wednesday morning.
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River City unity

POST FALLS — Holding signs and showing their love and support for the victims of mass shootings, Post Falls High School students gathered on the track field outside their school.
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All stars, all abilities

COEUR d’ALENE — Smiles never left the faces of three Lake City High School cheerleaders during a practice Wednesday afternoon.
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'The essence of being human'

A childhood love of music has blossomed into a symphony of dedication, beauty and emotion for violinist Emily Benjamin.
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Kids who will change the world

Amblyopia is a condition that affects vision and causes a "lazy" eye.
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What $1,500 gets renters here, there, everywhere

A brand new, ranch-style rental home on Nixon Loop in Rathdrum is going for $1,595 a month.
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Abandoned beasts plague local park

It began last Thursday when a concerned citizen posted a photo of a dog on the Athol Neighborhood Alerts and News Facebook group page.
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Abandoned beasts plague local park

It began last Thursday when a concerned citizen posted a photo of a dog on the Athol Neighborhood Alerts and News Facebook group page.
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Let's hear it for the Bag Ladies

POST FALLS — Three days a week, early in the mornings, the Bag Ladies are hard at work packaging meals for disabled and homebound seniors.
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Made with butter and love

COEUR d’ALENE — For people who love lutefisk, they'll be pleased to know the annual Lutefisk and Lefse dinner is this Saturday.
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Stronger family group's big goal

There’s a new resource website for North Idaho, and its aim is in its name.
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Roses that last forever

COEUR d’ALENE — Fold. Cut. Curl. Glue. Repeat.
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Keeping the beat

In real life, saving lives doesn't happen as easily as it does on TV.
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KNITTED KNOCKERS

Reconstructive surgery isn't always an option for women who have lost their breasts to cancer or other life-altering conditions.
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Portraits of personality

COEUR d’ALENE — Each sincere smile, well-earned wrinkle and demure disposition tells a different tale.
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A frustrating disorder

Early in life, Alyssa Pukkila knew she had trouble with words.
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Hayden parents donate daughter's organs after meth-related stroke

Every butterfly that crosses Steve and Kathy Forsness's path will always remind them of a beautiful life that left this world too soon.
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Fear Factor

Self-driving cars. Are they scary?
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Post Falls woman comes home a transplant survivor

POST FALLS — Saying goodbye to her family for what could have been the final time was one of the hardest things Alex Heisel ever had to do.
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Essential oils diffuse into modern culture 

To keep her babies soothed and calm, Coeur d'Alene mom Allie Stinson has an aromatic item in her parenting toolbox: lavender oil.
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Biggest elephant in the room? Love, of course

COEUR d’ALENE — Don't be a little elephant.
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Water's blessing a fresh start

POST FALLS — The singing was heavenly as voices reflected off the water that quietly flowed past the snowy beach.
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Ice sheets cause alarm

A vehicle is traveling on a highway, its roof covered in ice from last week's snow.
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He did it his way

Magic.
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Winter wonders await

FOURTH OF JULY PASS — If winter blues are bringing you down, a refreshing adventure in the snowy woods might do you some good.
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Be bold, get cold

COEUR d’ALENE — "I kind of shake my head because it's a pretty stupid thing if you think about it," reads a quote in a front-page Press article from 1999.
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Secret Santas

COEUR d’ALENE — Fresh tears were in the corners of Robert Gladney's eyes when he got out of friend Amy Pederson's car Saturday night.
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From jaded to jolly

COEUR d’ALENE — For anyone who is feeling a bit jaded or cynical this holiday season, Caden Butera has the remedy for you.
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Immeasurable heritage

COEUR d’ALENE — Treating a patient requires more than a 20-minute session to discuss symptoms and a prescription for medication.
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Solstice blues

The sun crossed into Capricorn, closely followed by Saturn.
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Ending hunger, one meal at a time

COEUR d’ALENE — A fantastic frenzy of scooping, sealing, bagging and cheering unfolded in the Skyway Elementary gym Friday night, amid a sea of white hairnets and A-plus attitudes.
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A busy year in Boise?

COEUR d’ALENE — Health care, liquor licensing, victims' rights and education are just a few of the issues Idaho State Reps. Luke Malek and Paul Amador intend to tackle in the upcoming legislative session.
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A new house for Bady

Post Falls Police Department's newest K9 officer-in-training, Bady, now has a premium place to wind down after a day of fighting crime.
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Santa, I've been good...

COEUR d’ALENE — After she carefully dropped a red-enveloped letter into a special mailbox sending precious requests to the North Pole, Jordan Clifford scampered away, full of excitement.
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They still remember

COEUR d’ALENE — With silent tears, they slid ornaments bearing their loved ones' names onto the limbs of Christmas trees.
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Let there be LIGHTS

COEUR d’ALENE — Donald and Courtney Sohler stood at the end of their driveway just before noon Thursday and turned toward their house.
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Applause for Mrs. Claus

POST FALLS — While Jolly Old St. Nick is finalizing plans for his big night, his lovely bride is doing some last-minute Christmas shopping.
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'Tis the season for festivities

The holidays are here again, and North Idaho communities are starting off the season with festivities aplenty.
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Milestone meal

COEUR d’ALENE — Although the scoops of mashed potatoes and stuffing were huge, the biggest scoop was the joy radiating from volunteers as they served others on Thanksgiving Day.
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Family to family

COEUR d’ALENE — Red curtains surround the stage and Christmas trees are all aglow.
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Santa fires it up

COEUR d’ALENE — This year, Santa's taking some inspiration from a Lake City summer tradition.
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Seniors, this forum's for you

HAYDEN — A new group is meeting every month, and seniors, it’s all about you.
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Coin collection connection

POST FALLS — It's pretty incredible to think about all the hands through which currency has passed, especially when it's 150 years old.
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No headline

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'Sex is sex'

The constant slew of sexual misconduct allegations against public figures has started a serious conversation.
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A MAPP to the stars

If eight certain middle-schoolers from The Coeur d'Alene Reservation didn’t already have the bug for acting and writing, they just might have it now.
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Write a winning essay, get cash and a party

The deadline for the Kootenai County Historic Preservation Commission's Student Essay Contest is coming up quickly — Dec. 1.
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New avenues for your appetite

COEUR d’ALENE — As of today, food has a new avenue for finding its way to your door.
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There's no place like  Sorensen

COEUR d’ALENE — A tornado of talent has touched down at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities.
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A feather in their cap

COEUR d’ALENE — Three weeks and one day before the big event, Evalyn Adams and her flock of volunteers came through with enough funds and food to serve 1,600 families on Thanksgiving Day.
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Blue Monday

COEUR d’ALENE — One Coeur d'Alene little girl wants to make sure three special families don't have a blue Christmas.
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Gear up for winter

COEUR d’ALENE — Winter enthusiasts don't have to wait for Santa to bring them new gear for playing in the snow.
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