Press: 2022 in photos

Margaret Nelson tosses out a can in her role with the Littler Bug Crew in the Bayview Daze Parade.

Assistant chef Johanna Byers serves up tomato soup Aug. 3 at the Post Falls Senior Center.

American Heroes Parade Grand Marshal Mikki Stevens strikes a pose as she rolls along the parade route on the Fourth of July.

Kim Normand is seen beneath an arbor of David Austin roses in her back yard June 30. Kim and Mike Normand's "Cottage Garden" was featured on the Coeur d'Alene Garden Club's Garden Tour in July.

Smoke billows from burn piles April 28 as workers clear land south of Lancaster Road and east of Government Way to make way for the Hayden Canyon master-planned community.

Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club President Candace Godwin, as Rosebud Thorn, gives her trusty horse Ponyboy, played by Rotarian Steve Roberge, a friendly paddle with a horse crop Sept. 16 as the two gallop into the room to announce the start of the Rotary Rose Sale.

Freshly returned from his journey, Reid Harlocker of Hayden discusses the devastating amount of garbage and plastics he and his team observed while sailing the northern Pacific Ocean in March.

Longtime Post Falls resident Marv Patzer in October views a mural found beneath the sheetrock in 2009 when the Post Falls Historical Society and Post Falls Museum moved into the Chapin Building on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Spokane Street. The society is seeking community members' stories about the building in preparation for its centennial celebration in May.

Post Falls High School football players gently unfurl a giant American flag before carrying it above their heads July 9 in the Post Falls Festival Parade.

Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris and Panhandle Health District environmental health specialist Jason Peppin on Feb. 2 discuss health violations on a Coeur d'Alene property where a man was taken into custody for aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Ricky Schuerger, 8, on Feb. 18 holds up some of his glorious red hair that he donated to Hair We Share, a nonprofit that makes wigs for people experiencing medical hair loss.

Honorary Idaho State Police Trooper Jaicey Lupton takes a serious police stance as she has photos taken with her new colleagues May 31. Jaicey, 7, has battled an undiagnosed terminal illness since she was 2.

Cameron Day does a skateboard trick Oct. 13 during a demonstration for Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities students at the Coeur d'Alene Skate Park.

Hadley Still, 8, and Russell Covey, 9, play on a snow mound Nov. 30 in Hadley’s front yard in Post Falls.

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne, left, and University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene CEO Andrew Fields, visit before speaking Sept. 20 at the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce's Connect4Lunch event in Red Lion Templin's on the River.

Art Spirit Gallery curator Perris Richey rests on the bench in front of Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Leonets' works March 3. Leonets and his family w were in Kyiv, fighting to survive as Russia began to ravage their country.

Jerod Murinko, 17, of Spirit Lake, shoots trap May 7 during the Idaho State Youth Shooting Sports Championship at the Coeur d'Alene Skeet and Trap Club in Hayden. About 120 youths participated.

U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit addresses the audience during the United Against Hate event Nov. 17 in the Coeur d'Alene Casino.

Justin Kowalski sits behind his wood carvings at Taste of Coeur d'Alene in August.

Father John Mosier blesses a statue of Jesus Christ at St. Thomas Cemetery on Monday as church members and friends look on.

A runner heads out on The Boardwalk, which reopened in May after the wooden west entrance was torn out and replaced with steel railings and walkway.

A woman walks Monday on the Third Street mooring docks in Coeur d'Alene in November. The city is seeking a $350,000 state grant to help fund an estimated $500,000 project that would replace the wooden docks installed more than 20 years ago.

Crowds check out the boats at the Coeur d’Alene Antique & Classic Boat Festival in August.

3Cs member Jeanine Puskas rides the Coeur d'Alene Carousel in July

Annie Aberle, a third-grader at Holy Family Catholic School, prays on All Souls Day at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in November.

Chris Guggemos, known as "The Music Man," stands in front of Sherman Square Park in early 2022. Guggemos died in September after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 68.

People wave flags at The People's Convoy rally at Stateline Speedway in May.

A bicyclist passes a section of land next to the North Idaho Centennial Trail in June where a greenbelt is planned for development.

Emma Mallrie of Dalton Gardens befriends a draft horse at the North Idaho State Fair at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Syd Young sits in a 35-foot wooden boat in July he and his crew built at Dreamboats, Young's newest venture.

A bald eagle flies away at Birds of Prey Northwest in June.

Shawn Frear moves the cross he made for Easter Sunday services at Heart of the City Church.

