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New program gives North Idaho veterans a chance to share their stories
Idaho Panhandle National Forests begin prescribed burns
Idaho Panhandle National Forests are preparing prescribed fire operations across several ranger districts this spring. The work focuses on hazardous fuels redu…
Coffee and more at the Press this morning
There will also be an opportunity to tour our production facility and see how The Press comes to life.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
How does a chicken always end a date?
Legislative town halls on Friday, Saturday
Doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Candlelight is at 5725 N. Pioneer Drive.
Idaho Air National Guard joining Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM’s) area of responsibility is broad, spanning 4 million square miles from Egypt in northeast Africa to Kazakhstan in south-central Asia.
Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97
Whittaker’s 1963 ascent of Everest alongside Nawang Gombu came 10 years after the pioneering climb of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The feat made the …
'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
Sangha stood at the podium Wednesday just before she was sentenced and told the judge she wears her shame “like a jacket.” She is the only defendant whose plea…
Coeur d’Alene offers free compost this weekend
The City of Coeur d’Alene will be hosting its 9th annual “Free Compost Weekend” this weekend, April 11-12.
Kootenai County jail planned power outage
The power outage was planned as part of the installation of the new generator. Jail staff had pre-made meals on hand for use during the outage to ensure inmates were properly fed, the release said.
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation’s main arteries, people from around the world still …
Oil plunges toward $95 as the Dow surges 1,000 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
Some of the euphoria that launched explosive moves for stock and oil prices early Wednesday faded as the morning progressed, and financial markets have been prone to sharp and sudden reversals because of deep uncer…
After Legislature adjourns, Idaho governor has another week to act on final bills
The pile includes more than three dozen bills, including several high-profile pieces of legislation, such as:
Coffee with The Press editor on Thursday
Kootenai Health unveils new surgical robot
Katie Chaffin peered into a device that resembled a virtual reality headset, squeezed a pair of hand controllers and across the room, a surgical instrument del…
Coeur d’Alene fire chief selection changes course
The Coeur d’Alene City Council unanimously voted to extend an offer to Fire Chief candidate John Fugitt.