Wednesday, January 22, 2025

'The true meaning of Memorial Day'

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 889 in Coeur d’Alene paid respect Monday morning during a ceremony at McEuen Park to members of the military who lost their lives in combat.
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Post Falls ceremony celebrates veterans

The city of Post Falls and Steven H. Nipp American legion Post 143 remembered fallen military Monday morning during a ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery.
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'This government harmed us'

More than 13,000 military veterans reside in Kootenai County, so it should be quite easy to thank a few for their service this Memorial Day.
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Cd'A officer shot on duty back at work

Officer Charles Hatley of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department returned to duty earlier this month after suffering a gunshot wound while responding to a call on Feb. 27.
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It'll be Jordan vs. Little in fall Lt. Gov. race too close to call

Paulette Jordan, state representative from Plummer, rode a surprise progressive wave to the Democratic nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary.
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Lakeland students get day in court

Students from Lakeland High School got a behind-the-scenes look at the Kootenai County Courthouse during a field trip Monday.
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Restoring voter trust key for Democrats

POST FALLS — Lisa Brown, Democratic candidate for the Washington Fifth Congre-ssional District, urged the roughly 250 audience members at the 2018 North Idaho Democracy Dinner to reject division in favor of cooperation in her keynote address.
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Addis, Schroeder lead legislative pack

No primary? No problem.
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SBA seeks nonprofit to help businesswomen

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking to partner with an Idaho nonprofit organization to help female entrepreneurs in the Gem State.
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CHS senior ready to heat up Hollywood

For many high school seniors afflicted with “senioritis,” simply mustering the effort to show up to school during their final semester can be a challenge.
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Mitchell, Pierce clash over specialty courts

Judge John Mitchell and challenger Douglas Pierce sparred over specialty courts in a forum presented Friday afternoon by the Kootenai County Democrats.
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Book shares untold story of Hells Canyon

For generations, Hells Canyon has offered visitors a natural recreation area unique to anything else in the region.
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Griesmyer talks ACLU legislative wins, losses

The ACLU Idaho Legislative Tour stopped in Coeur d’Alene Tuesday to review how the organization shaped policy during the 2018 session at the Statehouse.
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Romaine update: Safe lettuce crops up

Local grocers have taken varied responses to the recent E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Ariz., region.
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UGM event examines impacts of trauma

The Union Gospel Mission (UGM) explored the relationship between traumatic childhood events, addiction and homelessness Tuesday evening at its annual gathering at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.
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Lake City safety summit

COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho’s top education official went to school Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene.
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Experts: Throw away your romaine lettuce

The number of E. coli cases in Idaho has increased to 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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When dark moments close in

Law enforcement, mental health professionals and school faculty confronted school safety concerns in a panel discussion Friday at Lake City High School.
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Opportunity knocks

Post Falls is home to one of the 28 Idaho jurisdictions designated as federal opportunity zones by Gov. Butch Otter and the U.S. Treasury this month.
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Commission candidates share their perspectives

ATHOL — Candidates for county commissioner shared their views on school safety, privatization and transit programs in a forum Wednesday evening at the Athol Community Center.
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Ahlquist offers new approach to old issues

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist talked about the importance of quality education, health care and small businesses Tuesday afternoon at the Kroc Center.
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Crash sends three to hospital

Two people remain hospitalized, one in critical condition, after being involved in a two-vehicle collision that shut down Ramsey Road for two hours Sunday in Coeur d’Alene.
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PRCA hosts rodeo clinic for young riders

COEUR d’ALENE — Youngsters from across the state came out to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds Saturday for the PRCA Rodeo 101 Clinic, presented by the Gem State Stampede Rodeo Committee.
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The pain left behind

As viewers of the legendary film and TV franchise M*A*S*H might remember, lyrics of the series theme song suggested: “Suicide is painless, it brings on many changes.”
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Drivers, be careful out there

With construction season underway, the District 1 Idaho Transportation Department reminds drivers to use caution in work zones.
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Silent auction puts newspapers in schools

