Wednesday, January 8
PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls grinds past Coeur d'Alene boys
Results from Tuesday's prep boys and girls basketball games.
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
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THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Believe it, M's still have a shot at some stars
Maybe I’m willing to risk a painful fall (my back can’t possibly get any worse) because so many Mariner fans are frustrated to the point of throwing themselves into the fireplace. You remember the Mariners, right?
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Youth Sports Jan. 8, 2025
Scores, news, photos from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.
![ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brooklyn Anderson, Coeur d'Alene High School](
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brooklyn Anderson, Coeur d'Alene High School
Coeur d'Alene High School junior wrestler Brooklyn Anderson is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
Coeur d'Alene High opens capsule of treasures from Class of 1950
Coeur d'Alene High opens capsule of treasures from Class of 1950
A "C" chenille patch, state track medals from 1949 and 1950, newspaper clippings, photographs and a brick from the original Coeur d'Alene High School on Seventh Street. These were among the treasures revealed Tuesday when a time capsule left by the class of 1950 was removed from its protective cage and finally opened. “It’s exciting,” Class of 2000 graduate Justin Capaul said. “It’s an honor to open it on behalf of both classes, the Class of 1950 and the Class of 2000.”
Outgoing Kootenai County commissioner says farewell
Outgoing county commissioner says farewell
Outgoing county commissioner says farewell
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Coeur d'Alene council OKs bond survey
Will gauge community support of fire department needs
The bond’s “high-water mark” for use in the survey only is $16.4 million. When proposed in May, the figure could change. It would pay for replacing fire apparatus and expansion and remodeling of fire stations.
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Arts nonprofit surpasses fundraising campaign
Arts nonprofit surpasses fundraising campaign
Emerge is going to be OK, thanks to a little help from its friends. The downtown Coeur d'Alene arts nonprofit launched a $45,000 "Help from Friends" fundraising campaign in November to cover a $50,000 shortfall that was expected due to the denial of a grant application by a usual funding source. Executive Director Jeni Hegsted reported the campaign exceeded expectations. "Emerge raised $48,592!" she told The Press via email Saturday. "We are so beyond grateful for the community's support."
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Trashed Trees
Christmas trees are piled high at the Ramsey Road transfer station in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday.
Idaho prep girls basketball poll Jan. 8, 2025
How the state's media voted this week.
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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Possible link between chronic pain and dementia
After completing a study that spanned more than a decade, researchers have discovered a possible link between chronic pain and an increased risk of dementia. Chronic pain is a growing problem and affects half of the elderly population who live independently and up to 85% of those in care facilities. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported that people with chronic pain have a more rapid memory decline and a faster increase in dementia probability compared to those without chronic pain.
Two openings on Design Review
One seat must be filled by a person licensed in building or site design, or a registered architect licensed in the State of Idaho. The other seat must be filled by a real estate professional
NCAA: NIL is ruining college sports
As an 80-year-old longtime sports fan, the direction college sports is taking is being ruined by the transfer portal (where players can change teams almost any time) and the advent of NIL (name, image and likeness) payments to athletes.
MY TURN: Jean presented issue clearly
Kudos to Tonya Jean for her guest editorial regarding Bible reading in public schools.
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Lewis-Clark State College announces fall 2024 honor roll
Lewis Clark State College has announced its 2024 fall semester honor roll.
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Sandra Anderson, 76
On December 10, 2024, Sandra Anderson gained her heavenly wings. She was born to Raymond and Elmarie Waterhouse on January 29, 1948, and was raised in Post Falls, Idaho.
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Gov. Little to visit Coeur d'Alene
Will deliver keynote address Feb. 4 at The Resort
"The Governor Little Address is a cornerstone event for our chamber and our community," said Linda Coppess, CEO and President of the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber.
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OPINION: Waging peace, fighting disease, building hope
Four years ago this week, thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. upset by the outcome of the presidential election. We saw what happens when a president declines to step up as a leader. One hundred and forty police officers were assaulted, a building that should be revered was desecrated, and losses exceeded $2.8 million.
MEDAL OF FREEDOM: The honor is now a joke
Do you need more evidence? Still think President Biden is in control of his faculties?
PRESS: Report on lack of enforcement
Kudos to Nathan Bell’s letter addressed to those who set off fireworks without regard to how it effects the community around them. And to all the others with similar concerns who have written in the past. AND while we’re at it to those who write to complain about the lack of traffic enforcement throughout the county.
Gas prices remain low
In a surprise twist, Idaho gas prices plateaued around $3.60 per gallon for most of the summer, in part due to stable crude oil prices and steady refinery production, which helped offset increased fuel demand, according to AAA. Pump prices in the Gem State have been steadily falling since September.
EDITORIAL: Emergency plan's objections should be heeded
The stated purpose of this plan is “to guide the County in its actions before, during, and after an emergency or disaster. It is the intent of this Plan to be scalable to the size of event that is occurring within the County. This EOP provides the framework in which the County’s resources will respond to an emergency or disaster.”
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Summary Administration for surviving spouses can avoid probate
When a spouse dies, the last thing the surviving partner wants to deal with is complex legal procedures. Fortunately, Idaho law provides a streamlined process called Summary Administration that can help some surviving spouses handle their deceased partner's estate quickly and efficiently.
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Schneidmiller Realty will have new home at The Plaza Shops
The newly remodeled space will boast over 3,000-square-feet overlooking the lake and Resort grounds. "Coldwell Banker will continue to be an integral part of Downtown Coeur d'Alene," said Gary Schneidmiller, founder, owner and broker of Schneidmiller Realty. "We are thrilled to soon occupy one of the most visible addresses in the heart of Coeur d’Alene."
