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'Windows to our past'

Saving history has many benefits, says museum director

Walter Burns, chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, said there should be a review process before such historic homes can be torn down.

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, said such laws protect the unborn. While she doesn’t know if anything can be done to prevent people from helping others get abortions, she said, “I would certainly wish that they wouldn’t do it.”

Cd’A teen with ISIS ties to appear in court

Had plan to attack churches on Sunday

The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches with a machete, fire and guns on behalf of ISIS is expected to make his first appearance in federal court today.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What did the left eye say to the right eye?

Shoshone County BOCC eyes wage study

Shoshone County officials are exploring their options for an employee-wide wage study. Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners reviewed a $26,000 proposal from Meridian-based consulting firm AmeriBen.

Roosevelt may be saved

Developer agrees to see if buyer, solution can be found to preserve historic school

The Press recently reported that Blue Fern was in the process of buying the Roosevelt Inn with plans to clear the .63-acre property and build townhouses. It also own the vacant lot between First and Second streets on Garden Avenue behind the Roosvelt, with plans to develop it, as well.

OPINION: Trying to see world through clearer lenses

Focus is better when not wearing political spectacles

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Like the lives of the people taking them, recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries

Marty and Max: A lesson in DEI

In the last 12 months, according to MLS data, there have been 4,370 homes sold in the Coeur d’Alene market. The rural east side, which includes the 83833 zip code, accounted for a mere 45 homes sold or about 1%.

Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility

Hiring has largely been concentrated to a few industries, while tech and finance have only added a small number of jobs in the last 12 months.

Goodbye to 'Dr. Fox's House'

Some lament the loss of another historic structure

Historian Steve Shepperd said the Fox family occupied the house from April 1947 of that year until 2005.

NIC hit with another ratings downgrade

Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.

Eric David Bottman, 63

Eric David Bottman, 63, was a beloved man who touched the hearts of many.

Making connections

Improved Tubbs trail will lead from museum to main loop

The roughly quarter-mile stretch snaked up, around and through some rough patches that included large rocks and tree roots

BORAH: Don’t take away ‘our kids’

I couldn’t believe my eyes Saturday! Close down Borah School? Borah is not just a school; it is central to a close-knit neighborhood.

Working up industry appetites

KTEC hosts 'Hard Hats, Hammers and Hot Dogs'

The bucket on the miniature excavator inched forward, swung out and dropped onto a stack of tires as Xanaia Dahlstrom diligently moved the levers to accomplish her task.

The Exhausted Dad: Mastering efficient phone strategies

If I could offer one piece of advice to all of society, it would be to give younger generations the benefit of the doubt.

Coeur d'Alene scam reports top 100

Most common is that someone owes money, must pay it now

Losses from scams reported by Americans over the age of 60 last year were up 11% over the year before, according to the FBI's report.