Wednesday, September 30
Back-to-school moose
Bull moose makes himself at home at Woodland
Bull moose makes himself at home at Woodland
US says it will block palm oil from large Malaysian producer
The United States will block shipments of palm
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The good and the bad of the M's COVID-19 season
As the baseball playoffs begin, Press sports columnist Steve Cameron weighs in on the Mariners' just-completed season.
PREP SOCCER: Coeur d'Alene converts, downs Sandpoint
Lyman scores midway into second half to push Vikings past Bulldogs
PREP ROUNDUP: Jenkins leads fast-starting Lake City past Lewiston
T-Wolves start fast, sweep past Bengals in 5A IEL play
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Vander Brown, Lakeside High School football
The versatile sophomore had another big game for the Knights football team last week.
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 30, 2020
Coeur d'Alene remains on top in 5A, while Mullan-St. Regis drops to fourth in 1A Division II.
North Idaho Softball Club wins another world title
Several local players helped the North Idaho team win a world championship recently in St. George, Utah.
Accusations, interruptions
Acrimonious presidential debate disappoints local voters
Kootenai County viewers came away aghast at the first of four debates between Trump and Biden.
Northwest Notes Sept. 30, 2020
Football ticket news, and other notes.
Swan song for the Hamilton House
Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene's sole bid rejected
Adding tools to their tool belts
Woodland students get inside look at housing industry
Woodland students investigate local housing market
From Rathdrum to the Olympics
Young BMX star
Local girl sets sights on national BMX championship race
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
DEMS: Still holding a grudge
Just the other day I saw what has to be the most historically accurate bumper sticker ever made.
PASTOR: Talk about wicked
After the multiple reports on Rev. Van Noy’s health, I feel it also the duty to let Coeur d’Alene Press readers get a follow up about him.
Larry D. Snider, 75
Larry D. Snider, 75, passed away on Tuesday, Sept.
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
School board boss right on target
The readers always write.
Robert F. Ellis, Sr., 86
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Franklin Ellis, Sr., on Friday, Sept.
Idaho gas prices drop a bit
Prices expected to remain low, even drop
MEMORIES: Cd’A a treasure chest
Thanks to Benita Carlson for “The way it was in Cd’A.” The column brought back many memories of my own.
COVID: More treatment info
Subsequent to the My Turn column regarding Hydroxychloroquine and Convalescent Plasma Infusion treatments, I received numerous questions concerning vaccines, further elective treatments and queries about the drug Remdesivir.
Kits for the kids
Mountain West Bank finds a way to help during Day of Caring
Mountain West Bank spends Day of Caring filling project kits for little ones
Op-Ed: This time, blue got it wrong
In regard to the recent arrests of singing church members peacefully assembling outside City Hall in Moscow, Idaho.
Hayden to auction Ramsey Road house
The city will keep the right-of-way and easements for the Ramsey-Honeysuckle roundabout.
WRITER: Wrong about ‘losers’ remark
It is very unfortunate Mr. Grangaard did not do his own research rather than take CNN, MSNBC or NBC’s word for the “facts.”
Citizen's arrest at Post Falls bar
A man who told police he was “asked to show a martial arts move” at a bar over the weekend was placed under citizen’s arrest.
On a wing and a prayer in 2020
Main Street column for Sept. 30
TRUMP: He’s no liar
Did you know President Trump owns ocean-front property in Arizona, paid for with taxpayer dollars, and given to him by Russia?
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Deadline for Hayden bricks celebrating veterans Oct. 16
More than 250 commemorative bricks line the plaza outside City hall
TOTS: COVID becomes a Grinch
Oct. 1 is the start of the 73rd National Marine Toys for Tots Campaign and is the 24th year of the campaign for the local Marine Corps League, Pappy Boyington Detachment No. 966.
Home for the holidays: 32nd Festival of Trees going virtual
Another big event is going virtual.
TRUMP: A short summary
Hitler was evil and so is Trump.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Where there’s fire, there’s smoke
As evidenced in emails and from questions asked in the shop this past week, the fires burning across the west and their proximity to vineyards are on many minds.
Two teens charged in fatal shooting of eastern Idaho man
AMMON, Idaho (AP) — Two teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder following the
Vehicle fee proposal picks up endorsement
The Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development
Suspected drug dealer arrested — for 24th time
Suspect has been booked into jail 24 times
Thornton seeks conservation re-election
Stan Thornton announced that he is running for re-
PETROLEUM: Good for America
If you are following the Democrats who promise to end all drilling, fracking and natural gas development, the petroleum industry provides millions of jobs.
REMINDER: Who are we, exactly?
With everything that has happened in the last few years, I sometimes have to remind myself that…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Stomach symptoms: Not just an annoyance
So often I hear people say they have heartburn, indigestion, reflux or frequent upset stomach and add “but it’s really no big deal, I just pop a Tums” (or Prilosec or other OTC or prescribed medication).
James C. Hammeren
James “Jim” Hammeren was born July 30, 1941, in
Youth Sports Sept. 30, 2020
Results of local youth sporting events.
Legals for September, 30 2020
Tuesday, September 29
Post Falls continues in 'orange'
School board members hold off on changing COVID category
Post Falls School board members hold off on changing COVID category for now
Airport nearly out of hangar space
County grapples with one more aspect of growth
Coeur d'Alene/Pappy Boyington Field needs room to grow
Weekend rains calm Bernard Fire
The fire, started on Labor Day and carried by high winds, is now mostly contained.
Could be a record breaker
County on pace for massive voter turnout
Kootenai County registered voters catching up to Ada and Canyon
COVID Watch
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NIC men's, women's golf teams win invitational
NIC golf wins Suncadia Invitational
Man pleads guilty to battery
A Spirit Lake man is back in jail after reportedly violating the conditions of his release.
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Hawk Ridge acquisition of Quest changes 3D landscape in North Idaho
The merger will make Hawk Ridge the largest HP and Markforged 3D printing solutions in the world.
My 5 cents; Thoughts from a Russian immigrant
I was asked to write this letter, and truthfully, I
Thank Yemen for that java
Thank gawd for coffee
COLUMN: Colleges need cash, so football's back
Sports column for Tuesday, Sept. 29
Once games start, GU should be really good
Zags Tracker for Tuesday, Sept. 29
PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City girls score late, top Charter
Prep Roundup for Sept. 29
Cd'A creates dashboard to monitor COVID in schools
Three new cases reported since Sunday in Cd'A Schools, dashboard to streamline monitoring process
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Hamilton House fate no arbitrary call
There are two sides to every story. Such is the case with the Hamilton House.
Ramsey Road house on roundabout corner likely to hit auction block
Hayden property on corner of Ramsey and Honeysuckle focus of tonight's public hearing.
'Kootenai Rants' rips the ridiculous
Founder targets hypocrisy in community
Cd'A Councilmember Dan Gookin's new YouTube channel takes no prisoners.
Pickleball Drive
The Inland Northwest Pickleball Club organized a
Chip Shots Sept. 29, 2020
Last week's results from local golf leagues.
Nonprofit rallies community for firewood donations
Volunteers work to keep vulnerable residents warm
Those who wish to volunteer can email firewoodrescue2020@gmail.com.
Post Falls Chamber: New leader focuses on connections
It’s with great pleasure that I write my first president’s message for the Business Journal of North Idaho.
Last gasp for Hamilton House
Commissioners open bidding on potential music conservatory building
Legals for September, 29 2020
Monday, September 28
Halloween lovers gearing up for beloved holiday amid CDC guidelines
CDC recommendations classify activities as "low," "medium" and "high-risk" activities.
Rathdrum OKs 238 acres for homes, commercial
City council approves major land adoption
Hey voters, what's on your mind?
Submit questions for town hall forum by Wednesday
Deadline is Wednesday to submit questions for candidates
Two-week forecasts and a little moon mania
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COVID Watch
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School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Unlikely heroes step up for banged-up Seahawks
Press sports columnist Steve Cameron weighs in with his thoughts on the Seahawks' latest dramatic victory.
Lewanah Ruth Parker
Lewanah Ruth Parker, fondly known to family and friends as
Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen K-12 schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced
Idaho is entering 3rd coronavirus wave, health experts say
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho now has more than 40,500
Legals for September, 28 2020
Sunday, September 27
MASKED MARVELS
Mostly anonymous, health care workers are this year's heroes
Tribute to KH professionals
Losing the little house on the prairie
Rathdrum residents struggle with growth of their small town
Rathdrum residents struggle with the growth of their small town
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Sports on TV still a little weird, but we'll take it
It's not quite the same on TV, but we'll take whatever live sports we can get
MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: When those villains growing up become your friends later in life
A Giants fan growing up, Steve Cameron used to loathe Dodgers ace Don Drysdale. Then he met him later in life.
Mangia Pizza to open in Cd'A
Business Bits for Sept. 27
PREP ROUNDUP: Wolfe's hat trick leads St. Maries past Grangeville
Davis, Medina win at Bonners Ferry Invitational
Ruggles: Homeschool history ideas for tired parents
Well, the 2020 school year is in session. Many parents are finding themselves in the position of
TRUMP: Patriotic loser suckers?
Both of my grandfathers served in the military during World War I.
Hooray, Cd'A: 'Normal' wins the day
Going yellow constitutes a courageous act.
CONSPIRACY: Bob’s right on
It is quite apparent that Bob Hollingsworth has been keeping himself informed with what is the truth and is not taken in by certain media propaganda.
Margie (Pulliam) Sargent
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother,
RTW: What it is, and isn’t
The “Right To Work”(RTW) Law has nothing to do with the ability to work or not work.
GROWTH: Vote no to infrastructure fees
Having lived in a few different states, I have seen the impact of growth, both positively and negatively.
TRAFFIC: Safety in jeopardy
How many Idaho motorists and passengers must be killed or injured before the use of plastic paneling, hung for traffic lane control, ends?
NIC: Qualifications matter
I am writing to urge your readers to support the candidacies of Joe Dunlap and Paul Strum to the North Idaho College Board of Trustees.
COVID: 1,000 deaths a day
Just today, the United States lost 1,000 lives to the COVID virus.
ISSUES: We see them differently
• If an influx of cash from Oregon and California is rendering property taxes too high, perhaps the problem is the property taxes themselves, rather than new residents seeking a better life.
Jeffrey Dale McArthur, 60
Jeffrey Dale McArthur, 60, a loving husband, father and
Jennifer Jo Kamps Kumjian, 45
Jennifer Jo Kamps Kumjian, of Spokane, Wash.,
Hayden price-cut-a-palooza
Neighborhood of the Week: Sept. 27
GREENSFERRY: The bad-idea bridge
As a family that has lived on the Spokane River since 1956, we are adamantly opposed to what seems to be a developer-driven bridge.
MACKAY: Ambition is a must
U.S. President Calvin Coolidge was very skillful at turning away any questions he didn't like.
