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STATE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES

Scores from this week's state high school volleyball tournaments

STATE 5A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Late Trojan miscues costly

"What a show," Post Falls coach Blaine Bennett said. "I thought our kids really played well. Defensively, we gave up some big plays, but we created some big plays. They turned the ball over and gave us a chance, and we turned the ball over. We've been pretty good taking care of the football all year."

PREP FOOTBALL: Lakeland, St. Maries fall out of playoff mix

“It was a back and forth game,” Lakeland coach Tim Kiefer said. “We had a bit of a problem stopping the run early on, but made some adjustments. They started throwing a little bit, but our guys did a good job of keeping them at bay. It was just that short field at the end that got us.”

STATE VOLLEYBALL: Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland on to semifinals

Timberlake, St. Maries out in two

To prepare for Friday’s 8 a.m. local time (7 a.m. PDT) match to begin the state 5A volleyball tournament at Skyline High, Coeur d’Alene coach Carly Curtis scheduled a 7 a.m. practice for this past Sunday.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Post Falls girls, Charter's Davis finish second

“It was an amazing race,” said Post Falls coach Trefry, whose girls team finished second to Boise — which won with 18 points to Post Falls’ 104. “It was obvious early on that Boise was going to win it all, but then it was all mixed up. I was hoping we’d be in trophy contention, but we were just not sure.”

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Numbers add up for Dohrman, Lakeside football this year

"Our league has been really tough," Dohrman said. "Wallace was a powerhouse when they came into the league and Kootenai had a really good program and a nice state run for a few years. We've had some good teams in our league over the last 19 years."

Local gun stores reaching new highs amid election anxiety

Some shops reporting ammo shortages.

Pasta … with a side of paranormal

History, ghost stories alive and well at Tony's on the Lake

History, ghost stories alive and well at Tony's on the Lake

County out of mask mandate debate

Despite constituent cries, the commissioners say they have no say on masks

Window display out of this world

Gloria Powell showcases aliens at Fourth Street store

Aliens land in CDA

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

FAST FIVE: Happy Halloween birthday, RaeAnne Capaul!

Meet RaeAnne Capaul, a driven, ambitious person who has been accused

Hulu originals ‘Bad Hair,’ ‘Totally Under Control’ address different horrors

New horror movies flood the streaming services every October, though

What’s so scary about bats?

Facts don’t support the bad rap of these “gentle animals”

The stay-at-home dad: Nobody ever wants to be a Ninja Turtle

I buy kids Halloween costumes on clearance, most often deep into November.

Post Falls boat ramp to close for season

Annual closure begins Nov. 9

Q’emiln Park boat launch ramp on the Spokane River in Post Falls will be closed

Vehicle fee can save you time, money

The ballot measure to increase Kootenai County vehicle

My Turn: A lesson on masks and rights

Only One Absolute Right We

An unconventional Halloween

Kootenai County residents break tradition this holiday

Faithful Observations: Live Not By Lies

We started this “trilogy” of columns with a book written three years

Halloween smiles

Silver Angels for the Elderly spreads festive cheer

Silver Angels for the Elderly spreads festive cheer at senior living facilities

Howard Charles 'Chuck' Dempsey

On Oct. 23, 2020, at 3:53 p.m. my world stopped. I lost

Washington man charged with drug trafficking

POST FALLS — A Washington man is being held on $100,000 bail after he and another person were arrested after a traffic stop.

PF library extends closure

Many libraries go to curbside service

Coronavirus cases keep climbing

One woman says she may leave CDA because so few wear masks here; another says most oppose city mandate

COVID cases rising

A little bit of work, a whole lot of love

Love Factor is all about relationships; Halloween open house is Saturday

Love Factor is all about relationships; open house is Saturday

Police: Woman attacked man with metal rod

SPIRIT LAKE — A woman is in jail after she allegedly attacked a man with a metal rod.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Enrollment for 2021 health insurance begins Sunday

New carrier and record number of plans give Idahoans lots of choices

Legals for October, 31 2020

GRIDIRON GUESSES: Post Falls 'excited' to keep playoff streak going

The Post Falls Trojans (5-3) still made the state 5A playoffs, and will play host to Mountain View (3-3) of Meridian in a first-round game tonight at Trojan Stadium.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks in a rush to improve defense

Cincinnati’s second-leading career sack leader, 31-year-old Carlos Dunlap, was almost a mandatory trade target for Seahawks GM John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll.

State volleyball preview: Despite limitations, teams just thankful

Area teams in action at state volleyball beginning today include Coeur d'Alene (5As at Skyline High in Idaho Falls), Lakeland (4As at Kimberly High), Timberlake and Kellogg (3As at Twin Falls High), St. Maries (2As at Buhl High), Wallace (1A Division I at Jerome High) and Clark Fork (1A Division II at Burley High).

STATE CROSS COUNTRY AT A GLANCE

All meets scheduled for today and Saturday at Portneuf Wellness Center in Pocatello

Northwest Notes Oct. 30, 2020

Washington State opens conference play on Dec. 2 at home when the Cougars face off against Oregon State. Three days later the Cougs hit the road for the first time on the year as they head to take on Colorado at Boulder on Dec. 5.

'The voice of our community'

Mike Patrick, Press managing editor, honored as chamber's Citizen of the Year

Mike Patrick named top citizen for CDA

Paws across the Pacific

Kootenai Humane Society rescues dogs from Hawaii; campaign for new shelter nearing 90%

Kootenai Humane Society rescues dogs from Hawaii; capital campaign for new shelter nearing 90%

Election office headaches continue

But clerk promises best effort with challenges

Kootenai County Elections Office tackles obstacles from all fronts

Don't trust the pollsters, senator says

Risch also predicts virus vaccine coming by end of year

Sen. Jim Risch met with Press editorial board.

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

VACCINE: The next mandate?

So, the city has mandated the wearing of masks. What’s next? Wait for it…COVID vaccination mandate. You know, for the common good.

VOTING: Wearing my opinion

Clerk Jim Brannon is overstepping the duties and responsibilities of his office (Post Falls Press, Oct. 27).

ARTICLE: Substantiated bias

This is an open letter to staff writer Craig Northrup.

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

Layers change the story

Works of artist Daniela Snow on display in NIC’s Corner Gallery

Works of artist Daniela Snow on display in NIC’s Corner Galley

CHURCH: Stay out of politics

I recently moved to Coeur d’Alene and visited St. Joan of Arc church in Post Falls and I heard a rather disturbing homily about socialism.

PHD: Out with these four

Panhandle Health District’s board members Banks, Balley, Fitzgerald and Kirby should step down, asked to resign or be removed.

Op-Ed: Masks, like vaccines, are liberating

I went to Jonas E. Salk Middle School in Spokane, named after the inventor of the polio vaccine. Since its discovery, we no longer live in fear of this deadly and debilitating virus. However, I still see its effects.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

'Trunk 'N Treat' tonight in Spirit Lake

Halloween on Maine Street

You don't need to stand alone

Better to stand together than alone.

RACISM: One local’s perspective

It sure gets tiresome listening to how racist and evil white people are.

MANDATE: Exercise in futility

I believe the city’s recent decision of mandating masks and the state’s backpedal to Stage 3 are actually irresponsible and borderline insane.

RACISM: No charges alleged

After reading a few letters to the editor Wednesday, I find it important to clarify the Coeur d’Alene City Mayor and Council made no statements implying a specific group or individuals lawfully assembling in the city are racists.

LETTERS: Right back at you

Wow, I really must respond to the two letters in last Friday’s paper, one from Oregon and one from Washington.

MASKS: Take it from Dad

An endless thank you to Barb Hallet for telling it like it is with respect to these panty waist, don’t tread on me babies whining about having to wear a mask during a pandemic.

MANDATE: Thanks, Cd’A Council

I am amazed at the number of truly unkind people living in our area. Thank you City Council for passing the mask mandate. It is obvious education did not work.

MASKS: So little to ask

I am 100% for wearing a mask out in public. You don’t have to wear a mask to take out the garbage, clean out the garage, mow the grass, etc. Just wear it when going out where there will be other people.

COVID: Yes, it’s a thing

They’re not telling the truth. We don’t want to hear it.

Cd'A Carousel will be open on Halloween

Halloween treats and rides at the Cd'A Carousel on Saturday

MANDATE: Right call, Cd’A

Thank you to the City Council for their 90-day mask mandate. I regret that the PHD waived their mask mandate due to pressure from some aggressive individuals.

Man could face life sentence for robbery

COEUR d’ALENE — A man accused of taking two 17-year-olds into a wooded area and robbing them at gunpoint has pleaded guilty.

From beyond, the Bard is grinning

I’ve run and re-run Tom Wobker’s little pieces of poetic candy in

Parking their complaints

Residents unhappy with new Rathdrum rules on parking RVs, boats

Rathdrum residents oppose revised city code parking

Scholarship opportunities for students

DAR offers assistance for grads in diverse fields of study

DAR offers scholarships for grads studying history, economics, political science, medicine, education, English and more

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Witches to take flight downtown

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? Both are welcome tomorrow, when local women plan to grab their brooms and descend on Sherman Avenue.

Spooky science

Girl Scout Troop 6017 enjoys STEM Halloween party

Girl Scout Troop 6017 enjoys STEM Halloween party in the Silver Lake Mall

Three arrested after traffic stop

POST FALLS — Three people are in jail and facing felony charges after they were pulled over in a car that had stolen plates.

MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: The man behind Hamilton House

With all the recent articles about saving the Hamilton House, it is time to learn about the person

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Sports listings for coming weekend

Legals for October, 30 2020

Walmart removes guns, ammunition on display at U.S. stores

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms

Shoshone County moves to red category

Joins Kootenai, Boundary in higher risk zone for coronavirus

Shoshone moves to red

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Idaho reach all-time high; total deaths climb to 600

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Idaho has reached an all-time high for the fifth time in nine days.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: With a mix of old and new, Lakeland out to prove itself again at state

This is your Lakeland Hawks volleyball team, a blend of old and new, which experienced its first taste of success in more than a decade last year, and a team that's coming back for more this year.

AT COLLEGE: Oct. 29, 2020

The Cascade Conference announced a total of 452 student-athletes on fall teams that earned U.S. Bank Academic All-Cascade Collegiate Conference honors, with 22 Warriors earning recognition.

Bowling scores: Oct. 29, 2020

Results from local bowling leagues

Cities consider following Cd'A's lead

Keeping businesses open, kids in school key issues

City councils begin preparations for potential mask mandates following increase in cases

Masks on, masks off

Life as usual at downtown bars on a Wednesday night

Masks off

Organizers want recall after Cd'A mask ordinance

An online group has formed to recall the four council members who voted Monday in favor of masks.

Hundreds come out for free food

Candlelight hosts giveaway

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

'The best hunt ever'

Grandson gets wish, bags first elk with grandfather at his side

Grandson gets wish, bags first elk with grandfather at his side

Information sought about bull and cow moose killed and left to waste near Banks

Information sought about bull and cow moose killed and left to waste near Banks

Driver critically injured in crash

Driver hurt in crash

Sheriff's blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Stone Creek North tabled for adjustments

The Hayden city council responded to concerns over density, traffic, other issues.

'Tis the flu season

Health officials recommend getting vaccine

Flu could present more health threats

Hunters can get hunter education certification online

And be eligible to buy a hunting license

Hunter ed online

Silver linings at Silverwood

Theme park gifts $50,000 to Children's Village

Silverwood Theme Park gifts $50,000 to Children's Village

Richard Charles 'Rick' Hansen, 74

Richard Charles “Rick” Hansen, 74, of Coeur d

Chuck Dempsey

Born Howard Charles Dempsey on Aug. 2, 1931, in Chester, Pa., to Howard

No snow boots needed this Halloween

Weather expected to be 'relatively normal,' said Cliff Harris

Following record cold, Halloween to close October in 'relatively normal' weather

Big game hunting outlook

Whitetail hunters should be see the usual healthy herds of whitetails in Panhandle

Big game hunting outlook

Woman accused of beating boyfriend

COEUR d’ALENE — A woman is facing felony charges after police said she beat her boyfriend bloody.

Now that’s one expensive cab ride

A Coeur d’Alene reader and his wife went to Santiago, Chili to

Ten creepy facts about your body

These 10 things just might haunt you.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Legals for October, 29 2020

Post Falls woman killed in crash

Post Falls woman killed in crash

Viking state of experience — Boasting nine seniors, Coeur d'Alene looks for big things in third straight trip to state

Nine seniors, plenty with previous experience — that's why the Coeur d'Alene Vikings are back in the state 5A volleyball tournament for the third straight year, and second straight as Region 1 champions.

THE CHEAP SEATS WITH STEVE CAMERON: As big of a Zag opener as you can get

“We want to play them all,” Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth said. “The young men and women who come to play at Gonzaga want these games, as many as possible, and against the best possible opponents. That’s how you wind up opening against Kansas. Our kids come here to play against teams like Kansas – that’s the whole idea.”

Prep notes: Postseason volleyball, football tickets getting more scarce

Fans hoping to watch their family members and/or favorite teams at this weekend's state volleyball tournaments likely already have to have acted fast.

