Ellington

LAKELAND LEVY: 'It really matters this year'

Superintendent Becky Meyer: 'It really matters this year'

Superintendent Becky Meyer: 'It really matters this year'

PHD stands by in-person prohibition

Protesters upset they were not given a chance to comment on mask mandate extension

The absent agenda item the day the board voted to extend the mask mandate caught the ire of local anti-mask protesters.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Things that make you go Hmmm...

During these uncertain times which are sometimes shocking, sometimes frustrating and sometimes just plain maddening, there are certain things that might make you alternately stop and think, or make you shake your head, or make you want to smash something.

Lake City triumphs on Vikings' old court

Lake City senior Chris Irvin didn't mind that Saturday's game at city rival Coeur d'Alene was moved, due to a scheduling conflict, from the Vikings new gym (Viking Court) to its old home court (Elmer Jordan Court). After all, Irvin was a freshman the last time Lake City played the on Jordan Court, beating the Vikings in a 5A Region tournament loser-out game in 2018. On Saturday afternoon, in the first varsity boys basketball game in that building since, Lake City pulled away in the final three quarters to beat Coeur d'Alene 54-37 in Inland Empire League play before a spirited crowd.

Domino's Pizza opens Kellogg location

Business Bits for Jan. 31

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: Falling in love with footy, and becoming an official Gooner

To be honest… I didn’t know Dennis Bergkamp from a run-of-the-mill Bulgarian weightlifter.

PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls rumbles to 10th straight title at Cd'A tournament

Once things got back on Track, the North Idaho Rumble went about as smooth as could be expected.

PREP BASKETBALL: Gibson sparks St. Maries boys to Central Idaho League title

Eli Gibson scored 11 of his 18 points in the second quarter to spark a sputtering St. Maries offense, and the Lumberjacks clinched their sixth Central Idaho League title in seven years by beating the Grangeville Bulldogs 50-40 on Saturday.

PANDEMIC: And no leadership

I hope all you newbies moving here were not expecting any leadership from your Idaho governor when you moved here.

Doris Elaine Meyer

Oct. 11, 1931 — Jan. 27, 2021

Doris Meyer, 89, passed away Jan. 27, 2021, at the Meyer family farm on the Rathdrum

CHARGES: Not in this case

As expected, no charges in the “hit and run” investigation of the Jan. 6 hit and run.

DEMOCRATS: Wrong on insurrection

I’m writing in response to Evan Koch’s “Trump must be convicted.”

Del Martin

Del Martin passed away peacefully (NOT due to COVID) at the home of his son,

Manufactured home communities in demand in North Idaho

Neighborhood of the Week: Jan. 31

Smoke-free air

State of Tobacco report calls for new policy in Idaho

State of Tobacco report calls for new policy in Idaho

Voters have powerful say in school funding

Supplemental levies for Lakeland, Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene on March 9 ballot.

PANDEMIC: The highest priorities

In this time of pandemic and distress in our country and throughout Idaho communities, I ask you NOT to waste our time and money by trying to implement and change our State Constitution and NOT begin proceedings against Gov. Little.

Anne (Lucille) Boice Halverson, 86

Nov. 27, 1934 — Jan. 20, 2021

Anne “Annie” Boice Halverson was the loving mother of three children: Mark Halverson

IMMIGRANTS: Invest instead in this

President Biden, please consider America first, allowing illegal immigrants into this country.

THE ’50s: A female perspective

We enjoyed many memories shared in Syd Albright’s article on the 1950s but nostalgia has much to do with gender and ethnic/racial heritage.

MACKAY: Make time be on your side

"How do you explain the relativity of time?" a professor was asked.

William 'Bill' Warwick Rhodes

William “Bill” Warwick Rhodes passed away Jan. 23, 2021 in San Diego. Born

BIDEN: Amen to that!

What a relief and breath of fresh air to have a president who attends church on Sunday!

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

Avista proposes plan that benefits Idaho customers

Company’s filing seeks to recover costs with no initial impact to customer bills

Avista proposes plan

Man found dead in Blue Lake

Man found dead in Blue Lake

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Wrestling paths now clear, like it or not

Coaches knew at the start of the winter sports season that things were going to be constantly changing from day-to-day and week-to-week. This week, wrestling coaches in the area received a little more clarity when it comes to how the state tournaments will be contested.

PREP BASKETBALL: Kellogg boys knock off Timberlake in OT

Sophomore guard Kolby Luna scored 14 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Kellogg Wildcats outlasted the Timberlake Tigers 65-57 on Friday in an Intermountain League game at Andrews Gymnasium.

PREP WRESTLING: Vikings on Trojans' heels at Rumble

Post Falls holds a two-point lead after the opening day of the North Idaho Rumble, putting nine wrestlers into today’s semifinal round.

'Now I gotta get the vaccine'

Governor pushing for more doses for Idahoans

Gov. Little toured Northwest Specialty Hospital Friday as part of a trek across Idaho to determine the preparedness of local stations to handle more vaccinations. He said the low supply of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines throughout the state is something he needs to change.

Health district reveals local vaccine plan

Beginning in February, the panhandle area is prepared to begin scheduling appointments

Velma Farlin, 104, beats coronavirus

Credits faith and prayer for longevity

Velma Farlin, 104, beats coronavirus

NIC Board: Discord among public officials 'not unusual'

Statement addresses trustee disagreements, governance issues

Statement addresses disagreements between trustees, governance issues

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Vandals open practice for spring football season

Idaho’s football team got back to the field on Friday night for its first official practice of the season — just four weeks until the season opener.

The Great Avoided

It could have been tense. And it was a little. It was the classic coffee mix-up. You say Frappuccino

The stay at home dad: Unlikely Bob Ross superfans

“We don’t make mistakes… just happy little accidents.”

FAST FIVE Scott Parker knows the homeless just want to be heard

Meet Scott Parker, an ambitious, hard-working and selfless member of the community. Scott has nearly 10 years of experience working with t

Virtual Sundance plus a viewing guide to the Oscar race’s final stretch

Usually an exclusive, star-studded affair, the Sundance Film Festival

A shoe so fast, it caught fire

Trying to make a pot of coffee results in torched Hoka

Fire shoe

Thrifting and Thriving in North Idaho

In a post-pandemic world many people are looking to “thrifting” to save

Winter Blessing Charity Giveaway Gives Back to Community

Coeur d’Alene Casino, in partnership with 93.7 The Mountain, annually donate $20,000 in December as part

Seniors split on shot

Some have gotten vaccine, others waiting or say no

Seniors sound off

MOVING HISTORY FORWARD Forest Cemetery: Peaceful and orderly

Excerpted from Coeur d’Alene City’s Parks and Recreation 24-page “Walking Tour of The Forest Cemetery”

Democrats respond to Press editorial

A Sunday editorial, “Focus on the future, let go of the past,” called for President Biden to stop the impeachment of former President Trump. This demands a response.

Records

Judgments and sentencings

Tax talk increasing in Boise

Bills range from property taxes to lemonade stands

Legislators talk urban renewal, taxing districts and lemonade stands

State, local COVID positivity rates decline

Reach lowest percentage in months

State, PHD, county COVID positivity rates decline

Little announces new online tool to help Idahoans access vaccine

Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho launched a new COVID-19

Captain Josten Cade Cornett, 38

Captain Josten Cade Cornett, age 38, passed away on Jan. 20, 2021. Josten

Legals for January, 30 2021

New online tool helps Idahoans learn when, where to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho launched a new COVID-19

Constitutional ban on legal pot advances in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — As legal weed becomes a reality in every corner of the U.S., Idaho is putting up a fight.

EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults

BERLIN (AP) — Regulators authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use

'Simple is beautiful': One-shot vaccine proves effective

The first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides good protection against the illness,

Ballew buries five 3s, scores 18 first-half points as Post Falls holds off Lake City

Shooters shoot. That's why Post Falls High senior Isaac Ballew, despite not a lot of recent success behind the arc, kept shooting Thursday night. Good thing for the Trojans.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Just judge baseball players by how they did on the field

Hall of Fame voting needs to be fixed. Or… Perhaps the whole process should simply be blown up. Like so many things around baseball, the Hall is a mess – strangling on its own rules while voters and fans try to figure out what they mean.

PREP BASKETBALL: Lake City adjusts, downs Post Falls

Trailing by eight points at halftime after scoring all of three points in the second quarter, the Lake City Timberwolves underwent an attitude adjustment in the second half. Brooklyn Rewers scored 12 of her 20 points in the second half, and her fellow seniors also picked it up as Lake City outscored Post Falls 29-6 in the final two quarters for a 47-32 Inland Empire League victory Thursday night at The Arena.

PREP WRESTLING: Vikings notch another TerHark title

Chances are, Alyssa Randles won't be the last girl to make an impact in the TerHark Cup wrestling dual between Coeur d'Alene and Lake City High. She just happens to be the first.

Health district extends mask mandate

The renewed mandate across Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Benewah and Boundary counties will remain in effect through April.

Governor orders open scrutiny of vaccines

Public will be able to track doses coming in, being administered

Transparency goal as state ramps up vaccine efforts.

Local nurse dies from virus complications

Sister describes hard-working woman on brink of retirement

At 65 years old, Gwen Farley had a great deal to look forward to.

Pizzalebrities

Famous YouTube eaters take on Westside Pizza challenge

Famous YouTube eaters chow take on Westside Pizza challenge

Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Jan. 29, 2021

State media rankings for all six classifications in boys basketball

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

TRUMP: Trial is essential

Debate rumbles across our country about the wisdom of initiating another impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.

VACCINES: Where do we turn?

I am writing this to address the problem of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID: Keep fighting, Idaho

On Face the Nation, Dr. Deborah Birx shared concerns about working in Trump’s administration: her scientific/medical guidelines and recommendations were ignored and/or undermined.

EDITORIAL: Press way off base

What is wrong with you?

VACCINES: Fill in the gaps

Saturday’s AP article, “With Limited Vaccine, Idaho Faces Priority Group Confusion,” has some omissions which might cause further confusion.

Op-Ed: Little says ‘enough’ with the nonsense

Pop quiz: How many legislators does it take to change a light bulb?

EMERGENCY: ‘Many’ support continuation

I am an avid reader of the Coeur d’Alene Press and rarely write to you with a disagreement.

LEVY: Not for athletics

I was a little taken aback when I read the article about the supplemental levy for Lakeland Joint School District.

Idaho School Boards Association accepting student poetry

For grades six through 12; deadline to enter is Feb. 13

ISBA invites secondary students to enter poetry contest by Feb. 13

The best of boats world

Expo continues through Sunday at Hagadone Marine Center

Boats float

A leak in the pipeline

Kootenai County Water District No. 1 still without safe tap water

Plea entered in Bristow murder

A former Bonner County man indicted for the strangulation of Tammy Rae Bristow changed his not guilty plea on Wednesday.

Salute to a dedicated public servant

Laurie Thomas personified public service.

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

Records

Judgments

Young Biden sure impressed Cd'A faithful

Jerry Jaeger remembers waiting for the tardy senator at the front door of the old North

Lindell 'Lin' Edmonds Jr., 79

On Dec. 31, 2020, we said goodbye to Lindell “Lin” Edmonds Jr. He was 79 years old.

Northwest Notes Jan. 29, 2021

Thursday's and Saturday's Big Sky Conference men's basketball games between Eastern Washington and Sacramento State at Reese Court were postponed to Sunday and Monday, as Eastern has paused all activities following a positive COVID-19 test result amongst Tier 1 individuals in the EWU program.

CDA man sentenced for child sexual abuse, exploitation

Robert Conrad Sizemore to serve up to 78 years

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

'Poetry of Passion' concert is Saturday

Coeur d'Alene Symphony to play virtual concert

Cody Wilson

Nov. 21, 1975 — Jan. 20, 2021

Cody Lee (“CL”) Wilson left this world too early, but certainly not without leaving his mark.

Fern Marie Bishop (Sperber)

Fern Marie Bishop (Sperber) was welcomed into the family on Jan. 20, 1938, by

Henrietta Brown

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Rose Creek Longhouse,

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and webcast highlights for upcoming weekend

Legals for January, 29 2021

Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new variant of the coronavirus emerged Thursday in the United

Biden opens sign-up window for uninsured as COVID-19 rages

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered government health insurance

Panhandle Health extends mask mandate

In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.

Idaho schools chief makes $2.4 billion budget request

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's schools chief on Thursday asked lawmakers for a 3.8% budget

Governor orders open scrutiny of vaccines

The order calls for public health districts and providers to report COVID-19 vaccine doses received and administered.

Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6

GAINESVILLE, Ga, (AP) — A liquid nitrogen leak at a northeast Georgia poultry plant

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Lotsa Vikings in college, and more on state high school tourneys

There's going to be a lot of former Coeur d'Alene Vikings on college football rosters this fall. Coeur d'Alene High coach Shawn Amos counted 20 ex-Vikings who are either on college rosters right now, or will be by next season.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland goes to the limit, downs Timberlake

As some Lakeland wrestlers approach limitations, coach Rob Edelblute has been able to juggle his lineup to get some JV guys some varsity experience. Wednesday was just Westen Sobel-Schlewitz’s night.

SOFTBALL: North Idaho Softball Club captures Tournament of Champions

The North Idaho Softball Club went undefeated (6-0) to win the Tournament of Champions in Lakeland, Fla. The team qualified for this tournament by winning the Senior Softball World Championship in September.

COVID-19 emergency still in effect … for now

Sen. Vick of Dalton Gardens pulled SCR 101 from the Senate floor to workshop the language in the bill that, if passed, would have ended Gov. Brad Little's 10-month-old emergency declaration.

