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Kootenai County named American World War II Heritage City
Where History Still Salutes: Kootenai County Named WWII Heritage City
Health specialist touts advancements in screenings
Since starting her work at Kootenai Health, Dr. Michalina Kupsik has been worried about breast health in North Idaho. Idaho is 48th for women ages 40-74 wh…
Veterans share stories at Legends Park Assisted Living breakfast
Spirits were high, as they always are for the monthly free breakfast at Legends. Veterans came from near and far to get there. They served in the Army, Navy, A…
Final call for submissions for Veterans Day special section
To honor our veterans, we’re asking for the public’s help in sharing photos, stories and service details. If known, please include any awards and recognitions …
Community comes through for Lake City Center
Calls for support in North Idaho are often answered. When The Press ran a story Sept. 18 about Lake City Center's need to repair and refurbish its billiard …
Lake City High: October Recognitions
The Lake City High School Student Council is celebrating several of the Timberwolf Pack through October Recognitions.
Pamper Me Pink promotes self-care, breast health
Pamper Me Pink offers a night of self-care and breast cancer screening education from 5 to8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Rumour Boutique in Coeur d’Alene.
Giant pumpkins and a big comeback for local grower
Longtime Bonners Ferry resident Rick Maggi has been competitively growing giant pumpkins on and off for more than 15 years, and this season proved to be one of…
Sandpoint $130 million wastewater treatment plant bond
The City of Sandpoint is seeking a $130 million bond to completely renovate its wastewater treatment plant.
EDITORIAL: Coeur d'Alene mayor race offers candidates with different strengths
The mayor is considered a neutral, guiding voice there to shepherd things along rather than point the way. It is the mayor’s race that perhaps holds the most intrigue because the two favorites, Mayor Woody McEvers …
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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ICE arrests 105 people in southwest Idaho raid
“Over the weekend, ICE dismantled an illegal horse-racing, animal fighting, and a gambling enterprise operation …,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a written statement. “As part…
Paris prosecutor says stolen Louvre jewels worth an estimated $102 million
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Monday that the museum's alarm was triggered when the window of the Apollo Gallery was forced. Police officers arrived …
What to know about the recovery efforts in Alaska following ex-Typhoon Halong
The mass evacuation by military aircraft of hundreds of residents from Alaska villages ravaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong is complete, and officials and…
Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week — on track to become among the longest in U.S. history — the country is feeling the financial hit. Economists have warned the federal closure, leaving most the 2.4 …
A Grand Teton mountain runner set a record. But his route turned into a crime
The remarkable solo triumph in 2024 has been overshadowed by his legal saga. “Free Michelino” stickers are on posts and benches in Jackson, Wyoming. Sunseri’s supporters, including members of Congress, are appalled…