ALL-LEAGUE SOCCER TEAMS

Top players in Inland Empire League for 2020 soccer season announced

Tide of evictions on hold

But experts say stimulus needed for relief

CDC eviction moratorium ends January, how will it effect Kootenai County?

Electioneering: A constitutional issue

An attorney general opinion warns Kootenai County Elections Office on electioneering stance

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Hines, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy girls soccer

Senior forward Sarah Hines of Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

The 'miracle kid' shines through

Family overjoyed as Cd'A 12-year-old's cancerous tumors shrink

Family overjoyed as Cd'A 12-year-old's cancerous tumors shrink

'Fight for our children'

Woman hopes photo shoot helps raise awareness of need to protect kids

photo shoot

Northwest Notes Oct. 28, 2020

Gonzaga women picked to win WCC for eighth straight season.

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

MASKS: Time to fix the issues

The whole mask debate is tiring and depressing.

TRUMP: And speaking of leaders...

To the thieves who stole my and many, many, so many others’ yard signs, follow your leader.

ADVICE: Check ‘them’ out

I have had no television for more than 30 years. I get my news primarily from the internet and radio.

SHERIFF: Hard to figure

The Sheriff’s race is very tough with charges and counter charges. Finding a reliable source of trustworthy unbiased information makes it doubly tough.

Salvation Army's virtual Red Kettles kick off

Salvation Army's virtual Red Kettles kick off, community invited to sponsor kettles, volunteer

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

MASKS: All about caring

It was explained to me some time ago that COVID particles are small enough to penetrate the mask.

MASKS: Patriots wear them

Dear Coeur d’Alene Friends: During our seven years in Coeur d’Alene, we gained such respect for the health professionals in the area.

PATIENTS: Stay away from Portland

I’d like to say that as a 68-year-old Portland resident [without “underlying conditions”] I heard, with sadness and anger, of the decision by your regional health board to end any mask mandate, and likely any serious effort to promote mask use.

TRUMP: The death of decency

I’m sickened that our president lacks honesty, respect, honor, compassion, decency and most of all, integrity.

MANDATES: Enough of the hysteria

Discussions (or hysterical reactions devoid of reason) of mask mandates continue to routinely neglect the following county data (and all data, for that matter): 43 deaths. 3,646 confirmed cases. 43/3,646 = .01. Where I come from, people call that 1%.

NIC: Support Dunlap, Sturm

Who is best positioned to provide oversight of the college? This homeowner/taxpayer says Joe Dunlap and Paul Sturm.

ENEMIES: No, see world differently

Mr. Quinn, I am not your enemy. And I am not the enemy of the United States of America because I do not believe as you or your anonymous author.

MASKS: Undoing the mandate

As a frequent visitor to Coeur d’Alene, I am horrified by the recent decision to pull the mask mandate which makes all of us more at risk to become dangerously ill in an area where now there is a lack of hospital beds due to COVID-19.

LEADERSHIP: Needed at city, KH

The last few days have clearly demonstrated how leaderless and ineffective the mayor and City Council are.

MASKS: The healthy approach

Wearing a mask is not a personal choice, it’s a necessary requirement to keep others safe, just as seatbelts, nonsmoking zones and drug enforcement are necessary for public health and safety.

COVID: Quartet is clueless

Wisniewski, Kirby, Banks and Fitzgerald…

OPINIONS: Let officials know

We get so excited, so passionate at election time. Signs, banners, multiple conversations.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Are stress, anxiety and depression killers?

Dr. Steve Maraboli, a motivational speaker, bestselling author and behavioral science academic is quoted as saying, “I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety and fear.”

Montana man back in jail

COEUR d’ALENE — A Montana man is back in jail after a second arrest for failing to appear in court.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Wine tasting etiquette

Tasting in Wine Country and in local shops has changed some over the years.

Two approaches to nonpartisan races

Brent Regan is right about more candidate information being a good thing.

PRESS: Biased toward Bidens

I am very disappointed in The Press for having NO coverage of the Hunter/Joe Biden story at all.

NIC: Support Barnes, McKenzie

Experience matters when it comes to the NIC board. Citizens are faced with a clear choice in this year’s election for trustee.

NEWS: Sure spreads fast

Wow, it sure does not take long for word to get around.

RACISTS: No, call them patriots

At a city council meeting last Tuesday, councilwoman Christie Wood implied that our armed citizens that staved off a BLM riot in June were white supremacists and racists. She is just plain wrong.

MASKS: Common sense needed

I am writing to express my thoughts on a couple of points in this ongoing COVID/Mask debate.

The importance of casting a ballot, always

On November 22, 1963 I was an 11-year-old sixth-grader at El Cerrito Elementary School in LaHabra, California. It was my turn to be a lunch monitor, taking tickets when the students entered the cafeteria. So there I was in my place with several teachers and cafeteria workers getting ready for the lunch bell to ring when the principal’s voice came over the loudspeaker.

Youth Sports Oct. 28, 2020

Flag football, soccer, bowling and more

Food giveaway today; another set for Nov. 3

Another food giveaway today; another set for Nov. 3

Submit pics of best-dressed pets

Kootenai Humane Society Halloween contest closes Friday

Kootenai Humane Society invites you to submit photos of Halloween-costumed pets, contest closes at 9 a.m. Friday

Carol R. Sorenson (Belden)

Carol R. Sorenson (Belden) was born Jan. 3, 1929 and passed away peacefully

Jeffry Dean Haag

Jeffry Dean Haag peacefully passed away at home Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020

TDS hits 10,000

Enthusiasm for 1Gig, fiber-to-the-home network continues to grow

TDS hits 10,000

Norma Jean Isbell, 84

Norma Jean Isbell, 84, a resident of Rathdrum, and formerly of Lewiston

Philip E. Shults, 77

Philip E. Shults of Post Falls, passed away Oct. 18, 2020, of long term

Hite art fundraiser Thursday night

Proceeds will go to help 12-year-old with brain cancer

Legals for October, 28 2020

Firefighters responding to Spirit Lake house fire

Blaze at Fourth and Monroe

Trump’s troubling march toward autocracy

From the start of his presidency

14-Day Weather Chart

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Masks on, Cd'A

Council approves 90-day mask mandate

The mandate goes into effect Tuesday morning.

Voting? Leave the MAGA hats and Biden buttons home

Clerk ready to have offenders prosecuted

Adams County request opinion from Attorney General on Kootenai County electioneering restrictions

'Government overreach'

About 100 protest mandate outside city council meeting

About 100 protest mandate outside Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting

Extensive tree damage after weekend snowstorm

Most of the damage will be cleaned up by the end of the week.

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

How to make your vote count

Follow these steps for easy and effective voting.

Police: Man choked girlfriend with chain

COEUR d’ALENE — A man is facing felony charges after police said he choked his girlfriend with a wallet chain.

Lake City longevity

Kitchen assistant celebrates 30 years at Lake City Center

Successful Tesh client celebrates 30-year milestone at Lake City Center

Snowtober

Freezing October weather breaks local records

Press Climatologist Cliff Harris: 'This will be the longest uninterrupted subfreezing period ever recorded in the month of October by Halloween'

MANDATE MAILBAG

Citizens sound off on health board's mask mandate reversal

Fury greets 4-3 board decision.

Cd'A School Board keeps eyes on COVID

Two high schools remain in hybrid, rest of district under new four-day "orange" guidelines

Two high schools remain in hybrid, rest of district under new four-day "orange" guidelines

Sherri Jane Rowe Croxford

Sherri Jane Rowe Croxford was called home unexpectedly, on Friday

Three Zags named to preseason all-WCC team

For the 19th time in the last 20 seasons, the Gonzaga men's basketball team was selected as favorites in the West Coast Conference preseason coaches' poll. Zags Joel Ayayi, Corey Kispert and Drew Timme were all named to the conference’s preseason team.

Little moves Idaho back to Stage Three

The music's over for dancing in bars and nightclubs, while indoor gatherings are once again restricted to under 50.

Legals for October, 27 2020

Coronavirus deaths are rising again in the US, as feared

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S.

70,000 in Southern California to evacuate after blaze grows

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuation orders

Idaho moves back to Stage 3

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed a statewide public health order today moving Idaho

Power to the people

Avista wraps up service restoration after historic snowstorm

Avista wraps up service restoration after historic snowstorm

14-Day Weather Chart

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Planting a position: The business of political yard signs

The ubiquitous reminders of the upcoming election continue to thrive.

City-by-city snowfall predictions

Randy, Cliff look into 2020-21 snowy crystal ball

Like Friday's snow, records could fall.

THE READERS ROAR

Letters pour in on controversial mask mandate reversal

Most readers furious with health board decision.

ID theft now No. 1 scam

Through April and May, hundreds of thousands of people lost their

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Before you book those Super Bowl plans ...

As for the business of the Hawks being a real, live Super Bowl contender, that one is now considerably far more up for grabs.

COVID Watch

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School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Oct. 23-30

Your health board failed you

Jai Nelson laments PHD decision, offers way forward.

Legals for October, 26 2020

'Protect our America'

Hundreds join vehicle parade to show support for President Trump

Hundreds join vehicle parade to show support for President Trump

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The weather isn't always bad up here during state tourney time — or is it?

WHAT'S FUNNY — OK, maybe it wasn't so funny if you had to stand outside on Friday at a soccer match and later a football game, while it snowed nearly 8 inches — but the reason state soccer was moved up a week a few years back was to avoid a little minor weather disturbance like this.

STATE 3A GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: Full circle

Hines, who scored game-winning goal as a freshman, scores game-winner as a senior as Coeur d'Alene Charter wins fifth straight state title

"We would have preferred to put a few more in the back of the net," fifth-year Coeur d'Alene Charter coach Stacy Smith said. "But we had to be creative and had to be persistent, and it paid off. It took us a little bit longer than we would have liked, but it paid off."

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: The day the 'Stick shook, and the story changed

I was standing in the upper-level press box atop Candlestick Park in San Francisco, waiting for Game 3 of the World Series to begin in roughly 20 minutes

October surprise

Friday's snowstorm drops a record amount; cleanup beings, power outages remain

Friday's snowstorm drops a record amount; cleanup beings, power outages remain

PREP FOOTBALL: Lake City ends on winning note

And while the role of playing spoiler was enticing — a Lewiston victory would put the Bengals in the state 5A playoffs — Lake City was more interested in ending a rough season on a positive note.

STATE 3A BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT: Cd'A Charter warms up to the task — Panthers capture third-place game

“Each of our seniors (Jordan, Ronan and Quinn Clovis), they’ve played for me the last two years,” Coeur d'Alene Charter coach Justin Nitti said. “Each of them stepped up in this game. Ronan has bruises all over him. It was big for all of them to step up. I’m just glad we got some hardware for them.”

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls loses in state play-in; St. Maries, Timberlake punch tickets to state

The shorthanded Post Falls Trojans fell short in their bid to make the state tournament for the first time since 2017, losing 25-19, 25-22, 25-22 to the Boise Brave in a state 5A volleyball play-in match Saturday.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT SCORES

Scores, schedules from state high school soccer tournaments

Interagency Natural Resource Center ready to open

Business Bits for Oct. 25

COVID: More specifics needed

With the uptick of COVID-19 cases, we are once again faced with a daily barrage of body count numbers in an attempt to influence everyone to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

HATE: Shoe doesn’t fit

Since when were the actions of citizens who showed up to ensure this town and community weren’t firebombed, looted and destroyed by Antifa/BLM have anything to with hate?

Spooky vibes at the new Voorhees Estates

Neighborhood of the Week: Oct. 25

RED: And fuming over decision

So, Kootenai County goes to red, and the Panhandle Health District rescinds the mask mandate. Serious?

Who'll be No. 2?

Sheriff candidates explain undersheriff plans

Three candidates are vying to replace Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger, who is retiring after four two-year terms in office — but the position of sheriff isn’t the only one in play.

Recollections of Collections

Our hobbies and collections say a lot about us because we spend time

Fred F. Jesberger, 93

Fred Jesberger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather

HARRIS: The latest buzz

If I was a fly, I wouldn’t land on Sen. Kamala Harris’s smirking, insulting, big mouth either.

MANDATE: ‘M’ is for madness

What madness! PHD sends Kootenai and Boundary counties to “red” status and then votes to cancel the mask mandate.

Dr. James Pataky

Dr. James Pataky, MD (“Jim”) died in the presence of family

MANDATE: Good riddance

When the mandate came in to play in July, all numbers went up! I think the masks made us sicker, or maybe gave people a false sense of security.

MACKAY: The miracle of mindset

Like millions of Americans, I watched the 10-part ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Health board decision dangerous, disgraceful

Health board errs in rescinding mask mandate for Kootenai County.

DECISION: Earning our bad press

North Idaho makes national news, again!

GROWTH: Ready to listen yet?

Am I missing something? Thousands of people are to move here next year.

TEXTING: Driven to the graveyard

“I am an incredible multi-tasker. Better than any. I’m good. I can even text while driving…no problem…

ELECTION: Qualified? You bet

Oops! I read the LTE by Robert Flagor, Kootenai-Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

James Billy Loer

James Billy Loer, 96-1/2, died on Saturday, Oct. 17,

Vikings pull off a snow job

Apparently, it's going to take much more than a half-foot of snow to slow down the Coeur d'Alene Vikings in the upcoming state 5A football playoffs.