McHugh: No felony in rally incident

But says suspect could still face misdemeanor charges

No felony charges

All with Love

Lake City, Cd'A high schools unite for new tradition in absence of Fight for the Fish

Lake City, Cd'A high schools unite for new tradition in absence of Fight for the Fish

Laster: There must be 'intolerance for injustices'

International Holocaust Remembrance Day a chance to learn from the past

Never forget

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Bowling scores: Jan. 28, 2021

Results from area leagues

Alvin R. Woolsey Jr.

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, Alvin R. Woolsey Jr. suddenly passed away. Al was born

New COVID-19 testing rules for travel to the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an order that

Records

Sentencings

20 years of serving the county

Thomas retiring as a true friend of the taxpayers

Chief deputy treasurer Laurie Thomas retires

0128 Notices

GATEWOOD, Dan M., 75, died Jan. 25, 2021, in Hayden Lake, Idaho. He was born in Chicago.

A lift for local nonprofits

TDS awards Best of 2021 prize packages to five area charities

TDS awards nonprofits Best of prize packages

Fulcher announces service academy nominations

Congressman Fulcher has announced the candidates nominated for appointment to U.S. service academies.

Tea helps in fight against aging

A spot of tea goes a long way in the war against aging.

PHD reports 12 COVID-related deaths

First one of a person under the age of 50

COVID-related deaths rise

Taking Care of Tubbs

Tubbs Hill, our natural treasure, is a wonderful asset

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Legals for January, 28 2021

Auschwitz survivors mark anniversary online amid pandemic

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Jewish prayer for the souls of the people murdered in the Holocaust

Bernie Sanders' mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity

About those wooly mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential

Opinion: Legislature on verge of endangering Idahoans

Boise, ID – The Idaho Legislature’s attempts to strip not just our current Governor but any

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: This Super Sunday, this Bud won't be for you

Suddenly, this Super Bowl has lost its glamor, because… Tom Brady injured his shoulder helping make dinner? Patrick Mahomes wrecked his ankle trimming the lawn?

PREP BASKETBALL: Vikings battle, but fall to Lewiston

The Coeur d’Alene Vikings trailed by 13 points at the half, took the lead early in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t hold on as the Lewiston Bengals got hot late for a 65-59 victory in Inland Empire League play Tuesday at Viking Court.

Idaho prep girls basketball media poll Jan. 27, 2021

Media rankings for all six classifications for girls basketball

Locked away but not forgotten

Memory care residents suffering without interaction of loved ones

Memory care residents suffering without interaction of loved ones

Many locals want emergency to end

With legislation ending Gov. Little's emergency powers working through the House and Senate, many think it's time to move on.

PREP NOTES: Tickets for Thursday's Lake City-Post Falls basketball games will be sold online only

Tickets for Thursday's Lake City at Post Falls girls and boys basketball games will be sold online only, Post Falls athletic director Craig Christensen said. The girls game is scheduled for 5:15 p.m., followed by the boys game around 7 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door.

'Substantial burden'

Debate over Seventh-Day Adventist Church facility continues

Debate over Seventh-Day Adventist Church facility continues

NIC Trustees to meet in exec session

Regular meeting canceled in favor of closed door discussions

Board will meet for closed executive session

Northwest Notes Jan. 27, 2021

Charlisse Leger-Walker of Washington State was named the Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Week for the fifth time this season, as announced by the conference office Monday.

COVID-19 data for Jan. 27

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lavi Crain, Avant Coeur Gymnastics

Avant Coeur Gymnastics athlete Lavi Crain is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week

Signing photos Jan. 27, 2021

Kamden Fiddes of Post Falls signed to play volleyball at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore., and Angelyca Chapman of Lake City signed to compete in track and field at Weber State.

TRUMP: An outstanding president

I was born on Jan. 20, 1942. I served in the U.S. Navy for six years.

TRUMP: Time for the truth

Something repeated is believed, even if the truth is not in it.

CHIPOTLE: Disappearance a mystery

Can anyone tell me why Chipotle did not make it in Coeur d’Alene?

LEFT: It’s not right

Well it has started! When certain people and companies seek to silence the ones that don’t think like they do, we are in big trouble.

GOVERNOR: Emergency order correct

I agree with those sentiments expressed by the editorial “Governor on right track vs. virus” in Sunday’s paper.

Q&A on letters to the editor

Editor answers LTE questions

DEMOCRATS: Perpetrators of violence

Daniel Strayer presents a very skewed view of political violence in America.

Op-Ed: Coronavirus may be big winner in legislative session

Just as the threat of the coronavirus is growing, the Idaho Legislature seems

STUDENT: Family needed to know

On Monday, Jan. 11, I went to a rally at Coeur d’Alene Schools Administration Building where I heard the grandmother Janice speak about her granddaughter allegedly being told it was OK to be a boy by the school counselor, Megan Franklin; about being a boy at age 11, a fifth-grader?

VACCINES: More info wanted

My mother who is 90 lives with me, and I am looking for my first opportunity to get her vaccinated.

Free forestry workshop coming soon

Most Idaho forests will be healthier and more likely to meet landowners’ objectives

TRUMP: Must be convicted

President Trump incited an insurrection.

LEFTIES: Not around my children

It seems a lot of writers are happy that Trump and conservatives have been silenced by the internet companies.

FULCHER: A vote of support

OK, it’s like another day at the office.

Health Corridor hasn't been forgotten

Planning coming together on 20-year project

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting talks future projects

COVID: Need a plan — stat

I read with great interest the letter submitted by Cheryl Armentrout on Jan. 15.

BIDEN: Enflaming ‘uncivil war’

President Biden, your “uncivil war” actually began the day after former President Trump was elected in 2016.

Dalton Gardens clearing up connection on 5G laws

City leaders say new ordinance wouldn't have to accept 5G theories to recognize new tech is coming.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

COVID: Diagnose political disease

It’s a miracle! One day after Biden takes office and Idaho along with 42 other states reports a decline in COVID cases.

Unexpected humor lightens the mood and unites

Main Street for Jan. 27

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The science of acupuncture and immunity

It is common knowledge within the culture of acupuncture – both the practitioners

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Cooking with wine

There is an adage that says, “Never cook with a wine unless you would also like to drink it.”

Star-spangled speeches

Trinity Home Educators junior wins American Legion Oratorical Contest

Trinity Home Educators junior wins American Legion Oratorical Contest

TRUMP: Losing when he wins

I find it incredulous that many people still believe that the election was stolen from Donald Trump.

ABORTION: Gateway to oppression

Pro-abortion voices hold that pre-born human beings, even those who survive the gauntlet of attempted abortion, have no constitutional rights to life.

SCHOOL: Protect kids, families

I am reaching out to tell you what I see Monday through Thursday every week at lunchtime occurring at Ponderosa Elementary School in Post Falls.

TRUMP: Press editorial mistaken

I was surprised to see an editorial on the front page of Sunday’s Press.

AVISTA: Power to the people

The recent windstorm left many homes, businesses and public facilities without electrical power.

APPEAL: Bankers more important

I would like to make a public appeal to the legislators who are attempting to end Governor Little’s emergency declaration.

BIDEN: Hope in this leader

The political pendulum for the last 12 years has swung from the left to the right, wielding with it huge uncertainty.

VETERAN: An unexpected reward

I am writing to share an experience I had the other day.

FASCISM: 14 strong indicators

What is fascism? Do we know it when we see it?

Three arrested after drugs found in home

Police arrested three adults and removed three children from a home where they said drugs were left in plain view.

Risch announces service academy nominations

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced 60 nominations of Idaho students to the United States service

Wanted man arrested after alleged knifepoint robbery

Police arrested a wanted man who they said robbed a woman at knifepoint last year.

Youth Sports Jan. 27, 2021

Gymnastics, soccer, bowling and more.

Legals for January, 27 2021

CDA Police looking for assault suspect

A sexual assault that occurred in late September 2020 was recently reported to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.

First Biden-Putin call shows both cautious on big concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their

Last of 4 domestic terrorists sentenced to 55 years in jail

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The last of four domestic terrorists who robbed banks and planted bombs in the Spokane region in 1996 has been resentenced to 55 years in federal prison.

Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

Mandate expiring; board will decide next steps

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.

'We get to be a little freer after this'

North Star residents get second Pfizer vaccines, look forward to family

North Star Assisted and Senior Living facility administers second round of Pfizer vaccine

Downtown PF redevelopment an urban renewal target

Several districts likely to close by end of 2022

Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency expects exciting 2021

Determined legislator trying to get hemp over hump

Caroline Nilsson Troy, R-Genesee, sports her zebra printed blazer and large pearls

COVID Watch

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Critters of North Idaho: Spotted Skunk

Chances are that if you know anything about skunks, it’s that they stink! That’s

Vandal volleyball wins at Portland State

Idaho volleyball defeats Portland State, 3-2

North Idaho Christian girls clinch third straight MCL title

Prep roundup for Jan. 26

ZAGS TRACKER: One-and-done might not be best for Suggs

Zags Tracker for Jan. 26

Don't miss the boat!

2021 Coeur d’Alene Boat Expo begins Wednesday

2021 Coeur d’Alene Boat Expo begins Wednesday

American fatherhood is shifting

It now involves painted toenails.

Carey Lee Walentiny, 53

Carey Lee Walentiny, 53, of Veradale, Wash., passed away on Jan. 21, 2021,

Records

Judgments

A celebration of innovation

Virtual North Idaho Regional Invention Convention begins Friday

Virtual North Idaho Regional Invention Convention begins Friday

Donald Roberts, 83

Donald Roberts, 83, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2021,

William ‘Bill’ Nick Dire, M.D., 88

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, doctor and friend, William “Bill” Nick

Idaho to play Eastern twice as six-game Big Sky football schedule updated

With the Big Sky Conference now down to eight teams playing football this spring, the conference announced an adjusted six-game schedule for the spring 2021 season. The eight teams, including Idaho and Eastern Washington, will play six conference games over an eight-week period, the conference Presidents’ Council approved last week.

Man arrested after apartment fire

Police arrested a man who they said set fire to his apartment and caused more than $4,000 in damage.

Legals for January, 26 2021

300 Idaho National Guard members back home from inauguration

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Roughly 300 Idaho National Guard members returned home Sunday from a deployment to Washington, D.C.

California lifts virus stay-at-home orders, curfew statewide AP-US-Virus-Outbreak-California, 6th Ld-Writethru

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lifted regional stay-at-home orders

Kerry: US will make up for 4 years of lost action on climate

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The world must take decisive action to build resilience

US virus numbers drop, but race against new strains heats up

Coronavirus deaths and cases per day in the U.S. dropped markedly over the

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Two more weeks of Tom Brady. Of course

NO ONE is claiming that Tom Brady hasn’t been a hell of a player, or that he isn’t striking a blow for aging athletes by competing well into his 40s. But aren’t you tired of the guy? He’s been annoying for so long that he makes my teeth hurt — like the Kardashians in shoulder pads.

Rathdrum: shining together

Chamber of Commerce announces 2020 award winners

Chamber of Commerce announces 2020 award winners

DRAMANATION

CHS wins theater title ninth consecutive year, Cd'A Charter enjoys year two at the top

CHS wins ninth consecutive year, Cd'A Charter enjoys year two at the top

Timberlake grad's Air Force career takes off

Timberlake grad's Air Force career takes off

An unfrosty first: Jan. 1-23 sets snowless record

What a wacky winter we're having.

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Man apprehended after suicidal threats

Coeur d’Alene Police responded Sunday at 8 p.m., to the McDonald's restaurant located at 340 W. Hanley Ave, for a male making suicidal statements to employees.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Jan. 25-29

One killed in Saturday crash

One man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening.

Legals for January, 25 2021

Virus puts jury trials on hold

Five in county jail accused of murder or attempted murder

Five people currently held in the Kootenai County Jail on charges of murder or attempted murder are currently held in the Kootenai County Jail, awaiting trial.

“Thank you for making a difference”

North Idaho CASA honors advocates in drive-thru appreciation event

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

While some states are finding ways to keep their kids from playing, Idaho is finding ways to let its kids play. Make of that what you will.

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: 'Mr. Cameron' knew enough to vouch for Lonnie Kruger

It will always feel strange. On Saturday morning, I watched Oklahoma hand Kansas its third straight loss, an unusual dive that hasn’t befallen the Jayhawks since the 2012-13 season. On the other side… The victory was No. 646 in the 30-year college coaching career of Lonnie Kruger. And yes, I will always call him Lonnie, for a couple of reasons.

Another Maverik to open in Post Falls

Business Bits for Jan. 24

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Subs help Post Falls run past Moscow

Caden McLean scored nine of his 12 points in the first quarter, and the Post Falls reserves had their time to shine in a 58-34 Inland Empire League victory over the Moscow Bears on Saturday at The Arena.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint finishes sweep of Lewiston

Sandpoint shut down Lewiston in the fourth quarter on Saturday to secure a 50-40 Inland Empire League victory and a season sweep of the Bengals at Les Rogers Court.

PREP WRESTLING: Coeur d'Alene captures Clearwater title

Dax Larsen (126 pounds), Demarco Piazza (145), Nolan Randles (152) , Sebastian Prangley (160), Gunner Giulio (170), Bear Brunner (182) and Jackson Kohal went 6-0 over the weekend for the Vikings, who claimed the Clearwater Classic title on Saturday at Lewiston High.

Next Museum of North Idaho Podcast Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs

Well, folks, it finally happened. I reached the age where my conversations

BIRDS: We all flock together

In response to Mr. Shackelford’s letter (Jan. 17), there are a few other northern varieties of vireo you may be observing — Blue-headed Vireo, Plumbeous Vireo or Cassin’s Vireo.

Legislature’s actions threaten Idaho’s prosperity

My fellow Idahoans, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as your Governor I have

CLIMATE: A bipartisan solution

Britain recently announced a ban on the sale of new diesel and gasoline powered vehicles as part of a “green industrial revolution” designed to confront climate change.