MY GARDEN PATH: Time to 'close up shop?'
Another summer has come to an end.
COVID-19 Graphic for Sunday, Sept. 27
COVID graphic for Sept. 27
Saturday, September 26
PREP FOOTBALL: Vikings just too much
Timberwolves put up a battle, but Coeur d'Alene downs Lake City in nonleague matchup of city rivals
PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeside tops Wallace in first Scenic Idaho Conference game
Brown runs for 259 yards in Lakeside romp
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Need for speed taking Erickson around world
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy senior to compete in World Mountain Biking Championships on Oct. 11 in Austria
Two more COVID cases at Coeur d'Alene High
CHS has two more COVID-19 cases
Coeur d'Alene schools move to 'yellow'
In class 5 days a week starting Oct. 5
Coeur d'Alene changes COVID classification, "yellow" goes into effect Oct. 5; board sessions will no longer stream on Facebook thanks to nasty comments from viewers
Lovers, not fighters
Post Falls couple marks 75 years of wedded bliss
PF couple marks 75 years of wedding bliss
Carrying RBG's torch
Group gathers to honor career of Ginsburg; urges delay of Supreme Court justice nominee selection
In tribute to RGB
Beauty and bullets, too
Miss Idaho USA in town for pageant on Sunday
Miss Idaho USA 2020 Kim Layne is town
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
Appleseed: Why can’t we just have a normal hero?
Some cultures have gallant heroes, flawed or not.
Idahoans, past and present, really like them apples
Move over Washington, you’re not the only apple-growing state.
‘Camp Cretaceous’ brings ‘Jurassic’ fun to the small screen
The 2015 sequel/reboot “Jurassic World” showed
A new kindergartner with (too) high expectations
My five-year-old loves her kindergarten teacher.
FAST FIVE: Cheers to Anthony "Flip" Garcia
Meet Anthony "Flip" Garcia, a bartender at the
Tired of our traffic? Time to act
Tired of our traffic? Time to act
Kyle Wimpenny, 25
A true life enthusiast, Kyle will be remembered
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Appreciating our pastors
Show your love in a number of ways
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will
How automation makes or breaks a nation
'Automating Inequality' author shares insights with North Idaho College community
'Automating Inequality' author shares insights with North Idaho College community
Step Up for Down syndrome
Walk is just around the corner
Fundraiser for Down syndrome set
Flu shots available at PHD clinics
PHD says get your flu shots
Welcome, fall
Athol Farmers Market Fall and Music Fest rings in the season
Athol Farmers Market Fall and Music Fest rings in the season
Sandra Lee Belnap, 71
Sandra Lee Belnap, 71, born Jan. 8, 1949, passed away on
Legals for September, 26 2020
Friday, September 25
OP-ED: The threat of a belligerent China
While the world has been rightly focused on containing the COVID-19 pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has taken the opportunity to become increasingly belligerent on the international stage.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: AD Chun making progress at WSU — even as the rest of the Pac-12 turns
Leach is gone, but Rolo and Smith are keeping WSU in the spotlight.
Gridiron Guesses: COVID claims its first game
Press sports writers Mark Nelke and Jason Elliott weigh in on this week's high school football games.
PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City boys rally to tie Post Falls
Two second half goals allow Timberwolves to battle for draw against Trojans
Northwest Notes Sept. 25, 2020
Russell Grove advanced to a tournament which could qualify him for the 2021 PGA Championship.
Here's what vehicle registration fee would buy
Request for $50 per vehicle is on Nov. 3 ballot
KMPO executive director Glenn Miles breaks down projects within the $50 vehicle registration fee plans
Elk causes multiple I-90 crashes
EMTs witness crashes while enroute to separate call
Carr: $25K for task force each year
Funds will be used to promote, advance human rights work
Philanthropist again gives to human rights fight in Idaho
Autumnal appreciation in Athol today
Farmers Market Fall and Music Fest starts at 2 p.m.
Athol Farmers Market Fall and Music Fest starts at 2 p.m. today
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television highlights for upcoming weekend
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
yArt Sale!
Cd'A Arts and Culture Alliance hosting new event Saturday
Find fun and fine art at the Coeur d'Alene Chamber Visitor Center on Saturday
NIC: Questions are credible
So the local Republican Party would like candidates for public office to answer questions about their relationship to the Republican Party.
NIC: Accreditation at stake
With regard to the upcoming North Idaho College nonpartisan trustee election, we have witnessed an attempt to inject a partisan ideology into the campaign that if successful could result in a new board majority with the power to adopt policies that could result in NIC’s loss of accreditation.
Emerge INK! Print Rally drive-in is Wednesday
Experience the reveal of prints created during Emerge's artist only INK! Print Rally
Experience the reveal of prints created during Emerge's artist only INK! Print Rally
ADLER: Renowned, he isn’t
This letter is written in response to your front-page article featuring David Adler on Friday, Sept. 18, who you gloriously described as “a renowned constitutional scholar.”
RIVERSTONE: The issue of access
Traffic access to and from Riverstone is a problem.
PRAY: Better than hate
On Saturday, Sept. 26, people are gathering to pray for our wonderful country.
Online play, gala for Museum of North Idaho at 6 tonight
'Two Nickels Make a Dime' explores area logging industry in 1914
Three-act play about logging history to serve as fundraiser for Museum of North Idaho
CDA: Fond reminiscing continues
Follow up to Bernita Lien Carlson’s recent My Turn. Those were the good ol’ days.
CARTOON: Art, or propaganda?
In the Friday, Sept. 18 edition of The Press was an editorial cartoon by Mike Smith depicting eight separate images of the same small house, each with one word above it shown as spoken by someone within the house and together forming the sentence; “There is no such thing as global warming.”
SKYDIVER: Kudos all around
This letter is to publicly thank The Press and specifically Devin Weeks for the outstanding, accurate and timely coverage of my recent skydiving adventure to raise money for our wonderful local veterans’ Godsend, Newby-Ginnings, as well as the 9/11 Victims Healthwatch in NYC.
CDA schools go to 'yellow'
Students headed to class five days a week
Schools change course quickly
Movie Times
Hayden Discount Cinema
TRUMP: Here’s his legacy
A president for none of the people. Where are the men and women in government with guts to stand up to this clown?
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday
The North Idaho Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday
Suspect competent to stand trial, prosecutors claim strong case
Daniel Moore deemed competent to stand trial
OP-ED: Sharing Troy's story to raise awareness of suicide in Idaho
My husband, Troy, was the last person anyone would think would die by suicide. But that’s why I share the story of his death.
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
SUV crashes into building
KCSO: Speed, bald tires contributed to driver losing control of vehicle
SUV hits building
Hearing in fatal crash rescheduled to Oct. 6
Hearing delayed in fatal crash
Halloween: The pitfalls and the pendulums
With pandemic, maybe Halloween is a bad idea.
Blazen Divaz bring out the smiles
The skies cleared Thursday morning bringing out the Blazen Divaz
More COVID in Lakeland
At least one more case of COVID in Lakeland School District
Massive development planned for prairie
Long-term projects could create 5,000 new homes
Investment company to bring 5,000 houses to the Post Falls-Coeur d'Alene area
City seeks legal fees in gun lawsuit case
City seeks legal fees in gun lawsuit case
Huckleberries: A pilot's perspective on accident
LaDonna Beaumont hasn’t forgotten about the horrible July 5
Legals for September, 25 2020
Thursday, September 24
CDAPD looking for missing teen
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is asking for assistance to
Lakeland cancels football game following positive COVID-19 test
It's the first known cancellation of a football game in District 1 due to a positive COVID-19 test.
At UN, China, Russia and US clash over pandemic responses
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China, the United States and Russia butted
3 arrested at Idaho church singing event to flout mask order
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Three people have been arrested after an Idaho
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Never kick? Fourth down just another play for Post Falls
Send out the punt team on fourth down? Not so fast, if you're Post Falls.
Begay in business with Cd'A Tribe
Coeur d'Alene Tribe partners with Notah Begay III for Symetra 'Road to the LPGA Tour' event
PREP SOCCER: Charter boys take down Timberlake
Gallegos, Clovis lead Panthers in IML showdown with Tigers
NORTHWEST NOTES: Sept. 24, 2020
NIC golf coach in hunt at Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship
Celebrating North Idaho's finest
Coeur d'Alene Chamber hosts inaugural Public Safety Awards
Seven first responders honored during Coeur d'Alene Chamber's inaugural Public Safety Awards
Who ya gonna call?
NIC kicks COVID to the curb with fog
College blasts away at virus
Composter finds nearly 3-pound surprise
Mighty spud gets assist from sheep manure
Hayden composter discovers an unexpected vegetable in her garden
COVID Watch
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Bowling scores: Sept. 24, 2020
Local bowling scores
Lila Lee Perry, 85
Lila Lee Perry, 85, passed away on Sept. 17, 2020
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Chief of Duty
Interview nearly 10 years ago shares insights of a life spent fighting fires
Interview nearly 10 years ago shares insights of a life spent fighting fires
Lakeland, New Vision high schools report positive COVID cases
One positive case reported in Post Falls, one in Lakeland school districts
How to wave your Stars and Stripes
Know your flag etiquette
Coeur Custom completes Chris-Craft Commuter Cruiser
1929 polished wood yacht now for sale
1929 wood yacht now for sale for $425,000
Big cat alert
Mountain lion sightings serve as reminder to use caution
Fish and Game says be alert for big cats
Job postings point to intervention facility, not re-entry center
New jobs will fill connection centers for those on probation or parole.
Consumer Gal: Airlines eliminating some fees
Major airlines are eliminating some change fees
2020-21 Upland Forecast:
Here's what hunting looks like across the state
Signs point to solid season
Post Falls hiker dies on Utah's highest peak
Former Post Falls hiker loses life on Utah's highest peak
Legals for September, 24 2020
Wednesday, September 23
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Coeur d'Alene hands Post Falls first loss
Top volleyball teams in 5A IEL collide at Viking Court
PREP SOCCER: Coeur d'Alene girls capture first IEL title since 2009
Lake City boys outscore Coeur d'Alene in key 5A IEL match
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 23, 2020
The top Idaho high school football teams in each classification, as determined by the state's media.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Maddie Kociela, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy volleyball
Kociela helped the Panthers score a historic volleyball victory last week.
National Voter Registration Day gets boots on the ground
Yearly push for citizen engagement continuing today at Heritage Health
Yearly push for citizen engagement continuing today at Heritage Health
The bigger the park, the bigger the price
Post Falls planners look at options for major park development
Post Falls planners consider options for major park development
Help us heat up the hot seats
Questions needed for Coeur d'Alene Press 2020 Election Town Hall Forums
Submit questions for Coeur d'Alene Press 2020 Election Town Hall Forums by Sept. 30
Commemorative skydive could become tradition
Event brings in more than $3,150 for 9/11 Health Watch, Newby-Ginnings
Skydive brings in more than $3,150 for 9/11 Health Watch, Newby-Ginnings
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A war of attrition, one blown knee at a time
Press sports columnist Steve Cameron reflects on the injury-plagued weekend that was in the NFL.