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There are snow angels among us
While the eastern and central regions of our country are being walloped by record snow and cold, we’ve experienced a very mild winter. So far.
Northwest Notes Jan. 8, 2025
Idaho will host six home football games, all against Division I opponents, at the Kibbie Dome in 2025 after St. Thomas University (Minn.) and UI agreed to amend a previous agreement.
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
I have an idea for a chain of Elvis steak houses.
![Helen R. Mitchell, 92](
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Helen R. Mitchell, 92
Helen Ruth Renfroe Mitchell, 92, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born on May 13, 1932, in Pelsor, Arkansas, to Marvin and Estelle Renfroe, Helen’s family relocated to Cataldo, Idaho, in 1940.
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OPINION: Idaho's Constitution does not permit private school subsidies
Despite the fact that Article IX, section 5 of Idaho’s Constitution strictly prohibits using public funds for religious education, Idaho’s spendthrift legislators are at it again. They want to shower taxpayer money upon parents who are sending their kids to private schools, which would open the floodgates to subsidizing religious education.
CLN: Campaign censors diverse voices
For those in our community who don’t know it, there is a group working tirelessly to censor and remove books from our local libraries and schools.
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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reset your health: Detox season begins
I love this time of year! Time to get back on track from a season of indulgences, and, if we’re honest with ourselves, a year or so of indulgences in things ‘we know better’ than to partake of. The New Year brings an opportunity to start with a clean slate. It gives us an opportunity to re-evaluate what is of priority. Since we only get one body for our lifetime, many people choose their health as one of their priorities and try again to keep it as a priority.
Legals for January, 8 2025
Tuesday, January 7
![Many structures already destroyed in Pacific Palisades wildfire, California governor says](
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Many structures already destroyed in Pacific Palisades wildfire, California governor says
Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a fierce windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, fanning the blaze seen for miles as scores of residents abandoned their cars and fled on foot to safety with roads blocked.
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Biden administration withdraws old-growth forest plan after getting pushback from industry and GOP
The Biden administration on Tuesday abruptly dropped its nascent plan to protect old-growth forests after getting pushback from Republicans and the timber industry.
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Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at the US Capitol, where he will lie in state
Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returned to Washington for three days of state funeral rites starting Tuesday.
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What would Bonhoeffer do? Anti-Nazi pastor's legacy claimed, debated across political spectrum
Churches worldwide commemorate him in statues and stained glass. Readers have explored him in books about and by him, particularly his blunt calls to sacrificial discipleship. “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die,” he famously wrote.
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The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern US
As the cold front moved southward Tuesday, it prompted a cold weather advisory for the Gulf Coast and pushed the low temperature in El Paso, along Texas' border with Mexico, to 31 degrees (minus 0.5 Celsius), with an expected wind chill factor ranging from 0 to 15 degrees (minus 18 to minus 9 Celsius) early Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
During an incredible run of success spanning the 1960s, Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers released six Billboard Top 10 singles, two No. 1 albums and won five Grammys.
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Biggest Nvidia takeaways from Jensen Huang's CES 2025 keynote
In a packed Las Vegas arena, Huang kicked off the CES this week with his vision for how his companies' products will drive gaming, robotics, personal computing and even self-driving vehicles forward.
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Idaho House begins session with legislation on same-sex marriage, Boise State volleyball
Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, was the first to introduce her memorial to the committee. The memorial pushes to restore the authority of defining marriage to the states and urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage.
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THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Close, but still missing a serious piece
The Seahawks are close, really close. They just need a dude.
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Court rules against former WSU coach Rolovich in mandate dispute
Rolovich served as WSU’s head football coach from Jan. 2020 until Dec. 2021.
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Idaho football: Northwest native Cross named tight ends coach, recruiting coordinator
Cross spent last season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at FCS Stetson, a Pioneer League team in DeLand, Fla. During his time at Stetson, the Hatters led the Pioneer in passing yards and yards per game despite having six different QBs who took snaps in 11 games.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Connelly, Clemens lead Coeur du Christ past Bonners JV
"Good game," first-year Coeur du Christ coach Chris Kiefer said. "We played the bench for a good majority of the game. Most points from the bench we've ever had."
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Gov. Little opens Idaho's legislative session with State of the State
School choice, an investment in the state’s natural resources and expanded efforts to address the state’s housing needs were some of the key issues highlighted in Monday’s opening of the legislative session.
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Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses
Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.
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Hayden animal shelter still full after 1,448 adoptions in 2024
New wing opening soon
The no-kill shelter marked its first full year in its new, 22,000-square-foot home on Atlas Road. It took in dogs that were abandoned and abused. Puppies and kittens were left in boxes outside its doors. One pit bull was tied up to a post and left in the night. Another dog came in with a face full of porcupine quills.
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Lakeland to discuss financial emergency Wednesday
Trustees of Lakeland Joint School District's board will discuss steps for declaring a financial emergency during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Lakeland Middle School gym, 15601 N. State Highway 41, Rathdrum.
Northwest Notes Jan. 7, 2025
News on Big Sky Conference's media deal with ESPN and Eastern Washington football.
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Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
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Peter Edward Weske, 66
Peter Edward Weske, 66, of Sweetgrass, Mont., and formerly of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Kingston, Idaho. Peter was born on August 7, 1958, in Moose Lake, Minn, the youngest of 4 children born to Floyd and Elizabeth (Losensky) Weske.
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
I lost my phone.
![Silver Valley Sports Recap: Dec. 30 - Jan. 5](
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Silver Valley Sports Recap: Dec. 30 - Jan. 5
Slow week following the holiday break, packed week ahead for Silver Valley teams.
