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Coach receives unexpected homecoming surprise
Matt Barkley has been teaching music in Post Falls schools for 22 years, including 18 years as the band director at Post Falls High School and now at Mullan Trail and Westridge elementary schools. This is also Matt…
Award-winning war reporter coming to Cd'A
For most of her career, work has literally been a war zone for Martha Raddatz.
Know your computer threats
Consumers should understand the difference between ransomware, a virus, and a popup.
Fall is here and so is leaf-peeping weather
As the fall season continues to advance, the beauty of the Inland Northwest is enhanced by the tremendous fall foliage. Between now through the mid- to late-October period should provide some of the best color.
The canine empire bites back
It’s true.
GOP stronghold in North Idaho about to be tested
Three decades ago, Democrats running for legislative seats in Coeur d’Alene didn’t have to make this kind of appeal to the party faithful.
County's auditor is there for you
To the taxpayers of Kootenai County:
Growth puts pressure on planning
This is the second of two columns addressing the issue of Kootenai County’s explosive growth, attempting to answer some questions we hear continually from loca…
The quest to transform a desert
As with any desert, forecasts for the African Sahara — a giant desert roughly the size of the United States — don’t typically include rain.
With growth comes traffic trouble
This the first of two columns addressing the issue of Kootenai County’s explosive growth, attempting to answer some questions we hear continually from local re…
Come on now, folks: Stay off Suckers List
What’s a “come-on”? At best it’s something that is done to get customers for a business. At worst, it’s a dishonest way to entice consumers to click here, enter your email there, or provide identifying, confidentia…
Moments of community bring smiles
Bright and early Saturday morning, the skies cleared — or at least stopped dripping rain — just in time for the Race for the Cure event at North Idaho College.…
Chat: Something for everyone today
Yep, it’s Wednesday, and that means all the excitement of our weekly Chat Day.
Getting at the 'why' in opioid epidemic
A new group hopes to address increased opioid abuse in Kootenai County, according to Thursday’s Press. That begs a disturbing question. Why is prescription drug abuse so high?
Old Farmer's Almanac gives winter forecast
It’s that time of year again when we wonder what the upcoming winter season will bring us. Many people still refer to the forecasts from the original Old Farmer’s Almanac. Their winter outlook calls for more rain a…