Cd'A Charter girls plow into state 3A title game

“I’d heard there was going to be snow, I did not think it was going to be this bad,” said Hines, a senior. “We were telling each other that the snow was going to play a factor, but we still had to play our game, and we can’t blame stuff on the snow.”

PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint swats away Lakeland in snow

RATHDRUM — Sandpoint’s Cody Steiger broke up a pass in the end zone on the game’s final play as the Bulldogs held off the Lakeland Hawks 6-0 to clinch the 4A Inland Empire League championship at Corbit Field on Friday night.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Giving a Real feel to the 3As

Once Todd Gilkey returned to St. Maries High in 2015 as the school’s athletic director, he got put to work in more than a few different ways.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENTS: 5As heading home, but 3A tournament continues today

Schedules and semifinals were impacted heavily as a snowstorm in the Coeur d'Alene area wiped out matches in the state high school soccer tournaments on Friday.

Health district gets lit up

Callers outraged at board's mandate repeal

Thursday's vote to end the mask mandate sparked a wave of complaints from residents.

Early winter

Surprising October snowstorm causes accidents, power outages

Surprising October snow causes accidents, power outages, calls for help

Cd'A School Board: 'We're begging you, please, help us'

Trustees look to community to help stop COVID spread, keep schools open

Trustees look to community, leaders to stop COVID spread, keep schools open

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Northwest Notes Oct. 24, 2020

Vandal Rewind is back today at noon, with Idaho football's close win at Troy in 2015. Fans can catch the action the action, including new interviews with coaches and student-athletes, on the TuneIn App, at GoVandals.com/Listen and on select Vandal Radio Network stations, including ESPN 700 and 105.3 FM.

Elizabeth Colson, 83

After a brief battle with cancer Elizabeth "Betty"

Abbie voted — well, she tried

Voted yesterday and decided I would take our dog, Abbie. I received

Gene A. Carlson, 81

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

University of Idaho CDA to launch Microcredentials

Short courses to aide in professional development, productivity; coming this winter

Short courses to aide in professional development, personal productivity; coming this winter

Faithful Observations: The Dust of Death — How Did We Get Here?

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal

Lakeland stays in yellow

Board unanimously moves to remain in moderate risk level despite Panhandle Health moving county to 'red'

More info always good for voters

Many elected local government offices are “non-partisan”, which means

Man faces felony over stolen gun

POST FALLS — A man was charged with a felony after police allegedly found him in possession of a gun that was reported stolen in Minnesota.

Scratch that happy thought about grandmother's house

I had heard the stories of things going bump in the night at my grandmother’s house.

Trick or treat… a hassle either way

There’s some debate about the safety and practicality of trick-or-treating during

DUI for Washington man could net 10 years in prison

RATHDRUM — A Washington man is facing his third DUI charge in three years.

A good life

Marion Heffner shares stories, offers a bit of advice, as she turns 100

Marion Heffner shares stories, offers a bit of advice, as she turns 100

Stacey Soltys: Paranormal investigator

Meet Stacey Soltys, the owner of River City Ghost Squad. She has been involved

If you asked a movie guy - Halloween edition

All questions and no answers makes a movie guy a dull boy.

Darrell Hoffman, 90

Darrell Hoffman, 90, passed away Oct. 19, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Community Library Network shifting back to curbside-only

The move comes as COVID continues to climb in Kootenai County.

Legals for October, 24 2020

Nine arrested in massive Smelterville drug bust

A District 1 Probation & Parole check at a home in Smelterville has resulted in one of the largest busts they’ve ever been involved in.

Post Falls back to orange

Post Falls School District votes to move back to 'orange' moderate COVID risk level

Cd'A mulls mask mandate

Council meeting Monday; might attach civil fines to violations

The special call meeting comes after Panhandle Health rescinded its own three-month-long mandate Thursday.

Let it snow, let it snow, let snow

The snow has arrived.

Retraction

Headlines concerning a February 24, 2020 post regarding Representative Vito

Cd'A council to meet Monday over mask mandate

The Coeur d’Alene city council will meet Monday to discuss the possibility

STATE 5A GIRLS SOCCER: Lake City falls in 2OTs to Timberline in opener

Midway through the second overtime, junior Hayden Wilsey from Timberline of Boise got in behind the Lake City defense, chased down a through ball and beat the keeper far post from about 12 yards out as Timberline beat Lake City 2-1 in double overtime in a first-round game of the state 5A girls soccer tournament Thursday at Coeur d’Alene High.

4A Region 1 volleyball championship: Hawks soar back to state

The Lakeland High volleyball team matched where it was at this stage last year on Thursday night, beating the Sandpoint Bulldogs 25-15, 25-14, 19-25, 25-14 to win the 4A Region 1 championship at Hawk Court. Next up — improving on last year's fourth-place finish at state.

STATE 5A BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT: Boise gets physical, blanks Post Falls

For Post Falls, the physicality was something it hasn't seen all season long. The final result — a Trojan 2-0 loss to the Boise Brave in the opening round of the state 5A boys soccer tournament — was something they haven't felt in their last 10 matches.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: National pastime is running past its time

It’s mandatory. You have to watch the World Series. This is the national pastime, for heaven’s sake.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENTS: Charter girls, boys advance to semis

Charter boys notch first state tournament win, beat McCall-Donnelly

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls bounces back into play-in match

Kylie Munday had 15 kills, 13 assists and four blocks for top-seeded Post Falls in a 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20 win over the third-seeded Lake City Timberwolves in the 5A Region 1 second-place match on Thursday at The Arena.

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Kempton, Wood guide Trojans to 5A regional titles

Post Falls, Timberlake sweep regional titles in state qualifying meets at Farragut State Park

'We are ... safe as can be'

Elections office places voters safety at forefront

Panhandle Health sends Kootenai, Boundary counties to 'red'

The move to the most substantial risk level came as the health district's board voted to eliminated Kootenai County's mask mandate. s m

Vision quest complete

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates being Idaho’s first HUD EnVision Center

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates being Idaho’s first HUD EnVision Center

COVID-19 Graphic for Friday, Oct. 23

COVID graphic for Oct. 23

Sorry, but you're probably a newcomer

Jimmy McAndrew started the discussion by defining

Masks: a recommendation, not a requirement

Lakeland School District to revise reopening plan Friday morning

LETTER: Described president perfectly

I would just like to say Ron Dayton, from Athol, hit it right on the nose in his letter Oct. 21.

Thomas Charles Spann, 66

Thomas Charles Spann, 66, of Hayden, Idaho, left his

WISNIEWSKI: Worked for me

I am voting for State Rep. Tony Wisniewski. Tony goes to bat for his constituents.

COVID: Fight it rationally

Regarding COVID-19, many are saying “follow the scientists.” Which scientists?

Don't dream it, be it

'Dream Roles and Miscasts' shakes things up

Aspire Community Theatre is at home on Kroc stage, final show of 'Dream Roles and Miscasts' is Sunday

COVID: Deal with it, Idaho

I live in the Seattle area, reckoned with my “rights vs. responsibilities,” and stayed home in the spring, summer, and early autumn of 2020.

Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony set for Nov. 20

Soroptimist International of Coeur d’Alene to honor amazing local women

COVID: Payment coming due

You should be screaming at your governor to enact a mask mandate.

AIRPORT: All about the customers

I am a junior at Auburn University pursuing an Aviation Management degree who grew up in Hayden and spent the majority of my leisure time at the Coeur d’Alene Airport.

NIC: These three for trustee

They say that all politics is local. I’m really seeing that now with this present election.

BIDEN: Expose the scandal

Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, had his computer released last week which contained emails revealing that Hunter, without any experience in oil or funds management, was paid millions of dollars by the Chinese Communist Party and a corrupt Ukrainian oil company for access to Joe Biden and U.S. influence.

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

VEHICLE FEE: Doomed to failure

Three propaganda puff pieces regarding the KMPO scheme to extract hard earned taxpayer dollars, in the purported quest for traffic congestion relief.

William E. 'Bill' Moore

Bill peacefully passed away in his own home in Hayden

Stellar STEM students

Tech Trek campers excited for next year; nominations for 2021 open in November

Tech Trek campers excited for next year; nominations open in November

PLATFORMS: Oversight is needed

I am not for more government control in our lives, yet in this instance possibly we need it.

Trustee candidates talk diversity, safety, nonpartisanship

Dunlap, Sturm field questions from NIC students, staff

Two candidates for NIC Board of Trustees answer questions about diversity, finance, campus safety and more

Movers and Shakers

Kootenai Electric Cooperative (KEC) is pleased to announce the addition

VEHICLE FEE: Gas tax better target

Vote NO on the $50 vehicle registration fee increase. Why should Kootenai County residents pay to improve Interstate 90 when it is used by interstate traffic and residents of adjacent counties?

Scenes from Sanders

Fall colors glow at Coeur d'Alene beach

Fall colors glow at Coeur d'Alene beach

WRITER: Right he is

I enjoyed reading the letter by Dennis Edelbrock. His letters are always spot on.

Vote smart as virus hits harder

Elections officials doing utmost to ensure the vote goes on.

State Department of Education seeks student holiday card art

Grades K-6 invited to participate in contest

K-6 grades invited to participate in State Department of Education contest

Diesel Mills Hourlland

Diesel Mills Hourlland crossed the rainbow bridge

Legals for October, 23 2020

Kootenai, Boundary seeing 'Red'

Counties move to 'Substantial' risk category

Kootenai, Boundary seeing 'Red'

Mask mandate canceled

PHD cancels countywide mask mandate

Despite spiking cases, the Panhandle Health board voted to eliminate the three-month-old mandate.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Home cooking could bode well for local soccer teams

Since the Idaho High School Activities Association took over sponsoring state high school boys and soccer tournaments, Boise-area teams have dominated the 5A tourneys. Except the few times those tourneys have been held in North Idaho.

STATE 3A GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENT: Better together

Apart, the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy senior trio of Sarah Hines, Riley Jo Anderson and Kiley Cutler could skill be quite successful on the soccer field. But together, well, they've been unstoppable.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENTS: On their turf

Area teams hope home-field advantage can play to their advantage starting Thursday

GRIDIRON GUESSES: In, but with plenty still at stake

Both teams are already in the state playoffs, but there's much on the line Friday night when Coeur d'Alene (6-0, 2-0 5A Inland Empire League) travels to Post Falls (5-2, 2-0) to decide the league title.

Northwest Notes Oct. 22, 2020

Washington State is scheduled for two Friday contests this season, the first being the Apple Cup, Nov. 27 against Washington in Pullman, which will be televised on ABC or ESPN. Game time will be finalized at a later date with potential start times of 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Prep football standings Oct. 22, 2020

Prep football standings, schedules for this week's games

Bowling scores: Oct. 22, 2020

Local bowling scores

Hello, Christmas!

Cd'A Resort rolls out all-new decorations for 2020 holiday season

Cd'A Resort rolls out all-new decorations for 2020 holiday season

Mask mandate on today's Panhandle Health board agenda

The board will evaluate the mask mandate amid unparalleled local case numbers.

Police: Man choked child

Accused of striking children's mother

POST FALLS — A man is facing felony charges after police said he hit his girlfriend and choked a nine-year-old boy.

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Differences between types of COVID-19 tests

Differences between types of COVID-19 tests

Learning from 'the little guys'

Goldwater Scholar studies Lake Coeur d’Alene health

Goldwater scholar studies Lake Coeur d’Alene health

Positive case at Elections Office

State steps in to advise county

Early voting worker reports COVID-19 infection

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Mary Ann (Ayers) Bonesteel

Jan. 23, 1946 - Oct. 14, 2020

It is with much sorrow we say goodbye to Mom. She passed

Beware Microsoft computer messages

A Coeur d’Alene reader called to warn us about a popup screen that came

Dubois: Where time still stands still

Don’t get me wrong, North Idaho is still one of the best places to

Post Falls OK's housing plan

City council takes action on community needs

KCSO honors deceased veterans

Any time they respond to the scene of a death, officers from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office aim to treat the deceased with dignity and respect.

Family History Discovery Day virtual conference is Saturday

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Discovery Day virtual conference is Saturday

3Cs Fall Craft Faire is this weekend

3Cs Fall Craft Faire is Friday, Saturday at fairgrounds

Commissioners say employees won't be forced to vaccinate

County commissioners plan to participate as future immunization site

Great hunting, great challenges

Snake River accessible, excellent place to go after waterfowl

Snake River is an accessible and excellent place to go after waterfowl

Checking in

Hunters at stations provide samples that help test for CWD

Hunters at stations provide samples that help test for CWD

Investigation concluded on shooting involving police chief; fired back to save family

Investigation concludes on a fatal shooting incident involving Bonners Ferry Police Chief Brian Zimmerman, who was instrumental in protecting a campground of friends and family members against an agitated Russell Liddell, smelling like alcohol, according to a report released by investigators.