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Nell Simpson, 85
Nell Simpson, age 85, of Twin Lakes, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2024, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Mom was born Nellie Jane Rinehart on August 24, 1939, in Mullin, Texas,
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Wallace considering 'Special Events' law
The Wallace City Council will be hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, January 8, to discuss a proposed Special Events Ordinance that was discussed at December’s council meeting.
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Project to repaint road lines between Osburn and Wallace will have to wait
A highly trafficked section of road is at the top of Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke’s to-do list, but people are going to need to be patient with the county.
THE DIRT: Understanding the work throughout Burke Pt. 2
The cleanup at the Hecla Star Complex started in 2023. The area known as Burke saw a big increase in construction work this past summer and will continue through the summer of 2026.
Man jailed for excessive DUI
A man who drove drunk last summer will spend three months in jail.
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Traffic safety grants for Idaho roadways now open to communities
The Idaho Office of Highway Safety is now accepting grant applications for fiscal year 2026.
Matthew D. Stillinger, 52
Matthew D. Stillinger, 52, of Bellevue, Nebraska, passed away on December 31, 2024. Matthew was born and raised in the Northwest but called Nebraska, home.
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No place like home: Wallace Food Bank looks for new location
The Wallace Food Bank is searching for a new place to call home. Last winter, the nonprofit began looking for a new building that better fit their needs, but the clock is now ticking down on locating a new spot to base their operations. For years, the group has called the Prayer Station basement home, but the church’s lease expired at the end of 2024 and their future tenure at the 4th Street is uncertain.
Legals for January, 7 2025
Monday, January 6
Teens charged in Coeur d'Alene gas station shooting
Two teens are facing criminal charges after a dispute over jewelry culminated in a shooting at a gas station last week, police said.
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Canada's Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt departure of his finance minister.
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Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting
Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address
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The Latest: Snow, ice and frigid temperatures make for a dangerous winter mix
Winter weather often causes flight delays and cancellations. While airlines can’t control the weather, they are required in the U.S. to provide refunds to customers whose flights are canceled.
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Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge
One by one, the state results were read aloud by the tellers as senators and representatives sat in seats in the House chamber. Vice President-elect JD Vance joined his former colleagues and was surrounded by congratulatory handshakes, hugs and photos afterward.
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NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint
The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.
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New lights brighten up Silver Valley cemeteries
Cemeteries may not be the most hopeful of places, but at Kellogg’s Greenwood Cemetery and Shoshone Memorial Gardens in Pinehurst, the new lighted crosses have provided some much-needed light in the darkness, both literally and figuratively.
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Helpers: Road to rebuilding theater aided by local couple's efforts
Helpers on the local arts scene, Brooke and Damon Wood have been nominated for their work helping Lake City Playhouse thrive again after the theater took a turn. Jessica Peterson of Lake City Playhouse nominated them both for their intense efforts.
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Last year was another one for record-breaking weather
We’re now into 2025 and last year was another one of record-breaking weather across the Inland Northwest and the rest of the U.S.
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
How does a cucumber become a pickle?
Monday TV/Radio highlights
Television, radio and streaming highlights for Monday, Jan. 6
Sunday, January 5
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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE:Ted Page remembered as a coach, grandpa and friend
“As a basketball coach, I appreciated getting Ted Page-coached baseball players,” former Coeur d’Alene High boys basketball coach Jim Kravik said. “They understood the discipline that was needed for the task at hand.”
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Former Lake City High star Johnson transfers from Idaho to Stanford
“Stanford, in multiple aspects, is an incredible opportunity for me to earn a prestigious degree, as well as play football at the highest level,” Johnson told The Press. “I left Idaho because of the changes that came after the season ended with coach Eck and some of his coaching staff leaving.”
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PREP WRESTLING: Sandpoint's Tyler rallies for Rollie Lane title
Results from Saturday's Rollie Lane Invitational in Nampa, The Clash in Wisconsin, Pacific Northwest Classic in Spokane Valley and Orofino Invitational.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal men fall in battle with Southern Idaho
North Idaho College returns home to face Colorado Northwestern on Thursday.
PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry rolls to Lewiston tourney title
Results from Saturday's prep boys and girls basketball games.
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Rathdrum's $15M City Hall project moves forward
The city's long-discussed plans for a new City Hall are closer to becoming a reality.
Fun and fresh snow for annual Panhandle Nordic Club fundraiser
The Panhandle Nordic Club was graced with plenty of fresh snow for their annual Best Hand Cross Country Ski and Showshoe Fundraiser on Saturday.
Trail Life CDA takes lead on accessibility project
The boys of Trail Life CDA certainly weren’t taking a snow day on Saturday.
'TikTok and Jesus' inspired Rathdrum's newest dining hotspot
Hot Pot Ramen House owners Jimmy and Lisa Maxwell had two sources of inspiration for their newly-opened restaurant.
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Idaho football: Cooper hired as strength and conditioning coach
A veteran strength coach and former college football player, Cooper comes to Moscow from the Los Angeles Rams where he was an associate strength and conditioning coach for the past four years. He was on the staff for the 2022 Super Bowl 56 championship team and has experience from multiple FBS schools.
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HUCKLEBERRIES: A Western delicacy with local fans
Al Bates’s taste for Rocky Mountain oysters outlived him. Al was smitten by the farm-animal delicacy while working on a Montana sheep ranch.
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Republicans to focus on school vouchers, DEI, immigration as Idaho Legislature returns
Idaho lawmakers are preparing to head back to the Capitol for the upcoming legislative session next week, and this year, you can expect to see proposals reflecting a Legislature that has shifted even further to the right.
