Kerri Thoreson
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A great fivesome
The annual conference of the Association of Idaho Cities in Boise last week was a great opportunity to meet with mayors, city council members, city managers and assorted department heads from dozens of municipaliti…
Lazy days of summer are early this year
One of my favorite North Idaho pastimes is floating the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River each summer. It's not an activity you'll find in the tourist brochures, more of a longtime local word of mouth thing to …
A father's legacy of love
This will be the ninth Father's Day without mine, and cause for reflection. What I will most recall of that life-changing day when this "Daddy's Girl" lost hers, is that I hadn't really lost my dad at all. I have a…
Lifting up a wounded soldier with letters
On May 23 Army Reservist Daniel Guerrero of Coeur d'Alene was wounded in combat in northern Afghanistan, five months into his third tour of duty - the first two deployments were to Iraq. Sgt. Guerrero's wife, Meaga…
Celebrating a miracle recovery
This coming Saturday Dave and Brooke Miller and their young children will be celebrating. It's the sixth anniversary of Dave coming out of a 12-day coma after being kicked in the head during a soccer game in May 20…
Memorial Day: to remember and honor
As we head into the first three-day weekend of the upcoming summer season, it's good to remember why Memorial Day is observed. In 1868, it was known as Decoration Day, a day to decorate the graves of Civil War sold…
The end of an era on the air
Friday, May 10, was a milestone day for the local AM radio station and the end of an era that spanned over half a century. The live local broadcast of a morning show aired for the final time on 1080 ESPN /KVNI (the…
Bring on the birthday celebrations
It comes as no surprise to longtime readers or people who know me that May is my favorite month. What's not to love about turning the corner on a soggy spring, planting flowers and seeing those first buds and bloss…
Live events a gift to community
The cast of Bits and Pieces received a well-deserved standing ovation on Sunday afternoon at the Coeur d'Alene Library. What a genuine treat the reading was for those in attendance in the packed community room.
Quarter century of friendships, scholarships
’Tis the season for our local Distinguished Young Women programs to select representatives. Congratulations to Gabrielle Vietri of Lake City High School, newly-selected Coeur d’Alene DYW. The Post Falls program wil…
'Gleeful' adventure for Anna
Fun news for my BFF with word that the hit television show "Glee" has cast Coeur d'Alene's own Patty Duke as well as Meredith Baxter to appear in the upcoming Season 4 finale. Baxter and Duke reportedly will return…
Taking the call in times of need
National Public Telecommunicators Week is coming April 14-20. It's an opportunity to recognize the Emergency Communications Officers (dispatchers) and their contributions to our communities. It takes a unique skill…
Everyone loves a parade!
A few days of sunshine and a little spring break action does wonders for shaking off the winter blues and seems the ideal time to talk about parade season. This will be my 23rd year to organize the Post Falls Days …
It's on the banks where life happens
"Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing things historians usually record, while on the banks, unnoticed, people build homes,…
Band of brothers inspires
It's always a pleasure to attend award events and share in the celebration of so many generous people who serve in our communities. Each year at the American Legion Post 143 dinner, held on the anniversary of the n…