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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope, and he will underscore that message when he opens a H…
Magic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas
Decades ago, Leavenworth was a near ghost town on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, one of the region's poorest communities. The mines and the sawmi…
NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost.
On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats, such as last year’s Chinese spy balloon. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers in Colorado …
Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights
Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the…
Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza
Palestinian security forces, meanwhile, arranged barriers near the Nativity Church, built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born, and a worker…
U.S. House fails to reauthorize 20-year-old bipartisan bill to fund rural schools, communities
Idaho will miss out on millions in funding from the Secure Rural Schools bill, which passed the Senate but failed to garner Republican support to pass the House
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Kootenai County commissioners approve license plate reader contract
Kootenai County commissioners approved a one-year contract with Motorola for automatic license plate reader software to be used in 48 sheriff’s office patrol v…
‘Incredible hearts’
On the darkest night of the year, Chris Green shared the story of a man who changed his perspective during his first week working with the homeless in Coeur d’…
'Greening' of St. Luke's Episcopal Church ushers in Christmas season
The “greening” of the church is a Christmastime tradition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Rent assistance helps family keep place to live
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them…
Lake Coeur d'Alene returns to natural level after drawdown concludes
Avista Utilities confirmed Monday that the fall drawdown of Lake Coeur d’Alene concluded Dec. 15 when the lake elevation returned to its natural level.
Press staffers share holiday highlights from yesteryear
To our friends, family, colleagues and valued subscribers: Merry Christmas! Accompanying our good tidings this yuletide season are some of our favorite holi…
Wood or electric, be safe with your heating systems
According to Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller, his agency is dispatched numerous times each year during the holidays due to someone not follo…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.