Legals for October, 22 2020

COVID-19 battle at 'critical moment'

Kootenai Health nears capacity as officials call on community to take actions to prevent spread of coronavirus

Kootenai Health nears capacity

Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids

The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for kids is only

Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hospitals across the United States are starting

5A Region 1 volleyball championship: Viking redemption ... Coeur d'Alene wins at Post Falls in sweep, books return trip to state

The last trip to Post Falls didn't go so well for the Coeur d'Alene High volleyball team. A three-set loss to the Trojans in the second match of the season for the Vikings.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Timberlake outlasts Charter in five sets

Brooke Jessen had 14 digs, 15 kills, four blocks and two aces for the Timberlake Tigers in a 20-25, 25-19, 16-25, 25-14, 15-11 win over the Coeur d’Alene Charter Panthers in a semifinal match in the 3A District 1 tournament at Holy Family Catholic School on Tuesday.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Prediction: NBT-44 will come to an end soon

Prediction: The M’s will play in their first World Series in 2022. Go ahead, write it down!

State prep football media poll: Oct. 21, 2020

Coeur d'Alene No. 1 in 5A this week

BOSOM BUDDIES

Firefighters rally community to raise funds for Breast Support Program

Local firefighters partner with Kootenai Health Foundation to raise funds for Breast Support Program

Comfort in a trying time

Bag and Boob Babes offers handmade items for breast cancer patients

Bag and Boob Babes offers handmade items for breast cancer patients

Slow down and move over

ITD reminds drivers to watch for emergency responders

In almost 20 years as a tow truck driver, Jim Drayfahl has seen it all — including things he wishes he could unsee, from children injured in crashes to gristly fatalities that compel him to remove his hat and take a moment to pay his respects.

Beach beautification

Hagadone Marine, Lake Cd'A Cruises crews clear trash along shoreline during Lake Cleanup Month

Crews from Hagadone Marine, Lake Cd'A Cruises pick up trash along shoreline as part of Lake Cleanup Month

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kael McGowan, Post Falls High boys soccer

Post Falls High boys soccer goalie Kael McGowan is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

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Cd'A authorizes $50,000 for hospitality worker relief

The funds will help some of the 7,000 hospitality workers in Coeur d'Alene struggling with job reduction amid the pandemic.

Op-Ed — Vote yes on HJR 4: Protect your representation in the Statehouse

There’s a Constitutional Amendment on your ballot this fall, and to protect your representation in the Idaho Statehouse, you should vote ‘Yes.’

VEHICLE FEE: Here’s the solution

After reading the editorial of Oct. 18 “Yes to vehicle fee proposal,” please refer to a paragraph at the bottom that reads, “We agree that an alternative that would raise money from non-residents who drive here would be ideal, but no such option has presented itself.

Love propels mom across finish line

Main Street column for Oct. 21

Advocating for people with autism

Speaker, author, adviser Kerry Magro to speak at Nov. 7 PAS conference

Speaker, author, adviser Kerry Magro to speak at Nov. 7 conference

VEHICLE FEE: Exempt off-road vehicles

In all the articles and your “Press Endorsement,” I see minimal references to the $25 fee for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles.

Food giveaway set today at Candlelight Christian Fellowship

Food giveaway set at Candlelight

Howard R. Lytle Jr.

Howard Roy Lytle Jr. “Skip” passed peacefully into God’s arms on

MASKS: Kindness of strangers

I would like to thank all the strangers who are determined to put me and my well-being before themselves.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — And now for the Reds

We promised last week to bring all of you up to speed on the many wonderful new red wines we have in the shop.

Casino leader describes COVID crash course

Tribe's facility rebounded fast, is faring well

Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort CEO Laura Penney talks leading the nation in reopening

Don't let your guard down now

We need to wear masks now, more than ever.

VEHICLE FEES: Wishful thinking

With regard to the initiative asking for an increase in auto registration fees.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — ENERGY DRINKS: Are they worth the risk

The same pick me up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems.

VEHICLE FEE: Share the burden

In regard to the vehicle fee, it needs to be fair to ALL of us.

141: PHD sets single-day mark for most COVID-19 cases

PHD sets single-day mark for most COVID-19 cases

POLITICS: A dozen predictions

Barrett will be confirmed and put on the bench of the Supreme Court.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Combating stress, anxiety and depression

No matter what we do to combat it, stress exists.

Gail Parker

Gail’s journey began on Aug. 29, 1957, in Kittanning, Pa. Gail was the

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Donald R. Johnson, 89

Surrounded by his family, Donald Ralph Johnson, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Frances ‘Shirley’ Foss Rudie

Feb. 25, 1932- Oct. 15, 2020

Shirley was born in Lewistown, Mont., to Esther Frost Foss and Oliver Foss.

Study on altering county government to begin

Commissioner approve volunteer commission to evaluate efficiently of political leadership

VEHICLE FEE: Long time to pay

I’m hoping all Kootenai County voters read the County Transportation Funding Measure on the ballot carefully.

President Trump rally planned for Saturday

President Trump rally planned for Saturday

POLITICS: A GOP warning

If Biden wins: Harris will take over; repeal of all tax cuts, so businesses will go overseas.

'Wear a Mask' campaign explained

Mask update

TRUMP: It’s not paranoia

President Trump and his supporters due to his response to this new (supposedly) better plan for collecting absentee ballots have been accused of being paranoid.

Cd'A releases statement condemning racism, violence

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VEHICLE FEE: Unclog the jams

How often have you been stuck in a traffic jam on I-90 between Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene?

TRUMP: The leader Congress is not

Finally, the American people hired a real leader, not a politician, as president.

Youth Sports Oct. 21, 2020

Cross country, bowling, soccer and more ...

Legals for October, 21 2020

Duterte: Hold me responsible for killings in drug crackdown

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president has said he accepts

UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial

LONDON (AP) — U.K. researchers are preparing to infect healthy young

Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for

Back to 'orange'

Cd'A School Board again shifts COVID category, implements changes to elementary, middle schools

Cd'A School Board shifts COVID category, implements changes to elementary, middle schools

Health district, hospital wary after surge in cases

Kootenai Health, Panhandle Health unnerved by sudden spike in Kootenai County's COVID

County opts out of 'wear a mask' campaign

Commissioners opt out of financially supporting "Wear a Mask" campaign

Masks will help blunt COVID spike

I am a health care provider, and I would like to share some of

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U of I researchers tackle North Idaho water issues

Toxic algal blooms on Fernan, cleaning runoff among focal points.

Brooks sets stage for county leadership study

Commissioner to vote on alternative forms of government study

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Zags, Iowa officially announce December game in South Dakota

Gonzaga and Iowa on Monday officially announced a men's basketball matchup for Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. PST at the Sanford Pentagon, and slated to be broadcast by CBS (KREM).

Barry Lee Whalen, 68

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barry Lee Whalen,

Cd'A could give COVID break on water, sewer bills

City council will consider a new utility bill program to help people impacted by COVID

Walter Cash Daskam, 85

Walter Daskam, 85, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend,

Man charged with felony DUI

POST FALLS — After two previous convictions, a man is facing his third DUI charge in six years.

Hayden gets into Halloween spirit

The City of Hayden is excited to partner with local businesses and

Raymond Olaf Wickstrom

April 1, 1929 — Aug. 27, 2020

Ray was one of the eleven children of Olaf Edward and Alma Mari (Hakkinen)

Turkeys and More in final push for fundraising goal

Nonprofit $4,000 shy of funds needed to feed 1,800 this Thanksgiving

Nonprofit $4,000 shy of funds needed to feed 1,800 this Thanksgiving

Donkey or elephant? They’re both jokes

A clenched fist. A red-clad handmaiden. A flag striped black and blue. What of thems

Critters of North Idaho: Garter Snake

Creepy. Solitary. Cold-blooded. These are undoubtedly the three

Lining up at the polls

Early voting hits almost 1,000 in Kootenai County

PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries wins CIL volleyball title

St. Maries volleyball tops Orofino

Legals for October, 20 2020

Op-ed: What top military brass say about Trump

Those individuals responsible for ensuring the safety of this great nation

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Are the Seahawks really this good? We're about to find out

Maybe the Seahawks are the real deal.

'Outrageous' demand, 'not much' supply

Kootenai County housing market continues to sizzle

Kootenai County housing market continues to sizzle

Six nights of frights

Moonlit Monster Cruises scare up fun starting Friday

Scare up some fun on Lake Coeur d'Alene during a Moonlit Monster Cruise

New La Nina picking up steam

That means snowier, colder winter could be coming

We now have a La Nina, the cooler than normal sea-surface

Toys for Tots needs you — now

The Pappy Boyington Detachment of the Marine Corps League is in

PREP SWIMMING: Post Falls vs. Lewiston, Wallace

Post Falls' boys and girls swept Lewiston and Wallace on Saturday at the Kroc Center.

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Mud-flap traffic stop ends in felony charge

COEUR d’ALENE — A man who was pulled over for a lack of mud flaps on his truck was ultimately charged with a felony.

New program to help veterans' caregivers

The Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) provides

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Oct. 19-23

Local sports calendar Oct. 19, 2020

Local sports calendar for Monday, Tuesday

Legals for October, 19 2020

Old town americana

Harrison holds on to small community as slow growth rolls in

Harrison Idaho hold on to small community as slow growth rolls in

'I'm tired of angry'

Rally, march honor life of RBG; some call for more moderates and the need to get along

Rally, march pays tribute to RBG; some call for lessening of political divide

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The state of spectators at state high school events

"I’ve gone back and forth quite a bit on that, truthfully, as far as how I thought it would go," IHSAA executive director Ty Jones said on his expectations of pulling off a fall sports season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. "Before the season started, I thought we’d be lucky to make it a month in."

MOMENTS, MEMORIES AND MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: No movie, but aftermath of Wichita State plane crash also memorable

Sometimes a moment is almost too big, even for a journalist. We’re trained to put the facts first, and keep emotions to ourselves. But once in a while, that’s almost impossible.

Home decor store to open downtown

Business bits column for Oct. 18

3A DISTRICT 1-2 BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: Timberlake's chance

Michael Simpson scored on a scramble in front of the net in the 36th minute as the fourth-seeded Timberlake Tigers held off second-seeded Coeur d'Alene Charter 1-0 in the 3A District 1-2 boys soccer championship at The Fields at Real Life Ministries.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vikings sweep shorthanded Timberwolves at regionals

Coeur d'Alene at Post Falls on Tuesday for 5A Region 1 title

PREP SOCCER: Lake City boys, Coeur d'Alene girls fall in state play-in matches

Centennial scored in the final minute of the first half and the first minute of the second half to oust the Timberwolves in a state play-in game at Middleton High.

3A DISTRICT 1-2 GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: Some heads-up Panthers

Technically speaking, you've got to use your head a little bit with the game of soccer. Coeur d'Alene Charter junior midfielder Ava Shivers demonstrated that to the best of her knowledge on Saturday.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES, SCORES

A look at who's playing where this week in state soccer tournaments

A Brief History of Wastewater Treatment in the City of Coeur d’Alene

As a community grows, so too does the need to treat the bi-products of living close to one another.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Vandals hit the field; Cougs scrimmage

“I think our guys have had a really good attitude and continued to work hard," Idaho football coach Paul Petrino said. "We have to control what we can control and get better one day at a time. That’s really what we’ve been talking about.”

John Southworth Wheaton, 91

John Southworth Wheaton passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2020,

VEHICLE FEE: Ease the congestion

My wife and I have lived in the Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls area for almost 30 years.

SIGN: Bring on Biden

A “Joe Biden for President” sign is not something I had wanted in my yard.

Post Falls price-cut-a-palooza

Neighborhood of the Week: Oct. 18

THANKS: Conservatory kudos

Thank you to Mayor Steve Widmyer and Don “Pepper” Smock for generously saving the historic Thompson house.

MASK: Inconvenient, not evil

Some people think not wearing a mask is about freedom.

REBUTTAL: Credible sources cited

Mr. Perry: For the non-believers out there, here is two (not one but two links) to my sources for the missing children rescues.

Frank James Dailey

Frank James Dailey, born Feb. 8, 1947, passed away peacefully at Hospice

Ronald 'Ron' Lewis Cummings

Born March 3, 1937, in Plains, Mont., to Lewis and Opal Cummings

NEW PARK: 5-run grand slam

How can you score five runs with a grand slam? Technically it is not possible.

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

OPINION: The management ABCs

As I began this list of management ABCs, I was determined not to confuse management with leadership.

Dunlap eclipses all in contributions after filing mix-up

NIC Trustee incumbent tops $8K in contributions.

Press Endorsement: Yes to vehicle fee proposal

Support the extra fee for better, safer roadways.

FREEDOM: Seek the source

There is no freedom in the suppression of the truth.

Grisly beheading of teacher in terror attack rattles France

PARIS (AP) — For the second time in three weeks, terror struck France,

Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration

When it came to pass ... Pottenger's pass, pick help Coeur d'Alene roll past Lake City

The win by Coeur d'Alene (6-0, 2-0 5A IEL), coupled with the 43-28 victory by Post Falls (5-2, 2-0) at Lewiston, sets up a matchup between the two teams next Friday at Post Falls for the league title.

PREP FOOTBALL: Special teams play propels Post Falls past Lewiston

LEWISTON — Offensively, Post Falls wasn’t Post Falls. But the Trojans special teams, that group was special on Friday.

PREP FOOTBALL: Timberlake turns to fullback to down Bonners Ferry

Needing to take some time off the clock and wear down the Bonners Ferry defense, Timberlake turned to its backfield to get the job done. Senior fullback Luke Fortin stepped up and finished it.

