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Preparing nurses to support assault victims
March 26, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Preparing nurses to support assault victims

Kootenai Health has new forensics training program

The first time Megan Lorincz conducted a sexual assault examination in an emergency room, it was because she was the senior nurse on shift, so despite having no training for dealing with an assault victim or with taking forensic evidence, she conducted the exam.

Pet and people friendly
March 26, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Pet and people friendly

Companions Animal Center opens in new home on Atlas Road

Companions Animal Shelter holds soft opening Saturday.

Commission weighs proposed rezoning
March 26, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Commission weighs proposed rezoning

The Kootenai County Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a proposal to rezone approximately 25,000 acres located within the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s reservation boundaries.

Fire Artisan Pizza open on Sherman Avenue
March 26, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Fire Artisan Pizza open on Sherman Avenue

Fitting the name of the place, fire-crafted pizza is featured at Fire Artisan Pizza now open at 517 E. Sherman Ave. The business was purchased by neighboring Crafted Taphouse.

Huckleberries
March 26, 2023 1:05 a.m.

Huckleberries

A sinking feeling

The Seeweewana did not go gentle into Lake Coeur d’Alene’s deep.

March 26, 2023 1:05 a.m.

NIC SOFTBALL: Cardinals split with Walla Walla

NIC (9-8, 4-4 NWAC) is scheduled to host Wenatchee Valley at Memorial Field on Saturday at noon.

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Dream a little dream of success

This year's Academy Awards proved that dreams can come true.

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

EDITORIAL: With Coeur Terre, city council shines

CDA demonstrates right way to govern.

Today's Ghastly Groaner
March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Mind-controlled air fresheners make scents

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

SCHOOL LEVIES: Why vote?

I stopped voting a few years ago on levies. Why vote, if they don’t get what they want, they have another vote a month or two later until they get what they want?

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

PF LEGION FLAGS: Complainers should have appeared in person

As a war veteran and recent visitor to the wonderful Post Falls Legion facility, I was struck by the irony of today’s story about pressure from social media against the legion’s inclusion of the rebel banner in its historical flag display.

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

COEUR TERRE: Good news and bad news

Good news, next city council election vote for Dan Gookin and Christie Wood. Bad news, vote the other members out.

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

COEUR TERRE: Thoughtful development plan appreciated, needed

Do you like to eat in restaurants? Do you like to have your car serviced, or your hair cut, or your children taught by qualified instructors? Do you like it when doctor’s offices, or pharmacists, or banks have folks there to help you?

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

FASCISM: Idaho is in its grip

“Idaho Freedom Foundation?” It should be called the Washington, D.C.-based Fascism Foundation. Idaho is in the grip of fascism funded by the IFF and a D.C. think-tank. Their agenda has nothing to do with freedom.

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

UKRAINE WAR: It could have been avoided

Whoever was responsible for not allowing Ukraine to join NATO has blood on their hands. Putin would never have invaded and chance a World War III with NATO and all of our allies.

March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

NWCCU: A private nonprofit

Regarding the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The following is an excerpt from NWCCU.org website (emphasis added). The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is incorporated as a legally established PRIVATE 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation and accredits institutions of higher education…

Sally English-Green, 79
March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Sally English-Green, 79

Sally Lauraine English-Green, born July 24, 1943, to parents Dale and Elsie English, passed peacefully March 21, 2023, with her family by her side.

Cd'A CHAMBER: Launching tomorrow's leaders
March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Cd'A CHAMBER: Launching tomorrow's leaders

Spring is in the air! The snow has melted (mostly), the birds are singing and tiny blossoms are starting to sprout. It is the wonderful season of renewal and rejuvenation after a long and dark winter. It's been a difficult week for our community, especially for our friends in the education sector after the levies failed. But following this notable setback, I am encouraged to see signs of rebirth, showing an awakened resolve to work together in support of our students, educators and the future of our business community.

Paulette Bezona, 78
March 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Paulette Bezona, 78

Paulette Bezona, July 15, 1944 — Jan. 24, 2023

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters
March 25, 2023 4:10 p.m.

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Western governments are growing increasingly worried that TikTok’s owner, Beijing-based ByteDance, might give browsing history or other data about users to China’s government or promote propaganda and disinformation.