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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
BP spokesperson Paul Takahashi said the accident “forever changed” the company: “We have made many changes intende…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I like to imagine that the guy who invented the umbrella was going to call it the "brella"
Help preserve local history
The Coeur d'Alene Press is seeking volunteers to assist in digitizing our newspaper archives. This important project will make decades of local history accessible to researchers, genealogists and community members.
Idaho House proposes savings accounts for people with disabilities
The House on Monday advanced a bill to create an Idaho-specific program for ABLE, which are savings accounts for people with disabilities.
Idaho House immigration bill advances
The Idaho House on Monday passed a Texas-style immigration bill that would allow local law enforcement and judges to get more involved in immigration enforcement.
Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing at least 1 person, authorities say
At least one person was killed and others were injured when private jets collided Monday afternoon at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, authorities said.
So long, penny! Trump orders US to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints
The lowly penny, the forgotten mainstay of coin jars and car cupholders everywhere, may soon be no more.
North Idaho College Surgical Technology named best in Idaho
North Idaho College has been named the No. 1 college in Idaho for surgical technology by College Factual, a website focused on helping students find the colleg…
Post Falls moves forward with police access ordinance
Police Chief Greg McLean recently appealed to the City Council to support an ordinance concerning police access in demanding or exigent circumstances. The ordi…
Surgical practice joins Northwest Specialty Hospital network
Dr. Sarkis has long been connected with Northwest Specialty Hospital, operating his practice, Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest, for many years on the hospi…
Kootenai County home sales off to strong start
The median home price in January, $528,000, was up 11.3% from the same time last year, while current active listings totaled 715, up 14% from one year ago.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I was painting my room with my brother.
Downtown Coeur d'Alene: No vacancy
The area is desirable for many reason. Location, for starts, near the waterfront. Downtown is clean, well lit, with quaint light posts and colorful flower bask…
Polar plunging for a cause
Temperatures barely reached the mid-twenties Saturday afternoon, but people were still more than happy to take an aptly-named Polar Plunge into the icy Spokane…
Happiness Hives founder brings holistic healing to Coeur d'Alene
Having practiced a variety of alternative therapies for over twenty years, Cyndi Rai has found that healing means something different for everyone.
Homeschool student spells his way to Washington, D.C.
Theosophy is a type of religious and philosophical system, but on Saturday, that definition didn’t matter.