MEDICAID: Legislature should leave it alone
The PEOPLE of Idaho, through the essential CITIZEN’S INITIATIVE Process, won Medicaid expansion to provide essential medical care to ALL our residents and citizens in Idaho in 2020.
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Why did the baker go to church on Sunday?
FIREWORKS: Laws aren’t enforced
In a follow up to Nathan Bells article, Nathan forgot to mention it is against the law in Kootenai County and most cities within the county to use fireworks that are launched 10 feet or higher above the ground.
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Anthony P. Davis Jr., 48
Anthony P Davis Jr. was born May 14, 1976, to Anthony and Geraldine (Kunze) Davis in Spokane, Washington. He passed away at home in Spokane Valley, Washington, on December 19, 2024.
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Community Thanks
See who's thankful!
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Be a creativity superhero
Years ago, one of Ripley's famous "Believe It or Not!" comics pictured a plain bar of iron worth $5 and pointed out that if you forged the iron into horseshoes, it would then be worth $10.50. If you used the iron for making needles, it would then be worth $3,285. And if you turned the iron into watch springs, the value would soar to $250,000. There's a big difference between $5 and $250,000. The difference is applied creativity.
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OPINION: Turning point's impact on young adult engagement
Two weekends ago, the energy inside the Phoenix Convention Center was electrifying. I had the privilege of joining fellow Idahoans at Turning Point’s 2024 AmericaFest (AmFest), an incredible event that united over 20,000 patriots. Once again, it proved why it stands as the largest conservative movement in America. For young adults eager to engage in shaping the political landscape, this event was nothing short of impactful. The leadership of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point has ignited a fire across college campuses, and the evidence was clear in the young adult-driven momentum of the 2024 election.
EDITORIAL: When the swearing-in ends, the real work begins
Also occurring in December and January each year, without parades or hoopla, in city halls, county courthouses and at our state capitol the newly elected and returning councilors, commissioners and legislators are sworn into office.
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Jeffery Scott Moss, 65
Jeffery Scott Moss, 65, most recently of Wells, Nevada, died on December 22, 2024, at his home with his best friend, Abby, by his side. Jeff was born at home in Brookings, Oregon on June 20, 1959, to Millie and SA Moss,
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Estate Planning in 2025: A New Year’s Resolution worth keeping
As we welcome 2025, many of us are making resolutions about health, finances, and personal growth. Yet there's one resolution that often gets overlooked — getting our estate planning in order. It's a task that nearly half of Americans continue to postpone, thinking we'll "get to it soon enough." Even among those who have estate plans, many hold outdated documents that no longer reflect their current wishes or circumstances.
Saturday, January 4
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Second case of CWD detected in Idaho domestic elk
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has confirmed a second case of Chronic Wasting Disease in domestic elk following the testing of an adult domestic cow elk that died in a Jefferson County facility.
Man convicted of grand theft, burglary following art gallery theft
A man has been convicted of Grand Theft and Burglary, both felonies, after stealing two gold bars and several gold chains from an area art and antique gallery.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Defending their court ... Coeur d'Alene hands 4A Timberlake first loss in defensive battle
Lakeland High senior Landree Simon goes over 1,000-point mark on Friday in Lewiston.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Trojans run past Eastmont
Coeur d'Alene downs Hermiston in home game on Friday afternoon.
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: No playoffs, but what else did you expect?
Things will change again sooner than later.
PREP WRESTLING: Vikings fourth after first day at Rollie Lane
"It’s a really tough tournament and we had a lot of tough matches early on today,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jeff Moffat said. “But the kids competed really well. We had a lot of guys winning a lot of matches in the consolation rounds.”
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Coeur d'Alene fire department bond could top $16M
Survey to gauge community support may go out soon
If approved, the survey will launch on Jan. 13. As part of the survey, it is recommended it include a proposed general bond amount that would be needed to replace apparatus and update existing facilities for the future of your Fire Department.
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Chinese mystery snails continue to plague Post Falls pond
POST FALLS — Two years after forcing the closure of Falls Park Pond, invasive Chinese mystery snails remain a persistent problem for local officials.
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Idaho lawmakers likely to clash over school choice, grocery tax repeal in 2025 session
School choice and tax cuts are some major topics expected to come back to the Statehouse this year.
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Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference
Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference
From homemakers to breadwinners and from high school seniors to senior citizens, women who work or reside in North Idaho are invited to increase their financial confidence and fiscal management skills during a free conference coming up in June.
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The Big Chill: How cold stratification boosts seed germination
The transformation of a tiny seed into a thriving plant is nothing short of miraculous. Indeed, Nature holds the secrets to perfect timing, ensuring that a seed not only germinates but does so precisely when conditions are right for its survival.
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why are nomadic people so nervous?
MY TURN: A respectful response to Bible reading in public schools
The recent letter advocating for reintroducing Bible reading in public schools raises important questions about morality, education, and religious freedom. While I respect the author’s deep regard for the Bible, I believe it’s equally important to consider the constitutional and societal implications of school-sponsored religious practices in a diverse and pluralistic society.
FAST FIVE Inland Mama's Amy Plass is here for families
Meet Amy Plass, a small business owner, a mom to four and a lover of independent retail.
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William Ira Guy, 79
William Ira Guy, affectionately known as "Skip," was born on September 12, 1945, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho,
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The Exhausted Dad: The logistics of bicycle giving
The bicycle: A true classic of Christmas gift giving.