COVID Watch
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Northwest Notes Sept. 23, 2020
Barrel races are scheduled for Friday night at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
Leigh Oscar Ufford, 77
Leigh Oscar Ufford, 77, passed away peacefully at
Read words out loud before posting
Main Street column for Sept. 23
Forrest Scott Goodman, 67
Scott passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on Thursday, Sept. 3
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How do I learn more about wine
It is one of the most frequently asked questions over the 13 years we have had our shop, The Dinner Party.
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
OP-ED: Kiss your pre-existing condition medical coverage goodbye if Trump wins
Donald Trump has tried repeatedly during the last four years to cripple or kill the Affordable Care Act (also called the ACA or Obamacare).
Prayer rally set for Saturday at Stateline Speedway
Prayer rally on Saturday
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Remedies for heartburn, reflux and indigestion
There are many remedies for the symptoms of heartburn, reflux and indigestion.
Healing the wounds of poverty
The readers always right
How will you save Christmas?
It’s your turn to share your special Christmas stories
Contribute your "Saving Christmas" stories to Ellen Travolta's Christmas show this year
0923 Notices
Funeral service for PARKER, Mimi, 88, of Coeur
Signs of the season
Democrats, Republicans say flags, political signs removed
Sign thefts reported
Larry Lee Fuson
Larry Lee Fuson peacefully went home early Sunday morning, Aug. 23,
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Six tips to prevent text neck
Are you suffering from neck pain? With smartphones in almost everyone’s hands, neck pain is on the rise.
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Low level laser therapy for sports injuries
Rehabilitation of sports injuries is all about one thing — getting back in the game as fast as possible.
Ann Louise Turk (Wilkes)
May 8, 1963 – Sept. 10, 2020
Ann was born with flaming red hair that would go
Constitution Week Spotlight
Constitution Week, Sept. 17 to 23, commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States.
GREENSFERRY: Better options exist
We have been residents of Post Falls, on Rodkey Drive, for many decades.
Study: Fear of coronavirus not good for you
Surveys show political affiliations can predict whether people adopt precautionary measures
Those with high levels of quarantine also reported higher levels of depression
Fugitive of the Week
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force (NIVCTF) is seeking information leading to the a
HOUSE: Evict the commissioners
The headline “Hamilton House faces the music” sounds more like a funeral dirge.
Conservative group owns two 'voter' domain names
Libertarian organization causes Secretary of State Office to rebrand
Police search for burglary suspect
Ask for public's help
Police seek burg suspect
HOUSE: History being razed
Regarding the Hamilton House, this news literally makes me sick to my stomach.
Youth Sports Sept. 23, 2020
The past week in local youth sports.
TRUMP: Careful with the credit
In a recent letter, the writer claimed President Trump is responsible for “the lowest unemployment in recorded history for minorities, especially Blacks!”
TRUMP: Done more than any Dem
In reference to Paula Neils’ comments on Sept. 11: We have chaos in our Democratic run cities and streets because of mayors and governors who will not do their jobs.
ADLER: Questioning credentials
Dr. David Adler, “a renowned constitutional scholar?”
ISSUES: And observations
(1) If I lived in California or Oregon, I would sell and move to North Idaho with a pocket full of cash and buy property and drive the price and property tax up so the existing workers, seniors and middle class are just about priced out of being able to keep a home.
GROWTH: Been here, done that
The headline article in the Coeur d’Alene Press on Sept. 20 was “Rapid growth? You are here.”
BLOTTER: Udderly hilarious
Finding humor in these trying times is always delightful, especially when it is unexpected.
Four charged following bus incident
Four charged following bus incident
CONSPIRACY: And who’s behind it
The deeper I dig the more sinister and sickening it becomes.
Legals for September, 23 2020
Tuesday, September 22
Two Idaho hospitals say COVID-19 has them near 'code black'
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — The chief medical officers of two Idaho hospitals recently warned
Senate GOP plans vote on Trump's court pick before election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Votes in hand, Senate
You've got Questions? You deserve answers!
Meet you 2020 Election Candidates
Deadline to submit questions for an upcoming series of candidate town hall forums is Sept. 30.
'Quite a journey'
Pastor Paul Van Noy released from Kootenai Health after long battle with coronavirus that still isn't over
Pastor released from hospital after contracting coronavirus
Spokane planning bus routes with CDA
2 local officials not keen on idea
Coeur d'Alene officials say no to potential link between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene bus transits
Cd'A schools stay in 'orange'
Board members conflicted on risk level over rising COVID cases
Coeur d'Alene School Board members conflicted on risk level over rising COVID cases, choose to keep district in moderate phase
One family at a time
Family Promise, churches step up for homeless
Local chapter of Family Promise and supporting churches provide safe housing during pandemic
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable Calls for the day!
Judy Whitehead, 82
Judy Whitehead, 82, passed away peacefully on Sept.
Idaho’s UN influence persists
Two tragic and costly world wars in close succession
Inside My Turn: County, put clamps on growth
A nearly universal sentiment in this area is the need to slow
Earl Wesley Bell, 80
Dec. 19, 1939 — Sept. 17, 2020
Earl was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He Met
Critters of North Idaho: Bushy-Tailed Woodrat
Let’s face it: people really don’t like rats. On one hand,
Forestry short course coming to NIC
How to manage your trees
Thanks, autumn: Gas prices decline
Gas prices in Kootenai County ranged from $2.30 to $2.45 a gallon.
Charter boys, Bonners Ferry battle to draw
Prep Roundup for Sept. 22
Safeway offers drive-thru flu shots
Drug store will do parking lot flu shots.
Delta Airlines announces nonstop service from Spokane to Atlanta
(Spokane, WA) – Delta Air Lines has announced new
Constitution Week Spotlight
Our Constitution, the cornerstone of our freedoms, was written to protect every American from the abuse of power by government.
Give peace a chance
HREI invites the community to celebrate International Day of Peace
Turn the other cheek
Chip Shots Sept. 22, 2020
Results from local golf leagues, tournaments.
Legals for September, 22 2020
Monday, September 21
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Another dramatic finish with the Pats, this one going the Seahawks' way
Like many of you, Steve Cameron watched the Seahawks' thrilling win over the Patriots on TV. Here are his thoughts:
She's a ringer
Carlena Shove inducted into the Idaho State Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame
CDA woman honored for contributions to sport
Christian school closes after 40 years
Leader said CCS has had big impact
School closes after 40 years
Air quality was (cough) horrific
The air quality was pathetic here last week.
Constitution Week Spotlight
The U.S. Constitution was written in secret behind locked doors guarded by sentries.
COVID Watch
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Marienne Carns
Marienne went to be with the Lord on Sept. 17, 2020, in Coeur d'Alene.
BBB: Beware phony political robocalls
Political robocalls can be a pain in the - ear
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Bayley ties for third at Idaho Open
Another leaderboard finish for Derek Bayley.
Business owner pleads guilty to gambling
A local business owner is on probation for two years after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an undercover investigation that began four years ago.
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Sept. 21-25
Legals for September, 21 2020
Sunday, September 20
Proceed with caution
Residents say Hwy. 53, Atlas intersection accident prone
RATHDRUM — Michelle and Scott McDonald were watching TV at home on Sept. 10 when they heard the screech of tires and a loud bang.
In pretty Post Falls, growth is inevitable
Residents divided on pluses and minuses of skyrocketing population
Post Falls residents and official brace for continuing population increases
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The league games that weren't — at least for the fall
The Inland Empire League standings in volleyball and soccer got a little confusing. But there's a good reason.
Post Falls gets picky: Five second-half interceptions — three by Clark — propel Trojans past Lake City
Zach Clark had three second-half interceptions, including a pick six, as Post Falls stormed past Lake City.
Teton House to open in Post Falls
Business Bits for Sept. 20
PREP ROUNDUP: Fast-starting St. Maries rolls in belated season opener
After delay, St. Maries programs get on field for first time Saturday
MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: A boneheaded play call to rival even Carroll's Super blunder
Speaking of boneheaded play calls, Steve Cameron recalls one from his days covering high school football.
Down the Drain - Household Wastewater Treatment Systems
As we move into fall, it’s a good time to button up your place;
GOP group should look up 'nonpartisan'
KCRCC intent on further division
Constitution Week Spotlight
The U.S. Constitution was designed to be a living document.
Anthony joins Galena Capital investment banking team
Movers and Shakers for Sunday Biz
Helen Louise Staley, 95
April 24, 1925 — Sept. 5, 2020
Helen passed away peacefully at her home (North Star) in Coeur d’Alene,
Milestone Announcements
See who's celebrating!
COVID-19 Graphic for Sunday, Sept. 20
Local, state and national COVID numbers
KCRCC: You’re being vetted
As a longtime Republican and military veteran, I have the same rights to ask the KCRCC and Brent Regan questions similar to the questionnaire they sent to potential NIC board members.
Bernard, Callahan fires continue to slowly grow
Bernard, Callahan fires continue to slowly grow
NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Indoor home improvement for when you’re smoked out
It was too smokey this week to even see the for sale signs around town.
FUNDS: Should be used for tax relief
I am appalled at the recent action of the Kootenai County Commissioners.
MASKS: Our dog-gone rights
I noticed in the story of the masked dog Riley that the dog has a somewhat blank stare as he gazes into the camera.
MACKAY: The essentials of teamwork
Even after playing together for more than 50 years, the Rolling Stones still understand the value of practicing together.
TRUMP: Avoid that comparison
Mr. Sanders compared President Trump to Hitler/Nazis. Hitler established concentration camps: Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, Dachau to name a few.
POSTAL: Support this service
The Postal Service is again under attack.
NONPARTISAN: A moot point
I’m both sorry and concerned that Paul Sturm and Joe Dunlap, both candidates for the nonpartisan NIC Trustee Board, are upset by the Kootenai County Republican Committee’s questionnaire.
Hitting the road to success
CDL is a ticket to a bright future for many
The U.S. is in a state of transition. Jobs are changing. Some jobs are adapting to the realities of the pandemic. Some are becoming obsolete.
SPECTRUM: Doesn’t value customers
As NFL football started last week, I decided to check on NFL Red Zone, only to find out I had lost that channel.
Saturday, September 19
PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland whips Lewiston in the Dome
Lake City at Post Falls football game moved to today; other events postponed/canceled
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: The battle keeps going despite setbacks
Kids, coaches getting good results sticking to safety during wild fall sports season
NIC cancels Tri-State wrestling tourney in 2020
The most prestigious high school wrestling tournament in the Northwest won't happen again until December 2021.