Anita Kearns

Aug. 1, 1938 – Jan. 7, 2021

Anita Kearns, age 82, passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2021

William ‘Bill’ McRae Fisk

Nov. 3, 1947 — Jan. 13, 2021

Bill was born to Barbara (McRae) and Wesley Fisk Jr., on Nov. 3, 1947, in Salinas, Calif

Penni Mahieu

Penni Mahieu (born Harriett Josephine Cordes)

THEM: Maybe they’re right

Hey all you folks out there who don’t want to wear a mask, I hear you.

STORY: Buley tells a beauty

I just wanted to compliment Bill Buley on a wonderfully written article about the lone pine that fell.

Bodyn Burns

Bodyn Burns, born Oct. 17, 2006, at Kootenai Hospital, passed away on Jan. 13, 2021

Live to ski: A tease across the state line

Neighborhood of the Week: Jan. 24

MACKAY: The gift of character

What gift can we all possess that costs nothing, but is worth everything?

PARENTS: Source of decisions

Jerry Castel’s letter to the editor went right to the heart of the matter.

FACEBOOK: Pull the plug

Many of you use Facebook to keep in touch with friends/family, etc.

Governor on right track vs. virus

Brad Little is doing the right thing for Idaho.

CAPITOL: The ‘why’ of violence

The despicable attack on our nation’s Capitol was an assault on our Democracy, and Donald Trump bears much responsibility.

FCC fines malicious robo-caller

The Federal Communications Commission is again fining a former Sandpoint resident accused of making malicious robo-calls in Idaho and five other states.

Big third quarter propels Lake City boys past Lakeland in physical contest

One week ago, a wrist injury suffered by Lake City High sophomore post Blake Buchanan had coaches worried he might miss several weeks of the season. As it turned out, Buchanan missed just one game. He returned for a big win over Post Falls last week. On Friday night, the 6-foot-9 Buchanan came up big, particularly early, finishing with 12 points, three blocked shots and a pair of assists as the Inland Empire League-leading Timberwolves beat the visiting Lakeland Hawks 64-53 on Friday night.

PREP ROUNDUP: Jags win, then a fan loses it

It was over. Genesis Prep coach Jeff Hironaka saluted Wallace coach Corey Miller and started toward the locker room celebrating the program’s first Scenic Idaho Conference win. A few minutes later, it was the Miners that were celebrating.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: A little push back to normal

As the gymnasiums have remained empty — for the most part — during the bulk of the winter sports season, coaches and athletes have had to get a little more creative. In some cases, those timeouts where a coach draws up a play at the end of the game, doesn’t require screaming over the student section and pep band.

Little, lawmakers square off over COVID emergency

Some local legislators think the Governor's Friday speech will backfire, while others remain calm during the first few rounds of a political fight.

Panhandle Health asking for time, patience with vaccine

Rollout progressing as locals wait their turns.

Farragut focus of logging concerns

Popular park in process of cutting some trees for healthier forest

Farragut State Park logging debate continues

$4.95M per-year levy on ballot for Post Falls

School officials say passage won't increase taxes

$4.955M per year for two years won't increase taxes

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Northwest Notes Jan. 23, 2021

Gonzaga women's game, volleyball matches postponed

Donations

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Best movies of the pandemic year

Believe it or not, 2020 was an excellent year for movies.

LGBTQ+ youth rally inspires community support, safety for all students

“LGBTQ+ friendly” isn’t the first phrase that comes to mind when you think of Coeur d’Alene, but local youth from Lake City High School are actively working to change that.

Word ruckuses

If you’re a word nerd – and you probably aren’t because you’re a healthy, well-adjusted person who in most years has a rich

FAST FIVE Daniel Connelly: Mr. Entertainer

Meet Daniel Connelly, a teacher, director, manager, actor, dancer

Police: Man put wife in headlock

A man is in jail after police said he put his wife in a headlock.

Helen Rosella Gross, 92

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Rosella Gross,

Lawrence Vernon Bentz, 90

Lawrence Vernon Bentz was born Dec. 24, 1930, to Jacob and Emma (Hintz) Bentz, on a farm near Heil, N.D.

Records

Judgments and sentencings

James Joseph Hayden

James Joseph Hayden was born March 17, 1938, to Charles and Kathryn (Vranna)

Pilots' hopes deflated in airport meeting

Officials say decoupling project likely to move forward

Airport hangar owners continue to fight against decoupling

Disgruntled? You're darn right

I laughed as I read your Fulcher article on Jan 21. The biggest joke was Russ Fulcher said that

PHD: 86 new coronavirus cases

Lowest single-day total this year

COVID declining

Robert I. 'Bob' Harwood, 84

Robert I. “Bob” Harwood, 84, passed away Jan. 17, 2021, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House.

David Robert Mix, 55

1965 — 2020

David Robert Mix, age 55, of Milwaukie, Ore., passed away Dec. 17, 2020, after a short battle

Faithful Observations: War on the Family

Events this last year have been overwhelming at times and have crowded

Welcome home

Jimmy's Down the Street reopens today after closure for kitchen upgrades

Jimmy's Down the Street reopens today after closure for kitchen upgrades

Lee Sorbel

Lee Sorbel, daughter to the late Arthur Friedman

Police: Man’s BAC was four times legal limit

A man is being held on $100,000 bail after his third DUI-related arrested since July.

Gordon Charles Price

Nov. 2, 1942 — Jan. 6, 2021

Gordon Charles Price was a resident of the Eugene area for more than 26 years

Gary Wayne Godfrey, 71

Gary Wayne Godfrey, 71, passed away peacefully

Growth: Don’t sit on the sideline

I have written a couple of letters and have seen others who have written

Clearing up school levy confusion

Amounts per year are half the amount of two years

Amounts per year are half the amount of two years

Legals for January, 23 2021

Governor details consequences of ending emergency declaration prematurely

At Noon today, Governor Brad Little delivered a statewide message to all Idahoans addressing the COVID-19 emergency declaration under which Idaho currently operates.

Guard in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry

WASHINGTON (AP) — Images of National Guard soldiers camped in a cold parking

Tom Brokaw says he's retiring from NBC News after 55 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, once television news' most popular

Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?

GENEVA (AP) — Just about everybody, especially the organizers in Japan and Switzerland,

Gov. Little's message: Legislature’s actions threaten pandemic response

My fellow Idahoans, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as your Governor I have worked

Hank Aaron, baseball's one-time home run king, dies at 86

ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: If (when?) Gonzaga and Baylor finally meet ...

They’ve been going steady like a couple of teenagers. If you believe the polls, the pundits and even a legendary coach who has faced both, college hoops’ Nos. 1 and 2 teams are right where they belong.

PREP BASKETBALL: Cd'A wins first outright league title since 2014

Once the Vikings overcame the emotion and energy of Senior Night, they were able to overcome something else that hadn’t been done since 2014. Clinching an outright Inland Empire League title.

$9.5M per year levy coming up for Lakeland

No change expected in tax rate for residents

No change or even decreases expected in tax rate for Lakeland residents if March 9 levy passes

A doggone good year

KHS has high hopes to reach campaign goal for new home

KHS barks loud

AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

COVID numbers must drop, first

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"

Attorney center: still up in the air

Commissioners hesitant to commit to budget amid legislative session

COVID-19 data for Jan. 22

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Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Jan. 22, 2021

Prep boys basketball rankings in all six classifications

Northwest Notes Jan. 22, 2021

The University of Northern Colorado football program will not participate in the Big Sky Conference and FCS spring championship season, the school announced. Idaho was scheduled to open its season vs. Northern Colorado at home on Feb. 27.

RIOT: Don’t compare to BLM

As the depth, the truth and the horror of the capitol riot Jan. 6 becomes ever more evident, so does the flood of false equivalence and comparisons to BLM.

MASKS: Realtor ignores mandate

My family has a condo at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene.

COVID: Stats that matter

Re: COVID-19 Watch panel, Sunday, Jan. 10, page A3.

COVERAGE: Seeing a disparity

In your Jan. 15 story “Rally for LGBTQ Youth,” I found it interesting how much press coverage you gave Ms. Olson and how little coverage you actually gave those who attended the “Stop the Child Abuse” rally that was held on Jan. 11.

TRUMP: A true believer

Fraud and betrayal — if you listen and watch mainstream (fake) media, I suspect you’d be led to believe the presidential election was fair and honest.

FREEDOM: Embrace the Constitution

This letter hopefully will capture the attention of our elected officials at the county, state and national level.

BUSINESSES: Show some love

We are so fortunate to live in a community that we can all support small businesses.

TRUMP: He saw the light

I have been deeply grieved of late at the overwhelming number of letters spewing such an astonishing degree of vile hatred and vitriol for our president.

COVID TEAM: Angels in disguise

On Dec. 18, I was at home alone. My wife, Genita, had gone to help a friend in Blanchard. I tried to stand three times but was unable to get up.

SHERIFF: Selective criticism?

On Jan. 11, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office posted a letter on its Facebook page.

TO STUDENT: Words of encouragement

I hope you get the chance to read this. I wanted you to know you are not alone.

HYPOCRISY: Democrats full of it

This summer when left wing/Antifa/BLM insurrectionists set many major American cities on fire, attacked the White House, attacked police, killing several and wounding thousands, and caused billions of dollars in damage.

ARTICLE: Strong on science

The response by two doctors to the question about how the coronavirus vaccine was developed so quickly was quite informative.

NIC: Steady as she goes

I agree with the wisdom of Trustee Greg McKenzie that this is not the time, so early in a new year, for one member to demand the resignation of another.

Social media and free speech can be strangers

Turn off your social media outlets.

TRUMP: He was no Reagan

What a contrast between Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump.

In tooth, it's all about the money

At age 5 1/2, Ozzie Drake already is handling life’s challenges with “brutal efficiency.”

'Worley Warrior' still running

Frank Bybee still raising awareness of drug, alcohol abuse

'Wounded Warrior' runs again

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and webcast highlights for upcoming weekend

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

Wanted man accused of beating wife

A man is being held on $500,000 bail after police said he attacked his wife.

American Legion to host Oratorical Contest on Saturday

Students will deliver speeches about U.S. Constitution

Students will deliver speeches about U.S. Constitution

Richard Lyall Carlson

May 2, 1952 — Jan. 12, 2021

Richard Lyall Carlson, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Post Falls, Idaho

Suzanne Cox (Hartnett)

Suzanne Cox (Hartnett) peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Green Valley, Ariz.

Kay D. Hayes

Kay D. Hayes peacefully surrendered her dust back to the stars in the early

Gas price rising

First large January jump since 2009

Gas price rising

SPEAK and be heard

New podcasting studio in Cd'A helps community members tell their stories

New podcasting studio in Cd'A helps community members tell their stories

Jeffrey P. Madden, 58

On Jan. 17, 2021, the arms of the Angels reached out to bring Jeff

Trestle Creek Review accepting submissions

Deadline to contribute to North Idaho College's literary journal is Jan. 31

Deadline to contribute to North Idaho College's literary journal is Jan. 31

Ferret found

Community comes together in search of stolen animal

The case of a missing ferret that took social media by storm is closed — for now.

Man accused of trespassing

A man is being held on $100,000 bail after police said said he had drugs on his person while trespassing.

Legals for January, 22 2021

World leaders cheer US return to climate fight under Biden

BERLIN (AP) — World leaders breathed an audible sigh of relief that

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead

BAGHDAD (AP) — Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, killing at least 32 people

Idaho House OKs plan to let lawmakers call special sessions

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A constitutional amendment allowing the part-time Idaho

Judge gives preliminary OK to $641M Flint water deal

DETROIT (AP) — A judge granted preliminary approval Thursday to a $641 million

Gas explosion rips through Madrid building, killing 4

MADRID (AP) — A powerful gas explosion tore through a residential building in

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: No Pig, but still plenty of spirit in Prairie rivalry

In January 2001, in the Prairie Pig spirit game at Post Falls High (now Post Falls Middle School), Lakeland beat Post Falls 69-62, avenging an eight-point loss to the Trojans at home just nine days earlier. Lakeland hasn't beaten Post Falls since.

PREP ROUNDUP: Vikings get aggressive, pin down Sandpoint

On Saturday, Coeur d’Alene wrestling coach Jeff Moffat didn’t feel as if his team was competitive enough on the second day of the River City Duals tournament. A few days later, the Vikings won 10 of their matches by pinfall — only allowing points on forfeits in a 75-12 dual win over the Sandpoint Bulldogs at Jordan Court on Wednesday.

High school athletic plan to include more spectators at sporting events

Governor Brad Little instructs Idaho State Board of Education to revise athletic plan

COVID one year later

One year ago today, a strange new disease reached America's shores, killing more than 400,000 Americans and affecting every last square inch of American life. Here are how three locals made their way.

Cd'A to update in-school learning, quarantine practice

Secondary schools return to four days Feb. 1; new close contact protocol begins Feb. 15

Secondary schools return to four days Feb. 1; new close contact protocol begins Feb. 15

Tears for toppled tree

Running coach laments loss of ponderosa pine that was so long part of her life

Gentle Giant falls

Fighting hunger year-round

Unusual team finds ways to feed families

Community Library Network and Second Harvest team up for weekly grocery giveaways

NORTHWEST NOTES: Jan. 21, 2021

IdahoSports.com will continue to provide exclusive audio streams of Idaho state tournaments for the next five years, the Idaho High School Activities announced Wednesday morning during their January Board of Directors meeting.

AT COLLEGE: Jan. 21, 2021

Updates on area athletes at the next level

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Idaho police tested more than 300 rape kits last year

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Fewer sexual assault evidence kits were submitted

Moms earn more with 50/50 parenting

According to Pew Research reported in 2019, the U.S. has the world’s highest rate of children in single-parent households. That number has risen since 2010, while marriage rates declined.

