Editorial
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: The people who hold communities together
Starting June 15, nominations will open for local Weaver recognition and community grants. The nomination period w…
First responders once more display strong sense of duty, courage
Thursday night’s incident was far from routine and was not without significant risk. The suspect did not surrender peacefully. After multiple and lengthy attempts to persuade him to exit the home, authorities deplo…
EDITORIAL: A constitutional Sheriff, by the book
Blue or purple, Independence Point light a result of 'technical failure'
The Press has received a few calls asking about the lights at Independence Point. Why are they blue? Or purple, depending on how your perception of colors.
A Letter from the Publisher: Why local journalism matters more than ever
Strong communities are built on informed citizens. Informed citizens rely on trusted local journalism. And trusted local journalism depends on the community it…
Running toward home
Before anyone debates the merits of party labels, it’s worth remembering that the Silver Valley has always existed comfortably within conservative Idaho. During the mining booms of decades past, however, strong uni…
Post Falls could be open about police chief
"I can’t confirm whether someone is on leave or not on leave and I can't confirm or deny the reasons they might be on leave," Wilson said. "We just don’t talk about those things until there’s a conclusion, if there…
Governor right to sign bill to prevent photos from death investigations from going public
Lakeland School Board may be undermining its own levy
And depending again on when the new superintendent is hired, the district will be paying two people for that job, while at the same time asking voters to pony up for a levy.
Families of first responders deserve the best protections
This law ensures those losses will not be remembered only in memorials, but in action.
STR bill not necessarily a bad thing
What cities and counties can’t do is limit the STR numbers, which is something Coeur d’Alene was considering a few years ago before an alliance threatened legal action. It can't require the property owner be onsite.
Pastor Tim Remington leads by example when it comes to forgiveness
When Odom was in prison, Remington visited him. They talked. They played chess. They shared stories of their lives.
Avista more than meets the windstorm challenge
Avista thanks the community for their resilience during the storm Community support and perseverance boosted crew morale while repairing outages
Legislator's speech hits the mark
We are saying that we Guthrie makes a good point: To set the example, a show of good faith, legislators could tighten their own belts first.
EDIT: Shoshone County needs stability, not partisanship, in the sheriff's office
Wildlife violations can't be easily dismissed
Sentencing concludes case involving multiple felony wildlife violations in the Panhandle Region