'Babe, he's gone'
Couple's quick reaction helped save man at CDA beach
Carson and Caitlyn Ames pull man from water
Salvation Army putting out red kettles early this year
'Save Christmas' campaign needs volunteers
COVID-19 has driven up need for donations, Kroc Center says.
Hamilton House faces the music
Group well short of $500,000 needed to save home
Hamilton House has till the end of the month to raise $500,000
Hey ponies, why the long face?
Several Coeur d'Alene Carousel ponies are in need of adoption, names
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
Honeybees make fun beesness
The golden age of beekeeping may be over.
Spooky
Halloween came spookily early this year for us – and our neighbors.
FAST FIVE: Katie Marshall: Forging her own path with U of I
Meet Katie Marshall, University of Idaho Coeur
The stay-at-home dad: Crossroads at ‘No. 2’
My 3-year-old son won’t poop in the toilet.
Attend the NY Film Festival from home
The 58th New York Film Festival began this week
Faithful Observations: Feast of Trumpets
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command,
My Turn: The way it was in Cd'A
A look back at beautiful old CDA
Central dispatch center evacuated
KCSO central dispatch center evacuated Friday night
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Poker run to benefit Wishing Star
The Wishing Star Foundation and Sons Redeemed Motorcycle Ministry will
Allen G. McBroom, 77
Allen G. McBroom, 77, passed away Sept.r 13, 2020, surrounded by
Despite thriving economy, Idaho stuck in Stage 4
Little said hospitalizations remain too high
Governor cites state's financial strengths
Swingy Todd: Golf for a good cause
Tourney back again for Todd Hudson memory
Ignite approves extension to ease Riverstone traffic
The new Lacrosse aims to alleviate congestion in the Riverstone area.
Ron Richardson, 75
We are saddened to announce that Ron Richardson, age 75, of
Sew much love
Lemons of Love Northwest presents more than 1,000 masks to local schools
Local nonprofit provides nearly 1,100 masks for local school kids
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Constitution Week Spotlight
The core component of the U.S. Constitution is its seven articles.
Legals for September, 19 2020
Friday, September 18
Idaho remaining in Stage 4
Idaho is staying in Stage 4 — again.
Gridiron Guesses Sept. 18, 2020: This week's biggest foe — the AQI
Press sports writers Mark Nelke and Jason Elliott weigh in on this week's high school football games.
PREP ROUNDUP: Phillips leads Coeur d'Alene to sweep of Lake City
Smoke alters prep soccer schedule again
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Don't mortgage M's future for (maybe) a taste right now
Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert may be great M's someday — but they can wait.
Rain's a-comin'
Harris: Record dry spell in jeopardy
After driest season on record, precipitation is expected this weekend
Ride the skies at Silverwood in 2021
Stunt Pilot to be third single-rail coaster in the world
New roller coaster at Silverwood to have air show theme
Nature's bounty
Lake City Center distributes more than 3,200 pounds of produce
Lake City Center distributes 3,200 pounds of potatoes, apples and onions to community
Constitutional scholar cites danger from within
Adler: Citizens must hold leaders to Founders' standards
Leading constitutional expert warns during Constitution Day lecture of threat to Americans if lies continue unchecked.
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television and radio listings for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
How to help our homeless veterans
Thanks to Roy Jepsen for a great idea.
Movie Times
Hayden Discount Cinema
Bayview fire crosses 1,000 acres
Houses OK, but anglers should be wary
Crews hope cooler weekend temperatures and possible rain will suppress the Bernard Fire.
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
A Night Under the Stars with Beethoven
Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene hosts last summer concert
A Fresh Perspective
Works of four female artists on display in Art Spirit through Oct. 3
Works of four female artists on display in Art Spirit through Oct. 3
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Triple trouble
Woman in court for alleged forged checks, possession, missing hearing
A woman is facing multiple felony charges after police said she was found in possession of around $20,000 in forged checks.
PRESIDENT: Prayer best approach
Instead of badmouthing our president, have you ever thought of praying for him?
Constitution Week Spotlight 0918
Sept. 17-23 is Constitution Week
BRIDGE: Doesn’t add up
The recent article by Madison Hardy on a proposed vehicle registration was excellent.
SUNDAE: Look at it this way
During an interview I was asked, “If you could be any part of an ice cream sundae, which part would you be and why?”
LETTERS: Positivity positively lacking
I recently read the Sunday paper (Sept. 6) and discovered five editor letters with a lot of negative response.
'Jackie is everything to all of us'
Friends rally around family of Post Falls woman injured in crash
Fundraiser helps family of woman hurt in crash
Ann Laws, 78
Ann Laws passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene,
LEN: Count us in!
I am the son of a career Air Force Officer (Lt. Col.) who was a highly decorated World War II veteran having flown 24 missions over Germany as the Navigator/Bombardier in a B-24 Liberator.
CONSTITUTION: Now hear this
Most Americans know very little about the Constitution.
Floyd Edward Best, 92
Nov. 9, 1927 — Sept. 13, 2O2O
Floyd was the son of Hazel and Ronald Best. He passed away peacefully
Woman charged with DUI — again
A woman is facing her fourth DUI charge in four years after allegedly driving drunk and resisting arrest.
Huckleberries: Soldiers should all dine here
In these troubled times, it’s hard to find silver linings.
POLITICS: The ‘reverse it’ crowd
Back in the late 1970s, Ron Forsell, a sports announcer, would give us a rundown of what a computer forecast was, regarding upcoming football game winners.
Legals for September, 18 2020
Thursday, September 17
Op-Ed: New Fairchild Commander is impressed by the Northwest
Col Bentley appreciates community support
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The night a future band director and Post Falls volleyball coach had a front-row seat to history
On Sept. 14, 1990, Matt Barkley was in the M's dugout in Anaheim, Calif., when Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr. hit back-to-back home runs against the Anaheim Angels — the first time a father and son had ever homered back to back in a major league game. "It gives me chills just thinking about it," recalled Barkley, a music teacher and former volleyball coach in Post Falls.
PREP ROUNDUP: Prep events postponed again
Smoke causes more soccer matches to be called off
NORTHWEST NOTES: Sept. 17, 2020
Boise State athletics to cut costs; Idaho State athletes appeal federal court decision
AT COLLEGE: Sept. 17, 2020
Area athletes earn NAIA academic honors
Bowling scores: Sept. 17, 2020
Local bowling scores
Voters, start your engines
Candidate profiles go live on Thursday
Local Republican questionnaire draws ire of NIC trustee candidates
Two candidates say partisan questions and a new Republican scoring system don't belong in a non-partisan election.
Pushback on poverty
Program teaches how to provide hope, help to those in need
Donna Beegle Poverty Institute is a game-changer for lifting communities out of poverty
Who is that masked dog?
'Riley' lightens mood
Owners of Shih Tsu say reactions to the
COVID Watch
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Cd'A Fire boat garage gets new approval
The additional funding will cover unexpected additional costs to cover the Verdis Construction bid.
Opposition rises against bridge project
Post Falls neighborhood loudly opposes Post Falls Highway District project
Small business owners targeted by marketers
It's not a scam, but good advice
Striding into 95
Birthday celebration for longtime Eagle, INW Strider Joyce Finley is Sunday
Come enjoy a piece of cake with past Hayden Eagles Woman of the Year
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Scholar to discuss future of U.S. Constitution
Constitutional scholar Dr. David Adler will discuss the future of the U.S. Constitution on Facebook Live tonight at 5 p.m.
Fish and Game proposes fee rules
Must be approved by Legislature
Changes proposed for refunds, hunter ed
Help catch poachers
Call the CAP hotline at 800-632-5999
Hunting season is underway
Not just a cleaning lady
Local house cleaner breaks the mold of social stigmas
North 40 Outfitters announces new store location
Young Construction Group will act as the general contractor with architect services provided by H2A Architects, both of Coeur d’Alene.
New store will be over 90,000 square feet
Man sentenced for DUI
A judge said Tuesday that a man who pleaded guilty to his third DUI in four years needed “forced sober time” when she sentenced him to no more than six years behind bars.
Seven tips to ward off flu
do these to avoid flu
No Parking: Cd'A eliminates parking along Hanley between Ramsey, Courcelles
Parents, sports fans, locals and visitors of nearby apartment complexes will need to find other spots to park, city says.
Elk depredation actions continue in Magic Valley Region
Continue to show positive outcomes to landowners
Program for elk effective
Constitution Week Spotlight
Did you know?
200,000 feet, 30 days
Teacher covers ground
Brent Jacobs logged 466 miles in 254 hours between July 6 and Aug. 5
Legals for September, 17 2020
Wednesday, September 16
COVID hits Skyway Elementary
13 students, 11 staff members in quarantine
First case of COVID reported in Cd'A School District
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Brady took some heat — but at least the cat came back
Steve Cameron weighs in on the Mariners, and Week 1 in the NFL.
PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene downs Lakeland in four
Poor air quality wipes out area prep soccer schedule
Northwest Notes Sept. 16, 2020
News on a former Eagle, and a couple of former Zags.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brielle Nagel, Post Falls High School
Post Falls High junior outside hitter Brielle Nagel is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 16, 2020
This week's Idaho prep football poll, as voted on by state media.
War and peace
Veterans and mustangs bond, trust and help each other forge a new future in 'Wild to Mild' program
Rathdrum ranch hosts program for vets, mustangs
Police: Man robbed teens at gunpoint
A Spirit Lake man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly taking two 17-year-olds to a wooded area and robbing them at gunpoint.
Airport tenants sue county
Coeur d'Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field hangar owners confront board of county commissioners
Training provides lessons in empathy — and action
Group tackles poverty for community-wide benefit
Poverty Institute brings myths, facts, stereotypes, history of poverty to the forefront; training continues today
Youth Sports Sept. 16, 2020
Weekly reports from local youth sports teams and leagues.
COVID Watch
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Judy Pike, 76
On May 26, 2020 the world lost one of its true angels with the passing
James Brown
James Brown’s memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Council keeps fire, police chiefs' fates in Mayor's hands
The motion to change personnel rules would have required a council majority to fire Cd'A Fire and Cd'A PD chiefs.
Cleo Oneita Walters, 92
Cleo (Casper) Walters was born in Lewisville, Idaho, on July 13, 1928,
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Bertha Olive (Branch) McPherson, 93
Bertha Olive (Branch) McPherson, age 93, went to be with the Lord on
James A. Moser, 82
April 3, 1938 — Sept. 3, 2020
At 82, Jim passed away unexpectedly at home. Leaving behind his daughter,
Free food to be distributed Thursday at Lake City Center
Volunteers needed to help with food distribution
Spokane woman accused of burglarizing home
Suspect allegedly ate food, left gum
TRUMP: The shoe fits
Hitler is a good comparison when you look at all of Trump’s tweets and public statements.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Our Fall Events Resume
Through the spring and early summer we did not hold most of our events, winemaker dinners and tastings, as the circumstances and restrictions of the coronavirus unfolded.