PREP SOCCER: Timberlake boys stun Bonners in shootout

POST FALLS — Brendan Barry scored in the 70th minute to tie Friday’s 3A District 1-2 semifinal match for Timberlake. Then, the wait began.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Alexandria Benson just like dad on the jet ski

Alexandria Benson is a self-confessed daddy’s girl. So when growing up she watched her father, Scott, compete in jet ski races, what’s a girl to do? “I’m kind of his guinea pig when it comes to sports,” Benson said. “I just do what he did. I rode BMX for about 12 years, and have been jet skiing ever since.”

Monday's early voting an exercise in both efficiency and patience

Technology collides with pandemic, record voter registration as Elections Office opens for early voting.

Partisan complaints persist

First NIC, now Soil and Water Conservation race

Like NIC trustee race, conservation district concerned over KCRCC involvement in non-partisan race.

Voters split on vehicle fee proposal

Commissioners acknowledge ballot item faces stiff test

Kootenai County residents talk the $50 fee

High schools are hot zones

Cd'A superintendent moves them back to 'orange'

Cd'A superintendent moves high schools to "orange" in wake of COVID positives and associated exposures

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Northwest Notes Oct. 17, 2020

Vandal Rewind returns today at noon, with a re-air of Idaho football’s non-conference win over Eastern Washington one season ago.

New Netflix offerings: ‘Dick Johnson is Dead,’ ‘Hubie Halloween’

While most film distributors continue to bail on 2020, Netflix chugs along with a steady stream of new movies, including yet

The stay-at-home dad: When kids repeat ‘Toy Story’ gags and hip hop lyrics

Kids say the darndest things. Especially when you encourage them.

Fast Five: Multimedia magic with Shane Tyler

Meet Shane Tyler, digital marketing manager by day, college

Busy quilting bees: Stitching for a cause

There’s something about the cozy embrace of the handmade that warms like a hug and cheers the heart.

Quilting bees

In an interview for this week’s article on the quilters of

BOO! For Brains

Wired2Learn hosting reverse trick or treat basket fundraiser

Wired2Learn, a nonprofit that supports kids with learning disabilities, is hosting a reverse trick or treat basket fundraiser

C1 My Turn: There's more to airport story

Should Kootenai County taxpayers be concerned about the

"We built this airport"

Airplane hangar owners start petition on grievances

Purrr-fect match

Tudy Gilbert, 82, still loves caring for dogs, cats at Paws & Claws

Tudy Gilbert, 82, still loves caring for dogs, cats at Paws & Claws

Northwest Specialty Hospital still 'physician owned'

Partners with Mountain View Hospital

Northwest Specialty Hospital still 'physician owned'

Wanted man arrested in Cd’A

COEUR d’ALENE — A judge ordered this week that a man accused of two felonies be held on $200,000 bail.

FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS: The Benedict Option

“to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self,

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Linda Jeanette Paullas

Jan. 6, 1963 — Sept. 1, 2020

Linda lived life with joy! She was a good mother, friend and significant other. She was diagnosed

Legals for October, 17 2020

US awards $1.4 billion to help build small reactors in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday awarded a Utah energy cooperative about $1.4 billion to help build a dozen

UPDATED Letter from CDA School District

The Board of Trustees is scheduled to consider moving the entire District from the Yellow to the Orange risk level at a special board meeting Monday at 11:30 a.m.

Oversized windmill loads passing through Coeur d'Alene

Oversized windmill loads passing through Coeur d'Alene

Gridiron Guesses: Hitting the road better than the alternative for Post Falls

Press sports writers Mark Nelke and Jason Elliott break down tonight's games

PREP ROUNDUP: Kellogg captures second straight Intermountain League title

Lakeside to host Genesis Prep to open districts on Tuesday

Big Sky Conference announces hoops schedule

Vandals open league play with Sacramento State on Dec. 3 and 5

Prep football standings Oct. 16, 2020

Area prep football standings, schedules

Candidates file financials coming into Election Day

September filings paint picture of competitive races, different philosophies.

'We all have our battles'

Running nearly 500 miles across Washington state helps Lakeland grad deal with OCD

Running nearly 500 miles across Washington state to Rathdrum helps Lakeland grad deal with OCD

Carving up the prairie

Commissioners OK rezoning land for housing

Commissioner struggle with rezoning of agricultural land

Drive through a Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 30, 31

Event to feature live performances, iconic characters

Drive-through Halloween Spooktacular to feature live performances, iconic characters

COVID Watch

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Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Weekend television and radio sports listings

Ribbons of Hope

Traveling art installation shows how small actions lead to big change

Traveling, interactive art installation shows how small actions lead to big change

VEHICLE FEE: Vote for Plan B

Sunday’s headline states there is no Plan B if the $50 registration fee fails. REALLY?

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

TRUSTEES: School board kudos

I would like to publicly thank the Coeur d’Alene School Board for the endless hours they dedicate to our school district.

Op-Ed: Support your fellow community member

The public mask mandate has become a divisive point of contention in our community.

DISASTER: Avoided by honesty

For the first time in my life, I (stupidly) put my wallet on top of my car one night, while loading it with miscellaneous items.

SHERIFF: Vote for Bauer

The most important local race in this election is for sheriff.

ELECTION: Informed voters love liberty

This letter is sent to everyone who is interested in voting in the 2020 election.

Pageturners Book Club resumes online meetings

Cd'A Public Library Pageturners Book Club to resume meetings online

VEHICLE FEE: A better solution

I have a suggestion for KMPO. Instead of adding more fees on Kootenai County residents, why not look into why we receive only 2.7% of collected money for transportation projects?

Cecil Lee Grant, 84

Cecil Lee Grant, 84, a longtime Coeur d’Alene resident,

MASK: Flip side of freedom

Some people think not wearing a mask is about freedom.

Troupe de Wolfe postpones 'Radium Girls'

COVID delays LCHS play at least two weeks

Lake City High play delayed at least two weeks because of COVID quarantines, isolations

MASKS: Montanans do it right

We just returned from a vacation in central Montana and found it admirable that the businesses, locals and visitors were doing their best to cooperate with the guidelines regarding face masks.

Life lessons from the Ice Cream Man

Scott DuCoeur is what's right with Cd'A.

FEE: Worth your support

I support the ballot initiative proposing a $50 increase in the Kootenai County vehicle registration fee.

POLICE: Caught in kind act

We have so many negative things written about police that I wanted to recognize some of the good.

Poems posted on poles

The poem posted on Telephone Pole No. 700085 at 9th & Locust verifies that Roger Dunsmore

Man accused of strangling girlfriend

POST FALLS — A man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to strangle his girlfriend in the presence of their children.

Tubbs Hill cleanup Saturday

Tubbs Hill cleanup Saturday

Women's March going forward after 'All Guns Matter' stands down

Venue moved to Riverstone after safety concerns.

Panhandle Health moves Kootenai County to "Orange"

Coeur d'Alene School District will vote Monday whether or not to change their status.

Movers and Shakers

Brittany Teverbaugh has joined the United Way of

Police: Man failed to register as sex offender

POST FALLS — A man is in jail after police said he failed to register as a sex offender.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Hayden Meadows fields to become houses

Plans are preliminary; soccer to continue at site through at least June

Development in preliminary phase, soccer to continue at site through at least June

Former resident connected to Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot

Eric Mark-Matthew Allport, 43, Former Boundary County resident, was involved in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; when federal agents attempted to serve Allport a warrant for his arrest.

Legals for October, 16 2020

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The crazy season that was for St. Maries boys soccer

COVID-19 impacted every team in every sport in North Idaho, some more than others. But few had their season affected more than the St. Maries High boys soccer team.

5A REGION 1 BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: Finding its way back home

Post Falls clips Lake City for first regional title since 2017; Trojans to open at state with Boise High next Thursday in Post Falls

NCAAs returning to Spokane in 2024; women's regional coming to Spokane in '25

The Spokane Arena was picked as one of the first- and second-round sites for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Spokane Arena will also be the site for an eight-team NCAA women's regional tourney in 2025.

Northwest Notes Oct. 15, 2020

NIC golf coach wins Inland Empire PGA chapter championship

Vandals open basketball practice on Wednesday

Vandal men's, women's basketball teams return to practice

Cities plan for altered Halloween

Rathdrum has canceled their annual events, but Post Falls and Hayden could save the day

Garden Motel razed, fire still under investigation

COEUR d’ALENE — More than a year after the flames were extinguished, the fire that gutted the Garden Motel remains under investigation — and the building is no more.

Race is on to ready old armory for emergency center

Commissioners approve contract to begin remodeling Emergency Operations Center

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Bowling scores: Oct. 15, 2020

Local bowling scores

Timberwolf timeout

14% of Lake City High in quarantine, being in close COVID contact

COVID sends 14% of Lake City High student population home to isolate, quarantine

STCU will open late to encourage, celebrate staff

For the first time in its 86-year history, STCU is pausing for the sole purpose of checking in with its team.

PHD confirms first COVID-19-related deaths in Bonner County

Man, woman were both in their 80s

Man, woman in their 80s die of coronavirus, say health officials

Help forge a Pathway to Independence

Tesh needs, deserves community support.

Patrick 'Pat' John Tuttle, 62

Patrick “Pat” John Tuttle, 62, of Post Falls, died Oct. 5, 2020, of complications from cancer in Spokane, Wash.

Spectrum's number spoofed

Consumer Gal tracks down commercial injustice.

Commercial development hopes to bring jobs to Rathdrum

City council approve the area's second urban renewal district

Trustees have long kept NIC strong

NIC has strong support over the years.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Caroline Hansen, 78

Caroline Irene Hansen, 78, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away

Kootenai Democrats denounce racism after flag switch

Resolution comes after Confederate flags planted on lawns of Biden/Harris supporters.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

It's almost Turkey Trot time

Snake Pit hosts annual fun run to benefit food bank

Snake Pit hosts annual fun run to benefit food bank

Plenty of holiday events on tap

Who says there's no Halloween this year?

Managing mussels

Idaho program intercepts watercraft carrying live invasive species

Idaho program intercepts watercraft carrying live invasive species

Power restored after Tuesday windstorm

Kootenai Electric had almost all customers restored by midnight Wednesday, Avista in early morning.

Idaho's first swan season opens Oct. 19

Those who get one of the limited tags can participate in a new hunting opportunity

Idaho's first swan season opens Oct. 19

Get your ducks in a row

Duck hunting doesn't have to be complicated, and with a little effort, you can successfully find and hunt them

Duck hunting doesn't have to be complicated

Legals for October, 15 2020

5A REGION 1 GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: Back to form — second in league, Lake City captures eighth straight regional title

Lake City captures eighth straight regional title

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks won the mental part of the game, too

“We were having so much freakin’ fun,” said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, who admits he loves close games — even when there’s no guarantee he’s going to win. “We’re making memories here.”

PREP VOLLEYBALL: St. Maries rallies past Timberlake in thriller

Coeur d'Alene downs Lewiston in 5A IEL finale for both schools

PREP SOCCER: Timberlake boys edge St. Maries at districts

Lakeland boys, girls seasons come to an end at regionals

Idaho prep football media poll Oct. 14, 2020

Media statewide rank the state's top football teams in each classification

Athlete of the Week: Abbey Neff, Lakeland High volleyball

Lakeland High senior setter Abbey Neff is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week

Singing in the wind

Dog walkers, cyclists, runners and the venturous take strong gusts in stride

Dog walkers, cyclists, runners and the venturous take strong gusts in stride

Windstorm knocks down trees, knocks out power

Avista and Kootenai Electric crews were working into the evening to restore power.

There's snow in them thar ski hills

Schweitzer gets 3 inches, hoping for much more

Schweitzer Mountain Resort sees first snow as Pacific Northwest looks forward to cold winter

Rathdrum URD project calls for housing, retail

Council discusses new urban renewal district among land use provisions

City council discusses new urban renewal district among other land use provisions

COVID Watch

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Youth Sports Oct. 14, 2020

Results from youth soccer, flag football, barrel racing — yes, barrel racing — and more.

ELECTION: More than ‘that man’

“I simply cannot vote for THAT man!” I have heard this statement on an increasing frequency from those I previously felt shared a more conservative political outlook.

Historical buttons on display at libraries

The Historical Button Club of northern Idaho recently placed antique button

Ardell G. Howes, 96

Ardell Gordon “AG” Howes, age 96, passed away Oct. 10, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. AG was born on March 13, 1924, in

Gretchen Fouche Kuch

Encircled throughout the day with the love of friends and family,

Op-Ed: Soto says he could do better than Fulcher

Talk with Congressman Russ Fulcher and you’ll get the idea that this year’s elections have all the drama of a yawning festival.

Agree, disagree with Wood's words

Taking opposite position of Christie Wood.

Helen Janelle Cowan Wilks

Helen Janelle Cowan Wilks, resident of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Can you actually improve your immune system?

Can you actually improve your immune system?

Haul out the holly, get jolly in 2020

Main Street column for Oct. 14

UNDERSTANDING: Facts come first

Regarding your editorial “Promoting understanding,” an example of what is called fake news is in the AP article in Friday’s paper, page A3, on Trump rallies.