BLM assessing windstorm damage

BLM reviews storm damage

Records

Judgments

Did you throw away your stimulus debit card?

With so many scams going around it’s no wonder people thought the

Bowling scores: Jan. 21, 2021

Results from area leagues

Library sets up two Family Read, Play and Learn Centers

Library sets up two reading centers

Fulcher: Next four years will test conservatives

Idaho's District 1 Congressman said executive orders unwinding former President Trump's immigration policies are among many Day One actions he took exception with.

Ruth Averil Thomas, 94

Ruth Averil Thomas, 94, formerly of the Silver Valley, passed away Jan. 4

Tubbs Hill is unique and special

So what is Tubbs Hill?

COVID patients, positivity rate decline

PHD: Adults 65 and older can get vaccine next month

Positivity rate falls

David Vernon Seat, 73

David “Dave” Vernon Seat, 73, of Hauser Lake, Idaho, passed away peacefully

Legals for January, 21 2021

Idaho lawmakers tweak bill in power struggle with governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — House lawmakers fine-tuned legislation Wednesday in

On Day One, Biden to undo Trump policies on climate, virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his first hours as president, Joe Biden will aim to

Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday,

The Latest: Calm at state capitols as Biden is sworn in

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Joe Biden's presidential inauguration (all times EST):

Post Falls boys get back on track, fend off Lakeland

Post Falls got back to playing like it had been in the past, Lakeland dug itself an early hole it couldn't climb out of, and the host Trojans p

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Zags are not a mid-major — or are they?

This might not make me any friends, but I think it’s fair to call the Zags a mid-major. A great one, certainly. Unless AD Mike Roth wants to take a stab at playing in (and winning) the Pac-12, though, the Zags remain in a mid-major conference.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings hold off Moscow in first game since Jan. 5

Coach Jon Adams wanted to find a way to build something in his first-year at his alma mater of Coeur d’Alene High. Those pieces are starting to come into place again.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Post Falls pulls away from Lakeland in second half

Skilar McLean and Hanna Christensen scored 11 points each, and the Post Falls Trojans pulled away from a halftime tie to beat the Lakeland Hawks 54-35 in Inland Empire League girls basketball Tuesday night at The Arena.

PREP WRESTLING: Timberlake goes 1-2 at IML duals

Trevor Cady went unbeaten for Timberlake at 220 pounds in the Intermountain League duals meet on Tuesday at Timberlake High.

NIC trustee Wood calls for chair to resign

Email from president details concerns about Banducci

North Idaho College trustees feud over comments

Red Hot Mamas will shine during inauguration

Fun-loving performance group to represent Idaho today in 'Parade Across America'

Fun-loving performance group to represent Idaho today in 'Parade Across America'

'We are not the way we were'

Economist sees pandemic as accelerant — good and bad

Seasoned economist paints the picture for North Idaho's road ahead

Power above vs. power below

Avista explains why more cable isn't already underground

Avista Utilities explains underground utility lines

COVID Watch

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Idaho prep girls basketball media poll Jan. 20, 2021

This week's state prep girls basketball media poll

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack Kiesbuy, Lake City High School

Lake City High senior basketball player Jack Kiesbuy is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Love it or hate it, today is history

Biden presidency begins.

Op-Ed: Fulcher stood alone with election objection

All four members served in leadership positions in the Idaho Legislature early in their political

Cereal will never be the same

Lakes students learn about DNA during wheat germ extraction lab

Lakes students learn about DNA during extraction lab

HREI: Hypocrisy on violence

It’s odd that the guest opinion by the board of directors of KC Human Rights and others in Thursday’s paper condemned the siege on the Capitol in D.C., but never said a thing about the Democrat states allowing Antifa and BLM to destroy businesses and intimidate people.

EVENTS: Beware radical elements

The statement “I did not vote against impeachment because it would increase the disharmony” echoes from the mouths of many Republicans, including our own Russ Fulcher.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Natural immunity is important business

Natural immunity is a big deal. As we seem to nose-dive into deeper immune, auto-immune diseases,

TAXES: Follow the money

Here are a few things to chew on, fellow Idahoans.

Man arrested for contacting teen

Brother also charged after car stuck in mud

A man who pleaded guilty last month to felony injury to a child was after police found him in a car last week with a teen he’d been ordered to avoid.

ABORTION: And other issues

Recent Capitol Hill events have left millions of Americans with a sick feeling in their stomachs.

SALUTE: Storm response superb

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone involved with the clean-up and damage restoration caused by the windstorm on Jan. 13.

Charles Michael “Chuck” Wideen, 74

Charles Michael “Chuck” Wideen, 74, passed away from pneumonia on Jan. 10, 2021, at Kootenai Health Hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Collection agencies, online shopping bear brunt of consumer complaints

State Finance Department offers free education services

The Department of Finance (the “Department”), responded to nearly 200

CONGRESS: Hatfields and McCoys

The mere mention of the name Hatfields or McCoys ignited bitter grudges between opposing family members.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Your vital sense of smell

We have all heard about how hideous of an illness COVID-19 is. Most of us know someone

CAPITOL: One intruder was BLM

It was reported on Jan. 14, by the Epoch Times, where journalists are fussy about facts, that the DOJ has charged one of the people who charged the Capitol.

Plan B turns into a novel celebration

If 2020 taught us anything it's to be prepared with a Plan B.

TDS giving big boosts to five local nonprofits

Nominate your favorites through Sunday night; winners earn $1,025 marketing packages

Nominate your favorites through Sunday night; winners earn $1,025 marketing packages

Robert Lee Huber

On Dec. 30, 2020, Heaven's gates opened to welcome Robert Lee Huber. Bob was born Feb. 8

NORRIS: Doing his job

I applaud Sheriff Norris for deciding not to waste his deputies time on enforcing the mask mandate.

Jonathan E. Snider, 59

Jonathan “Jon” Ellis Snider, age 59, of Post Falls, Idaho, died in a tragic accident

DIVISION: Let’s cross the line

During this turmoil raging through our country, instead of spewing vitriol aimed at opposing groups, let’s reflect on why this is happening.

Senate looks to end emergency … with a twist

A Senate Concurrent Resolution calls for an end to COVID-19 restrictions on the population while keeping the emergency in name only.

Seven more die from COVID, bringing local death toll to 215

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Youth Sports Jan. 20, 2021

Bowling, soccer, basketball and more

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Legals for January, 20 2021

Idaho senators warned of possible COVID-19 exposure

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers in the Idaho Senate have been told to monitor their health after a Senate staffer

More Idaho National Guard troops to help with virus fight

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The number of Idaho National Guard soldiers

Biden immigration plan opposed by GOP, conservative groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers and conservative groups opposed

King Day service calls for nonviolence amid turbulent times AP-US-King-Day-Service, 1st Ld-Writethru

ATLANTA (AP) — Speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration

Numbers suggest progress against COVID-19

But officials warn not to drop vigilance now

After the last in a string of three-day weekends, Panhandle Health said it's hoping locals follow protocols to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Nonviolence, community action at heart of MLK Day event

Civic Engagement Alliance, HREI host Community Conversations online seminar

Civic Engagement Alliance, HREI host online seminar on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

House committee says, fill the stands

Bill would remove group restrictions

Bill inspired by school sporting events aims to revoke COVID-19 gathering limitations

Residents hope for peaceful inauguration

As she looked ahead to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Post Falls resident Madison Boyer had three things on her mind.

COVID Watch

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Committee OKs amendment for special sessions

House Joint Resolution 1 would enable the Idaho Legislature to call itself into session with 60 percent of House and Senate approval.

MLK: Catalyst of civil rights to human rights

Honoring MLK.

Here comes another inaugural first

Tomorrow is Inauguration Day.

Records

Judgments

Tax help for seniors may be on horizon

While AARP has opened new sites nationwide to help seniors file their taxes, the foundation has not yet opened one in Kootenai County.

PREP ROUNDUP: Inside game leads St. Maries past Timberlake

Prep roundup for Jan. 19

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Terrance John Magorty, 92

Terrance John Magorty, 92, passed away at his home in Hot Springs, Mont.,

ZAGS TRACKER: Cook helps spark 'tired' Gonzaga

Zags Tracker for Jan. 19

Northwest Notes Jan. 19, 2021

Gonzaga's Corey Kispert and Jalen Suggs were named West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week.

Legals for January, 19 2021

California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.

MY TURN: Americans must unite to meet the huge challenges on our doorstep

As I grew up following World War II, those in my generation believed

Kremlin foe Navalny jailed for 30 days; allies plan protests

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian judge on Monday ordered opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two days from the inauguration, President-elect

Hanford contractor to lay off 30 workers

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — Hanford contractor Mission Support Alliance plans

China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains

BEIJING (AP) — China eked out 2.3% economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks could stand to be a little more daring — like Kansas City

Kansas City coach Andy Reid, hoping his team could hang on with backup Chad Henne holding the fort, gambled on a fourth-down pass with less than two minutes to play. Reid proved once again that you can be a little daring and still win in the sometimes-boring NFL.

January weather bizarre so far

Weird is the word for January weather

Village Bakery helps build dreams, gives big lift to Panhandle Autism Society

Village Bakery provides opportunities while building dreams, giving back to the community

Commissioners draw line on building budget

Tentative spending plan set at $18 million

Tentative spending plan set at $18 million

Lasting valor

How a DAV member and courageous warrior became the first living African American World War II Medal of Honor recipient

Lasting valor

COVID Watch

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WSU women fall to UCLA in OT despite Murekatete's double-double

Despite a heads-up play at the end of regulation, and a double-double from former Genesis Prep star Bella Murekatete, the Washington State women's basketball team fell 68-66 in overtime to No. 8 UCLA on Sunday.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Jan. 18-22

Former Lake City softball star Stangel named to role with Vanderbilt football program

Former Lake City High softball star Casey Stangel has been named director of operations for the football program at Vanderbilt University, new Commodores head football coach Clark Lea announced.

Legals for January, 18 2021

'This could have been avoided'

Family questions city decision that left ponderosa pine standing — until it fell on their home

Tree decision questioned

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: When your beloved team is suddenly sitting at home

How could you not enjoy Nickelodeon's telecast of last Sunday's Chicago-New Orleans playoff game? How often do you get to see a player get "slimed" when he scores a touchdown? I can't think of a good reason for the casual fan to watch the Bears play the Saints in the regular season — but make it a playoff game, with "slime" shooting out of the end zone pylons to celebrate a touchdown? Oh yeah!

'Free-range children'

Bill would protect parents from what lawmaker calls unreasonable neglect charges

Idaho Rep. Ron Nate says the Reasonable Childhood Independence Act would empower parents to let kids be kids

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: The day my hip check could have ended a Hall of Famer's career

... I managed to throw a hip check at George Brett, who never saw me coming. George flipped over, completely out of control, and landed on the back of his neck. I remember hearing the crack of his head on the ice. And thinking that both of our careers could be over — George to serious injury, and me for being both idiotic and irresponsible. As it happened, though, George must have a head like cement. He was dizzy for a bit, but made a full recovery. Also finished in the Hall of Fame.

PREP WRESTLING: Different event, same result

Trojans claim sixth River City Duals title in last seven years

Ziply Fiber offers internet, telephone service

Business Bits for Jan. 17

PREP BASKETBALL: Priest River, Bonners boys triumph in wild IML openers

Trentyn Kreager and Blake Barrett combined for nine 3-pointers and 50 points as the Spartans held off the Tigers in the Intermountain League opener for both teams.

Local mother, advocate writes book about daughter

Jessica Rachels is working to educate people about cytomegalovirus and its dangers for pregnant women.

BIRDS: Feathers of wisdom

I live on North Maple in Hayden.

JAN. 6: Hold all accountable

To prevent another leader of our country from trying to be an autocrat or dictator, Donald Trump must be held accountable for his actions, whether through impeachment, the 25th Amendment or under Section 2384, the Seditious Conspiracy law.

Glen R. Meredith, 82

Glen R. Meredith, 82, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2020, at his home in Worley, Idaho.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT: A ski vacation at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community

Neighborhood of the Week: Jan. 17

MACKAY: In praise of health care professionals

Seems like every conversation these days begins with "How are you doing?" or "Are you managing to keep busy during lockdown?" and ends with "Stay safe!"

TRUMP: Fraudulent presidency

I did not read the more than 10,000-word, 40-minute life wasting time of rally that at the end of it all ended with an attack on police, law, order and the very symbol of what this deranged president’s rhetoric supposes to in feign support.

FULCHER: End the deception

I am a political independent.

Ronald Metcalf-Curry, 40

Our beloved son, Ronald “Ronnie” Milan Curry, aka Dennis “Denny” Milan Metcalf, passed away

SHERIFF: Do your job

I had high hopes that our new sheriff would continue Sheriff Wolfinger’s reputation for effective leadership. Perhaps Norris needs information about COVID.

SHERIFF: Protect the vulnerable

Sheriff Norris’s letter to Kootenai County residents deeply miscalculates the pandemic’s impact on vulnerable families.

How to escape DMV hell unscathed

This should be a top legislative priority for 2021.