ISP launches tool to help find missing people
Idaho State Police launches tools to help find Idaho's missing population
PHD awarded $1M grant
Will help combat opioid use disorer
When 2020 keeps handing us lemons
Main Street column for Sept. 16
Bus incident not what some imagined
Practice patience during investigation
BLM: Just a coincidence?
Am I the only one who wonders if Black lives matter so much, why are there so many Planned Parenthood clinics in Black neighborhoods?
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Decompression Therapy vs. Traction for Neck and Low Back Pain
You may be wondering what the difference is between spinal traction and spinal decompression.
NIC: Attempted partisan takeover
It has been my incredible privilege to serve on the North Idaho College Board of Trustees for the past 16 years.
BRIDGE: Right idea, wrong place
To county commissioners, I’m writing because I received notification that you are considering building a bridge that will connect Greensferry Road over the Spokane River.
Pastor Van Noy continues to recover from virus
New PHD cases remain low
Positivity rate low, too
LOSER? Then count me in
Six years of service in the military
TRUMP: Think for yourselves
Now when Bob Hunt tells you the Democrats are all crooked (Fake News Politico) as he has in the past about The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) having death panels, which yet have not appeared, remember: He talks knowing only one side of the facts.
CDA: Support no-growth candidates
Every golfer knows to walk gently on a putting green, but if a thousand golfers walk on that green, it will be ruined and lose its beauty, as well as its utility.
COUNTY: New structure needed
This letter is in response to The Press Editorial of Aug. 28. I feel this is a really good idea. Thank you Mr. Brooks.
LABOR: Workers, demand rights
The right to work for nothing law must have been the creation of business vampires.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Weight Gain Part II: Adrenals
In part one of the subject of weight gain we talked about the role of the thyroid relative to weight gain.
County trying to help broadband needs
Intermax lending an expert hand
Intermax Networks moves forward with 17 broadband application in Kootenai County
Legals for September, 16 2020
Tuesday, September 15
OP-ED: For safe communities, let's do Bear Clan Patrols
On Aug. 23, residents of Kenosha, Wisconsin, began nightly protests after a police shooting.
New den for NExA Otters
Northwest Expedition Academy celebrates first day in new building
Northwest Expedition Academy celebrates first day of school in new building
Juveniles confess to throwing rock that broke through school bus windows
Evidence includes video from inside and outside bus, officials say
Detectives recovered baseball-sized rock consistent with video evidence
Smoke from coastal wildfires concealing local blazes
Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow
Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow.
No more smoke breaks
Outdoor workers brave the nasty air
Outdoor workers brave the unhealthy air quality as workweek begins
COVID Watch
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Charter volleyball tops North Idaho Christian
Prep roundup for Sept. 15
Soccer fields go for $1.5 million
Coeur d'Alene School Board accepts bid for soccer fields at Hayden Meadows
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
RECORDS
Judgments and sentecings
Cd'A Fire putting in elbow grease for new boat garage
Chief Gabriel to ask for additional funds after lowest bid exceeds expectations
Chip Shots Sept. 15, 2020
Local golf league results from the past week.
Police: Woman drank before deadly crash
A woman accused of causing a crash that killed a Spokane Valley man last week is facing a felony charge.
Movers and Shakers
Orchard Ridge Senior Living has elected three new members to its board
Hayden Canyon: 'Built on miracles'
New school welcomes students Sept. 21
New charter school to open Sept. 21
Silver Angels poker run is Saturday
Silve Angels will cruise classic cars built before 1980 to senior facilities
Elder care options can be dizzying
It's not easy finding a place for mother-in-law to live.
Legals for September, 15 2020
Monday, September 14
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Adams might be even better than advertised
Not much to fret about after the Seahawks won easily in Atlanta to open the season.
Going to the chapel
Coeur d'Alene's Hitching Post thrives during coronavirus
Coeur d'Alene's Hitching Post thrives during coronavirus
Giving back, one tire at a time
Silverlake Automotive reflects on experience with Press Christmas for All charity
Silverlake Automotive reflects on experience with Press Christmas for All charity
Woman arrests man — by phone
A Hayden man is in jail after being placed under citizen’s arrest for allegedly violating a protective order.
Wildfires, hurricanes — and a new La Nina
Randy predicts snow this winter
PREPS: Timberlake volleyball match tonight postponed
Timberlake's scheduled Intermountain League volleyball match tonight vs. visiting Bonners Ferry has been postponed.
COVID Watch
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This week's local sports calendar
The week ahead in local sports.
Hurricane Sally threatens Gulf Coast with a slow drenching
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Sally, one of a record-tying five storms
Idaho Supreme Court considers lethal injection records case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Board of Correction didn't follow its
NIC suspends classes today due to hazardous air quality
NIC susoends classes
David Lee Watts, 85
David Lee Watts was born to Ernest and Ethel
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Sept. 14-18
Legals for September, 14 2020
Sunday, September 13
Lakeside bus struck by unknown 'projectiles'
As a Lakeside school bus was leaving Clark Fork, an unknown projectile or projectiles struck the bus, shattering several windows and causing minor scratches and cuts from the glass.
Gov't Way key to Hayden's commercial growth
With more business comes more residents, too
New business sites along the popular thoroughfare are central to attracting businesses
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Another season of high hopes for 49ers, Seahawks
The 49ers and Seahawks begin another drive to a possible Super Bowl title today.
MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: How I came to love hockey — and how a sandwich paid the price
Steve Cameron was introduced to hockey and immediately fell in love — especially during his one season as PR head for an NHL team.
Happy campers blown into a nightmare
Close calls as scores of trees fall
Our camping trip over Labor Day Weekend was just like any other camping trip we've been on, until the day we were planning to go home.
PREP ROUNDUP: Lucas, Wood shine in smoky Timberlake Invitational
Three other prep events postponed due to poor air quality in northwest on Saturday
Izzy's Comfort Kitchen to open on Fourth Street
Business Bits for Sept. 13
Vernon ‘Kenny’ Kendrick
Feb. 4, 1957 – Sept. 8, 2020
Vernon “Kenny” Kendrick, III peacefully passed
Judy Ann Burgin (Deyton), 69
Judy Ann Burgin (Deyton) went to be with our
Woman in I-90 crash charged after man dies
Update of Friday's I-90 crash
Lola Jane Jolly, 90
Lola Jane Jolly, 90 years young, passed away at
Hayden growing yet holding onto greatness
Hayden remains a great place to live.
David Alan Moretz, 62
David Alan Moretz, 62, of Post Falls, passed away
TRUMP: Magazine article bogus
I normally don’t respond to factually incorrect letters but felt I must to Ron Dayton’s letter published Sept. 9.
HITLER: Poor Trump comparison
In reference to the opinion page on Aug. 23, there was a statement by a Red Stolley: “Aren’t we lucky? Germany had Hitler, we have Trump.”
MASKS: Please protect others
Regarding the parishioners and friends visiting their pastor at Kootenai Health who is hospitalized for COVID-19, I find it interesting that not one of the people in the photos is wearing a mask nor doing social distancing.
COMMISSIONERS: Wrong on CARES money
Kootenai County Board Of Commissioners vetoed Gov. Brad Little’s “Property Tax Relief Program,” which was part of the $10 million “Cares Act,” which was aimed to help public safety, hospitals and lower people’s property taxes.
MASKS: Praying for consideration
As I look at the three pictures of 60-plus people praying for a miracle for Pastor Paul Van Noy, I cannot see one mask! If they could see Pastor Paul through the hospital window, he is probably yelling, PUT ON A MASK!
MY GARDEN PATH: Things are going to be cooling off
Believe it or not, the official first day of autumn is almost here … Sept. 22.
CAMERON: Appreciates his columns
I’m not a real sports fan but I enjoy Steve Cameron’s well written, entertaining columns.
Milestone Announcement
See who's celebrating!
COVID-19 Graphic for Sunday, Sept. 13
COVID graphic du jour
R. B. Arnn, 91
April 13, 1929 - Aug. 24th, 2020
Born April 13, 1929, R.B. Arnn recently
GRATITUDE: In hour of need
I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ivy Court Rehab Center who took care of my dear husband, Raymond Wickstrom, in the last weeks of his life.
REPARATIONS: Don’t get started
“California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves.” (Coeur d’Alene Press, Sunday, Aug. 30.)
MACKAY: Enthusiasm is a must!
I am often asked to name the single most important quality of a great salesperson. I usually say it's three things: 1. Hungry fighter. 2. Hungry fighter. 3. Hungry fighter.
Saturday, September 12
By way of Hauser
Dynamic Post Falls receiver leads Trojans past Lewiston
In a game moved from Lewiston, Post Falls beat the Bengals in a nonleague game between 5A IEL schools.
PREP FOOTBALL: Rad in red
Coeur d'Alene debuts new uniforms in romp of Lakeland
Defense pushes Coeur d'Alene in romp of Lakeland
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Climbing Everest — sort of — in North Idaho
Hayden physical therapist takes on Everest on own terms
Lake City intercepted in the end
T-Wolves fall short at Sandpoint
Lake City intercepted four times in nonleague loss at Barlow Stadium.
PREP ROUNDUP: Allen scores twice as Viking girls top Post Falls
Vikings improve to 5-0-1 in Inland Empire League play
Patriots and parachutes
Navy vet and friends make the jump to honor veterans, 9/11 victims
Northwest Notes Sept. 12, 2020
A couple of former Coeur d'Alene High standouts were honored on Lewis-Clark State's all-decade team.
Honk for America
Veteran, son love positive response as they wave flags on anniversary of 9/11
Terry Alling continues tradition on Sept. 11
Blanchard thankful after harrowing week
Locals came together to help neighbors in need
Locals came together to help neighbors in need as firefighters raced to save the Bonner County town.
A frolic among furry friends
Kootenai Humane Society telethon brings in $20,000
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
Greensferry Bridge restoration project on agenda
Post Falls Highway District to meet on Tuesday
Post Falls Highway District hold public meeting on restoration
Little directs $99M more in federal COVID funds to schools
Gov. Little also devotes $50 million to eligible families with home-bound students.
Idaho positivity rate for coronavirus falls again
PHD, at 5.2%, tied for lowest state
13 new cases in Kootenai County
Nancy Annette (Goebel) Howard, 53
Dec. 15, 1966 – Sept. 2, 2020
Nancy Annette Goebel Howard, 53, of Hayden,
FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS: A call To prayer
“Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your
Marilyn Nellie Buckham
Marilyn Nellie Buckham died peacefully in her
C1 My Turn: Open door to use of Covid treatments
Together, we will get through this…
Head-on crash on I-90 injures 2, blocks roadway 3 hours
Driver goes the wrong way on interstate
Americorps: A different post-grad experience
Some people follow in their parents’ footsteps.