An Honor Guard leads off the grand opening ceremony of the North Idaho State Fair at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Nicole Jacklin decorates the Christmas tree sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jacklin Real Estate during the preparation for Festival of Trees on Friday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

Kootenai County Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Chris Way, left, shakes hands with KCRF Commissioner Michael Hunt following Thursday's groundbreaking for the new fire station at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in April.

Tom Greif, shown here at the Foster Avenue fire station, came on board as the city's new fire chief.

Jennifer Drake pours a Guinness at Crown and Thistle in downtown Coeur d'Alene.

Megan Leary enjoys a piggyback ride from husband Shaun Leary to finish line of the Hayden Triathlon in July.

Eric Rouse emerges from a dive into Lake Coeur d'Alene at Higgens Point, where he was checking on the source of an oil leak in December.

Gina Zawis, with Quality Estate Sale, cleans out a hoarder's home in Coeur d'Alene in April.

James Griffitts of Coeur d'Alene talks to his son after Beau completed an IronKids run at McEuen Park in June.

Lauren Moreno, left, and Tess Moreno, cat technicians at the Kootenai Humane Society, clean the infected eyes of kittens seized by authorities from a Coeur d'Alene home in October.

The Team Hoyt of Todd Curtis, right, and Anthony Eastman finish the Coeur d'Alene Marathon at McEuen Park in May.

Charles Riffel rings the bell at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at McEuen Park during a Veterans Day ceremony.

Veteran Bob Banta salutes after tossing the wreath in Lake Coeur d'Alene during the Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Artist Terry Lee stands by his newest statue, "The Miner," after it was installed on Front Street in Coeur d'Alene in June.

Britt Thurman, left, director of the Museum of North Idaho, chats with Patricia Nedialkova during her June visit to the museum's newest exhibit, “The Rum Rebellion: Prohibition in North Idaho."

Joel Laker of Coeur d'Alene, wearing glasses, holds up his stein to catch beer during the tapping of the keg that was part of Oktoberfest in downtown Coeur d'Alene.

Katharine Munson-Cook, center, holding hat and sign, waves during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, while daughter Makaylah, with green hair and green fingernails leads the way.

Lake City High School cheerleaders join Coeur d'Alene's Christmas parade.

People rush out of Lake Coeur d'Alene at Sanders Beach on Saturday after taking part in the 2022 Polar Bear Plunge.

Cristi Caston raises her hands during the National Day of Prayer gathering at McEuen Park Veterans Memorial Plaza.

David Perez shows off the pumpkin he selected during a giveaway by the city in October.

Finnley Bozeman of Coeur d'Alene smiles during the Rathdrum Days Parade.

Coeur d'Alene City Councilman Woody McEvers, left, and Chief Allan, chairman of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, laugh during the Kootenai County Task Force On Human Relations' 23rd annual banquet in September at The Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.

Gov. Brad Little assists Idaho Transportation Department leaders and board members as they break ground Aug. 16 at the Highway 41 and Interstate 90 interchange project site in Post Falls. From left: Amy Schroeder, ITD Transportation Expansion Congestion Mitigation program manager; Scott Stokes, ITD director; Bill Moad, Idaho Transportation Board chairman; Jim Thompson, Idaho Transportation District 1 board member; Little; Julie DeLorenzo, District 3 board member; and Dan McElhinney, ITD chief operations officer.

Tom Robb sits in his Iron Horse Bar and Grill in May.

Coeur d'Alene Rotary Centennial Park project co-chairs Bob Burton, right, and Jody Azevedo chat with John Young, design committee chairman, during the park's grand opening on Sherman Avenue in October.

Hayden Novak tries on a shoe at the Lola and Duane Hagadone Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County in July.

Amber and Jeremy pose for photos at the Specialized Needs Recreation prom in May at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

The Pickleball Pals, from left, Carol Wegleitner, Carla Redline, Linda Mitchell and Rochelle Wineinger, have fun while serving up Sour Pickle Soup during Souport the End of Homelessness in November at the Silver Lake Mall.

Isaac Pelphrey charges to the finish line of the Tot Trot, which was part of the 40th annual Spring Dash activities at McEuen Park.

Previous Crews with Jackson Tree Service remove two trees that were felled by strong winds in front of the Sanders Beach area home of Mike and Amy Maykuth in November.

The sun rises over Tubbs Hill as steam rises above Lake Coeur d'Alene in December.

Keith Stoner of Portland climbs high on Friday to prepare an event for October's tree-climbing championship at City Park.

Lynn Tilley poses with some of T-shirt collection at Affinity at Coeur d'Alene in April.

