Coeur Voice
CoeurVoice is the newest addition to the Coeur d'Alene Press. Check here every Saturday for creative stories from local writers who share their unique take on Coeur d'Alene living. It's got something for readers of all ages! Browse the most recent editions below.
PET TALK: A toad-ally unexpected danger: Protecting pets from toxic amphibians
Dogs are naturally curious creatures, often using their noses and mouths to explore the world around them. Because…
Shoo, fly! Keeping cattle comfortable and healthy
Flies might be seen as simply a pesky inconvenience, but for cattle, they’re much more of a concern.
Love is in the air and so are allergies
Sprinting through grassy meadows, rolling around on flower-filled hills, and playing in the breezy spring air may seem like a dream for your pet, especially fo…
Unloved summer movies on Max — ‘Horizon,’ 'Watchers’
Kevin Costner knows how to tell compelling stories about the American West. He might need to rethink the release strategy for those stories.
The Exhausted Dad: Chatbot takes over the column
I’m looking for any extra few minutes I can get.
Gauging the hype for summer movies
Forget about that snow in the forecast because May (and the release of “The Fall Guy”) marks the start of Summer Movie Season. The 2024 slate includes the usu…
Understanding the complexity of seizures
Seizures, which are caused by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells, can be scary and often lead to uncertainty for pet owners, as se…
The Exhausted Dad: The splash pad/car ride conundrum
An unexpected splash pad led to some next-level parental navigation.
‘Indiana Jones’ and the just-fine last adventure
The latest (last?) Indy adventure, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” falls squarely in the “Okay” bin alongside “Temple of Doom” and “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” It avoids the silliness of “Crystal Skull”…
Offering spoiled food no way to spoil your pet
People may choose to eat foods past their expiration date, as long as the food looks and smells good, but that doesn’t mean this practice is safe for pet food.…
FAST FIVE Fostering civic pride with Jim Koester
Meet Jim Koester, P1FCU Business Services Relationship Officer and Manager of the Post Falls Lending Center.
Helping horses with equine asthma breathe easier
Although asthma symptoms generally worsen in the winter for horses because of the cold, dry air, summer weather can also “stirrup” trouble for horses with a sp…
The Exhausted Dad: Party under pressure
Our 6-year-old will never understand the anxiety his parents felt planning his birthday party.
FAST FIVE Connie McGee: Proud to be an American
Meet fourth generation Idaho native and retired educator Connie McGee, who grew up in Coeur d'Alene and continues to give back to the community that raised her.
Mysteries of the universe reside in Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’
Throughout most of his filmography, writer/director Wes Anderson calls attention to his very particular storytelling quirks. It’s most notable in those lingeri…