Kerri Thoreson
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Firefighters add twist to ribbon tradition
The dedication of the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue training tower in Post Falls on 9-11 was respectful of the somber occasion and there was no small amount of irony that crews were called out shortly before the …
Heroes and angels are among us
There's no question that Sept. 11 has become synonymous with acts of heroism and humanity that surpass description. But right here at home a young couple displayed courage and generosity of the heart that brings us…
A promise made is a debt unpaid
Back in January I recounted some of my journey to become fit and lose weight, which prompted a reader to communicate his own struggles. He shared a touching story of how last summer he'd taken his daughter to Silve…
A mother's heart for making a difference
In November 2006 Tom and Cyndie Johnson were on holiday with their daughters, Desiree and Aubree, and son, Jordan. There in the hotel room, while peacefully sleeping, 15-year-old Jordan experienced sudden cardiac a…
Living her life to the fullest
There isn't enough space in this column to do justice to the life and times of beautiful Marie Whitesel, who attributes her longevity to staying busy. Considering she's 95 years young, I'm taking her at her word. M…
Family fun in the sun for famous faces
There were extra thousands of people in Coeur d'Alene during Art on the Green/Street Fair/Taste of the Coeur d'Alenes this past weekend so it might not have been noticed that there were a trio of luminaries in our …
Watersports and the Finney family
Thanks to Anne Anderson for reminding of an interesting bit of local history and trivia. Back in the 1920s, Jack Finney had one of the only powerboats on Lake Coeur d'Alene, having adapted a car engine to power his…
Going nuts with Rosanne
Tatiana Monroe Harrison recently visited her sister, Lawrie on the big island of Hawaii. Lawrie owns a bookstore in Kona that also features antiques. This past spring comedienne Rosanne Barr held a book-signing the…
Portrait of a caring community
If ever a day could be described as both heartbreaking and uplifting, it would be Friday, July 15. I joined the contingent from Post Falls with Chief Scot Haug, Mayor Clay Larkin and Sgt. David Marshall that met at…
From a grateful, grieving community
Main Street Sept. 22, 2010:
Biking adventure not to be repeated
It was a long wait, but summer arrived just in time for a stellar Independence Day weekend. With family visiting we did what many of us do: become tourists, or at least tour guides.
A flag-waving, red white & blue celebration
Hard to believe that it's already almost the Fourth of July - and a welcome weather forecast for sunny skies over the holiday weekend to boot.
Ironman: Inspiration in abundance
It's that time of year ... inspirational stories of the regular folks who've spent months of dedicated effort to prepare for the race of their lives. I love Ironman for the people - the athletes, the volunteers, th…
Blessed by good fathers
Father's Day is a bit bittersweet as I mark the seventh since my father's passing. I always was and always will be Daddy's girl and know that being blessed with a father who set an example of unconditional love, th…
Hey North Idaho ... company's coming!
This month will definitely be a banner time for visitors to our communities. First the Ironman event will draw athletes and their families from all over the country through Sunday, June 26. As they're on their way …