Kerri Thoreson
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Leaplings celebrate their rare birthdate
Hayden Lake’s Nancy DiGiammarco will be celebrating her 19th birthday Thursday although she was born in 1948, which was 76 years ago. Leap Year babies born on …
Back to basics with pen and paper
I came across an interesting bit of trivia recently that caused me pause. The island nation of Iceland has more writers per capita than anywhere in the world.
Feeling the love every day of the year
It’s Valentine’s Day! If you’re treating your love to flowers, candy, a romantic dinner or beautiful card, you’re in the majority.
Young speakers' poise inspires
I said “yes” to teacher and friend Daniel Connelly when he extended an invitation to judge Summit Christian Academy’s speech meet last week.
Liver for the win of the worst
Last week, Bert took a long weekend holiday, flying south to spend time with our daughter, Sarah. They took in a couple of days of the world-famous Barrett-Jac…
Community is a verb
Community can be described a a collective of people who come together to support and engage each other, forming a sense of belonging and shared identity.
Cheers for the skilled trades workers
It’s been all about the weather 24/7 for most of January, with good reason. Dangerous cold and ice and our next round of snow all present challenges.
Today is tomorrow's good old days
Over the weekend, I posted a 2009 photo from a roast for Cliff Hayes’ retirement from the Post Falls Police Department on my Facebook page.
Everyone on the banks has a story
“Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing things historians usually rec…
Be safe, be kind, be here in the new year
Here’s to all of the public safety first responders, dispatchers, retail clerks, hospitality workers, delivery people, medical care providers and everyone who …
Christmas Eve journey of giving
Author’s note: This story first appeared in The Press on Dec. 21, 2005, the second Christmas as this “daddy’s girl” was grieving the loss of mine. Each of the …
Love in every stitch and square
Last week, I wrote about the wonderful Holidays and Heroes event, the Post Falls Police Department and our area first responders. This year, the St. George Cat…
Annual event warms the hearts of all
The Holidays and Heroes program began in Post Falls 25 years ago. The Post Falls Police Department has taken the lead since the beginning in conjunction with K…
The last day of 2023 is made for love
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 ... those numbers aren’t waltz step counts, they represent a really unique date that’s coming up on the last day of this year: Dec. 31, 2023, …
Cheers for Ellen's gift to community
On Friday, the 11th season of Ellen Travolta’s annual Christmas show at The Coeur d’Alene Resort opens.