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Jan. 6-10
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Karen M. Robinson, 85
Karen M. Robinson was born on April 11, 1939, in Fargo, North Dakota, and was looking forward to joining her husband, Darrel and daughter, Diane, in her final heavenly home. She got the desire of her heart on December 28, 2024.
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Sweet 16 running shoes not included in decluttering phase
There is one area where I struggle the most when it comes to cleaning house, one area I anguish over each time I try to surrender just a few of them: Running shoes.
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The 2024 T-Dub Awards
Don’t listen to the Golden Globes, ignore the American Film Institute and forget about the Academy Awards. The only essential movie awards come courtesy of the Coeur d’Alene Press. The annual T-Dub Awards are here to celebrate the movies of 2024.
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Gwennith Patterson, 86
Gwennith Lynne (Kleinberg) Patterson, 86, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at her home in Post Falls, Idaho. Gwen was born in Wynot, Nebraska, on February 9, 1938.
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Joanna Sharon, 94
Joanna Jean Sharon, age 94, of Helen, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on March 5, 1930, in Neosho, Missouri,
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Marilyn Elaine Turner, 82
Marilyn Turner, surrounded by her loved ones, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born on February 13, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Post Falls Christmas tree pickup scheduled
Post Falls sanitation staff will be providing Christmas tree pick up for Post Falls residents on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Court rules on exemptions in drag defamation case
The Post Falls drag performer who won a defamation lawsuit against a local blogger may soon begin collecting the $1.1 million judgement.
Legals for January, 4 2025
Friday, January 3
One injured in gas station shooting
Police are investigating a gas station shooting that injured one person Friday.
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Soldier who died in Las Vegas explosion left note saying it was to be a wakeup for country's ills
A highly decorated Army soldier who died in an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas left a note saying it was stunt to serve as “wakeup call” for the country’s ills, investigators said Friday.
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
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Man accused of causing fatal November crash in Bonner County granted house arrest
The man accused of causing the November crash on US95 that killed five-year-old Amelia Carollo has been granted house arrest.
Trains halted, FBI involved: Explosive device found on train car in Treasure Valley
Officers arriving at the scene just before 6 p.m. found fresh footprints leading to a train car that had a “suspected undetonated improvised explosive device,” also known as an IED, a Payette Police Department news release said.
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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk
Bottles of beer, wine and liquor already carry warning labels that say pregnant women should not drink and that alcohol consumption can impair someone's ability to drive a car. But Murthy's proposed label would go even further, raising awareness about the risk for cancer, too.
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A horrifying accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
Efforts to crack down on contraband fireworks have had limited effect. In 2023, lawmakers created an illegal fireworks task force. Based on the ease with which it seized fireworks, including three shipping containers in its first few months in operation, the state Department of Law Enforcement concluded illegal fireworks are likely smuggled into Hawaii on a daily basis.
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Biden blocks Nippon Steel's proposed deal to acquire US Steel
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel blasted the decision, saying in a joint statement that Biden's blocking the deal “reflects a clear violation of due process and the law” in a process it said was “manipulated” to advance Biden’s political agenda.
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THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Keeping the ride going for the time being
The first thing you learn in this biz is simple. Never bury the lede.
PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene gets going, runs through Rocky Mountain
Coeur d'Alene, Timberlake to compete at Rollie Lane Invitational starting today at Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
NIC WRESTLING: Cardinal take Battle in the Gem State dual
NIC competes in the NJCAA Coaches Duals in Miami, Okla., next Friday and Saturday on the campus of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
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Idaho football: Fendall named special teams coordinator
Fendall comes to Idaho from NCAA Division III powerhouse Linfield of McMinnville, Ore., where he just completed in his second season of his second stint as the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator for the Wildcats.
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ACLU files emergency motion with Idaho Supreme Court over public defense reform
Idaho’s new public defense system is “headed for a disaster” unless the Idaho Supreme Court intervenes, the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho said in new court filings.
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North Idaho's drought drowning in wet weather
Snowpack expected to remain solid
Snowpack statewide is 45% of the median peak snowpack that is expected around April 1. As a rule of thumb, on Jan. 1 IDWR expects 40% of the median peak, Feb. 1 60% of the median peak on Feb. 1, 80% on March 1, and 100% of the median peak snowpack on April 1. “So far across the states everybod
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Bunker restart delayed, but momentum continues
Mine combats rising costs
The finish line for the anticipated restart of the Bunker Hill Mine is still clearly in sight, but a few setbacks have delayed the previously forecasted return to production. The delay is a minor inconvenience compared to the amount of positive momentum the mine is experiencing.
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Classical Christian third graders name 2024-2025 winter storms
Classical Christian third graders name 2024-2025 winter storms
If winter storms bear down on Coeur d'Alene this season, their names are already waiting for them: Phantom, Eagle, Apache, Hornet, Warthog, Falcon, Blackbird, Mustang, Tanker and Black Hawk.
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Idaho courts seek major pay raise to address judicial shortage
Pay is currently 48th lowest in the nation
BOISE — Idaho's judiciary is requesting a significant overhaul of judicial compensation, including a 30% pay increase, as the state grapples with recruiting and retaining judges.
Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Fundraiser set for Saturday
Panhandle Nordic Club's yearly Best Hand Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Fundraiser is set for this Saturday.
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Beverly 'Bev' Baslington, 87
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly “Bev” Baslington, 87, on December 30, 2024 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. Bev was born on June 21, 1937 in Worley, Idaho to her parents, Cecil and Bernice (Rew) Dobler.
Weekend TV/Radio highlights
Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.
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Comedian K-von coming Jan. 11 to Merlin's Comedy Club
Merlin's Comedy Club will host its first big show of the year with comedian Kevan "K-von" Moezzi at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.