Lake City boys beat Post Falls for first time since 2014

Jack Kiesbuy scored five of his 10 points in a 13-0 first-quarter run that put Lake City in control, and the Timberwolves kept Post Falls at arm's length the rest of the way, snapping an 18-game losing streak to the Trojans with a 54-43 Inland Empire League boys basketball victory Friday night at Lake City.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeland gets defensive, whips Sandpoint

With a week in between games, Lakeland wanted to change its identity from a offensive-minded squad to one that can stop the ball a little more often. On Friday, it worked like a charm.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: 3s by Blake, Walton spark Post Falls to win over Lake City

Not much separated Post Falls and Lake City on Friday night, until Maya Blake and Kaysha Walton hit back-to-back 3-pointers for Post Falls with 6 minutes left in the game. Suddenly up by seven points, the Trojans closed out the Timberwolves from the free-throw line for a 57-47 Inland Empire League girls basketball victory at Lake City.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Adjust, or get used to staying home

If 2020 was the year of the postponement, with the coronavirus pandemic putting a halt to pretty much everything you can think of, then 2021 has been the year of the adjustment. From playing in some odd circumstances — no fans and in some cases, no idea if a game is going to get played up until it actually starts — area teams have passed that test with flying colors.

PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene advance to River City semis

Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene, which met for the tournament title in 2020, will face each other today at 9 a.m.

Commissioners sign emergency declaration

Document asks for state assistance and storm recovery efforts continue

Man dies in duplex fire

Man dies in duplex fire

County could expedite building permits after storm

County officials hope to expedite the building permit process for residences affected by Wednesday’s windstorm.

'Big Bertha' finally falls

Tree that crushed Fort Grounds home in windstorm was reported to be 258 years old

Big Bertha falls

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Wyoming man hurt in U.S. 95 crash

Man hurt in crash

Idaho National Guard activated to Washington, D.C.

Will help with security during transfer of power

Idaho National Guard activated to Washington, D.C.

VICTIM?: Not by long shot

Chadlen Smith, I must congratulate you on your performance.

Two plead guilty after alleged beating

Two men accused of breaking into another man’s home and beating him with a club have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges.

RIOTS: Hypocrisy on display

Well it looks like all the left had a hay day on Sunday’s LTE page.

Montana, Montana State, Portland State opt out of spring Big Sky football season

Football schedules at Idaho and Eastern Washington for the abbreviated spring 2021 season took a hit Friday with the announcement that Montana, Montana State and Portland State have opted out of the spring 2021 Big Sky Conference football season.

The surprising power of dark teen comedy ‘Spontaneous’

Cramming season always provides a few surprises.

'Help your neighbor'

Mike Bullard hopes to link volunteer groups with those in need after the storm

After the storm

RIVERSTONE: Growth’s blemish

Re: 1/10/21 “Terraza Waterfront Café coming to Riverstone,” quality of life in Cd’A is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Homelessness: Not St. Vincent de Paul’s Problem, Everyone’s Problem

It is no mystery that winter in North Idaho bring

More than 9,000 still without power

Avista, KEC continue restoration efforts

Some North Idaho residents could remain without power until late tonight as Avista and Kootenai Electric crews continued restoration efforts.

JAN. 6: Playing into China’s hands

According to its definition, a patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

VOTE BUYING: Simple, effective

Vote buying occurs when a political party or candidate seeks to buy the vote of a voter in an upcoming election.

STIMULUS: Pay it forward

I read the Opinion article written by Len Crosby which appeared in Saturday’s edition.

FULCHER: Simply dishonorable

As the only Idaho congressional representative to try and subvert democracy by suggesting that the Presidential election was rife with voter fraud, despite these lies being completely debunked, Mr. Fulcher dishonored the oath he took to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

FOLLOW-UP: Story raises questions

The Press ran an item Saturday regarding a hit and run accident involving President Trump supporters and an unnamed driver.

FAST FIVE: Jen Collins: Challenges and rewards amid a global pandemic

Meet Jen Collins, registered nurse and 3 East nurse manage

The stay-at-home dad: Certain smells and digestive preferences

My 5-year-old daughter notices unusual smells before anyone else in the house, even if she doesn’t

Little disappointed in nationwide vaccine lag

Gov. Brad Little spent some of his time this week in North Idaho surveying windstorm damage and observing the rescue of miners stranded from a power outage.

Barbecue and bravery

First responders treated to appreciation lunch

Coeur d'Alene's Candlelight Christian Fellowship passes out hot meals to front line workers

Thought for food

Detoxing from sugar is hard. The little white crystals are addictive. Depending on whom you ask,

STUDENT: Counselors a blessing

Regarding the Sunday article by Devin Weeks, the child felt comfortable talking to an adult about a difficult situation — not one that comes up every day.

Parenting anxious kids in the COVID-19 era

Last week I overheard my 5-year-old tell my 2-year-old

Dear Californians Moving To Coeur d'Alene

When it comes to relocating one’s life the determining factors may be circumstantial: a new job

Legals for January, 16 2021

NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The National Rifle Association announced Friday i

Idaho House rejects remote participation amid virus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers in the House on Friday rejected a request fro

Ag industry wants farmworkers prioritized for vaccinations

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The agriculture industry is asking Washington

NY prosecutors interview Michael Cohen about Trump finances

NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors conducted an hourslong interview

Extremists exploit a loophole in social moderation: Podcasts

Major social platforms have been cracking down on the spread of misinformation

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: It's never Pete's fault when Seahawks fall short

In truth, Pete Carroll has the power of a mob boss, and he decided that Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer — whose offense scored a franchise-record 459 points — would have to finish his Seahawks tenure in the trunk of a car. You know, at some rest stop out on a New Jersey turnpike. We’re speaking figuratively here (at least I hope we are), but it does seem like Carroll had to blame somebody for the Seahawks’ stumbles down the stretch.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland handles Sandpoint, falls short to Nampa

Lakeland coach Rob Edelblute knew going into its dual with Nampa that it was key for his guys at the upper weights to take care of business when called on. And it was pretty close to happening.

Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Jan. 15, 2021

Rankings in all six classifications

North Idahoans work to restore homes, properties

North Idahoans work to restore homes, properties day after Windstorm '21

Thousands still without power

Avista, KEC say it could stay off in some areas into Sunday

Many have been told to expect to remain without power until late Saturday night.

Bill would kill COVID attendance restrictions

The bill will get a full hearing before State Affairs.

Wanted: New Coeur d'Alene superintendent

School district launches national search to find Cook's replacement

School district launches national search to find Cook's replacement

Northwest Notes Jan. 15, 2021

Derek Bayley of Rathdrum finished third at the Power Ranch Invitational in Gilbert, Ariz., an Outlaw Tour event at Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch which concluded Thursday.

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Commissioners in the making

Mountain View High School seniors learn valuable lesson in civic participation

Dawn Fern Atha, 54

On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, Dawn Atha, loving wife, mother, sister and friend

Man arrested again in stalking case

POST FALLS — A Spokane man who was previously arrested for stalking and alleged possession of child porn returned to jail for the second time this week after police said he violated a protection order.

Standing up for school counselors

There was a protest on Monday about the situation at Northwest Expedition

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

STUDENT: Press demeans families

I had to take exception to your Jan. 10 article by Devin Weeks of a counselor giving advice to an 11-year-old on the transgender topic without the parents/guardians input or being notified of such conversations.

Local composer keeping busy in retirement

Gary Edwards continues music work, planning a concert this fall

Gary Edwards planning a concert for this fall

ISP seeks hit-and-run driver

ISP seeks hit-and-run driver

LETTER: Soon we forget

Sunday Mae Clark wrote in her letter to the editor she was shocked to see the lawless attack on one seat of government. Here is what was going on in October 2018.

$1.4B in national jackpots

Mega Millions, Powerball tickets going fast

$1.4B in Idaho jackpots

Beware COVID-19 vaccine scams

Unfortunately, with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, many myths,

PHD administers more than 2,200 doses of vaccine

PHD vaccinating more people

Life's gales can't blow us away

Blown away again.

PANDEMIC: Best sign possible

Like, “the light at the end of the tunnel,” like, “the dove that returned to Noah,” I just saw an apparition that is predicting the end of this pandemic — toilet paper on sale at Albertsons, $3 off!

Rally for LGBTQ Youth set for Saturday

Post Falls teen organizing demonstration that will take place in Coeur d'Alene City Park

VACCINE: Where’s the plan?

I just read the vapid report from Governor Little’s office on vaccine distribution.

Op-Ed: Press needs more complete reporting

Democrats decry what they see as unbalanced reporting.

CFA: Share more news

We love what Christmas for All does for people in our community and have joyfully contributed for several years.

Tree removed from Fort Sherman Chapel

Interior to be inspected to assess damage

Fort Sherman Chapel tree removed

Records

Sentencings

HREI: Don’t ignore the details

Jeanette Laster and the illustrious Human Rights Education Institute rise again to offer us yet another interesting thought exercise.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Radio, television and webcast highlights for coming weekend

FULCHER: On the wrong side

An insurrection at the U.S. Capitol incited by Trump.

Legals for January, 15 2021

National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down

WASHINGTON (AP) — All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.

FBI tracking 'extensive' online chatter about armed protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter,”

Idaho National Guard to deploy 300 to Biden inauguration

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — About 300 Idaho National Guard soldiers and airmen will be sent

Watchdog: DOJ bungled 'zero tolerance' immigration policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their

Patient miners hoisted safely out of Galena Mine following power outage

In the wake of Wednesday morning’s wind storm, the power went down across the entire Silver Valley resulting in some Miners having to make a tough choice. Climb out or wait it out.

Press phones working

After more than 24 hours of Press phones not able to receive or make calls, all lines are once again functioning.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: What's in a league — and an environment

It's been 12 years since games between 5A and 4A schools in the Inland Empire League have counted toward league placing. And, more important, postseason seeding.

Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland pins down Lake City

Lakeland, Coeur d'Alene notch dual wrestling wins on Wednesday.

AT COLLEGE: Jan. 14, 2021

Updates on area athletes at the next level

'Like an earthquake'

Windstorm leaves trail of destruction as residents begin recovery efforts

Windstorm howls in CDA

Power's out in Kootenai County

Gusts reach 70 mph; some homes might not have electricity for days

More than 15,000 without power in Kootenai County as crews work to restore service.

Senate panel seeks to end COVID emergency

Four new pieces will come to debate before the Senate State Affairs Committee that would end the state of emergency, give the Legislature the ability to call itself into session and limit future emergencies to 30 days.

Tree services swamped after storm

Local tree services have their work cut out for them after a windstorm that downed trees throughout the region.

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Bowling scores: Jan. 14, 2021

Results from area leagues

FUTURE: Make it bright

As a 40-plus year resident (80 years young) and taxpayer of Kootenai County, I would like to call upon the residents of this fine community regardless of your political view to step back and be thankful for the quality of life we have all enjoyed in this wonderful Idaho Panhandle.

TRUMP: Punish the anarchist

Thank you for letters to the editor on Sunday that reassured me there are civilized folks in our small city and the greater republic.

COUNSELOR: Abuse claims unfounded

As a former Coeur d’Alene School Board member and having had a mental health counseling practice for decades in Coeur d’Alene, it is my opinion that the allegation of “abuse” or unprofessionalism of a Coeur d’Alene School District elementary school counselor as noted in the article in Sunday’s Press, and at a public “Stop the Abuse” rally on Monday, and online is not supported by the facts.

CARRIER: Exceptional service

My carrier is Pat Benson. He is aware that I am disabled.

NORRIS: Enforce all laws

Sheriff Norris has announced that he will not enforce the use of masks as mandated by the Panhandle Health District.

TRUMP: Silence is golden

I woke up to a brand new world.

Op-Ed: Unite in battle against terrorism

Open Letter to Fellow Americans The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has spent the past 40

Storm damage: Responsibilities explained

If a tree falls in a windstorm — who pays for the damage?

RESPONSE: Couldn’t resist

In response to a couple of letters printed on Sunday, I tried my best to ignore them and simply could not.

COUNSELOR: Doing her job

My name is Megan Dardis-Kunz and I am a resident of Coeur d’Alene.

RIOTS: Plenty to blame

Who is to Blame for the Washington, D.C., riots?

Power’s out? Be prepared

How to make the best of a powerless situation

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Good to the bone

Strains, sprains or breaks? Visit Orthopedic Urgent Care

If you’ve tweaked your shoulder, snapped your wrist or twisted your ankle, the professionals at Orthopedic Surgery and Sports

Falling tree kills Post Falls man

Emergency responders receive more than 1,000 calls during windstorm

Legals for January, 14 2021

Phones at The Press may be down until Friday

Phones lines are down at The Press

Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a

US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports

Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment; voting underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on the verge of being impeached for a second time just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a

Fallen tree closes Highway 41 in Rathdrum

Oversized loads, semi-trucks and passenger vehicles are being advised to avoid State Highway 41 near Coeur d’Alene Street in Rathdrum after a fallen tree has brought down power lines.

Wind knocks out power in region

Many businesses unable to operate.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: WSU women, good golf around here, and why Pete wants to run

The Seahawks are barely out of the playoffs, and if you were disappointed in the result, you’re going to love Pete Carroll’s plan to fix things. I’m using that word “love” a bit tongue in cheek. It seems that Pete feels the Hawks need to run the ball more. Sorry, but that’s what he said.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rewers reaches 1,000-point club early in T-Wolves win

On their first possession of the game, the Lake City Timberwolves broke the press, and Brooklyn Rewers cut to the hoop and converted a pass from Brenna Hawkins for a milestone. The basket gave Rewers 1,001 career points, and the Timberwolves went on to beat the Sandpoint Bulldogs 55-26 in Inland Empire League play Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court.

PREP ROUNDUP: Rutherford rescues Post Falls boys at Moscow

Cole Rutherford scored nine of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, including a steal and go-ahead basket with 30 seconds left, as the Post Falls Trojans rallied to beat the Moscow Bears 46-41 in Inland Empire League play Tuesday night at Bear Den.

Prep girls basketball media poll Jan. 13, 2021

Girls basketball rankings for the six classifications

Northwest Notes Jan. 13, 2021

Game time for Gonzaga's home men's basketball game vs. Pepperdine on Thursday has been changed again. The game is now scheduled for 6 p.m., to be televised on ESPN.

