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Kootenai Health lays off 80 positions
Kootenai Health, Northern Idaho’s largest healthcare system and employer, confirmed Monday that it will eliminate …
The Exhausted Dad: Saying yes to the dress and no to everything else
Shopping with my oldest daughter is a danger to my bank account.
Proof is irrelevant in the brilliant courtroom drama ‘Anatomy of a Fall’
In the year’s most captivating performance, German actress Sandra Hüller plays a novelist accused of murdering her husband. ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ directed/co-written by French filmmaker Justine Triet, never reveals …
FAST FIVE: Damon Darakjy: A hero for veterans at the Cd'A American Legion
Meet Damon Darakjy, commander of the Coeur d'Alene American Legion Post 14.
Food drive today at Ramsey Park
The Kootenai County Democrats will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Ramsey Park, 3525 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene.
Hayden Veteran of the year
Christopher Spatz is set to be honored as the 2023 Distinguished Veteran of the Year at 11 a.m. today at McIntire Family Park in Hayden.
'We cannot thank you enough'
About 20 veterans at Brookdale, a local senior living community, were honored with a rose, certificate and accolades
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you call a shipment full of military-issued T-Rexes? Small arms.
VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory
All states and some counties have a Veteran Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance. There are also other useful resources for veterans in the Inland Northwest.
VETERANS PRESS: Flight of a lifetime
Early morning Oct. 9 and the skies above Spokane International Airport were crisp and clear. Inside the terminal, 107 local veterans, along with about 80 guard…
Sandpoint man injured in collision
A 29-year-old Athol man was traveling westbound on Lancaster Road at about 3:10 p.m. in a Toyota Tundra through the intersection with U.S. 95. A 74-year-old Sa…
VETERANS PRESS: What we learned
In December of 2020 we published an article about our volunteer organization Veterans Help Net. We stated who we were, why we started and what we did in the fi…
VETERANS PRESS: What is the most important thing to remember on Veterans Day?
On Veterans Day, it is crucial to remember and honor the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform. This day holds immense significance as it serves as a reminder of the selflessness, courage, and dedic…
VETERANS PRESS: Top 50 VA disabilities
If you ever wondered what issues other veterans have claimed and are receiving disability benefits, see this list below.
VETERANS PRESS: Service connected Disability and Workman’s Comp
Did you know if you sustain an injury while working at your post-service job and subsequently file for worker’s compensation claim against an employer for that injury, you “could” be precluded from filing for the s…
'Today wasn't a guarantee'
Matt Hankes' second daughter had just entered the world when he began waiting for another important delivery: A new heart.