Avista rose to challenges of windstorm

Avista did well under difficult circumstances. They know how important it is for homes to have power. We know some will argue this is Avista's job and responsibility, so they should be ready when Mother Nature thr…

Let's do our part and share a Merry Christmas

Nancy Morris with the Independent Orders of Odd Fellows CDA Lodge did just that on Tuesday when she walked into The Press office with a check for $10,000 from the benevolent organization for The Press Christmas for…

The true spirit of the season

Citylink partnership is essential to service

In fiscal year 2024, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe spent about $700,000 on operations for Citylink’s urban route, Citylink North, and received a reimbursement of about $276,000 from the county.

City's separation package a success, but at what cost?

The city employs about 420 people with wages and benefits totaling about $48 million, which comes out to more than $100,000 per employee. That seems on the high side for a city of about 58,000 people, but as this i…

Gridlock on insurance needs middle ground

We wished it had not come to this. Lawmakers have long been well aware the COVID-era subsidies were set to expire and the public should have been aware of this, too. As stated, the government subsidies that kept in…

Citizens of the Year nominees a standout group

Each of the nominees has contributed to what makes Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai County and all of North Idaho special. They are the people who see beyond what’s best for their own interests, but rather, t

EDITORIAL: Dec. 7 a date unlike any other

While the attack was a success, it missed the aircraft carriers, which were away from the base and were instrumental in the U.S. victory at Midway and pushing Japanese forces back to their homeland.

When it comes to snowplows, don't be that guy

Shop local and find holiday cheer

It's safe to say that small businesses are very good at making customers happy. They have to be, or they won't be around long. They need you and you need them.

A magical start to Christmas in Coeur d'Alene

It starts with Christmas cheer, songs, a few short holiday messages and then, the countdown to the fireworks led by Judd Jones, CIO of Hagadone Corporation and president of Hagadone Technology. A flip of the switch…

Open City Council seat offers rare opportunity

Kenny Gabriel, retired CDA fire chief, was appointed last year to replace Woody McEvers when he was appointed mayor when Jim Hammon resigned to be near family in Colorado. Only a handful sought to fill McEvers' cou…

sunday edit... Kootenai Health, Regence need to make a deal

Regence, like any insurance carrier, is looking to control costs, especially in a day of rising medical expenses when a visit to the ER, even for a few hours, can run well over $1,000 and short hospital stays can q…

Give Eddy a chance

It’s no secret the previous administration had flaws, and the way things ended under the former sheriff was less than ideal. But we can’t assume one person’s mistakes define every deputy and employee in that office…