Kerri Thoreson
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Answering the call to serve
It's interesting to note that protecting our communities right now are Justin Capaul and his cousins, Jake Capaul and Mitchell Copstead. Justin and Mitchell are with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and Jake is with…
There's no business like show business
On Monday I had the opportunity to visit with Dennis Franz, Ellen Travolta, Jack Bannon, Dane Stokinger and Jessica Skerritt, professional actors all. On Aug. 1 they will be joined by Patty Duke in a very special s…
Reunions, generosity, American spirit
It's that time of year when classmates reunite to mark the decades since graduation. I encourage everyone who's able to attend yours, especially those of you who still live in the area. Often the locals take a pass…
Of flags and friendship enduring
Since this is the day we celebrate the 236th anniversary of America's Independence, it's fitting to share a heart warming Fourth of July story. In 1945 Rockland J. (Jimmy) Randall was serving with the U.S. Marine C…
Tales too good not to share
Alan Wolfe, 57, a first-time Ironman competitor from Post Falls, made it to the finish line on Sherman Avenue about 9:45 p.m., pausing, going down into a prone position and rolling across the line. What most people…
End of an era on Main Street
Tom Burnett was a newspaperman. There are many people who earn a living in the newspaper business in a variety of capacities, but in my decades-long experience there's only a handful I'd describe as a newspaperman,…
Golf and football ... what's not to love
You may have noticed the giant WSU flag flying over The Coeur d'Alene Resort this past weekend. Cougar alum Jerry Jaeger is quite the booster. The second Cougar Legends Weekend included golf at The Resort course an…
Changing times affect response
A week ago I was on my way to the studio just after 5:30 a.m., driving south on Third Street in Coeur d'Alene. The streets at daybreak were deserted until I stopped at the light on Harrison. In the left hand lane a…
The old guard still serves
I wish I had the names of every veteran volunteer from the VFWs, American Legions and Marine Corps League, Submarine Veterans, etc. who without fail organize and facilitate the ceremonies that honor our service mem…
Memorial Day ... we remember
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…
We thought it could never happen here
Seven years ago today one of the most brutal crimes ever to take place in our community claimed the lives of Brenda Groene, her middle-school aged son Slade and her fiance Mark McKenzie. Brenda's two youngest child…
Keep on moving forward
It's all about enjoying the journey, which is how my sister, Janna, and I approached our second Bloomsday experience on Sunday. Joined by faster and fitter family members, they bid us adieu at the starting line and…
Post Falls grad aims for London
Ian Waltz had a memorable and record-breaking high school athletic career back in the early 1990s before graduating in 1995 from Post Falls High School. He earned four track letters and three letters in football; a…
Honest people ... and happy ending
The power of positive thinking and a belief in the basic goodness of my fellow man was proven on Monday afternoon when I spent some time in the sunshine reflecting on life at river's edge. I read and took some phot…
This tale has a tail-wagging ending
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber's Aw$um Auction definitely lived up to the awesome billing last Saturday thanks to covert ops by Dustin Ainsworth's pals. One of the live auction items was an 8-week-old black lab pup, whi…