While flipping through the local section of The Press this week, you may have noticed a huge silent auction has broken out.
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State candidates critical of federal government

Kootenai County Republican candidates for statewide offices emphasized the importance of protecting against federal government overreach in a forum Tuesday night.
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Kealey running for state treasurer

After a lengthy career in the private sector, Tom Kealey believes the time is right to jump into public service.
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FLUSHING FACEBOOK

Unless you’re already off the grid, you’ve probably heard by now that Facebook has an image problem on its hands.
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Mobile food bank pays dividends

Hundreds of local residents descended upon the Post Falls City Hall parking lot Wednesday afternoon to visit the mobile food bank.
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Veterans air VA concerns

COEUR d’ALENE — Local veterans had the chance to address the strengths and weaknesses of their health care with VA officials Tuesday afternoon in a veterans town hall.
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Kroc Center to host CHS Support Night

In the wake of the suicide of former Coeur d’Alene High School principal Troy Schueller, the Kroc Center will host a support night for CHS students and faculty from 4 to 8 p.m. tonight.
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VA to present town hall for vets

The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center will host a veterans town hall at 3 p.m. today at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.
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Schools lose a leader

Coeur d’Alene High School principal Troy Schueller died Wednesday afternoon of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Father's Market serves variety of needs

Each Thursday evening, Heart of the City Church opens its doors, but not for a service.
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Climate change is NIC panel's focus

Climate Action CDA, a program of the Kootenai Environmental Alliance, will present a panel discussion on how climate change impacts the Coeur d’Alene region Thursday evening at North Idaho College.
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Hundreds at Lake City make voices heard

COEUR d’ALENE — Armed only with signs and their voices, several hundred Lake City High School students weathered the cold and rain to protest school violence Wednesday morning.
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Mann: We're not finished with snow

Temperatures in parts of Kootenai County reached 60 degrees for the first time this season on Monday.
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Museum of North Idaho keeps history alive

To the outside observer, it seems Dorothy Dahlgren and the Museum of North Idaho were destined for each other.
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Refugees detail long journeys to America

COEUR d’ALENE — Refugees from South Sudan and Bhutan spoke about their perilous journeys to America in an emotional and educational evening at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Thursday.
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Cd'A tops small business study

Every city claims to be small-business friendly, but Coeur d’Alene now has data to prove it.
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In reality, this survivor always a Scout at heart

Millionaire businessman and retired Air Force commander Terry Fossum spoke about how being a Boy Scout profoundly impacted his life.
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Champs share glory with fans at rally

While their classmates enjoyed a long Presidents’ Day weekend, the Post Falls girls basketball team spent Monday afternoon showing off the state championship trophy.
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A father's loving lampoon

For most teenagers, the mere thought of their parents interacting with them on social media borders on nightmarish.
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GRADUATES GALORE

The Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Lakeland school districts all beat the state average for high school graduation rates last year.
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Snapshot reveals homeless realities in North Idaho

On a rainy Thursday, the first night of February, Scott Parker and his wife, Annie, arrived at the St. Vincent de Paul warming center in Post Falls. That night, the couple and two volunteers would attempt to do the impossible — capture a moment in time.
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Giving workers a helping hand

COEUR d’ALENE — A new Coeur d’Alene nonprofit hopes to fill a need in the community by serving those who serve.
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Hot off the press: Commercial era ends

COEUR d’ALENE — During a quarter-century as pillars in local business and the community, Marshall and Gail Thompson have seen more than a few changes in Kootenai County.
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Report: We're just like South Korea

Through the years Coeur d’Alene has been able to attract its fair share of high-profile businesses, tourists and events.
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A rarity, this guy smiles at tax time

Only three things in life are certain — death, taxes and Adam Evans’ ability to make anyone smile.
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SUICIDE on CAMPUS

Very few events compare to the pain felt by family, friends and the greater community in the wake of a suicide.
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Local flu season may be past its peak

The worst of an already deadly flu season may be over, according to local health professionals.
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