Man gets supervised probation after attempted kidnapping, mental health crisis
A man who pleaded guilty to trying to kidnap a girl during a mental health crisis will receive treatment while on supervised probation.
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Why do birds fly south in the winter?
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Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.
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Dorothy Gene Vermillion Judd, 91
Dorothy Gene Vermillion Judd, 91
Free access at Farragut State Park on Saturday
Farragut State Park's Visitor Center is having their annual Free Winter Access Day this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Richard (Dick) Varner, 97
Richard (Dick) Varner, 97, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 28, 2024. Born on June 18, 1927, in Lewiston, Montana, to the late Abbigail Howard and David F Varner.
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Winter classes begin next week at Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene
Winter classes begin next week at Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene
For those who wish to pick up new musical skills or enhance their vocal abilities, the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has options for all ages this winter semester. Classes begin Monday and will run through March 28.
Hayden Cinema movie times
Hayden Cinema
Common Ground Gospel Choir rehearsals begin Monday
Rehearsals for the Common Ground Gospel Choir start at 5 p.m. Monday.
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First baby at Kootenai Health in 2025
First baby of 2025
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MY TURN: Idahoans deserve representative government
The people who craft the laws that impact our lives should represent more than just 24 percent of Idaho voters.
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Mary Ann Ward, 77
Mary Ann Ward, 77, a beloved wife and stepmother, passed away on December 22, 2024. She was the youngest of three siblings born to her late parents, Vernon and Margaret (Mayer) Milholland. Mary was born on August 26, 1947, in Vancouver, Washington
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Fire destroys Athol shop
An exploding battery may have contributed to a Tuesday fire that destroyed an Athol area shop.
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Schweitzer Mountain snowboarder's death ruled accidental
The death of a California man who died Monday at Schweitzer has been ruled an accident, according to Bonner County Coroner Robert Beers.
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OPINION: Immigration sanity
America is a land of immigrants, which isn’t unique as this can be said about virtually every nation. Unless your ZIP Code is The Garden of Eden, we are all either immigrants or descended from immigrants. Beginning with the first humans, we have roamed the entire planet and now, facilitated by our technology, occupy every environment. Archeologists tell us there is trace evidence of humans in North America 30,000 years ago during the middle of the last Ice Age when sea levels were 400 feet lower than today and New York was under a mile thick layer of ice.
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Stephen J. Nemec, 45
Stephen Joseph Nemec was born at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, on May 21, 1979, to Eleanor Downs (O’Neal) and Neil Lewis Nemec.
FIREWORKS: Enough is enough
What is it with you subhumans in this area of Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls and your obsession with fireworks? Every time we turn around there is some simi-conscious half wit lighting off fireworks while drool runs down their mouths dripping onto Coors light. You dim bulbs obviously don’t care about others that may be disturbed by this behavior. I’m sure that there are veterans in your community that suffer from PTSD that don’t want to hear explosions all the time. Some people’s pets are disturbed by it, and it is a general disregard for others around you. A person’s house was literally burnt down in Hayden last year because of your pure unenlightened acts of dumb.
PRESS: Community values on display
My wife and I recently moved to Hayden to be close to family and friends. In the short amount of time we have been here we are impressed with the empathizes on strong family, community and political values that are reflected in The Press.
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Corey Michael Cook, 27
Corey Michael Cook, 27, passed away unexpectedly on December 6th, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev. Born December 24, 1996, to Jamee Leann Ursillo in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho,
OPINION: Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
Ready or not Idaho’s 2025 Legislative Session starts on January 6. Many important policies will be considered ranging from education choice to tax reform. There will also likely be a surprise or two. It is of paramount importance for Idahoans to have the ability to be actively involved and heard by their elected officials during this lawmaking process. Unfortunately, it is currently more difficult than it should be for this to occur.
EDITORIAL: Be cool, the snowplows will come
We believe our cities, districts and others responsible for plowing snow will be working hard and doing their best so we can travel safety.
COLUMN RESPONSE: Democrats lost
“So, brace yourselves, and resolve now to be part of the solution.”
Man gets prison for child sexual abuse
A man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child will spend up to 25 years in prison.
Coeur d'Alene police: Only 2 DUIs New Year's Eve/Day
Hagar said they made many traffic stops for violations such as running a red light, speeding and driving without headlights on, but only two turned into a DUI.
Legals for January, 3 2025
Thursday, January 2
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone and was '100%' inspired by Islamic State group
The Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in the deadly attack that officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group.
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'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
Four of the sets of tracks that make up the so-called highway show paths taken by gigantic, long-necked, herbivores called sauropods, thought to be Cetiosaurus, a dinosaur that grew to nearly 60 feet (18 meters) in length. A fifth set belonged to the Megalosaurus, a ferocious 9-meter predator that left a distinctive triple-claw print and was the first dinosaur to be scientifically named two centuries ago.
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Tesla sales dropped 1.1% in 2024, its first annual decline in a dozen years
Tesla posted its first annual sales drop in more than a dozen years Thursday, undercutting a stock that has soared since Donald Trump’s victory on optimism Elon Musk’s close relationship to the president-elect will help the company.
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A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on
Now, Western Watersheds Project and the group known as People of Red Mountain argue in a notice of intent to sue that the government and Canada-based Lithium Americas are failing to live up to promises to adequately monitor groundwater impacts.
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Idaho Supreme Court must intervene in new, ‘disastrous’ public defense reform, ACLU says
The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho has filed an emergency motion calling on the Idaho Supreme Court to intervene in the state’s new public defense system, which the ACLU called a “disastrous step backward.”