Family
Usually you have to be a regular to meet
The stay-at-home dad: A new (and wildly different) school year
School looks different for everyone this
On Charlie Kaufman’s masterful, maddening ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’
Already responsible for some of the most
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
FAST FIVE: In the kitchen with Chef Mark Bertram
Meet Mark Bertram, a husband, a father and a
Barbara Jo Elfsten, 91
Heaven received a beautiful lady in Barbara Jo
CDA announces small business relief fund grant program
Aimed at keeping city safer
Break the Silence: PHD hosts free workshops for suicide awareness
Panhandle Health hosts free online workshops for suicide and substance abuse awareness
'Haul Ass to Harrison'
Music, food part of the program
Fire destroys 15th Street duplex
Firefighters rescued cats from blaze
Robert M. Ehrlich, 94
On Aug. 31, 2020, Heaven’s gates opened to welcome Robert Mack Ehrlich. Bob was
Wildfire smoke advisory Issued in North Idaho
Fire smoke fills the air
Legals for September, 12 2020
Friday, September 11
Air quality could be dangerous this weekend
Don't let smoke get in your lungs this weekend
Two vehicle crash sends three to hospital
At approximately 8:20 p.m. Thursday, the Idaho
Climate change largely missing from campaign as fires rage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historic fires are raging
KMPO proposes $50 vehicle registration increase
Initiative marked for November ballot seeks to raise money for road improvements
Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization discusses new ballot initiative
Blanchard fire contained, Bayview fire climbs
Crews continue to push to the center of the Hunter Fire outside Blanchard, while the Bernard Fire near Bayview has reached the top of the ridgeline.
Nothing can rain on this 'Parade'
North Idaho Building Contractors Association showcases some of areas finest homes
Annual tour goes on in person and online
Deputy, family lose home in Blanchard Fire
The lone house the Hunter 2 Fire consumed on Labor Day belonged to a deputy for the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Tom Tafel Keison, 70
On Aug. 31, 2020, Tom Tafel Keison graduated
Construction to close Garwood intersection
Temporary access road will be built
Summer ends on a high note
Rhythm Dawgs will close Free Summer Concert Series on Sunday
For heroes, past and present
Musical tribute at music conservatory from 5 to 8 tonight
Movie Times
Hayden Discount Cinema
Lessons learned and lost from 9/11
We learned a lot — and lost a lot — since 9/11.
OPINION: When visiting the Capitol, don't forget your guns
When visiting the Capitol, don’t forget your guns.
'Traditions of Christmas' limits ticket sales
Popular holiday show will have higher price, fewer players, fewer audience members
Spectrum tries to block UI broadband grants in N. Idaho
University of Idaho appeals to increase broadband in North Idaho
ARYANS: Dispatched by team effort
The Coeur d’Alene Press review of the Butler debacle was excellent.
Moving History Forward: Cd'A went 'dry' ahead of its time
As the United States entered the Twentieth
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
GRIDIRON GUESSES: Another week of schedules changing on the fly
Press sports writers Mark Nelke and Jason Elliott weigh in on this week's area high school football games.
Man accused of battery, attempted strangulation
Police arrested a Post Falls man after he allegedly punched and choked his girlfriend in a public place last week.
Dive into learning with Our Gem Speaker Series
Our Gem virtual speaker series on Lake Coeur d'Alene begins Tuesday
An evening with Hank and Patsy
Country legends will come to life Saturday in Lake City Center
COVID: Need to be considerate of others
As you might know, it’s hard to know if someone has COVID.
Huckleberries: A timely tribute to Tony
Two roads diverged in a wood, and Tony Stewart – Tony Stewart took the one less
Peggy Dorrell Roberts
Peggy Joyce Dorrell was born in Boone County, Ark., on April 23, 1938, to Lester and
LETTER: Biden is not ethical
Really M. Becker? Your “opinion”…You’d think President Trump is in the basement of the White House stirring up a pot of vaccine to give to offer to Americans…
CITIZEN: Let’s do our part
Before going to the store today, I dressed in the moral and government required attire, which includes a shirt and shoes.
ARYANS: And other milestones
It was great the Aryan Nation was kicked out 20 years ago.
LETTER: Didn’t deserve top billing
My letter is in response to the apparent newsworthy headlining article written on Sept. 3 by Phyllis and John Hysong about their disappointment with Coeur d’Alene.
TRUMP: Look in the mirror
The president repeatedly warns that a Biden-Harris win will bring chaos to our streets.
COLUMNISTS: Earn standing ovation
I read a ridiculous letter to the editor chastising Steve Cameron in Wednesday’s Press.
PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls tops Lake City in battle of volleyball unbeatens
Kylie Munday had 13 kills, 15 assists, three blocks and three aces, and Brielle Nagel added 13 kills and 13 digs as the Post Falls Trojans outlasted the Lake City Timberwolves 25-18, 25-17, 22-25, 23-25, 15-10 at The Arena.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A rare sports night, but the same 'ol Chiefs
“It’s a Vegas buffet of sports content, games on half a dozen channels at once.”
Prep football standings Sept. 11, 2020
Area high school football standings
Skyline Deck wins coed softball tourney
Skyline Deck & Construction won the coed division at the Summer Classic softball tournament Aug. 28-29 at Ramsey Park. In the semifinals, Skyline Deck overcame a nine-run deficit to win 18-17 in the last inning over Scoreboard of Spokane. In the championship, Skyline Deck beat Team Fight 28-7. In the front row from left are Brooke Daly, Hailey Jackson, Tevyn Hamilton and Seth Sanders; and back row from left, Amber Edwards, Amber Hawkes, Hailey Walker, Keegan Kelley, Josh Sanders, Daylen Cox, Dylan Collinson, Joe Sandman, Jazmyn Jones, Alexis Blankenship and Dave Ferguson, sponsor with Skyline Deck and Construction.
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Legals for September, 11 2020
Thursday, September 10
Idaho officials seize 34 venomous snakes from Boise home
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials seized 34
Washington governor says nearly 600,000 acres scorched
MALDEN, Wash. (AP) — Wildfires have scorched
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Remembering when a legend called your basketball games
"I remember, we're going on a road trip to Central Washington or something, and there's Bob Robertson on the bus with us," Casey Irgens said of the legendary WSU broadcaster, who died Sunday at age 91. "I'm like, 'What's going on here?'" "He's calling our games for us on the radio," replied UPS coach Bob Niehl, who played at WSU from 1972-74. "I didn't even know we were on the radio, truthfully," Irgens says now.
PREP ROUNDUP: Hudson sends Coeur d'Alene past Lake City girls on PK
Inland Empire League showdowns make up rare Wednesday slate of games
NORTHWEST NOTES: Sept. 10, 2020
Youth wrestling postponed until spring
Behind bars
County jail tour shows COVID-19 changes
County jail tour shows COVID-19 changes
'Praying for a miracle'
About 60 people gather outside Kootenai Health to sing, pray for Pastor Paul Van Noy's recovery
Pastor of Candlelight church battling coronavirus
Firefighters battle four North Idaho blazes
Blazes near Bayview, Blanchard, Orofino, and now the Callahan Fire west of Troy, Montana.
A jump to remember
Trio will skydive on 9/11 at noon
Navy vet, two more will jump for Newby-Ginnings, 9/11 Health Watch on Friday
COVID watch
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Our 'feral' feline: It’s a Grey area
Grey Kitty will give Sammie the World's Greatest Cat a run for her money.
LPOSD, Little talk learning, pandemics and funding
LPOSD, Little talk post-pandemic learning
Gyneen Marie Sharp, 68
Gyneen Marie Sharp, age 68, went to be with
Lost, not worried
Man loses way, spends five nights in Salmon River country
Attributes calmness through the ordeal to the teachings of his father
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Historian will do Milestones as online program
COEUR d’ALENE – The library and the Museum of
The Maiden Hunt Series: Gretchen and Henry
The Maiden Hunt Series: Gretchen and Henry
Back-to-school reminders
Cd'A resumes Monday in 'orange' hybrid system
Coeur d'Alene School District newsletter packed with info ahead of the first day of school
Extra deputy patrols ramping up
School returns so watch for students
Drivers urged to be cautious around schools
Roy Elijah Smith
Oct. 8, 1925 — Sept. 5, 2020
Roy Elijah Smith was the first baby born of
Runaway tortoise returns
'I didn't give up hope, but I gave up searching,' owner says
Pet tortoise that disappeared into Idaho wilderness returns after six days
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Griz attacks hunters
Men walk away with minor injuries after surprising sow with cubs
Fish and Game recommends carrying bear spray
Clyde Arthur Tanner
Clyde Arthur Tanner, a long-time resident of
What to do with unordered merchandise
When you get unordered merchandise, here's what to do.
Nancy Jane Harmon Vernon, 74
We are saddened to announce that Nancy Vernon
Legals for September, 10 2020
Wednesday, September 9
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Before we talk football, let's talk ... football
There's our football — and then there's the original football.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls improves to 6-0
Post Falls won twice on Tuesday night, and Lake City triumphed in its home opener.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chris Irvin, Lake City High School
Despite his team coming up short vs. Lewiston, Lake City High senior quarterback Chris Irvin is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 9, 2020
This week's Idaho prep football poll, based on voting from media members statewide.
Rehabbed osprey demonstrates danger of fishing line
Rehabilitated osprey shows the reality of litter on ospreys in Coeur d'Alene
Crews making headway on North Idaho fires
Wind die-downs helping fire teams tackle 700-acre blaze near Blanchard.
Power restored to almost all after Labor Day windstorm
Kootenai Electric shrinks powerless from 11,000 to 109.
New Hagadone project gets planning commission approval
Three new buildings housing apartments, condos and hotel space will go to
COVID Watch
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Northwest Notes Sept. 9, 2020
Sports news from around the Northwest.
ANARCHISTS: Their real agenda
Letters to the editor
Never forget
Wolfinger recounts lessons learned in 37-year career with sheriff's office
Sheriff speaks to chamber
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Smooth start at Treaty Rock Elementary
New Post Falls school celebrates first day of first school year
Teachers, staff, students happy to be together in person on Treaty Rock Elementary's opening day
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Tune in for telethon Thursday
Virtual event will support Kootenai Humane Society
Don't forget to flip that dial to Facebook and Youtube to support the humane society
Listen to Brenda: Take virus seriously
Take COVID seriously
Joseph Peter Johns, MD
Aug 30, 1953 - Sept. 1, 2020
Dr. Joseph Peter Johns, age 67, died Tuesday,
Police: Woman concealed heroin in private place
A woman accused of hiding tinfoil containing heroin inside her vagina will face jury trial this month.
