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Lincoln Day Dinner on Feb. 15
Sean Spicer, former press secretary for President Donald Trump, will be the keynote speaker.
Legislature introduces bill to protect speech
Sen. Brian Lenney, R-Nampa, sponsored the new bill. Lenney said the bill is similar to an unsuccessful bill he sponsored last year. He described the bill as an anti-SLAPP – or strategic lawsuits against public part…
Supreme Court turns back Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government
In the Western state known for its rugged mountains popular with skiers and red-rock vistas that draw throngs of tourists, federal agencies control almost 70% of the land. Utah argues that local control would be mo…
More firefighters rush to Los Angeles as stronger winds are forecast
In less than a week, four fires around the nation’s second biggest city have scorched more than 62 square miles, roughly three times the size of Manhattan.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
Prior studies estimated about 14% of men and 23% of women would develop some form of dementia during their lifetime. Coresh’s team analyzed more recent data fr…
Officials sound alarm about aggressive driving in Kootenai County
Distracted and aggressive driving continues to prove deadly on Kootenai County roads.
Coeur d'Alene to talk turkey
The Coeur d’Alene City Councilor believes it’s time for the city to target turkeys for transport out of town before they multiple to even bigger numbers and ma…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Student: "I’ll never be good at geography."
Coeur d'Alene woman recalls fond memories of working as Press carrier
The license plate said it all: "Papers." Everyone who saw the station wagon coming down the street in the afternoons knew it was Coeur d'Alene Press carrier…
North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting
Nicole Huff said the difference could be that buyers are seeing that interest rates aren’t dropping and may not. She believes those looking to buy are willing …
Goats receive baa-lated Christmas treat
Some lucky goats got a belated Christmas treat on Saturday.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
How do you make pancakes on Mars?
OUR GEM: Join Us for the 2025 Speaker Series
The 2025 Our Gem Speaker Series will host 4 virtual webinars monthly from January through April. The Speaker Series is a virtual opportunity to engage the comm…
Right to Life march on Saturday
Right to Life of Coeur d'Alene is hosting its annual Right to Life march and rally at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in the Skate Plaza and Candlelight Church parking lot at Dalton Avenue and U.S. 95.
Thompson, Grissom retain leadership of Lakeland Board
Michelle Thompson and Ramona Grissom will retain their seats as chair and vice chair of the Lakeland School Board.