Bub St. Peter and Buffy Arno, volunteers with the Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children in Coeur d'Alene, take part in UGM's 10th anniversary celebration in September.

Len Crosby shares a humorous comment during his keynote speech at the dedication of the Veterans Home in Post Falls in Novembe while Gov. Brad Little and Division of Veterans Services Deputy Chief Tracy Schaner laugh.

Veteran Al Holm enters the sanctuary at Candlelight Christian Fellowship when Vietnam War veterans were introduced in March.

Hundreds of mourners gather at Independence Point in November to honor the four University of Idaho students who were slain in Moscow.

Comet peeks through a gate at The Coeur d'Alene Resort on in December.

Talie Hawkins leaps as she dances with the Lake City Highland Dancers at Paddy's Sports Bar on St. Patrick's Day.

Karen Kubani of Hauser hugs Joanne Rogers following a town hall meeting at the Hauser Lake Fire Station, while John Stephen Hazell, Jr., left, looks on.

Firefighter Tom Hiltenbrand smiles during the Mobile Santa Food Drive.

Henry and James Linder of Coeur d'Alene look at the lights and decorations at The Coeur d'Alene Resort as they head out on The Journey to the North Pole Cruise.

Kristin Stafford practices on the bagpipes outside Paddy's Sports Bar on St. Patrick's Day.

Brook Blankenship, 21, feeds her 11-month-old daughter Harlynn a bottle May 19 in their downtown Coeur d'Alene home. With baby No. 2 on the way, Blankenship felt the pinch of the national and local infant formula shortage.

Post Falls High School graduate Malachi Silva reacts to winning a brand new 2022 Chevy Trax during Knudtsen Chevrolet's high school graduate car giveaway and community celebration June 16.

Cyndie Hammond won the 2022 Art on the Green Poster Contest. She is seen with her winning creation in May.

Pride in the Park volunteer Sammy Randazzo leads the Pride Stride on a rainy June morning in Coeur d'Alene City Park.

Hollie Mackey, executive director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, shares happy exchanges with first-graders during a June 3 site visit to the Coeur d'Alene Tribal School in De Smet.

Doberman pinscher Bu brings the Coeur d'Alene Press to his boy, Trace Valente, on an early March 25 morning. The canine is a big fan of fetching the paper every day.

Brooks Goff of Hayden pulls off a killer throw — and '80s costume — Nov. 18 during the 14th annual Wild Turkey Dodgeball Tournament in Post Falls.

Lakes Middle School eighth-grader Emerson Rakes claims victory in a shower of confetti Feb. 12 at the North Idaho Spelling Bee in Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus.

Borah Elementary School fifth grader Silas Brumbaugh, in an inflatable chicken suit, parades with classmates through Bestland Senior Living Community during an all-school Halloween parade.

Fourth grade girls race across the arena dirt from the starting line in October during the District 271 Cross Country Race at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. About 800 students participated.

Best-selling author and award-winning journalist David Grann signs a book for Judy Meyer during a reception May 6 in the Art Spirit Gallery ahead of the Idaho Humanities Council Dinner.

Post Falls High School freshman Kaylin "Kyle" O'Halloran beams a bright smile in May as she stands with her winning art for the Doodle for Google Student Contest. Her brother, Keagan, and dad, Pat, are pictured in the background.

Gov. Brad Little speaks with Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller on a rainy June morning tour of the Coeur d’Alene Interagency Fire Cache.

Idaho Strategic Resources employees on March 11 celebrate the company's debut on the New York Stock Exchange. From left: Monique Hayes, Kelly Gallogly, John Swallow, Travis Swallow, Grant Brackebusch, John Etienne, Rob Morgan, Becky Goddard, Thad Samuelson, Andrew Brackebusch and Chandler Harris.

Students cheer for Treaty Rock Elementary third grade teacher Karen Lauritzen the morning of Sept. 29 after the surprise announcement that she is the 2023 Idaho Teacher of the Year.

Ryan Clawson, 32, shakes hands with Noelan "Mac" McCormack, 86, as the youngest and oldest Marines in the room are acknowledged on Veterans Day during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Also pictured: Roy Kisner, 87, center.

Coeur d'Alene High School junior Erik Wise cuts through a piece of metal at Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC) during class Sept. 30. KTEC's welding and automotive technology instructors received more than $300,000 in grants to expand and better equip the programs.

Retired teacher "Miss Janet" Crane, 89, helps first-graders Thomas Ely and Emma Worden with math problems in September at Ramsey Magnet School of Science, where she has volunteered for 17 years.

McLane Stone is the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Coeur d'Alene. He is pictured here in the chapel Oct. 7.