The sound of music

CDA Symphony conductor explains how it benefits businesses, creates community

CDA Symphony conductor explains how it benefits businesses, creates community

KCSO: On death and dignity

On Saturday, accompanied by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, I experienced the unfortunate task of discovering my neighbor and friend’s body in his home.

RESPONSE: Turnabout fair play

How many turns does this guy get? I’ve seen that “My Turn” article, written by Dennis Edelbrock, published twice on different occasions.

Rep. Amador has Page program opening

Idaho State Representative Paul Amador (R-Coeur d’Alene) is seeking

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Auto-immune 'eat me' signal

Every day our body self-destroys billions of cells from every tissue in the body, and every day the body makes new ones to replace them.

Theodore R. ‘Ted’ Corder, Sr.

Theodore R. "Ted" Corder, Sr., age 70, passed away peacefully

Hayden approves ducks in city limits

Council votes unanimously to allow ducks, with certain restrictions

Employee marking 30 years at same McDonald's

Lonnie French will mark 30 years at the Pleasant View McDonald's on Saturday

GROWTH: Two-pronged approach

We are facing two separate growth issues in North Idaho.

QUESTIONS: America behind COVID curve

Of late, during my Coeur d’Alene seniors’ coffee clutch reunions, questions primarily discussed include: “Why is America months behind the rest of the world at combating this deadly contagion and why is America’s COVID-19 mortality more than 20% of the world’s total when our population is only 4% of the entire planet?”

Jeannine Pearce, 85

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, aunt, grandma, and friend, Jeannine Pearce, at the age of 85.

Police: Montana man drove stolen car to Cd’A

COEUR d’ALENE — A Montana man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he stole a vehicle and credit cards out of state.

CLIMATE: Alarmists ignore science

For decades we’ve been told by the government-funded scientists that man-caused global warming is real and presents a serious threat to civilization.

Susan Elizabeth Mitchell

Susan Elizabeth Mitchell passed away on Oct. 6, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, from complications of a stroke she suffered two months prior.

Wilma Catherine Carl, 82

Wilma Catherine Carl passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 10, 2020, at the age of 82, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was prece

ELECTION: Reject unqualified candidates

The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has announced its endorsements for the Kootenai-Shoshone Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

Carol LaRae Davis

1939 — 2020

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, Carol LaRae Davis passed away peacefully at the age of 80 from causes incident to age. La

MANDATE: Legislators fail safety test

Most of our local legislators recently signed a letter asking the Panhandle Health District Board of Directors to remove the mandate regarding wearing a mask in Kootenai County when indoors in the company of others.

An act of cowardice, and a solution

What the confederate flag does not say.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — New favorites in white

As the COVID generated supply chain issues continue to churn (and with the changing seasons) we have many new favorites in our collection here at The Dinner Party!

Sunrise Rotary invites you to help with World Polio Day

The Coeur d'Alene Sunrise Rotary Club and its members proudly support Rotary International's PolioPlus campaign to eradicate

Legals for October, 14 2020

Some Yellowstone National Park lodging canceled for winter

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) — There will be no guest lodging at

Trump, Biden trips illustrate Electoral College calculations

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — With Election Day just three weeks away,

Avista ready to respond to outages from expected winds

Avista is ready to respond to outages that may occur due to severe wind that is forecast today.

Cd'A Garbage recycling subscription sees surprising spike

Shelley Anderson spent part of her Friday beside an ever-filling hole

The 'Spirit' of Halloween

Couple welcomes visitors to take in displays outside home

Spirit Lake couple welcomes visitors to check out Halloween displays

Ghosts among us

Wallace author releases book exploring North Idaho's haunted history

Local author invokes Lake City spirits in "Ghosts of Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley"

Women's march to honor RBG Saturday

Demonstration part of nationwide effort to stop Supreme Court nomination until after Election Day

COVID Watch

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Timberlake wins playoff opener

3A girls soccer district tournament

Idaho gas prices drop another 2 cents

But U.S. fuel demand keeps climbing

Idaho gas prices drop another 2 cents

We can't wait 20 more years

A pitch for infrastructure investment.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Chip Shots Oct. 13, 2020

Results from local golf leagues.

Man gets 15 years in lewd conduct case

A man will spend up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a child he met through his church.

Bald is beautiful, babies

Babies love the Press editor. His bald pate is like a magnet (or is it those giant

Valiant volunteerism

CHS grad named Idaho Hospital Association Junior Volunteer of the Year

CHS grad named Idaho Hospital Association Junior Volunteer of the Year

Extra! Extra!

Silver Valley kids deliver the news without fail

Happy International Newspaper Carrier Day!

Legals for October, 13 2020

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks making these miracles look routine

Somehow, the Seahawks clung to that tiny little weed in the side of the rock face, and stayed barely alive until Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf blew up the whole damn mountain — presenting our heroes with as weird a 27-26 victory as you might ever see.

Tooth by tooth

Heritage Health steps up big to help others

Heritage Health begins planning for charitable donations with Press Christmas for All

Vehicle fee: 'There's no plan B'

Without the $50 vehicle registration fee KMPO says roads won't improve at all

Filling needs, near and far

Salvation Army Major Ronda Gilger nearing 1,000 mask-making milestone

Salvation Army Major Ronda Gilger nearing 1,000 mask-making milestone

More moisture lurking 'round the corner

More bad weather this way comes.

BASS FISHING: Rathdrum's Palaniuk wins Bassmaster Elite event

Notching his fifth Elite victory — his second in 2020 (the first at Lake Champlain) — former Lakeland High and North Idaho College wrestler Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum earned a top prize of $100,000.

COVID Watch

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School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Oct. 12-16

Martha ‘Marty’ Lee Conger, 81

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister

Local sports calendar Oct. 12, 2020

A look at local sporting events scheduled for the next couple of days.

Legals for October, 12 2020

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Jake the Snake talks voting ... and football

Jake Plummer is one of several former NFL players asked to stress the importance of registering to vote.

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: Cigars used to be nothing to blow smoke at

You’ve just about broken all records for emails, with strong opinions on whether a shot in which I’m smoking a cigar seems like a good idea for publication.

PREP BOYS SOCCER: Gilmor catches break, but no breather

Gilmor scores late in second half to push Trojans past Vikings

PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Lambert, Lyman put Vikings in regional title match

Coeur d'Alene to face Lake City for 5A Region 1 title on Tuesday

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Sandpoint, Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene leading the way

Wood, Kempton win at William Johnson Sandpoint Invitational

PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint falls to Lewiston in volleyball

Lewiston takes Sandpoint to five sets in nonleague match

BASS FISHING: Palaniuk third heading into final day

Former Lakeland, NIC wrestler drops from top spot after third day

In home stretch, sheriff race gets nasty

Third-party websites, off-the-radar mailers poisoning race with three weeks to go

Third-party websites, off-the-radar mailers poisoning race with three weeks to go.

'This is like the last hurrah'

Spirit Lake hanging on to small town feel, but some say commercial growth is key

Spirit Lake has spirit, yes it does

Vicino Pizza opens in Riverstone

Business Bits column for Oct. 11

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

ELECTION: Vote no on amendment

I encourage every Idaho voter to vote NO for the State Constitutional Amendment that will appear on our Nov. 3 ballot.

AMERICA: A divided nation

The apologists are dividing our nation.

LETTER: Ignorance is coming through

In reference to the paper dated Sept. 30, the following statement was on the opinion page.

Milestone Announcement

See who's celebrating!

VEHICLE FEE: Charge newcomers

I have a suggestion regarding the vehicle fee: How about all of those who move to the state of Idaho and are licensing for the first time, let them pay the $50 fee.

CONSORTIUM: Will drive wedge in Cd’A

Oh boy, looks like Coeur d’Alene’s Human Rights Council wants us to embrace a truly leftist group or Consortium as they are calling themselves.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT: Snag a luxury ‘Cabin in the Woods’ at Dover Bay

Neighborhood of the Week: Oct. 11

TRUMP: Doesn’t cheat fair

I pay more in taxes than Trump.

VEHICLE FEE: Gas tax a better idea

The $50 registration fee for each auto in Kootenai County is one of the worst ideas placed on the ballot in 2020.

Robert 'Toad' Drummond, 82

Known for his wit and dry sense of humor, renowned Western art

Sheriff race is getting uglier

Talk is cheap in sheriff's race.

A Little Free Advice

Like each generation who has faced an unfathomable foe, COVID 19 will

Donald G. Bell

It is with great sadness but much admiration that we announce the

Seth Daniel Farwell

The legendary Seth Daniel Farwell, a.k.a. “Monkey” or “Chachi,” of Coeur d’Alene,

MY GARDEN PATH: Is anything 'bugging' you?

You know fall has arrived when you're greeted with swarms of tiny blue and white bugs flying everywhere.

Big pass play late in first half propels Post Falls past Lake City

Jaxon Anderson, Tommy Hauser and the Post Falls defense made the big plays as the Trojans won the 5A IEL opener.

Prka passes for 405 yards, 5 TDs as Coeur d'Alene steamrolls Lewiston

Big second quarter helps Vikings throttle Bengals in 5A IEL opener

PREP FOOTBALL: Lakeland rally falls just short

Timberlake shakes off delay, runs past Kellogg; Kootenai falls in first game since 2018

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Finding ways to stay on right road

Not even a few fires can stop odd fall sports season up north

BASS FISHING: Palaniuk in lead at Bassmaster Elite event on Santee Cooper

Lakeland High product in lead at Bassmaster tournament

Online efforts urge Cd'A schools to return to 'orange'

More than 1,000 people have signed petition to change COVID risk level

More than 1,000 people have signed petition to change COVID risk level

Idaho on early pace for record surplus despite pandemic

Three months in, September's figures suggest a substantial financial boon in the midst of COVID-19.

From GED to CNA

Bright futures lie ahead for NIC's 2020 GED grads

Bright futures lie ahead for NIC's 2020 GED grads

Red Kettle kickoff

Don, Midge Smock donate $10,000

Red Kettle kickoff

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

NHL: Lightning waives Johnson

Nearly two weeks after winning Stanley Cup, Johnson now free agent

Northwest Notes Oct. 10, 2020

Includes news on Zags basketball, Vandal football and local golfers.

Robert 'Bob' Wesley Fisher

Robert “Bob” Wesley Fisher passed on July 14, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Words of wisdom

In this business, you get a chance to interview people you will always remember

Andrea D. Mayzes, 80

May 15, 1940 — Oct. 5, 2020

Andrea D. Mayzes went to Heaven on Oct. 5, 2020, at Kootenai Health, due to a long battle with age-related and natural causes, with family at her side. Andrea was born in Detroit and was the only child to Andrew and Ethel Angelidas.

‘Weathering With You’ another Shinkai animated gem

Japanese animator/filmmaker Makoto Shinkai follows his megahit anime masterpiece “Your Name” with

FAST FIVE: Celebrating vet tech Jennifer Abraham during National Vet Tech Week

Meet Jennifer Abraham, a veterinary technician at

REM

There’s nothing like a midnight horror, or ensuing midnight panic attack, to get the

For the love of lefse

Trinity Lutheran Church continues tradition of making Norwegian flatbread to be sold at November bazaar

For the love of lefse

The stay-at-home dad: Kettle Corn season and exercise motivation

Kettle Corn helps in all sorts of parenting-related predicaments.

John Eugene Barrett, 92

John Eugene Barrett, 92, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at Hospice House of North Idaho.

Gretchen Fouche Kuch

Encircled throughout the day with the love of friends and family, Gretchen slipped peacefully on to heaven on Sept. 22, 2020. If you knew Gretchen, then you know that heaven will never be the same!

Glen Edward Blanchard

Jan. 19, 1947 — Sept. 27, 2020

The big man has left the building. He left his shop tidy and neat, with all the tools back in their proper place; but for the first time in his recorded history, he left a few things on the “to-do” list un-done.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Weird science

Cd'A Charter students toy with silver alloy in chemistry class

Cd'A Charter students toy with silver alloy in chemistry class

Parents charged with neglect

COEUR d’ALENE — Two parents have been accused of neglecting their elementary school-aged children.

Scarcello seeks conservation board re-election

Laurin Scarcello wants to continue to serve.

Sweet thanks from the ice cream man

Dear Coeur d’Alene, My name is Scott DuCoeur and I have a small ice

Faithful Observations: The Church in 2020

Scripture presents important principles for connection to each other. One of Solomon’s proverbs

Marathon will close Honeysuckle Beach

The City of Hayden would like to inform the public that Honeysuckle

Archaeologic report adds texture to prostitution in Sandpoint's early days

Archaelogical study of the city's original town site on Sand Creek is revealing that prostitutes in Sandpoint were more than consolers of the lonely.

Legals for October, 10 2020

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Zags loading up early; Pete may be around a while longer

Mug shot controversy — cigar or no cigar?

GRIDIRON GUESSES: League play begins in IEL, IML

Press sports writers Mark Nelke and Jason Elliott weigh in on this week's area high school football games.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls, Lakeland capture league titles in volleyball

Post Falls, Lakeland lock up league titles

Prep football standings Oct. 9, 2020

Prep football standings, schedules

Red flags

Confederate flags placed in yards of Democrat supporters

Confederate flags placed in yards of Democrat supporters

National unity, political independence at heart of Congressional candidates

Candidates for House and Senate seats take deeper philosophical tones Thursday night.

