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Kerri Thoreson

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Updated 3 days, 18 hours ago

To be loved by a dog is a gift

She was the best dog, the very best dog, actually the best dog ever ... all 6 pounds of her.

Updated 7 months ago
Observations from someone who's been there

A decade ago, I was a candidate for mayor in Post Falls.

Updated 7 months, 1 week ago
Shining light of love in sad times

The esteem with which our communities hold our public safety/first responders is never more evident than in times of tragedy.

Updated 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Free 'closet' fills needs and hearts

On Monday. I made new friends at my old high school. Lakes Middle School is where I attended high school with the last class to graduate from those hallowed ha…

Updated 7 months, 3 weeks ago
A question for people of any age

“Ask yourself how old you would be if you didn’t know the day you were born.”

Updated 8 months ago
There should be no stigma in seeking help

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for those who live in the hell of that reality, it’s every month 24/7.

Updated 8 months, 1 week ago
Friday night lights in a small town

I like to do my part to ensure that the elusive “small town feel” reminders are a priority.

Updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Lasting love and laughter

On Sept. 20, 1948, a young couple recited their wedding vows at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene.

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Move over June, September now month for nuptials

According to The Knot, September is the most popular month for weddings, with October coming a close second.

Updated 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Precious cargo in big yellow buses

Here’s a collective Good Sport Award to the hundreds of kids, from kindergartners to seniors in high school, who let their parents take first day of school pho…

Updated 9 months ago
Thanks for 'The Price Is Right' memories, Bob

Quintessential and iconic game show host Bob Barker died this week at age 99. In his honor, I share some personal Bob Barker trivia.

Updated 9 months, 1 week ago
Thanks for the respite, but bring summer back

It’s the last week of the fair ... AKA, the third week of August. Predictably, I find myself shaking my head, muttering, “Where did summer go?”

Updated 9 months, 2 weeks ago
MAIN STREET: Full circle of life on Cougar Bay

Roberta Graves Larsen was born on Aug. 8, 1936, at the home of Dr. Blackwell, which is now known as the Blackwell House on Sherman Avenue. She grew up in the h…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Loss a reminder not to wait for tomorrow

Two weeks ago, I was reminded of the importance of listening to promptings. July was very full in my world with visiting family, three weekend parades (two to …

Updated 10 months ago
Friendships that go the distance

July has been filled with family reunions and class reunions and one that was rather unique.

Updated 10 months, 1 week ago
Musical dreams becoming a reality

I recently came across a photograph I’d taken for the Coeur d’Alene Press’ Fabulous Faces page in 2013.