Elderly Idahoans closer to front of vaccine line

Gov. Brad Little announced the bump Tuesday as critique over the vaccine rollout continues

Rising up to meet rising need

Elks, Scouts give to CAP food bank as more people turn out for help

Donations help food bank

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alyssa Randles, Coeur d'Alene High School

Coeur d'Alene High sophomore wrestler Alyssa Randles is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Voters sticking with political parties after riot

Kootenai County Elections Office reports little change in party alliance

The sheriff has spoken, and the community supports him

Kootenai County residents agree with no-enforcement

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Youth Sports Jan. 13, 2021

Soccer, bowling, basketball and more

Badger honored

Lakeland High volleyball coach Kelsie Badger was recently named 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year by the Idaho State Coaches Association. Badger coached the Hawks to the first state volleyball title in program history last fall.

GONZAGA: Been champs before

On Dec. 31, sports writer Steve Cameron was lauding the qualities of this year’s Gonzaga basketball team.

Gary Bruce Blake, 80

Our dear brother, Gary Bruce Blake, was promoted from this world into

TRUMP: No trophy for you

Boy, you Trump fans are really something.

BUSINESS: How we can all help

What a time to own a business.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

CLIMATE: Op-ed rebuttal

Ella Erwin wrote an op-ed recently, “A Call to Mitigate Climate Change.”

CORTES: A Mexican’s perspective

I’m Mexican and really enjoyed seeing that the newspaper had an article on Hernan Cortes.

The biggest issue needs urgent action

Gov. Little outlined a great plan for Idaho - with one huge gap.

Op-Ed: Happy 40th birthday to two stellar groups

In the year 1981, two separate small groups of Kootenai County citizens founded two remarkable organizations: Hospice of North Idaho and the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations.

The card is in the mail

EIP card with stimulus money catches local by surprise

The card is in the mail

Dangerous ground

In Idaho, pedestrian fatalities increased by 70% over 10-year time period

Dangerous ground

Cd'A superintendent accepts position in Oregon

Cook to remain in current position through end of school year

Cook to remain in current position through end of school year

Man pleads guilty after alleged beating with club

COEUR d’ALENE — One of the men accused of breaking into another man’s home and beating him bloody with a club pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

VACCINE: Priorities askew

For a year now we were told by the CDC, local doctors, the news, and our local government that the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions were at greatest risk to contract the COVID virus and die.

RIOTS: Just one word — sad

I’m at a loss for words to describe how sad I am for our country that I spent 31 years defending.

GROWTH: Time to act now

Have you tried to cross Government Way from a side street to go the opposite direction lately?

NUCLEAR: Key deal details

If President Biden is to strike a nuclear deal with Iran or North Korea, it must provide for inspection of suspected sites without a waiting period.

RESERVE CORP: Already on the job

To answer Deborah Douglas, the writer who suggested that we activate the Idaho Medical Reserve Corp to help vaccinate against COVID-19, the MRC has been in action against COVID-19 since March.

AIRPORT: Beware expansion efforts

I can’t help but get extremely concerned whenever Airport Manager Steve Kjergaard states that improvements to the airport are required by the FAA.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Healthy weight year-round: Part II

In Part I of "Healthy year-round," we discussed briefly the varying reasons for gaining weight or the inability to lose it. This second part will detail more of the reasons.

RIOT: Make America sane again

I was appalled by the many pictures and videos of Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol of the United States of America.

STUDENTS: Lesson worth re-seeing

I suggest we reshow the story of the high school kids on Saturday morning detention.

Case continues for woman accused in hit-and-run crash

RATHDRUM — The arraignment for a woman accused of fleeing a crash on State Highway 41 in August 2020 was postponed until next month.

Focus on the banks in the coming year

Main Street column for Jan. 13

0113 Notices

VIEHOUSER, Kathryn Lanell, 78, of Coeur d’Alene, died Jan. 10, 2021 at the

TAXES: Two things that work

For new construction, California had two good ideas, one was called Mello-Roos and the other Proposition 13.

ELECTION: Trump won

Enough is enough. Put simply here are two clear facts…

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — My 2021 wine wish list

Well, the new year is here! Like most of us I always look forward to the start of the year with hopes for things to be good this year and better than the previous.

Records

Judgments and sentencings

VACCINES: Tap this resource

Why doesn’t Idaho plug into Idaho’s Incident Command System (ICS) for vaccine distribution?

Legals for January, 13 2021

US prosecutors weighing sedition charges in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last

US will require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test

NEW YORK (AP) — Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof

Windstorm could cause power outages

Outages expected

Windstorm coming?

Schweitzer: No masks, no twilight skiing

Ski resort says no twilight due to nonmaskers

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul, Republican mega-donor

Mental illness issues could halt execution of female inmate

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has temporarily stopped the U.S. government’s

Mexico sees holiday bump in tourism amid pandemic surge

TULUM, Mexico (AP) — The friends from Jackson, Mississippi, relaxed

Sheriff: KCSO won’t enforce mask mandate

Norris says his priority is to 'protect safety, rights of citizens'

COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will not enforce public health mandates meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Police: Spokane man arrested for possession of child pornography

Post Falls police detectives arrested Chadlen D. Smith, 36, of Spokane on Monday for sexual exploitation of a minor due to his alleged possession of infant and toddler child pornography.

Legislators like Little's push for fiscal conservatism

North Idaho reps say an ambitious tax cut reflects the rainy day attitude that helped the state weather COVID-19.

Oh no … too warm to snow?

Clark's 'Let it Snow' promotion in jeopardy if 4 inches don't fall Thursday

May be too warm for Clark's Let it Snow promo to rain free jewelry on North Idaho

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Idaho Democrats present 2021 legislative priorities

Idaho Democrats present 2021 legislative priorities

Idaho gas prices surge, but not in Cd'A

National average hits highest level in 10 months

gas prices climb

PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries tops Lapwai in matchup of ranked teams

Prep Roundup for Jan. 12

No charges in reported gun threat

Video of incident during pro-Trump rally surfaces as police continue investigation

No charges yet in reported threat

Critters of North Idaho: Wood Duck

If there’s an Idahoan bird that’s going to take the prize as fanciest waterfowl,

Student privacy vs. parental rights

School counselors in a tough spot.

ZAGS TRACKER: GU navigating opponents, COVID extremely well

Zags Tracker column for Jan. 12

Northwest Notes Jan. 12, 2021

Lewis-Clark State College sophomore Sara Muehlhausen was named Cascade Conference women's basketball Player of the Week. Muehlhausen, a 6-foot-3 post from Lake City High, posted a career-high 14 points in a 75-39 win over the College of Idaho to go with six rebounds, a block and a steal. The Hayden native shot 5 for 8 from the field and was 4 for 5 from the free-throw line.

Lawmakers seek to curb Idaho governor's emergency authority

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A power struggle between lawmakers and Republican Gov. Brad Little has begun.

Legals for January, 12 2021

Norris Will Not Enforce Dictates on Healthy Citizens

From Sheriff Robert B. Norris: I make this commitment to you, the citizens of Kootenai

Here's what the president said

Editor's note: Several readers have asked The Press to post a transcript of President Trump's Jan. 6 speech so people can decide for themselves if the president incited the ensuing riot.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Don't blame the messenger because your Seahawks lost

One thing is clear: Pretty much every living soul in the Northwest expected the Seahawks to dispatch the Rams on Saturday. The shock of that 30-20 loss was evident in the boatload of messages I’ve received.

Analysis: Want a condo in Cd'A? Good luck

In 2020, 121 sold; only two available now

Extreme Shortage of Available Properties

Excessive wakes scrutinized — again

County considers changing 150-foot limit

Year-old ordinance back on commissioners mind

Bill could pinch tax entities, help taxpayers

Potential legislation by state lawmakers worries county

Potential legislation by state lawmakers worries county

We got moisture but not the snow

After a dry first 8 days of December, the storm door opened up to bring above normal moisture to most of the Inland Northwest. However, many of the air masses have been too warm for snow in the lower elevations, especially in early January.

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Peak offers swim safety classes for youngsters

Peak Health and Wellness Center opens water safety courses for children

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Jan. 11-15

Northwest Notes Jan. 11, 2021

Thursday's Gonzaga men's basketball home game versus Pepperdine will be at 2 p.m. on ESPN2, and Saturday's game at Saint Mary's will be at 5 p.m. on ESPN.

Legals for January, 11 2021

Cd'A School District at center of human rights hurricane

Monday rally involves organization ID'd as anti-LGBT hate group

Monday rally involves known anti-LGBT hate group

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Choate, with North Idaho ties, nearly made another big step

Little did I know that, standing on the roof of a school bus with Gale Dolsby in 1987, calling a Sandpoint High football game to be shown days later on the local community access channel, that I would be watching someone who was this close to becoming the next football coach at Boise State.

Man's arrest leads to questions about right to record

POST FALLS — A man is questioning the limits of the right to record in public spaces after he was accused of stalking.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawk fans get an early jump looking ahead to next season

Why the surprise? Oh, how about the fact that the Seahawks had never lost a home playoff opener in the Carroll era — he’d won all six tries — and in fact, they hadn’t been knocked out of the playoffs in a home opener since 2004. Combine those numbers with that result from 13 days earlier, and Seahawks fans probably were looking ahead to their next opponent. Instead… Sorry, but you’re stuck looking toward next season.

Superheroes of business

Best of North Idaho nominations open today

Best of 2021 nominations open today

PREP BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene girls turn up heat on Sandpoint

The Coeur d'Alene Vikings forced 25 turnovers in a 55-29 victory over the Sandpoint Bulldogs in Inland Empire League play Saturday in Sandpoint.

PREP WRESTLING: Cd'A's Alyssa Randles wins at Rollie Lane; Post Falls boys third

The lone champion from North Idaho at the 21st Rollie Lane Invitational came in the girls tournament. Coeur d’Alene sophomore Alyssa Randles pinned Camilla Tew of West Side in the finals in 1:27 to win the 123-pound title at the Ford Sports Center.

Terraza Waterfront Cafe coming to Riverstone

Business Bits for Jan. 10

Janene Katherine Tefft

Oct. 14, 1955 - Dec. 29, 2020

On December 29, 2020, Janene Katherine Tefft, loving mother and grandmother died in Gilbert, Ariz., at the age of 65.

Cd'A school board faces daunting year

The challenges keep piling up for District 271.

CONGRESS: Represent all people

I think Congress has gone crazy. Their opening prayer for the 117th Congress ended with “A-men and a-woman. A-men has nothing to do with gender which they are opposed to. The word in itself means “So be it.”

PRESS: Cover story disgraceful

Shame on you Cd’A Press!

MACKAY: The meaning of mentorship

We never stop needing role models.

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

SIEGE: Aftermath inspiration

I think the Trumpers’ siege was almost worth it to me, just to get to hear the oratorical skills of so many of our legislators.

MOB: No room in America

I was shocked but not surprised to see the lawless mob attack on our seat of government Jan. 6.

Margaret 'Meg' Twigg, 88

Margaret “Meg” Twigg, 88, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died on Jan. 8, 2021.

TRUMP: Departing in shame

Al-Qaeda was responsible for Sept. 11, 2001, a day that stunned America.

Live to ski: Dream homes and deals near Schweitzer

Neighborhood of the Week: Jan. 10

Alice Jane Ford Spilker

Alice Jane Ford Spilker passed away on Dec. 18, 2020, in Palm Desert, Calif.

Keith W. Fields, 88

Our Dad, Keith W. Fields went home to the place Jesus prepared for him on Dec.

RALLY: Not your finest moment

Dear Citizens of Coeur d’Alene…

Anita Jean (Weipert) Pinch

And the greatest of these is love! It is with heavy hearts that we are sharing the passing of our lovely mother,

PRESS: Perpetrating falsehoods

I would like to express my concern about the huge front-page article on Thursday’s paper.

RED HATS: Enough is enough

The heart of our beloved nation was disgracefully bloodied Jan. 6.

John Martin Horn

In loving memory of John Martin Horn, born in Los Angeles, on Sept. 28, 1943.

Vintage Voices: The Wisdom Within a Story

Today’s column is inspired by a conversation I recently

VACCINE: Prioritize seniors

Since the largest number of patients over 70 years of age die from the COVID-19 virus (about 90%), why not put these people near the top of the list to get a vaccine?

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Vikings catch on from 3, beat Timberwolves

There was nothing fishy about Friday's Inland Empire League game between Lake City and Coeur d'Alene at Viking Court. Although, it didn't stop the Vikings from performing their own version of a catch and release.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Cards ready to return, when it's right

As start dates and events continued to be pushed back by the NWAC and North Idaho College, it was apparent early on that this wasn’t going to be a normal sports season due to the coronavirus pandemic. And that’s fine, the athletes understand. Then again, all they want is a chance to get something going, whether that be a practice or game once again.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls boys get back on right track

Alex Horning and Caden McLean shined in the first half, and Cole Rutherford provided the finishing touch as the Post Falls Trojans beat the Lewiston Bengals 57-45 in Inland Empire League play Friday night.

Police investigating hit-and-run report

Protesters tell police that vehicle came toward them, bumped 2, then driver threatened some with handgun

Driver and car at rally

County commissioners gear up for busy 2021

Kootenai County commissioners gear up for busy 2021

Bluegrass Lodge taking shape on Ramsey

Project will boost inventory of apartments, townhouses

The first of 249 units are coming together, and roads have been paved to make way for the remainder.

‘All good things’

Longtime commissioner, sheriff retire to much acclaim

ST. MARIES — As he looked out at the community members who had gathered to celebrate his nearly 50 years of leadership and service in Benewah County, Jack Buell smiled.