Blue ribbon porch delivery
Kerri Thoreson's Main Street column, for Sept. 9
Final verdict
County commissioners make decision on armory and property tax relief program
County commissioners make decision on armory and property tax relief program
Minichino seeks conservation district seat
John Minichino, Jr announced today he’s running
KINDNESS: Even in political season
Letters to the editor
RE-ENTRY: Time to take a stand
Letters to the editor
FEAR: Blame Press, PHD
Letters to the editor
CAMERON: Stop dodging LA
Letters to the editor
PARKING: A little courtesy, please
Letters to the editor
FLAGS: Long may they fly
Letters to the editor
TRUMP: He's the loser
Letters to the editor
Legals for September, 9 2020
Tuesday, September 8
Postal chief under fire over alleged campaign law violations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis
FAST FIVE: Darrin Halliday: Grateful to be in North Idaho
Meet Darrin Halliday, a proud husband and
THAR SHE BLOWS!
50,000 lose power; Avista says outage could last 2 days for some
Fires spring up, too
Hundreds rally for president
Flotilla canceled, so Trump supporters shift to Sherman Avenue
Two-hour event colorful
2 blocks, 5 minutes, done
World's second-shortest parade lives up to billing
Spirit Lake hosts Labor Day celebration
In the eye of the beholder
Hayden man adorns lawn with distinctive creations
Roger Thom is a tinkerer
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 statistics
Growing empathy through virtual reality
Seeking ways to improve empathy
LaPriel Myrtle Marks Johnson, 97
LaPriel Myrtle Marks Johnson, 97, passed away
Chip Shots Sept. 8, 2020
Last week's results from local golf leagues.
McKenzie challenges NIC board chair
McKenzie tosses hat in NIC ring
Longtime WSU broadcaster Robertson dies
Bob Robertson dies at 91
CRITTERS OF NORTH IDAHO: Flying squirrel soaring in North Idaho
Critters of North Idaho: Northern Flying Squirrel
RECORDS
Judgments and sentecings
Blanchard fire forces evacuations
Blanchard fire forces evacuations
Legals for September, 8 2020
Monday, September 7
Athol man suffers non-life threatening injuries after plane crash landing
Kootenai County Sheriff's Deputies and Northern Lakes Fire personnel respond to accident late Sunday.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Talkin’ about cats, transfers, new M's and the twist
Steve Cameron digs through his notebook for today's column.
Worker rights in spotlight today
Coeur d'Alene associations reflect on Labor Day origin
Coeur d'Alene worker associations reflect on the origin of Labor Day
Trial date set for woman accused of killing newborn
Suspect could face death penalty
A Rathdrum woman accused of killing her newborn baby will face jury trial early next year.
A map to success
Free webinars to help parents teach their children well
Free childhood development webinars offered to parents, caregivers
Is a new megadrought brewing in the West?
the weathermann nails this forecast
COVID-19
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This week's local sports calendar
Scheduled local sporting events for this week.
Celebrate freedom, prosperity of Idaho’s Right to Work law
This Labor Day, we celebrate America’s
Senior Meals
Lake City Center , Hayden Senior Center, Post Falls Senior Center , Rathdrum Senior Center Spirit Lake Senior Center meal information.
BBB: With lower inventory, rental scams rise
A tight housing market with low vacancy rates and rising rental costs means
Legals for September, 7 2020
Sunday, September 6
20 years ago: Hate left homeless in North Idaho
'The whole world breathed a sigh of relief'
Key players talk about Aryan Nations and the trail that broke them
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The time 'Big John' and the Hoyas came to Pullman
About the time our cousins gave us a wiener dog — and I named it after one of Tom Seaver's dogs.
A visit to the heart of darkness - May 17, 2001
Oliveria walks on unholy ground
MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: A current Giant's four-homer bid took me back to Willie Mays
Steve Cameron still keeps an eye on his beloved San Francisco Giants.
Moscow soph Buchanan transferring to Lake City
Sophomore basketball standout Blake Buchanan, son of Idaho volleyball coach and former St. Maries High star Debbie (Martin) Buchanan, is transferring from Moscow to Lake City.
The verdict that doomed the Aryan Nations
Trial was key to fight to racial inequality
PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeside runs wild, beats Lewis County
Lakeside runs past Lewis County in nonleague football
Rogers opens new location in Cd'A
Nils Rosdahl Business Bits, Sept. 6
ENERGY: Try these savers
Letter to the editor
Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative
How Do Roads Affect Water Quality?
VISITORS: We’re independent thinkers
Letters to the editor
Milestone Announcements
See who's celebrating!
VOTER: Eager for information
Letter to the editor
COVID-19: Ken died
Letter to the editor
RESPONSE: Misdirected fear
Letter to the editor
WELLS: He’s half right so far
Letter to the editor
OPINION: Suicide prevention faces harsh challenges ahead
This fall marks a time of great concern
COVID-19: Loneliness kills more
Letter to the editor
PRESIDENT: Biden best bet
Letter to the editor
BIDEN: Folks, prepare for this
Letter to the editor
Aryan Nations trial timeline
Case unfolds over
MACKAY: Scamper your way to creative solutions
In the beginning, it was the button. Then came the zipper. And then came Velcro. How?
TRUMP: Endorsed on high
Letter to the editor
COVID-19 Graphic for Sunday, Sept. 6
COVID graphic, Sept. 6
Man arrested after fatal crash
fatal crash reported Saturday
Voters, we've got you covered
Press will meet voters' needs
Shirlee Jean Crowley, 91
Shirlee Jean Crowley, age 91, passed away at
Saturday, September 5
Making up for lost time
Fast-starting Coeur d'Alene romps past Sandpoint in season opener
Coeur d'Alene started fast and never slowed down in beating Sandpoint in its season opener Friday night.
Give and take
Post Falls fights back, nearly knocks off defending state 5A champion Rigby
Hauser reaches 199 yards receiving, but late two-point conversion leaves Post Falls short against Rigby
PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City drops a wild nonleague game with Lewiston
Lake City racks up 50 points, nearly 500 passing yards, but falls to Lewiston
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Big time tourneys, not this year
Showcase season on hold for area high school teams
Beaking news: City gnaws on chicken laws
A citizen's request could lead to changes in how locals tend to their chickens.
Cd'A Regional Chamber moving full speed ahead after re-branding
After an aggressive campaign launched that included a name-change, a new logo and new focus, president and CEO Derrell Hartwick said his chamber is looking to expand its reach.
Pastor hospitalized with coronavirus
Candlelight posts notice on website
'We will emerge triumphant,' writes Paul Van Noy
More than a senior center
Lake City Center's new director hopes to connect seniors with community
Lake City Center's new director hopes to connect seniors with community
COVID-19 Graphic for Saturday, Sept. 5
CDA covid graphicx
Probable harmful algal bloom reported on Lake Cocolalla
Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality advise the public to use caution when recreating in or near the water at Lake Cocolalla due to a probable harmful algal bloom.
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Cd'A Ironman registration opens Monday
The iconic race is returning June 27, 2021.
Movers and Shakers
Cascade Defense welcomes Scot Frazer as
There's a new judge in town
Post Falls deputy city attorney earns seat at the bench
Post Falls deputy city attorney receives seat at the bench
Northwest Notes Sept. 5, 2020
Gonzaga coach Mark Few was among the honorees at Friday night's Dick Vitale Gala, which benefits cancer research.
Cd'A Charter students return to campus
Friday marked the end of the first week of school at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy — and the start of a new normal for students and staff.
Donna Marie Willadsen, 83
Donna Marie Willadsen, 83, from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed away
Barnes running for NIC board
Seeks to provide balance
Jack Howard Fuller, 65
Jack Howard Fuller, 65, passed away on Aug. 25, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene. He was born Aug.t 23, 1955, in Coeur d’Alene; the son of Francis Wesley and
Ronald E. Tucker, 86
It is with deep sadness that the family of
FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS: Open Arms Ministry celebrates 20 years
We interviewed Dr. Richard Hawk, the
Memories of running sons
Visit to Farragut stirs emotions from high school cross country races
Sons ran cross country at state park
C1 MY TURN: Questions for CDA school board
5-0 is unacceptable for the school board
Not so spectacular
They say humankind is really spectacular. At
‘Tenet,’ ‘Mulan’ and the state of the movie industry
Throughout the pandemic, two movies have acted as the measuring stick for how the film industry would navigate the post COVID-19
From Tree to Tree and park to park: Soaring adventures at Farragut
Farragut State Park really has it all:
Diane Higdem: Greetings from Yellowstone!
Meet Diane Higdem, photographer, artist,
The stay-at-home dad: The 3-year-old makes me a liar
Just when you think you understand how your
Legals for September, 5 2020
Friday, September 4
Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Americans headed into Labor Day weekend — the unofficial end to the Lost
Gridiron Guesses: Coeur d'Alene makes its debut tonight
Press sports writers weigh in on this week's area prep football games.
PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City opens with volleyball victory
Teams meet at Kiwanis Park for scaled down Post Falls River Run
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Foes shouldn't be able to run over the Seahawks this season
Press columnist Steve Cameron weighs in on the Seahawks.
3 East: Call it the Covid wing
Come on inside the isolation unit
Health care workers face unique challenges inside isolation unit
'I was really messed up'
Local Covid-19 patient tells his story
A Patient Story - August, 24, 2020
Coronavirus showing decline in PHD
Director still urges caution, especially heading into Labor Day weekend
Positivity rate down to 4%
Commissioner opposes re-entry center
Bill Brooks cites statistics that show prisoners likely to reoffend
Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks speaks against re-entry center in North Idaho
COVID-19 Watch
Coronavirus numbers
Fire up those pens: It's American history essay contest time
'Boston Massacre' this year's topic
Students Invited To Enter American History Essay Contest
CDA board outlines school year plan
Considers three key measures
DEMOCRATS: Check the record
Letters to the editor
Wes Evans runs for conservation district
Seeks supervisor post
Movie Times
Hayden Discount Cinema
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Moving History Forward: Navy recruit torched new civic center
In 1935 plans were underway to build a new
MY TURN: Fire disasters waiting to happen
Re: “Protecting Idaho’s forests and
Little extends Stage Four as flu season looms
The Idaho governor was pleased at the downward trends of COVID-19, but he stressed those declining numbers are "not a reason to let our guard down."