Church versus community

Seventh-day Adventist Church project poses possible federal lawsuit

Seventh-day Adventist Church project poses possible federal lawsuit

An encore for Music Conservatory

Commissioners approve Mayor Widmyer, Pepper Smock's purchase of Hamilton House

Commissioners approve Mayor Widmyer and Pepper Smock's purchase of Hamilton House

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Sports on television and radio this weekend

'Radium Girls' coming to LCHS stage Oct. 22-24

1920s-era play about radiation poisoning parallels modern issues

1920s-era play about radiation poisoning parallels modern issues

PF man sentenced to more than 11 years for drug distribution

Worley Man sentenced for unlawful possession of a firearm

PF, Worley men sentenced in separate cases

Murder mystery mayhem

Crime Scene Entertainment grand opening is Saturday

Crime Scene Entertainment grand opening is Saturday

WILLIAMS: Will protect Lake Cd’A

Many people have expressed concern about the long-term health of our lake, but I don’t think that concern has reached the decision makers in Kootenai County and the state capital.

CONFLICT: Presidential question

I am so conflicted as to whom to support for the presidency.

NIC: Move education to right

It seems the far left establishment is worried folks might be challenging their stranglehold on higher education.

MEALS: Wheels roll beautifully

In response to the letter this week from Diana Oswald who trashed the Meals on Wheels program, I have to strenuously take exception.

NIC: Qualifications matter

I am a lifelong Republican because I believe the Republican Party puts up the best candidates for office.

Promoting a little understanding

There's a difference between promoting and reporting.

Op-Ed: Church will have negative impact on rural area

I am an old lady. Six years ago I bought property on Lancaster Road in Hayden because I wanted a mini farm.

NIC: Nonpartisan non-issue

Here we go again with the argument that community college trustees should be nonpartisan.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Movie Times

Hayden Discount Cinema

MASKS: Ticket violators

Not wearing face masks along with lack of social distancing has clearly shown that this contributes to the spread of COVID-19.

DIVISIVENESS: From liberal playbook

I really take issue with the letter from Betsy Rosenberg from Rathdrum.

Walter L. Kroon, Sr., 89

Oct. 9, 1931 — Aug. 15, 2020

In honor of what would have been Walter L. Kroon’s 89th birthday.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

County creates hurdles for re-entry center

Kootenai County board of commissioners approve ordinance regarding reentry center limitations

Christmas in October

Silverwood Theme Park distributes $31,410 to area food banks

Silverwood Theme Park distributes $31,410 to area food banks

Wordsmith's advice still rings true

Once upon a time, the late Dave Bond and I were part of the same newspaper panel.

A divine duty

Hayden woman has made, given away more than 2,500 face masks

Hayden woman has given away more than 2,400 hand-made face masks

Airport, critics far apart on policies

As litigation continues, the Coeur d'Alene Airport Association discusses on-going issues with airport projects

Setting record straight on NIC

The truth about NIC and BLM.

Legals for October, 9 2020

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The second time around in 5A IEL football

Also, lefty pitcher Liam Paddack of Coeur d'Alene High is getting the chance to showcase his talents in front of college and pro scouts.

NHL DRAFT: Capitals add Hughes in fifth round

Post Falls native Hughes, Jack Finley selected on second day of draft

PREP ROUNDUP: Malaghan has senior moment for Charter

Late goal pushes Cd'A Charter past Timberlake on senior night at The Fields in Post Falls

Bowling scores: Oct. 8, 2020

Results from local leagues

NORTHWEST NOTES: Oct. 8, 2020

West Coast Conference announces women's basketball schedule

Sheriff candidates square off at virtual town hall

Internal politics claimed the first minutes of the virtual event.

'Legacy in action'

Chiropractic center will bear name of Brian Drake

Family creates memorial for Brian Drake

Kootenai County tops 100,000 registered voters

More than 37,000 absentee ballot mailed out Friday

Kootenai County tops 100,000 registered voters

Flying fur

Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron participates in multi-state search and rescue exercise

COVID Watch

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Police: Woman stole more than $20,000 from boyfriend’s father

COEUR d’ALENE — A woman is facing multiple felony charges after police said she stole more than $20,000 from her boyfriend’s father and then forged documents to hide the theft.

Forrest "Gene" Schmeling, 47

Gene unexpectedly passed away on Sept. 26, 2020, at

Pumpkin Giveaway at Library Oct. 16

Grown at Composting Facility, Decorating Contest Offered

Loren K. 'Oly' Olson

Sept 12, 1941 — Oct. 1, 2020

"My health may fail and my spirit grow weak, but God is the strength of my heart, he is mine forever." Psalms 72:26

'Waiting packages' phishing scam targets college students

Scammers are targeting college students with a message that

DUI isn’t criminal, say 1 in 5 drivers

Nearly 1 in 5 Idaho drivers surveyed think a DUI isn’t a

An election must-read

The Sept. 29 My Turn article by Luba Wold, a Russian emigrant, was excellent and should be read by everyone prior to voting this year.

All about inclusion

Panhandle Autism Society donates communication boards to local schools

Panhandle Autism Society donates communication boards to local schools

Washington man accused of truck theft

POST FALLS — A man with a history of convictions related to stolen vehicles is accused of stealing a truck.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Pheasant season opening soon

About 34,000 birds will be released during the hunting season

Outdoors: Pheasant season opening soon

Kayaks and Canoes

Club enjoys river outing on fall day

Club enjoys river outing on fall day

Cd'A allows for temporary child care licenses amid COVID

Expansion of outdoor alternative also get passed.

Northwest RiverPartners supports goals of four governors

Northwest RiverPartners Supports Goals of Four Governors

Upper Salmon steelhead fishing report

Outdoors: Upper Salmon steelhead fishing report

Beware: That buck or bull standing near the road may not be what you think it is

F&G uses decoys in areas where there's a history of illegal hunting

Mars to Earth

Mars is close

PHD: COVID deaths reach 66

67 new cases on Wednesday.

PHD: COVID deaths reach 66

Legals for October, 8 2020

Man dies in crash

Man dies in crash

2 scientists win Nobel chemistry prize for gene-editing tool

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel Prize in chemistry went to two researchers Wednesday for a gene-editing tool that has

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Too many NFL coaches making head-scratching decisions

If you have a big gun, why not shoot it?

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene battles past Lakeland again in volleyball

Also, Lake City won on senior night in girls soccer.

Idaho prep football media poll Oct. 7, 2020

Media statewide rank Idaho's football teams in all six classifications.

Youth Sports Oct. 7, 2020

Results from local youth teams and leagues.

NIC trustee candidates square off in Press Town Hall

Sen. Souza and her challenger, Shari Williams, discussed growth, charter schools and the pandemic, among other topics.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Abbie Lyman, Coeur d'Alene High

Coeur d'Alene senior forward is Knudtsen Chevrolet Athlete of the Week

Magic Bus

Drawing for classic '76 VW donated by Post Falls Volkswagen raises $40,000 for KHS

VW Bus tickets sales benefit KHS

'A big look ahead guy'

Gov. Little talks COVID, broadband and transportation

Governor plans for life after the pandemic

Miracle on Government Way

Coeur d'Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer and Windermere/ Coeur d'Alene Realty Inc. put in offer on Hamilton House

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

MASKS: Legislators don’t know

There once were these three lawmakers.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Damaging effects of forward head posture

Long-term abnormal neck posture leads to muscle strain, disc herniation, arthritis, pinched nerves and instability.

BARRETT: Prayers answered

On Sept. 28 about 200 conservative and faith leaders met in the Rose Garden for President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

MASKS: Mandate was necessary

If mask wearing ONLY protected the wearer, I would agree with the opinions of our elected non-scientists and protesters.

VEHICLE FEE: Add gas tax instead

I don’t understand where KMPO thinks they should decide what roads or highways should be fixed.

ABORTION: ‘Butchered for…organs’

“In vivo” fetal tissue is used in medical research.

NIC: All info is helpful

I just learned from a Republican precinct member that North Idaho College has a diversity council that is supporting the organization Black Lives Matter.

POLICE: Guarding the guards

Thank you for your op-ed column, Jarod Coon.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Why auto-immune?

Some autoimmune diseases seem to come on suddenly and without notice, while others are almost predictable.

TRUMP: We see things differently

To my enemies, the enemies of this once great nation…the ones that are so hateful to President Trump...

FIRE: Time to come clean

Whoever started the fire on the east shore of Lake Pend Oreille, you need to come clean or live with it forever.

School COVID-19 update

Current COVID-19 info in area school districts

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Inside the head of a winemaker

After completing my last column on Saturday, Sept. 26, we received news of the Glass Fire erupting in the Napa Valley.

SIDEBAR: Town Hall continues tonight, Thursday

Press 2020 Election Town Hall Forums continue tonight, Thursday

Sniffing out conspiracy on social media

The readers always write.

Loren K. "Oly" Olson

Sept. 12, 1941 - Oct. 1, 2020

"My health may fail and my spirit grow weak, but God is the strength of my heart, he is mine forever." Psalms 72:26 Our lov

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Gretchen Fouche Kuch

Encircled throughout the day with the love of friends and family,

Time and words span decades

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Man changes plea in sexual battery case

COEUR d’ALENE — A Hauser contractor accused of forcing a teen girl to have oral sex has taken an Alford plea.

Terry Lee Sverdsten, 88

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, community leader

Young professionals wanted

Nominate someone for 30 under 40

Run for the Angels is Sunday

Event provides community, support for families who have lost babies

Northwest Infant Survival and SIDS Alliance's Run for the Angels provides community, support for those who have experienced death of an infant

William 'Bill' Everett Gibson, 87

William “Bill” Everett Gibson, 87, went to be with the Lord Sept.

Loren K. "Oly" Olson

Sept. 12, 1941 - Oct. 1, 2020

"My health may fail and my spirit grow weak, but God is the strength of my heart, he is mine forever." Psalms 72:26 Our lov

All it takes is a heart

Local riding club offers free clothes to families in need

Hamilton House still in the game

For the past nine months we recognize we have had an opportunity to fulfill a challenge given by the

Tyler Allen Schwenk, 40

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Tyler Allen

Donna Charlyn 'Char' Kristin

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, Charlyn passed away peacefully at age

Legals for October, 7 2020

PREP ROUNDUP: Cd'A Charter girls pick off another 5A foe

Also, Timberlake avenged an earlier loss with a four-set victory over Coeur d'Alene Charter in IML volleyball.

Virtual town hall gives locals lens into candidates for state Legislature

Three more town halls scheduled for tonight, Wednesday and Thursday.

The best of boating

Murphy Marine Construction Co. completes ramp, valet slips for Hagadone Marine Group

Murphy Marine Construction Co. completes ramp, valet slips for Hagadone Marine Group

Never Say Never Again: Regal Riverstone hopes to return

Nationwide indefinite closure takes effect Thursday.

Praise for young pros

Top 30 Under 40 nominations close Oct. 15

Kootenai County Young Professionals seeks nominations for Top 30 Under 40 contest

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Prep volleyball, soccer standings Oct. 6, 2020

Local prep volleyball, soccer standings.

Post Falls Schools go to 'yellow'

Board votes to move out of 'orange,' change will be in effect Monday

Post Falls School Board votes to go to 'yellow' COVID risk category

MLP: Orient your verbs

Snitty old bitty is at it again.

Press Town Hall continues today

Candidates will answer questions during second night of forums

Movers and Shakers

Hart Capital Management welcomes Morris Hart Capital Management announces the addition of Kayla Morris as portfolio trader. Her responsibilities will be

'Larger than life'

Seth Farwell leaves behind legacy of teaching jiu-jitsu

Fundraiser for jiu-jitsu instructor who died Oct. 1

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Gem State gas prices down 3 cents

Gem State prices down three cents this week

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Chip Shots Oct. 6, 2020

Results from local golf leagues.

Critters of North Idaho: Canada Goose

If you’re familiar with the sudden sound of honking birds, then

Legals for October, 6 2020

Trump is leaving hospital, exhorts nation don't fear virus

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he's leaving the military hospital where he

First Press Town Hall Forum is Today

Reader-submitted questions to be answered by candidates throughout four days

Reader-submitted questions to be answered by candidates throughout four days

Fill the Bus

Event to support Kootenai Recovery Community Center is this weekend in Post Falls

The Fill the Bus event to support Kootenai Recovery Community Center is this weekend in Post Falls

'Downtown Terry' retires from Downtown Association

Locals remember his legacy as a relationship-builder

Robocalls and political scams increase as election day nears

Few groups keep up with current events quite as well as scammers.

Dry August, September usually leads to more snow

Expect more snow

COVID Watch

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THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Dolphins latest team to become Seahawked

Despite myriad injuries and traveling cross-country, the Seahawks were still considerably better than the Dolphins.