Northwest Notes January 9, 2021

The Spokane Chiefs will indeed play at least a partial season as the Western Hockey League Board of Governors said it has made a commitment to play a regular season.

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

The stay-at-home dad: Mom shouldn’t solve all the problems

Even stay-at-home dads must contend with the all-powerful aura of Mother.

The T-Dub Movie Awards of 2020

No pandemic will delay the most important movie awards in the industry.

The Cleanse

It sure was a pretty picture. The light hit the water, shining with an un-wintery gleam. Framed by pines

Vandals deliver for one of their own

Engineering students build device for medical student to open doors to becoming CPR-certified

FAST FIVE: Jim Lyon: Hard work and kindness go a long way

Meet Jim Lyon. He considers himself a lifelong Idaho resident who has been blessed wit

Records

Sentencings

Faithful Observations: New hope for international adopted kids

We did an interview nearly two years ago about this ministry started by Sandra

Cd'A wants public's help preserving its past

The Historic Preservation Commission has posted a survey as a run-up to its Thursday virtual forum.

Free barbecue for first responders

Barbecue for fire, law, medical

Court dismisses suit over COVID-19 restrictions

A U.S. District Court judge is dismissing a lawsuit filed over COVID-19 restrictions

In with the new

Kootenai County officials swearing in Monday

Elaine 'Daisy' Briley

Elaine “Daisy” Briley fell asleep in the arms of her Lord, Jan. 7, 2021,

Warning of scam calls, impersonating police

Scam calls

ISP nabs 127 for DUI over holidays

ISP arrests 127 for DUI

Idaho Lottery debuts new Pick 4 draw game on Sunday

Idaho Lottery debuts new Pick 4 draw game on Sunday

'Inexcusable'

CDA man gets 10 years for injury to child

CDA man gets 10 years for injury to child

Wesley Beard Stone, DDS, 93

Dr. Wesley Beard Stone was born with a twinkle in his eyes, a smile

Stimulus payments miss target

COVID Relief Money: The President signed the latest COVID stimulus bill ($908 Billion in additional

Melody Anne Lillemo

On Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, Melody Anne Lillemo passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Melody

Back-to-back U.S. 95 collisions injure Sagle man

A Sagle man was injured on Friday after he was rear-ended and then struck broadside on U.S. 95.

Legals for January, 9 2021

A Warrior Education

When thinking about retirement, many may dream of trips to the tropics, picking up a new hobby, engaging

Deadly siege focuses attention on Capitol Police

WASHINGTON (AP) — The police were badly outnumbered. Only a few dozen guarded the West front of the U.S. Capitol when they were rushed by thousands of pro-T

Pelosi, Democrats lay plans for swift Trump impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats laid plans Friday for impeaching President Donald Trump,

3 hurt in I-90 crash

3 hurt in I-90 crash

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: With Suggs, start of Zags games is can't-miss TV

Jalen Suggs made it a specific point. Coach Mark Few has to speak to him during games, Suggs said, in order to slow him down. The freshman star from Minnesota gets going too fast, he admitted, and it limits his effectiveness. But the more he can absorb Few’s advice to take his time, see the court and make good decisions, Suggs insisted, the better he can be.

PREP ROUNDUP: Rimel, Holder help St. Maries girls end five-game skid

Senior wing Macie Rimel scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the St. Maries Lumberjacks snapped a five-game losing skid with a 57-29 nonleague victory over the Wallace Miners on Thursday night.

Northwest Notes: Jan. 8, 2021

Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert, Jalen Suggs and Drew Timme were named to the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List, as chosen by a poll of national college basketball experts based on their performances during the 2020-21 season thus far.

Crapo would not support removing Trump from office

As calls for deeming the President unfit for office echo calls for impeachment, the Idaho Senator said he supports neither option as the best path forward.

Idaho faring better than national average on unemployment

Despite an uptick in claims, a new study and new initiatives provides hope for Idaho's unemployed.

An angel among us

KH nurse Lara Jarrett credited with saving man who suffered heart attack while driving

Angels among us

Government transparency gets screen time

Experts explain open meeting laws during a pandemic

How public officials can comply with Idaho’s Open Meeting Law - even in a pandemic

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

CYT: Miracle delivered

The staff and board of CYT North Idaho would like to thank everyone who has or is donating to our after-school theater arts program for kids. We prayed for a miracle and we received many and now our kids will still have the opportunity to participate in classes, a showcase, and hopefully even a Cabaret style event.

How to lasso runaway growth

Lately I have been wondering about our “representative” government

LEGISLATORS: Focus on real priorities

Our state legislators expressed concern over the governor’s executive power.

AUGUSTA: Hope for 2021

Regarding the section “Letters to Santa,” one gave me hope for the new year.

LESSON: In science and history

I typically have a dubious response whenever someone opines about what the “Founding Fathers” would have thought about a certain set of circumstances existing today.

Movie Times

Hayden Cinema

Idaho keeps giving and giving

Fire department, others collect and receive record donations

Record giving

0108 Notices

BENTZ, Lawrence Vernon, 90, of Rathdrum, Idaho, died Jan. 1, 2021. Arrangements by Yates Funeral Home.

Emergency funding is available

Local food and shelter organizations are invited to apply for funding from the Federal

LEGISLATORS: That’s not helping

On New Year’s Day, our local Republican officials told The Press how they will pretend to help us during the upcoming Idaho legislative session.

FRAUD: Answer these questions

As a voter in America, I find it difficult to understand why “not enough fraud to change the election results” is not met with the questions, “How much fraud was there and who perpetrated the fraud?”

DUI: Only in Idaho

Today’s Press article “Man charged with 8th DUI” got me to thinking.

FULCHER: Sides with coup

I was disappointed but not surprised to read of Representative Fulcher’s decision to ignore the results of the election when Congress met Wednesday to certify the will of the American electorate.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and webcast highlights for upcoming weekend

IDAHO: Finding pandemic balance

I begin by saying this virus is real, highly contagious and dangerous for a small percentage of the population.

TRUST: Has to be earned

Many now call for post-election unity.

PHD: 10 more COVID-related deaths

Positivity rate rises, highest in state

PHD: 10 more COVID-related deaths

CHARITY: Extend it further

Idahoans are giving people!

GOP: Then — and now

The South Shall Rise Again, a phrase often repeated over the decades.

ACADEMICS: Pass ‘good’ batons

As a family member, have you ever attended a son’s or daughter’s track and field meet?

Always root for the hometown team

Steve Kerr, Pat Tillman and Bruce Reed.

REED: A teacher’s insights

Mr. Craig Kerwin’s recent polemic against Democrats, and in particular, mocking our mayor, our president-elect, and our own Bruce Reed shows all the symptoms of someone who has swallowed the real “fake news” put out by President Trump and his allies.

Tongue slip wrapped up mayor's term

We celebrated at the dedication of the new library – and for good reason.

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

County picks three for Historic Preservation Commission

County commissioners approve two new advisory board members

Joshua C. Osterson, 38

Joshua “Josh” Carl Osterson passed away suddenly on Dec. 19, 2020

Scouts earn Eagle awards

Lucas Christopher Cheeley of Post Falls was awarded the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout

Man accused of fleeing after drunk crash

COEUR d’ALENE — A man who was previously convicted of six felonies is being held on $100,000 bail after police said he beat his wife, hit a parked car while driving drunk and fled the scene.

Marimn Health opens 'Coeur Center'

Family, youth-focused facility to provide place to learn, have fun

Coeur Center opens

Kathleen 'Kaye' B. Davis, 99

Kathleen B. (“Kaye”) Davis passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Hospice of North Idaho, with her family

Denny S. Herron

Denny S. Herron was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Pitcher, Okla. When

Legals for January, 8 2021

Idaho lawmakers sue House speaker over coronavirus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Democratic lawmakers in Idaho filed

World watches US chaos with shock, dismay and some mockery

PARIS (AP) — As the world watched American institutions

Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts

After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory

Painful questions after siege of Capitol by pro-Trump mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: A few fans in the gym are better than no fans at all — at least for now

Idaho high schools can now allow limited spectators for its basketball games and wrestling matches, according to a new order on the state's coronavirus website.

PREP BASKETBALL: Lake City boys shoot it, score win over Moscow

After nearly a month on the road, Lake City got back to its friendly confines of home to open Inland Empire League play on Wednesday. And with the fans — at least some — in the stands, the Timberwolves didn’t disappoint shooting, going 23 of 38 on 2-point field goals on their way to a 65-33 win over the Moscow Bears in the Inland Empire League opener for both.

NORTHWEST NOTES: Jan. 7, 2021

Cougar men to face Colorado on Jan. 27

'Taking a stand'

About 500 rally for Trump and liberty in Coeur d'Alene, decry corruption in government

'Taking a stand'

Mt. Hink's days could be numbered

Cd'A turns Atlas Park parcel over to urban renewal agency

The city of Coeur d'Alene and ignite cda are considering all the hillside's options — including recycling its dirt for other projects.

It's time for your shot, Nurse Piekarski

Cd'A School District lead nurse receives COVID-19 vaccine

Cd'A School District lead nurse receives COVID-19 vaccine

Post Falls looks at 2021 session

Three key areas can have big impact on city

Impact fees, collective bargaining and property taxes major issues for the city

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Records

Sentencings

Marcelle 'Marcie' Renee Livingston-Mabe, 46

Marcelle “Marcie” Renee Livingston-Mabe, 46, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 8

Idiom origins: Don’t put your eggs in one basket

This column could be the ice breaker you've been looking for.

Credit freezes still worth the hassle

In previous columns I have explained the positive benefits to freezing one’s credit.

BOWLING SCORES: Jan. 7, 2021

Results from area bowling leagues

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

April Dawn Heath (Askew), 39

April Dawn Heath (Askew), 39, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Sacred Heart

Protesters swarm Statehouses across US; some evacuated

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Protesters backing President Donald Trump

Man accused of arson; bail $250k

COEUR d’ALENE — A man could face up to life in prison after police said he set fire to his residence.

Cry wolf — or is it coyote

Wolf or coyote

Glacier Park offers six fee-free days this year

Free days at Glacier

Mineral Ridge boat ramp to close

Mineral Ridge boat ramp to close

Movers and Shakers

Spokane International Airport announces Lisa Corcoran was promoted to manager of planning

Legals for January, 7 2021

Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho vaccination plans

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An 87-year-old south-central Idaho man

Major construction done at Hanford waste treatment plant

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A gigantic nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Washington state that has been under construction for 18 years is largely completed

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final

Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qataris awoke to a surprise blockade and boycott by Gulf Arab neighbors 3 1/2 years ago, and this week were jolted again by the sudden announcement that it was all over.

US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers

Gianforte sets guidelines for lifting mask mandate

Montana’s governor said he will lift the statewide mask mandate put in

Post Falls wins, but not happy about it

The Post Falls Trojans trudged out of the locker room with a lot more questions than answers Tuesday night. And they were the winning team.

THE CHEAP SEATS WITH STEVE CAMERON: Smith for real, but is he the best?

We might as well start with the obvious… DeVonta Smith is a fantastic college football player. If I were still voting for the Heisman Trophy, I’d probably have…

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Vikings jump on Trojans early in IEL win

Skylar Burke scored 15 points and the Coeur d’Alene Vikings jumped on top early en route to a 56-43 victory over the Post Falls Trojans in Inland Empire League play Tuesday night at The Arena.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeland runs past Lewiston

Lakeland, Lakeside notch wins in return from holiday breaks

Signing photos Jan. 6, 2021

Manzardo signs with Community Colleges of Spokane baseball

Still fighting for Trump

About 300 attend rally calling for Idaho's elected leaders to oppose Electoral College results

Still fighting for the president

PREP WRESTLING: Lakeland takes two in prep for Rollie Lane

At the start of the season, Lakeland coach Rob Edleblute wasn’t sure on the depth of his squad, but knew they’d have some tough wrestlers. And that roster continues to grow.

CDA schools: Biggest levy but low tax rate

Voters will be asked to vote on levy, bond issue March 9

Idaho school districts will collect $216.6 million in supplemental property tax levies in 2021

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaysha Walton, Post Falls High School

Post Falls High girls basketball player Kaysha Walton is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Little defends rollout

Idahoans ask about future vaccinations

The Governor and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director Dave Jeppesen answered often-heated questions during Tuesday's AARP conference call.

The eagle has landed

Public art sprouts majestic wings in Post Falls

Post Falls installs new art feature

Northwest Notes Jan. 6, 2021

Thursday’s men's basketball game between No. 1 Gonzaga and Santa Clara in Spokane will not be played as scheduled due to a COVID-19 related protocol within the Broncos’ program. The West Coast Conference has modified schedules and the Zags will now host BYU on Thursday (5:30 p.m., ESPN).

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

REBUTTAL: Responsibilities toward all

First, I want to commend Janet Cooke, RN, for her clear and concise explanation of why more first responders and hospital personnel are at risk for becoming infected with COVID.

VACCINES: No contingency planning

Re: Vaccine rollout continues…, Coeur d’Alene Press, Dec. 30, 2020, page 1.

It's in the cards

Project will send kindness, gratitude into community

Project will send kindness, gratitude into community

REBUTTAL: A history lesson

Scott Schwirian invokes the character of our founding fathers to somehow support not contributing to the control of COVID-19 by wearing a simple face mask. Wonder if he bothered to check?

New face on planning and zoning

Board of county commissioners appoints commission member

Board of county commissioner appoints commission member

Donald George Haddrell

Donald George Haddrell peacefully passed into heaven on Dec. 31, 2020.

PRESS: A word of gratitude

To The Press editor, writers, photographers and design staff I want to express my sincere appreciation for the notably new content and design over this past year.

One way to serve citizens better

Workshop will improve understanding of Idaho open meeting laws.