Ariel, Elsa to sing on Sunday
Free performance on the water
Dreams Are Forever Event begins at noon
Ahhh: Look what you're not breathing
The readers always write
Northwest Notes Sept. 4, 2020
Gonzaga coach Mark Few honored at Dicky V Gala
GADSDEN FLAG: Good riddance
Letters to the editor
Entertainment: A second chance
Local teen's film playing Sept. 12
Local teen's film playing tonight
ANARCHY: Make your voice heard
Letters to the editor
OPINION: It's pure hoaxology
Letters to the editor
SIGNS: Thefts only diminish you
Letters to the editor
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
GUNS: White not always right
Letters to the editor
BIDEN/HARRIS: For the health of it
Letters to the editor
Huckleberries: She's got a chain on him
Mrs. O and I were walking along Front
Legals for September, 4 2020
Thursday, September 3
NATO says Turkey, Greece agree to talks; Athens denies deal
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO's chief said
Authorities start second day of searching for 2-year-old boy missing in Eagle
A 2-year-old boy who went missing near
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Reward of prep football still worth the precautions
Timberlake and Lakeside also dealt with COVID-19 restrictions at their season-opening football games last Friday.
PREP SPORTS: Taking care of their own again
With Moscow playing fall sports again, area athletic directors head back to scheduling board
With Moscow back playing fall sports soon, area athletic directors try to adjust again
PREP ROUNDUP: Charter boys fall in opener
Charter boys battle, come up short to Immaculate Conception
NORTHWEST NOTES: Sept. 3, 2020
Idaho football players earn preseason honors
Simply Super
After 50 years, Ron McIntire continues to set a strong pace with grocery store chain
50 years in North Idaho grocery business
'If it's not from your body, don't put it in the potty'
Local treatment plants get high marks from conservation watchdog
The Idaho Conservation League praises Kootenai County's sewage treatment facilities for few violations
Dem candidates talk education in virtual meet-and-greet
Three legislative candidates showed one another support in an uphill climb to a November victory.
County closing in on new dispatch center
County talks the armory and Romer House
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 numbers
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
No coronavirus in jail
New PHD cases remain low
Jail officials credit wearing of masks, cleaning, screening
Visitors: Where's Cd'A we used to know?
Visitors have horrible experience in Lake City
Cd'A saves more than $200K with transmission main bid
Northwest Grading delivers an "awesome" bid that will save the Huetter Well project more than $206,000.
Movers and shakers
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty welcomes several new agents
Mountain West Bank recently promoted two
John Roth, 91
John Roth, 91, died May 3, 2020, at LaCrosse
Sandpoint prevails in Festival gun lawsuit
The city of Sandpoint's motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit over the Festival at Sandpoint's firearms prohibition was granted by a 1st District Court judge on Wednesday.
Jehovah's experience 'joy despite pandemic'
Virtual convention draws big online crowd
Big crowd expect renews faith
$1.47M NIC program grant renewed
TRIO helps students connect with resources
NIC TRIO helps students connect with community resources
Glen Glessner, 92
Glen R. Glessner passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Watch DirecTV phishing ploy
A Coeur d’Alene reader called to warn us to
P.E.O. awards STAR scholarship
Kennedy LaFountaine, a senior at Post Falls High School, was recently awarded a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Joseph Robert Dahmen
Nov. 2, 1951 — Aug. 31, 2020
Joe Robert Dahmen passed away on Aug. 31, 2020, at home in Coeur
'For the amelioration of the people'
Labor Day pays tribute to workers
MY TURN: Our local malignancy
OUR LOCAL MALIGNANCY
Drawing on the memory of early-season elk woods
My bow has wheels and the arrows have three razors.
Sharon Marie Ward
July 11, 1964 — July 3, 2020
Sharon was born in Dallas, Texas, the daughter
Wolf trapper course this weekend in CDA
Registration is open for wolf trapper educatio
IDFG considers new hunting, trapping rules
Delaying the start of pheasant season by five
IDFG will stock 34,000 pheasants at 22 locations this fall
Pheasant hunters will have more birds and more
Three days on an iconic river
New access brings John Day River fishing trip within citizens’ reach
On the list of Oregon’s greatest river trips, the John Day has always ranked high.
Flora Dell ‘Fran’ Ellig, 105
Flora Dell “Fran” Ellig, age 105, passed away at
Legals for September, 3 2020
Wednesday, September 2
Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential
Ticket situation for Friday's prep football games
Here's the lowdown for tickets for Friday's football games at Coeur d'Alene and Lake City
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Scrappin' Tyler, coaching icons and why M's GM makes those moves
This 'n that from Press columnist Steve Cameron.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls tops Coeur d'Alene in Volleyball 4 the Cure
Coeur d'Alene battles Post Falls in IEL play
PREP SOCCER: Koller lifts Post Falls past Lake City boys
Post Falls, Lake City battle in IEL play
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 2, 2020
This week's Idaho prep football media poll
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sammie Wood, Post Falls High School
Post Falls High cross country runner Sammie Wood is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
Youth Sports Sept. 2, 2020
The past week in local youth sports.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Kootenai County unveils new hazardous waste facility
Kootenai County unveils new hazardous waste facility
Smoky haze from Yakima fire
No wildfires burning in North Idaho
Wildfire near Yakima responsible for North Idaho haze
Life as normal
Tesh reopens after closing for 3 days due to vandalism, threats
Tesh bouncing back from threats
Hudson's fire investigation continues
Police confident they will make arrest
Burger joint reopened quickly
Northwest Notes Sept. 2, 2020
The Spokane Chiefs didn't have to look very far to find their next head coach.
COVID-19 Graphic for Wednesday, Sept. 2
COVID graphic for Sept. 2
CAMERON: Broaden protest horizons
As I read Cameron’s recent article supporting Black athletes, I found I was in complete agreement with his message.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Acupuncture, immune and respiratory science
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years (literally) for the treatment of respiratory ailments – viral, bacterial, inflammatory, etc. Its usefulness spans preventative immune support as well as effectiveness in ameliorating acute respiratory infections and distress.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Alternative to opioid use
According to the CDC, from February 2018 to February 2019 an estimated 69,029 people died of a drug overdose.
Theodore Parker Nelson, 91
May 13, 1929 – August 28, 2020
Coeur d’Alene lost one of its most colorful,
Gerald ‘Gerry’ Lee Bauerle
Jan. 14, 1952 – Aug. 20, 2020
On Thursday, Aug.t 20, 2020, Gerry, a loving
Lynda Jean (Monaghan) Dunham, 70
Our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend
Sheriff's blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Local candidates: Keep the people informed
Talking to the voters? Let us know!
It's National Preparedness Month
County officials team up to prepare residents for disasters
County commissioners and Office of Emergency Management team up to prepare residents for disasters
Christy Sue Schmidt Sovereign, 55
Christy Sue Schmidt Sovereign, of Coeur d’Alene,
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Passions
A dear friend of ours passed away in recent
Just a hometown boy celebrating a birthday
Main Street for Sept. 2
COUNTY: Reject structure change
This letter is in response to the Coeur d’Alene Press Editorial of Aug. 28, which endorsed Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks’ desire to add more commissioners to manage Kootenai County and then have those commissioners appoint and employ a full-time administrator who would not be elected by or directly accountable to the citizens of Kootenai County.
COUNTY: Change structure at top
I agree with Commissioner Bill Brooks; it is time for a change in the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners’ leadership structure.
TRUMP: Consider the big ifs
If you: • Donated to the Trump Charitable Foundation, Trump used your money to purchase an expensive self-portrait. Thank you. His charitable foundation had to be dissolved due to corruption.
HARRIS: Most liberal senator
Like snow falling in January in North Idaho, we have our usual suspects spouting off about the great qualities of the Democratic ticket for the presidency.
HISTORY: Treaty Rock and ‘Little Falls’
Saturday’s edition of The Coeur d’Alene Press, Aug. 22, published my short history of Treaty Rock.
MASKS: Health care workers’ challenge
I feel I need to respond to the question that Janet Cooke raised in her Letter to the Editor.
Colby Donel Roop, 31
Colby Donel Roop passed away suddenly on
Carol June Branon, 72
Carol June Branon was born Feb. 12, 1948, in
Howard Earl Merriman, Jr., 65
Howard Earl Merriman, Jr., age 65, passed away
Dem candidates join virtual meet-and-greet tonight
The legislative hopefuls will discuss local issues with online attendees.
Jane Shaw, 88
Mattie Jane Shaw, 88, of Rathdrum, passed away
Not worth the risk
Post Falls to forgo property tax relief
Post Falls city council to forgo property tax relief
Cd'A council ready if Little's CARES tax plan fails
The city council is reserving the right to go after $687K if CARES Act appropriations lose in the courts.
Cd'A council passes $103 million appropriations
The city will dip into its general fund to balance its budget after COVID dings revenues.
TRUMP: Yes last time, no now
I voted for Republican presidential candidates, from Eisenhower to date, which includes Donald Trump.
James Dale Maupin, 73
James Dale Maupin was born July 26, 1947, to Paul and Viola
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Dear Doc: We've got your back
Can't do it without docs
Bayview residents reconnect to Farragut
Idaho State Parks and Recreation vote to reopen entrance
Idaho State Parks and Recreation vote to reopen entrance
Local sports calendar
Local sports calendar
Legals for September, 2 2020
Tuesday, September 1
Idaho unemployed to get retroactive payments with Trump plan
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will start making $300-a-week unemployment payments this week under President Donald Trump’s supplemental plan, Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday.
Second Idaho prisoner dies of COVID-19
A second prisoner of the Idaho Department of Correction died of COVID-19 on Sunday after being hospitalized.
CHIP SHOTS: Sept. 1, 2020
Chip Shots
Mayhem outside the Moose
Hit-and-run suspect has scheduled hearing this week
Hit-and-run suspect to face hearing this week
Cd'A schools refine mask policy
Enrollment plunges 8 percent
Mask policy details, enrollment discussed during meeting
One last hurrah
Spirit Lake celebrates Labor Day weekend with two days of events
Spirit Lake celebrates Labor Day weekend with two days of events
With Scentinel at her side, diabetes can't stop rodeo queen
Most people have a strong bond with their dog, but Hayven
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 numbers
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Petit named PF chamber president/CEO
Has 25 years of experience in business administration
Christian Petit to lead PF chamber
Cd'A eyes Youth Ranch for grant funds
City might help other nonprofits as well
The local facility offers theraputic services to at-risk youth.
Deputy injured in crash
A Benewah County deputy was injured in a crash Saturday on US-95
World-record attempt Monday
Will try for largest boat, flag-waving event
Gathering at boardwalk
Bonnie Haycraft, 78
Bonnie Haycraft, 78, died Aug. 25, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene.
Barbara Mae Strickfaden, 81
On Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, Barbara Mae Strickfaden died
Sheriff's Blotter
Notable calls for the day!
Soaring Eagle
CDA woman second in nation in signing on new Auxiliary members
Eleanora Capaul loves organization, people
Coeur d'Alene High, Charter battle to draw in girls' soccer
Prep Roundup for Sept. 1
2 hurt in hit-and-run crash
Woman arrested after driving from scene
Two hurt in crash on Highway 41
Gas prices up slightly
Still low heading into big travel weekend
Road will be crowded
Corn moon heralds lunar lore
Watch out for werewolves Oct. 31