'Make sure every citizen’s voice is heard'

Proposed constitutional amendment would freeze district count at 35

Idaho already represented by 35 districts, but voters will choose whether or not to remove other options.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Oct. 5-9

Prohibition prognosticator pushes peanut

In 1909, Kootenai County citizens voted to outlaw liquor sales

Local sports calendar Oct. 5, 2020

Local sporting events scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

Legals for October, 5 2020

Officials tout $50 registration fee

Say funds will help address concerns on I-90 long-term efficiency

Transportation officials address looming concerns on I-90 long-term efficiency

'Athol has just been Athol forever'

Small town hosts big-box businesses as it grows

Atoll residents divided on commercial growth

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Before they were pros, they played against North Idaho prep teams

Every now and then, you go to a high school football game and get to see a future NFL player.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls edges Lake City, moves into first in 5A IEL

Post Falls trailed in third set before rallying

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: If you like my words, wait'll you hear my voice

Steve Cameron enjoys yakking away with anyone — in print and over the airwaves

PREP SOCCER: Vikings win means Lake City is top seed to regionals

Coeur d'Alene boys win, but Lake City will be top seed to regionals starting next Saturday

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Wood, Post Falls girls triumph at Inland Empire Classic

Post Falls place four in top 10 in Lewiston

River City Pizza coming to northwest Cd'A

Business Bits for Oct. 4

MEALS: Forget the wheels

If you are preparing for joint replacement or other major surgery and thinking of ordering nutritious meals during your recovery … you think Meals on Wheels. Stop!

Helen E. Warden, 87

Loving mother and best friend, Helen E. Warden, 87, passed away on

COVID-19 Graphic for Saturday, Oct. 4

COVID graphic for Oct. 4

GROWTH: Welcome to paradise

A mini-freeway across the prairie. Welcome to paradise!

NIC: A tale of two sets of rules

I am shocked at the blatant hypocrisy in the coverage of the NIC Board of Trustees race.

TRUMP: Wasn’t disparaging

I confess to being a news junky.

NIC: Support these three

My wife and I are supporting Todd Banducci, Zone 3, Gregory McKenzie, Zone 4, and Michael H. Barnes, Zone 5 for Trustee for North Idaho College.

Richard Bert Blaisdell, Jr.

Bert Blaisdell was born to Gail and Richard

Here's the real problem with growth

You can't stop growth but you can do this.

OPINION: How to deal with hate

Like an old barn, many of us have been around a long time.

Lillian Laverne Markhart, 74

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Lillian L. Markhart, 74,

Linda Marie Fahner, 72

Linda Marie Fahner, 72, a loving wife, mother and nana, passed

Albert Terrence Bjerkestrand, 92

Albert Terrence Bjerkestrand was born March 3,

VEHICLE FEE: Shades of Golden State

For years the state of California has floated tax hike ballot propositions with disingenuous names.

Phyllis Paiuk, 86

Phyllis Paiuk passed away on Sept. 27, 2020, in Post Falls. She was

Rathdrum and Spirit Lake price-cut-a-palooza

Neighborhood of the Week: Oct. 4

Is Your Boat Ready for Winter?

The Bay Watcher citizen lake science program is coming to an end

Person dies in structure fire

Fatal structure fire reported north of Hayden

Special forces: Langley's two big special teams plays help Coeur d'Alene pummel Post Falls

Post Falls traveled to Coeur d'Alene for a nonleague football game between 5A Inland Empire League rivals that wasn't as close as anticipated.

PREP FOOTBALL: Lesson learned late — Lake City blanks Sandpoint in second half to snap four-game losing streak

Lake City shuts out Sandpoint in second half as Irvin leads two late touchdown drives to snap four-game losing streak

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland tops district rival Timberlake for second time this season

Late TD pass from Suko to Munyer seals nonleague win late

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: A good run for Jeff and Jeff and Jeff in Kellogg

Together, Kellogg trio kept boys basketball team on track

Hooray for health care heroes

Cd'A Rotary delivers nearly 80 dozen roses to Kootenai Health, breaks Rose Sale record

Coeur d'Alene Rotary delivers nearly 80 dozen roses to Kootenai Health

Josh Suhr is CDA Association's Realtor of the Year

Josh Suhr is CDA Association's Realtor of the Year

Local Safeway, Albertsons now selling at-home COVID tests

The saliva tests run for just under $140.

Cd'A Memorial Gardens pulls keepsakes from cemetery grounds

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COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Luggage lost and the airline didn't do it

Suitcase quickly disappears after falling from Subaru

Luggage lost and the airline didn't do it

DEBATE: A call for normalcy

I’m sure many people in the Cd’A area watched our president debate Mr. Biden.

The scoop on local spooks: Digging for ghost stories in Coeur d’Alene

Are there any good spooky, ghostly, or haunted stories in Kootenai County?

FAST FIVE Adam Foote of Ethereal in E: 'Music is my life'

Meet Adam Foote of Ethereal in E, a solo musician

Honesty

Can I be honest about something? I never got over flu shots.

The stay-at-home dad: Always be my babies

Being a parent in the smartphone era allows for

‘Nomadland’ leads modified 2020 Oscar race

With so many prestige-type movies exiting the 2020

Don’t just vote for a letter after a name

Community college trustees are elected based on their qualifications as educators or administrators, not on their political pa

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Woman accused of attempted kidnapping

POST FALLS — A woman is being held on $50,000 bail after allegedly attempting to kidnap a toddler from a yard.

Man accused of hate crime

COEUR d’ALENE — A man is in jail after allegedly calling another man racial slurs and then challenging him to a fight.

Man pleads guilty to theft

COEUR d’ALENE — A man will spend 90 days in jail after reportedly stealing light bulbs, mouthwash and ice cream.

First round of Cd'A small business grants lean toward child-related COVID costs

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Faithful Observations: The Mayflower — 400th anniversary

Faithful Observations: The Mayflower — 400th anniversary

Koo Ben Sho rocks 'BobCat Bootcamp'

Scouts kick butt at Bootcamp

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Wade running for conservation district supervisor

Wade running for Kootenai-Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District

Hearing set in manslaughter case

A preliminary hearing is pending for a Coeur d'Alene man accused of accidentally killing a passenger in a rollover crash on Spirit Lake Cutoff Road in 2017

Legals for October, 3 2020

Trump's diagnosis rocks final stage of presidential campaign

An election year already defined by a cascade of national crises

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Thanks to Tyler, the Cup could be coming to a place near you

Imagine a dream that involves Bill Belichick ...

Gridiron Guesses: Post Falls takes first shot at Coeur d'Alene

Press sports writers Mark Nelke and Jason Elliott weigh in on this week's high school football games.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland sweeps Post Falls

Also, Lake City and Bonners Ferry picked up big road wins Thursday night.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls girls snap seven-game slide

Moate, Becker pace Trojans in 5A IEL finale

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Upcoming events on the air and television this weekend

PHD director: 'A decision for the board'

Mayor Steve Widmyer opposes changing mask mandate to recommendation

PHD director: 'A decision for the board'

Northwest Notes Oct. 2, 2020

Zags land CBS game vs. Baylor — but no fans will be allowed.

World events delay Atlas Park opening

Coronavirus, wildfires impacting local projects

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Operation "Save Lancaster"

Potential Hayden lake Seventh-day Adventist Church project receives neighbor opposition

Press Town Hall Forums begin Monday

Candidates will answer reader-submitted questions during four days of forums

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Prep football standings Oct. 2, 2020

Local high school football standings, schedules

TRUMP: Never said that

Several recent letters continue to promote a proven lie concerning our president.

Movie Times

Hayden Discount Cinema

Op-Ed: Journey continues for human rights, social justice

Tony Stewart speaks out for colleges, universities.

TRUSTEES: Two for more balance

The unelected Diversity Council Committee of North Idaho College is charged with overseeing the diversity programs and atmosphere on campus.

Lohman Carrol Catron

Aug. 4, 1938 — Sept. 24, 2020

Lohman was born in Rochelle, Ill., and graduated

VEHICLE FEE: ‘No’ on money pit

This letter is in response to the article in The Press dated Sept. 25, Vehicle Registration.

CASA Uncorked is Oct. 15

Annual fundraiser to feature sit-down dinner, live auction showdown

Annual CASA fundraiser to feature sit-down dinner, live auction showdown

VEHICLE FEE: A strong ‘no’

I’m writing in strong opposition to the proposed $50 increase of vehicle registration.

GROWTH: Here’s an option

Regarding the debate over slowing the population growth in Kootenai County…

COVID: Abortion kills more

In response to Grace Fletcher’s letter on Sept. 27 — Yes, I agree that 1,000 COVID deaths a day in the United States is a lot.

Old houses and missed opportunities

Hamilton House needed to come down.

VEHICLE FEE: Encourages growth

I plan to vote NO on KMPO’s Initiative to raise Kootenai County’s vehicle registration fees, and suggest you consider the same. Let’s see what is really going on here.

TRUMP: The proven leader

This is no time for sweet talk and spineless compromise — it’s a time for common sense, love of country and a firm backbone — Trump is that leader!

Margie (Pulliam) Sargent

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother,

Bye bye, bullies

Local author releases children's book, 'Bully Buster Journal'

Local children's author Annie Winston releases new book, "Bully Buster Journal"

GOP: Providing voter service

I am glad that the Republican Central Committee is looking into how candidates vote.

Pumpkin Patch, Crawl on Saturday

Downtown fun with harvest treats

Happy 75th birthday, Spokane Symphony

Spokane Symphony celebrates a milestone year

Birgid Niedenzu runs for conservation district

Birgid Niedenzu runs for conservation district

Police: Woman set fire to ex’s kitchen

A woman is in jail after she allegedly set fire to her ex-girlfriend’s kitchen.

Five stars for Northwest Specialty Hospital

Post Falls hospital earns highest accolades from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Northwest Specialty Hospital receives highest ranking from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

'Whosoevers' look to help young people Sunday

'Whosoevers' kick off fall tour in CDA Sunday

When nature calls, go outside

Steve Green, 72, is grateful that fate led him to

Learn about local law enforcement

National Night out with the law on Tuesday

Another bay, another permit for North Idaho Maritime

Idaho Department of Lands considers use permit in Cougar Bay

Little pushes vaccine plan

530,000 tests will be delivered to Idaho over the next three months

New rapid tests called a game changer for schools

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Legals for October, 2 2020

Census takers: We're being told to finish early, cut corners

As a federal judge considers whether the Trump

COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning underway in Idaho

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and public

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Cd'A girls soccer, and other impressive feats

Notes on Coeur d'Alene girls soccer, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy girls soccer, and Lakeside football.

PREP WRESTLING: Idaho adds official girls wrestling bracket

First sanctioned state tournament to be held in 2022

PREP ROUNDUP: Quite a day for Daigle

Freshman steps in with hat trick for Charter girls at St. Maries

Lawmakers seek end of mask order

Letters said it is "better to educate," asks PHD to change mandate to recommendation

The letter to the Panhandle Health District's board cites a lack of representation as one of the reasons to repeal the mandate that is now going on its third month.

Special double cousin delivery

Sisters who married brothers give birth within nearly 24 hours of each other

Double cousins born within nearly 24 hours of each other

Kenny Moore receives Quilt of Valor for military service

'I would have done it for nothing' said Hayden man

Hayden man receives Quilt of Valor

Ghostober is upon us

Send us your tales of local hauntings for Halloween

Send paranormal reporter Devin Weeks your haunted local tales for Halloween

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

NORTHWEST NOTES: Oct. 1, 2020

A pair of fun runs on tap for this weekend

Bowling scores: Oct. 1, 2020

Local bowling

Fire that destroyed home ruled arson

State marshal seeks information from public

Home fire intentionally, say investigators

Hatchery highlights for October

Notable fish stockings around the state

Fish and Game hatchery staff have highlighted some stocking events

Fake Wellness For All calls from Medicare

Fake Wellness For All calls from Medicare I received a call from a Coeur d’Alene reader with a warning that she had received a call from a lady claiming to be from Medicare and peddling a program called Wellness for All. The caller informed our reader that she was going to sen

Washington man accused of battering cop

A Washington man is in jail after he was accused of attempting to head butt a police officer.

Hope boat launch renovation date set

Hope boat launch is expected to be closed from Nov. 2 to Dec. 15.

F&G asks deer hunters to provide harvested animals for chronic wasting disease testing

Disease has never been detected in Idaho

Blackfeet Nation and Vital Ground protect key habitat near Glacier National Park

Kennedy Creek Project conserves land and water for grizzly bears, bull trout and other wildlife

Tribe, Foundation team up to protect wildlife habitat

Rathdrum man faces felony domestic violence charge

A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly beat his girlfriend Friday night.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Linda Marie Fahner, 71

Linda Marie Fahner, 71, a loving wife, mother and nana, passed

HREI leads businesses in human rights push

Consortium seeks more members

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Kootenai Health worker to join 'Tribute Flight'

Historic Flight on Saturday

Pheasant stocking expanded to Boundary-Smith Creek and Coeur d'Alene River WMAs

New hunting opportunity in the Panhandle Region this fall; youth-only hunt starts Oct. 3

Hunting for ring-necked pheasants is a family activity at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area during a mentored youth pheasant clinic. Usage Restrictions:

More broadband coming to N. Idaho

Department of Commerce grants $4.8 million for county applications

Department of Commerce grants $4.8 million to bring broadband to North Idaho

Virtual Red Kettles to launch in October

Online giving begins ahead of shorter bell-ringing season

Online giving begins ahead of shorter bell-ringing season

Police: Man drove drunk with toddler

An Athol man is facing new charges after allegedly driving drunk with a toddler in the car while out on bail.

The best way to eat squash

Pumpkin bread from heaven.

Legals for October, 1 2020