BIDEN: Wonder about ‘wiz’

After falling off my chair in laughter from reading Bill Buley’s “THE SMARTEST GUY IN THE ROOM” article.

TRUMP: Rip at own peril

Another Opinion letter appears ripping into President Trump (and his supporters).

Rally unites Trump supporters

Protesters gather nationwide to oppose congressional ratification of Electoral College results

Protesters day

Drug arrest connected to high speed chase

POST FALLS — A man is in jail after he allegedly admitted to fleeing police in November.

TRUMP: Gone too far

This evening the news broke regarding President Trump’s threatening conversation with Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State Raffensberger.

Police: Man caught on video attacking wife

WORLEY — Police arrested a man who they said knocked his wife unconscious at the Coeur d’Alene Casino.

CHALLENGE: Idaho delegation MIA

In an article published in The Epoch Times, “Dozens of Republicans Planning to Challenge the Electoral College Results,” it lists the lawmakers of the House and Senate that have confirmed they will support the challenge.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Healthy weight year-round: Part I

Here we go again! It’s the first of the new year and we are anxious to get on with our New Year’s resolutions.

Gratitude for a gadget and medical professionals

In December Cheryl Freeman and her husband, Kenny, came down with a "bug." Cheryl was feeling sick for several days when her friend, Dianna Haug dropped off a "care package" of chicken noodle soup, over-the-counter medications and an oximeter. Cheryl is convinced the finger pulse oximeter saved her life.

HEALTH: Not political issue

Here’s a man, given a podium like no other, the whole world as an audience and in nearly every field he’s chosen to touch upon during his four years in office, he’s shown gross ineptitude.

Avenues for Hope raises $2.6 million for housing nonprofits in Idaho

Avenues of Hope

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Scam calls going around

Scam calls

Skier causes avalanche on Blue Mountain

Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center issues warning after skier causes slide on Blue Mountain

Youth Sports Jan. 6, 2021

Girls basketball player Dylan Lovett is this week's Post Falls High School Athlete of the Week.

Legals for January, 6 2021

1st group for Idaho vaccinations should be done this month

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations for 130,000 frontline health care workers

Idaho US Rep. Fulcher says he'll object to Electoral votes

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — One of Idaho's four congressmen says he will object

Georgia counting ballots in crucial Senate runoff elections

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials began counting the final votes of the nation's turbulent 2020 election season on Tuesday

Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Despite growing vaccine access, January is looking grim

Pence torn between Trump, Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — He has been President Donald Trump's most loyal soldier, dutifully backing the unpredictable leader and largely avoiding his ire.

Washington, Oregon, 29 tribes sue over plan to move archives

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington, Oregon, more than two dozen Native American and Alaska Native

KEA repeals new hire

Following new information, alliance drops Jordan Richmond

Following new information, KEA drops Jordan Richmond

More people = more trash

Fighting Creek landfill filling up faster than expected

Kootenai County landfill prepares for expansion

Vaccine rollout continues

Health officials push for renewed vigilance to slow the spread of COVID-19

As residents recover from ringing in the new year, health officials push for renewed vigilance to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Brumley takes reins of Coeur d'Alene School Board

Morrisroe steps down after more than four years as chair; Smith elected vice chair

Cd'A School Board unanimously elects Jen Brumley as chair as Casey Morrisroe steps down; Rebecca Smith elected vice chair

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

Blake Cloney

Blake Cloney was born in Dec., 1930, in Pontiac, Mich., to Laurence P. Cloney

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River rallies past North Idaho Christian girls

Prep roundup for Jan. 5

ZAGS TRACKER: Few still fine-tuning top-rated GU

Zags Tracker for Jan. 5

County: No more unfunded mandates

Commissioners sending resolution to legislators, governor

Kootenai County commissioners pen resolution to statehouse

Welcome, baby Bennett

Cody, Jessica Smith proud parents of 2021 first baby born at Kootenai Health

Baby Bennett

Man charged with 8th DUI

COEUR d’ALENE — A man is being held on $200,000 bail after he was charged with his eighth lifetime DUI.

Medical profession: Here's who does what

Comparing NPs, PAs, RNs and docs.

Records

Judgments and sentencings

Northwest Notes Jan. 5, 2021

This week's two-game Big Sky Conference men's basketball series between Eastern Washington and Weber State has been wiped out as a result of ongoing COVID-19 issues within EWU's program.

Trial date set for accused kidnapper

POST FALLS — A woman who police said tried to kidnap a toddler from a yard last fall will face a jury trial next month.

Here's an open meeting you don't want to miss

Free seminar for public officials and community members open for registration

Free seminar for public officials and community members open for registration

Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Legals for January, 5 2021

My Turn: Trump was Right

Trump was right about election fraud: Guess who’ll be doing the perp walk In the months leading up to the 2020 election, Donald Trump claimed on numerous occasions that

Hope fades in Norway landslide that left 7 dead; 3 missing

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian officials insisted Monday that there was “still hope”

Clues about post-Trump politics await in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — For more than four years, President Donald Trump has dominated the

Women who fought mining waste on reservation dies at 65

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A woman who fought to clean up the legacy of uranium mining on the Spokane Indian Reservation died on New Year’s Day.

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes South Korean ship

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran began enriching uranium Monday to levels

Evergreen state eateries 'on the brink'

Local restaurant owners sympathetic to colleagues in Washington

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Pillar of City Hall

After two decades, Cd'A's Ferguson retiring

Colleagues say the longtime executive assistant for the city was responsible for keeping the city transparent and

Hangar owners oppose $3.1M runway project

Airport manager says it needs to happen or funding could be lost

Administration and county commissioners consider alternatives for decoupling issue

2020 yet another year of weather extremes

It was yet another year of weather extremes.

COVID Watch

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THE CHEAP SEATS WITH STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks' 'weapon' jams at inopportune time

Steve Cameron's Cheap Seats column for Jan. 4

Dorine Colette Soss

Dorine Colette Soss (“Dee”) passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, after

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Jan. 4-8

Legals for January, 4 2021

37 years of fighting crime

Ben Wolfinger retires, reflects on KCSO career, looks ahead to spending more time as a husband, grandfather, flyfisherman

Sheriff signs off

Love survives COVID

Glen and Nora Maier continue 70-year story after beating coronavirus

Glen and Nora Maier continue 70-year love story after beating coronavirus

MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: A passion for the play-by-play

You know how musicians toss out a song to a specific person? “This is for Kathy, who got my guitar out of hock and kept this career on track.” Okay, then…

'Live in the moment'

Locals reflect on 2020, look ahead to new year

As she looked back on 2020, Jennifer Taylor’s eyes filled with tears. They were tears of happiness.

THE FRONT ROW WITH DYLAN GREENE: A change in the Cougar culture

Nerdball. Plenty of fun was had with that term when Kyle Smith was hired as the Washington State University men’s basketball head coach in March of 2019.

PREP BASKETBALL: Lumberjack boys, Bulldog girls roll in return to court

St. Maries boys, Sandpoint girls return from holiday hiatus with big wins on Saturday.

Olive's Pastry opens in Post Falls

Business Bits for Jan. 3

NORTHWEST NOTES: Jan. 3, 2021

Boise State names Dickey new athletic director

DECORATIONS: Round of applause

I want to thank all who decorated the outside of their homes and properties.

POLITICS: Unite, Americans

I am alarmed at the hateful bickering between Democrats and Republicans, and I blame the internet.

PLOWING: Complaint dept. is open

Where have all the snowplows gone? It’s Dec. 30 at 11:15 a.m. and we’re experiencing a consistent snow fall.

TRUMP: Keep one promise

In September at a campaign rally in North Carolina, President Trump stated the following…

MACKAY: How to land a job

A recruiter asked a job candidate, "Why did you leave your last job?"

Planting a seed to address growing pains

To relieve growth pains, it's going to cost money.

ELECTION: Not over yet

We are rapidly approaching the day (Jan. 6) for electors to vote for president.

Milestone Announcements

See who's celebrating!

VACCINE: Best way forward

Dear elected officials…

GROWTH: Identify the source

This responds to County Finance Director Dena Darrow’s quote in the tax article in Monday’s paper (Dec. 28).

Sean Ryan Burns

Sept. 26, 1972 — Dec. 24, 2020

Sean Ryan Burns left this Earth on Dec. 24, 2020, and joined his mother,

Agnes Marie Roche

June 25, 1942 - Dec. 28, 2020

Agnes Marie Roche, 78, died on December 28 in Shoreline, Washington,

VACCINE: Deploy this army

In discussions about how to get the most Idahoans vaccinated for COVID-19, please consider activating the Medical Reserve Corps.

Donald Kent Johnston, 63

A man who truly treasured his wife, two daughters, five

Live to ski: Checking in on Kellogg

Neighborhood of the Week: Jan. 3

TRUMP: Question for supporters

More than 300,000 Americans slaughtered by a virus that is obviously not a hoax.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Throw out records and get to the good stuff

It’s quite possible that a team from the 5A Inland Empire League finds its way into championship Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center. Maybe, or it could have been a team that either Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene or Lake City faced in a three-day tournament in the Idaho Falls area.

Washing away the old

Hundreds shake off both the cold and coronavirus worries to take the Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

New year, new sheriff

Norris plans to form advisory groups to better connect with community

New year, new sheriff

Runners enjoy virtual 'Hangover'

Many still participate in canceled New Year's Day race

Hangover a hit

A life in family medicine

Dr. Don Chisholm retires after nearly 40 years

Dr. Don Chisholm retires after nearly 40 years

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

FAST FIVE: Amy Wearne's keys to health and happiness

Meet Amy Wearne, the founder and head coach of AIM Nutrition Coaching

What Is Health and Wellness During a Global Pandemic?

Your New Year’s resolution probably looked a lot different

2021 Healthy Real Change

Here we are in 2021 and if you're reading this, you have made

Betty Wickman

Betty Wickman departed us early on Christmas morning of 2020, at The

Records

Judgments and sentencings

Matthew Kenneth Benson, 37

Matthew Kenneth Benson, 37, passed away on Dec. 20, 2020. Matt was born

Cd'A plans to muzzle public comments

Your taxes pay the salaries ofcCity officials. So they’re “public servants,” right?

Put it on the chiros tab!

Two local chiropractic offices are surprising customers with $100 tab at local businesses

Sheriff's Blotter

12-29-20 Day Shift handled the following

Grace Lilian Doolittle

Grace Lilian Doolittle was born June 10, 1925, to John E. and Ellen Ann

Pair accused of ID theft

WORLEY — A woman is facing multiple felony charges after police said she tried to use someone else’s ID at the Coeur d’Alene Casino.

'Nothing midlevel about our care'

Nurse practitioner stresses the importance of her field

Local nurse practitioner stresses the importance of serving patients

Faithful Observations: What our nation needs most

To say that 2020 has been a difficult year is an understatement!

Sindy May Bouwhuis Tenbrink

On March 25, 1922, Sindy was born to Christian and Mary Hart Bouwhuis.

Legals for January, 2 2021

THE CHEAP SEATS WITH STEVE CAMERON: Stay calm, the pieces are almost in place

Patience is… What? A virtue? Nope, if we’re talking about sports, patience is silly.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Post Falls wakes up, downs Pocatello

It could turn out being the best wakeup call the Post Falls boys basketball could have asked for. Not only was it the end of a four-day run in eastern Idaho, but it also meant the Trojans could return home, start practicing and get back to work again.

'A revolutionary session'

North Idaho lawmakers talk about upcoming political season

North Idaho lawmakers talk about upcoming political season

Widmyer: 2021 could bring us closer to normal

In the second part of a two-part interview, Mayor Steve Widmyer said the familiar days of Coeur d'Alene enjoying citywide festivities could once again be in sight.

36 degrees of separation

Man makes winter discoveries while metal detecting in Lake Coeur d'Alene

Man finds treasures in lake

An abundance of awesomeness

KCYP announces Top 30 Under 40 winners

KCYP announces Top 30 Under 40 winners

COVID-19 Watch

COVID-19 statistics

MASKS: Trumpsters wear them

In response to Ron Dayton’s letter…

CREDIT: To this kind lady

Last week while shopping at the Grocery Outlet, a nice lady walked up to me in line and said she wanted to pay for my groceries.

COVID: Analyzing the stats

In her My Turn, Ms. Sweney does a good job digging deeper into the available statistics.

UNSUNG HEROES: Don’t forget military

Your Christmas editorial “Unsung heroes on this special day” was outstanding and all the heroes mentioned certainly deserve our praise.

POEM: Wish for ‘21

We want to wipe away others tears shed at night…

MASKS: A personal choice

I respect your choice regarding mask wearing.

MASKS: Your rights and mine

I continue to be astonished that there are still folks denying the power of wearing a simple mask and believe they have some right to potentially infect the rest of us.

Diane Wallgren, 90

Diane passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 26, 2020. She was surrounded

Introducing: Mopsy!

North Idaho has a new favorite friend in pink and yellow

North Idaho has a new favorite friend in pink and yellow

Should not be hard to beat 2020

The previous year set the bar mighty low.

Man faces third DUI charge

POST FALLS — A man is being held on $250,000 bail after police said he committed his third DUI violation in two years.

Singing those service department blues

A Post Falls reader wrote me to describe an interesting experience

Dilemma with access-road ownership

Post Falls is growing so much it is bursting at the seams

Records

Judgments and sentencings

Blasts from the (not so nasty) past

Usually, for my New Year’s column, I compile a list of favorite Huckleberries from the previous year.

Woman accused of stealing car

POST FALLS — A woman is facing multiple charges after police said she stole a car from a local dealership on Christmas.

Movers and Shakers

Faith Bodak has joined TitleOne as an escrow assistant in the company’s

Legals for January, 1 2021