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Man shot himself in head before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel, officials say
The highly decorated Army soldier inside the Tesla Cybertruck that burst into flames outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel shot himself in the head before the explosion and likely planned to cause more damage but the explosive was rudimentary and the steel-sided vehicle absorbed much of the force, officials said Thursday.
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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Someday for Boise State, the slipper will need to be shed
Little Boise State won just by crashing the “big boy” 12-team College Football Playoff, they say. Any result — shy of, say, a 48-3 beatdown — would have been gravy. “Nobody gave us a chance,” the Boise party line goes. Nobody?
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Idaho football: Vandals add Roberts, Decoud to coaching staff
On Tuesday, Ford named Lake City High product Loren Endsley as run game coordinator and offensive line coach, and Cort Dennison as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Bowling scores: Jan. 2, 2025
Scores from area leagues.
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Baby, it's cold in Lake Coeur d'Alene
Polar Bear Plungers enjoy annual dip to start the new year
People began arriving around 11 a.m. to stake their spot on the beach on a 32-degree morning. The water was calm, even enticing, and many accepted the invitation. Bennett brought long his usually polar bear clock with the banner that read, “I Can Polar Bear It.” Anoher teddy bear sat in the “Polar Bear Express” wagon.
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Redman family donates $200K to Timberlake sports facility project
Redman family donates $200K to Timberlake sports facility project
A local family with a deep love for Timberlake High School and the Lakeland Joint School District has given a large gift to a project that will be a boon to young athletes and community members in the Lakeland area for generations to come.
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A snowy slog into the new year
Tesh 5K Fun Run turns out to be exactly that
The field included some in costumes, a few serious runners, seniors holding hands and many with furry friends. And there were families like Ben and Allie Goheen who packed their three sons, Cole, Silas and Wyatt, in two strollers and pushed them along.
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Special Olympics plunge on Feb. 8
We encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to join us by forming teams to raise funds for this worthy cause. Whether you’re ready to take the plunge or prefer to support from the sidelines, your participation will make a difference!
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Dalton Gardens eyes City Hall work
Just before the clock ran out with the ringing in of the new year, Dalton Gardens City Council held a special meeting Monday to earmark ARPA funds before the end of the year to keep them in play. In order to still be eligible for city infrastructure needs between now and 2026, they needed to be committed to specific project by Dec. 31, 2024.
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Movers & Shakers
Verdis President Sandy Young has been nominated for the Idaho Small Business Person of the Year award.
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In 2025, dating is just like Wi-Fi
Post Falls man sentenced for stalking, voyeurism
A man who pleaded guilty to stalking his ex and sharing intimate photos of her will spend up to four years in prison.
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A long walk, but sadly, no creepers
A common raven, for example, is a CORA, while a black-capped chickadee is a BCCH. It’s not as simple as it sounds, however. For example, I also saw a three toed woodpecker, so I wrote down TTWP, but it turns out it’s an American Three Toed Woodpecker, so it should have been ATTW.
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Kids watch balloons drop at the Hayden 'Noon Year's Eve' celebration
For the little ones too young to make it to the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, Hayden Library had a delightful alternative to help kids celebrate the holiday.
MY TURN: A different view of the Democrats' plan
Mr. Koch asks "What `is the Democrats plan.'" Those of us who only listen to what they say have a radically different view from those of us who watch what they actually do.
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Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort
The slope fractured above him before the partner dropped in, causing a wall of snow hit the skier and pin him against a tree. Both his skis were knocked off and he dogpaddled to stay above the moving snow. He was buried waist deep when the slide stopped but was not injured.
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Infant attacked and injured in his home by a raccoon
Fish and Game took possession of the raccoon carcass and coordinated with staff from South Central Public Health District to get the raccoon tested for rabies. Fish and Game staff transported the carcass to Boise for testing by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories.
Legals for January, 2 2025
Wednesday, January 1
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Driver expressed desire to kill before ramming New Orleans revelers, Biden says; 15 dead in attack
The FBI identified the driver as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran from Texas and said it is working to determine Jabbar's potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations.
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Firefighters extinguish locomotive blaze
Firefighters responded to the intersection of Diagonal Road and Massif for a report of a BNSF locomotive on fire. Engine 61 arrived to find fire coming from the engine compartment of the locomotive. Crews were able to extinguish the fire in just over an hour, according to the Timberlake Fire Protection District.
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Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Colorado joined Oregon in legalizing psilocybin therapy, though the drug remains illegal in most other states and federally. Over the last year, a growing number of Oregon cities have voted to ban psilocybin. While Colorado metros cannot ban the treatment under state law, several conservative cities have worked to preemptively restrict what are known as “healing centers.”
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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message
In recent years, the Argentine Jesuit has been speaking out more emphatically about abortion than he did at the start of his pontificate. After two doctrinaire popes, Francis complained in the first months of his papacy in 2013 that the church had become obsessed by “small-minded rules” about hot-button issues such as abortion.
A fireworks explosion in the Honolulu area has killed 3 people and injured at least 20
The accident occurred just before midnight outside a home, the Honolulu Fire Department said in a statement. The neighborhood is near Honolulu's international airport and a joint U.S. Air Force and Navy base and a little more than 2 miles east of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, which honors sailors who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor that drew the U.S. into World War II.
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Gianforte, Montana sue Yellowstone National Park over its bison management plan
New case argues park officials have intentionally cut Montana out of management plans or ignored the park’s own science in an effort to boost bison numbers
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Idaho football: Former T-Wolf Endsley, Dennison added to Vandal staff
New Idaho run game coordinator and offensive line coach Loren Endsley played at Lake City High.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zach Teal, Lakeland High School
Lakeland High School sophomore wrestler Zach Teal is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.
