Kerri Thoreson
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Traditions provide a slice of Americana
Once again I'll be heading into the skybox between Second and Third Street in front of The Resort Plaza Shoppes on Sherman Avenue for the best view of the Fourth of July American Heroes Parade - the announcer's boo…
A quarter-century in service to all
From an official USAF biography ... Master Sgt. John M. Mason is a traditional first sergeant for the 141st Medical Group at Fairchild AFB. In this position, he is part of a leadership triad that consists of the co…
Doing the right thing is a good thing
On Monday evening Zachary Endreson, 11 and Michael Williams, 9, of Post Falls were playing outside when they found a wallet on the sidewalk. The wallet contained an Idaho ID card, Social Security card, credit cards…
Roadshow was quite a show
A good time was had by all who were lucky enough to have tickets to the Antiques Roadshow in Spokane last weekend. This was a well-oiled machine, moving a thousand or so people and their treasures through lines for…
The best days of life ahead for grads
It's graduation week for high schools in Kootenai County and hundreds of young people are launching into adulthood. Commencement speeches will inspire and provoke thought.
Senior pranks get creative in 2015
A Craigslist real estate for sale ad has provided entertainment as it made the social media rounds over the weekend.
On the road with old stuff
Last winter I read that my husband's favorite program, "Antiques Roadshow," would be in Spokane on June 6, the day before his birthday.
Thank you and welcome home Vietnam vets
Vietnam became real to me on an April morning in 1968.
Dedication to protect and serve humbles
Sgt. Greg Moore has put on the uniform of the Coeur d'Alene Police Department for 16 years. He's a husband and a father who, like all of those who make a career of public safety, protects and serves his community.
Real life lessons and blessings
Readers of this column and friends and family know that my all-time favorite movie is "It's a Wonderful Life."
Flag mural to honor veterans
It's a road trip with a purpose and New York artist Scott Lobaido is on a mission.
Young newspaper reader off to great start
Frederick Post kindergartner Chloe Hudson turned 6 on Monday but missed making the Main Street birthday list in last week's newspaper.
Thankful for chance to reach goals
In the 1980s, I learned a valuable lesson about stating a goal out loud, ideally to people who can help you achieve the goal.
April showers of foolishness abound
In decades of columnizing, I'm quite sure that Main Street's publication day has fallen on April 1 before today. I've never written a faux column and I've never been a fan of practical jokes, although I don't begru…
Quiet good deeds don't just happen
In our communities, there are countless things that occur that most people never give thought to the how and why or the who.