Kerri Thoreson
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Two huge losses for our community
Two local businesses, representing 128 years of service, paychecks and still family-run, say farewell to their founders this week with the passing of Claire Everson and Jack Adams. Their bios show remarkable simila…
Cardboard artist's work to be featured
For the past couple of decades I've enjoyed several memorable experiences through the writing of this column, but the tale of the cardboard box oil painting is certainly unique.What began with a simple request for …
Readers help out with local mystery
Last week I included a little local mystery for Main Street readers to help Joni McCoury solve ... and boy did you hit it out of the park. She was wondering about the origin of a painting done on a Runge Furniture …
Lifesaving record set by area man
There are many unsung heroes in our community and it's always a great pleasure to shine the light on one of them. Rich Anstine, 56, set a record this week. A record that has such far-reaching implications, it likel…
Girls just want to have fun
Timarie Lindquist, her mom, Terry Clark and good friend, Weslie Keogh enjoyed a whirlwind, three-day "girls" trip to California just for the fun of it.
From Texas to Trump Tower ... via Post Falls
I've watched most of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" since the beginning, and in this recent 10th season had found myself cheering for Texan Clint Robertson ... even before I discovered that he'd been transplanted …
Plunging into the New Year
Once again the best New Year's party was held on New Year's Day at Sanders Beach for the Polar Bear Plunge. As fifth time plunger Dani Zibell-Wolfe remarked, "the most fun packed into 30 minutes all year long!" It …
Officer's recovery a triumph
It was six years ago yesterday that Coeur d'Alene police officer Mike Kralicek was shot in the line of duty. He was in a coma for two weeks, a quadriplegic when he awoke. Mike not only survived the catastrophic hea…
A Christmas Eve journey
Author's note: This story first appeared in The Press on Dec. 21, 2005, when this "daddy's girl" was newly grieving the loss of mine. This past year I know of so many people who are facing their first Christmas wit…
A sense of humor goes with success
There are some incredibly interesting people who make their homes right here and Brent Regan is one of those folks.
Remember Pearl Harbor
Sixty-nine years ago today, President Franklin Roosevelt made his stirring "day which will live in infamy" speech before Congress, marking the declaration of war that became our country's entry into World War II.
Something for everyone this season
The Festival of Trees and holiday lighting and fireworks once again kicked off the season in style. Loved, loved, loved the Idaho Drug Free Youth parade entry!
Giving thanks for our many blessings
This Thanksgiving I'm especially thankful not only for the good health of our family but for the simple fact we all have roofs over our heads and food in the pantry. We all have paychecks coming in, even if they're…
Let the season begin
Thanksgiving is just a week away, then full speed ahead to Christmas. In Coeur d'Alene, the day after Thanksgiving is filled to over-flowing with events and fun for the family. The official flipping of the switch o…
Celebrate those who make a difference
This is Idaho Non-Profit Week, although in our communities we celebrate these organizations every day of the year.I'm continually awed by the extraordinary generosity of donors and volunteers meeting every corner o…