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Coeur d'Alene councilors, mayor eye new year
Coeur d'Alene city Council members take a look ahead
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Post Falls city councilors talk projects, challenges
Local elected officials in Post Falls share their thoughts on upcoming projects and challenges in the new year.
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Kootenai County commissioners offer insights
Commissioners outline priorities for 2025
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Hayden Mayor Alan Davis looks to 2025
There’s a lot in store for the City in Hayden in 2025, and Mayor Alan Davis is looking to meet it all head-on.
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The Press Year in Photos
Year in Photos
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Stephen J. Nemec, 45
Stephen Joseph Nemec was born at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, on May 21, 1979, to Eleanor Downs (O’Neal) and Neil Lewis Nemec.
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An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.
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Douglas David Hochberger, 84
Douglas David Hochberger peacefully went to his heavenly home on December 10, 2024. He was born on November 2, 1940, in Sumner, Iowa, to David and Joyce (Dawson) Hochberger and was the youngest of four siblings.
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First day of New Year on the menu
New Year's Day, aka the day we enjoy a pot of black-eyed peas and ham, with sides of greens and cornbread at our house. Southern tradition promises that the dish brings good luck, health and prosperity.
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Corrine Larsen, 93
Corrine Audrey (Bruess) Larsen was born on August 18, 1931, to Elroy and Frieda (Lange) Bruess in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
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Clarence L. 'Tek' Haugen, 93
Sept. 7, 1931 — Nov. 29, 2024
Clarence L Haugen - September 7, 1931 – November 29, 2024
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OPINION: Idahoans should be alarmed by the scarcity of trial court candidates
Very few well-qualified lawyers have applied for Idaho district court positions in recent years. District courts handle trials of felony cases, as well as all types of civil cases affecting the lives and property of individuals and businesses. Putting these disputes in the hands of judges without substantial experience is risky business.
EDITORIAL: A 2025 without anger is possible. Really.
Somewhere along the line we forgot how to be courteous to those who had a different point of view. We forget we could work with the opposition and even compromise. We forget to care about how someone else felt. We forget kindness goes a long way.
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Education leaders share thoughts on road ahead
A new year means new opportunities, new challenges and new experiences ahead for students, staff and administrators in Kootenai County's largest school districts.
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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reset Your Health: Detox season begins
I love this time of year! Time to get back on track from a season of indulgences, and, if we’re honest with ourselves, a year or so of indulgences in things ‘we know better’ than to partake of. The New Year brings an opportunity to start with a clean slate. It gives us an opportunity to re-evaluate what is of priority. Since we only get one body for our lifetime, many people choose their health as one of their priorities and try again to keep it as a priority.
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OPINION: Looking forward to the New Year
What might America encounter in 2025? Strange social media pronouncements from the President-Elect give us good reason to wonder about what’s to come.
GIVERS: Stunt was in bad taste
Maybe I am way off but the fake disability wheelchair and homeless people stunt at WINCO by Tim Remington and John Padula of Altar Church was offensive to me. People who give to the Kettle or the homeless or a deserving charity do NOT expect to be tricked or rewarded. This whole stunt is repulsive parading as something they are not. I have had three homeless females living in their cars near the Kroc. Leaving an anonymous card with money on a windshield is selfless. Keeping an eye on them by the neighbors and Kroc personnel is selfless.
RATINGS: Report unbiased news
There was an interesting article in Friday’s paper, by the Associated Press, in how the viewers have dropped in CNN and MSNBC and increased with FOX. I’m sure if they had done their research a little better, they would have added NEWSMAX with FOX. Their explanation for the decrees was due to people’s lack of interest in political news, when in reality, it was due to their handling of the news.
GIVERS: Article warmed my heart
My heart was warmed by the Christmas Day Press article about Tim and John posing as homeless folks and then generously Blessing those who reached out to them in love.
BUSINESS BITS: Thank you, Nils
Thank you Nils! I wanted to express a big thank you to Nils Rosdahl for his 44 years at the Coeur d’Alene Press and his Business Bits column each Sunday.
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Steven Bell, 57
Steven Hamilton Bell was born March 4, 1967, in Hampton, V.A., to Alonzo R. Bell, Sr. and Margaret Shearin Bell. A native of Newport News, V.A.
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Dorothy Mearl (Dottie) Meyer, 89
Dorothy Mearl (Dottie) Meyer, 89, of Coeur d’Alene, died peacefully in her sleep at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, surrounded by her six living children. Dorothy was born March 8, 1935, in Ivanhoe, Texas, to Amos Ray and Evie Elizabeth Janeway,
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Guardianship & Conservatorship Proceedings in North Idaho
In Idaho, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings provide legal mechanisms to protect vulnerable individuals who cannot fully care for themselves or manage their affairs. While these two legal arrangements share some similarities, they serve distinct purposes and follow different procedural requirements under Idaho law.
BUSINESS BITS: Nils will be missed
Kudos are due to Nils Rosdahl who informed us that after 44 years of writing for The Press that he has written his last Business Bits column.
GOVERNMENT: Oversight is needed
The letter against DOGE, an over site position on the largest business in the United States of America, DOGE will be run by Musk and Ramaswamy two of the largest successful business owners in the USA who are donating their time and expertise to remove a lot of government waste. George Washington gave us the first example by running for only two terms not wanting to establish a monarch.
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Kenneth H. Gonser, 88
Kenneth Henry Gonser, born to Henry and Beatrice in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 1936, went to be with our Lord on November 14, 2024.