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CAROLYN BOSTICK

Staff Writer

Carolyn Bostick has worked for the Coeur d’Alene Press since June 2023. She covers Shoshone County and Coeur d'Alene. Carolyn previously worked in Utica, New York at the Observer-Dispatch for almost seven years before briefly working at The Inquirer and Mirror in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Since she moved to the Pacific Northwest from upstate New York in 2021, she's performed with the Spokane Shakespeare Society for three summers.

Recent Stories

Crane crashes into Post Falls Dam, prompting alert
October 30, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Crane crashes into Post Falls Dam, prompting alert

A crane crash at the 118-year-old Post Falls Dam sparked emergency flash flood warnings and the closure of the nearby park Tuesday morning, as officials assessed potential damage to the critical infrastructure.

Kootenai County turkey drives aim to feed thousands this Thanksgiving
October 30, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Kootenai County turkey drives aim to feed thousands this Thanksgiving

Give Hunger the Bird and Turkeys & More fight food insecurity

It began with a literal boatload of birds. Give Hunger the Bird, a fundraiser for 3rd Avenue Marketplace, comes from humble origins. Over a decade ago, StanCraft Marine Center owner Robb Bloem dreamed it up as a way to have fun and collect some frozen turkeys for the community ahead of Thanksgiving.

October 26, 2024 1 a.m.

Alzheimer’s Association, Idaho Caregivers Alliance receive $60,000

UnitedHealthcare provides funding towards caregivers

UnitedHealthcare has donated $30,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association and $30,000 to Idaho Caregiver Alliance in an effort to support caregivers in Idaho. The Alliance estimates one out of four people in Idaho is a caregiver, with many hours of unpaid labor each week.

Kootenai Health women's imaging center revamped
October 24, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Kootenai Health women's imaging center revamped

Radiologist: 'It really adds to our arsenal for screening'

Kootenai Health is adding a facility in Coeur d’Alene and upgrading the existing Women’s Imaging Center in Post Falls beginning in 2025.

Duck hunting ruffles feathers for Thompson Lake residents after regulations lifted
October 23, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Duck hunting ruffles feathers for Thompson Lake residents after regulations lifted

When Norris Warner purchased his property on Thompson Lake in 1999, he was drawn in by the quiet of the lake and the surrounding wildlife preserve. Up until now, there hasn’t been hunting in the area, but all of that changed recently. “About three weeks ago, I woke up to gunshots, which is really weird,” Warner said.

Police: After fleeing officer, man crashes into Kellogg patrol vehicle
October 22, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Police: After fleeing officer, man crashes into Kellogg patrol vehicle

A Colorado man was arrested after giving a false name to law enforcement and fleeing, damaging a police vehicle as well as other property before being apprehended.

Kellogg hosts the return of Kelloween
October 22, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Kellogg hosts the return of Kelloween

Take the Trolley of Terror to Halloween events in Kellogg

The spooky season is coming to Kellogg on Saturday, Oct. 26, as Kelloween celebrations kick off this weekend.

Post Falls annexes Mongeau Meadows
October 21, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Post Falls annexes Mongeau Meadows

Post Falls has added Mongeau Meadows annexation to its infill in the central island of county-owned land.

Trustees debate adult-only areas at Pinehurst Community Library Network meeting
October 18, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Trustees debate adult-only areas at Pinehurst Community Library Network meeting

During a heated board meeting of the Community Library Network Thursday, two members of the public were ejected after making repeated exclamations over the discussion between trustees over the future of library cards for minors and the possibility of creating an adults-only access area of the library.

Post Falls crew accidentally grows giant pumpkin
October 17, 2024 1:05 a.m.

Post Falls crew accidentally grows giant pumpkin

Guess the weight of the pumpkin at City Hall

An unexpected attraction has taken root at Post Falls City Hall: a massive pumpkin.

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