River City eighth grader wins DAR essay contest

River City Middle School eighth grader Hailey Jenny-Jeanne Farr is the winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution Pleasantview Chapter's American History Essay Contest.

Daughters of the American Revolution to host rummage sale Friday-Saturday

Members of the Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Hayden Lake Eagles, 1520 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden.

Coeur d'Alene City Council to consider hate crime ordinance

The city has had two reported racial incidents this year.

Christmas cheer for St. Vinny's

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PROJECT 2025: Bad for farms

Farmers and ranchers should know about Project 2025, especially Chapter 10’s plans for U.S. Agriculture. The reforms to farm subsidies include eliminating Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage, and cutting the Farm Service Agency along with the Federal Crop Insurance program. It eliminates Conservation and Easement programs and repeals the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development.

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter recognizes good citizens, essay winners

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter recognizes good citizens, essay winners

WayMaker Christian Academy junior Brody Slawson has a deep interest in American history. After he learned he is the 2025 History Student of Excellence for the Daughters of the American Revolution Lt. George Farragut Chapter, he said a question began circulating in his mind: Why?

Legals for May, 30 2024

Macy's to close Silver Lake Mall store

“Closing any store is never easy, but as part of our Bold New Chapter strategy, we are closing underproductive Macy’s stores to allow us to focus our resources and prioritize investments in our go–forward stores, where customers are already responding positively to better product offerings and elevated service,” said Tony Spring, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc.

Let's hear it for the 'losers'

Hayden TOPS weight loss support group celebrates 60 years

In the world of the Taking Off Pounds Sensibly weight loss support group, "losers" have the most to gain. "This is the only club that celebrates losers," said Hayden TOPS chapter secretary Liz Fox, who has been a TOPS member off and on since 1980 and active 10 years with the Hayden club.

Historic float joins Coeur d'Alene's Fourth parade

The float will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress, a pivotal moment in American history, Fansler said.

Fair bingo Aug. 24 to benefit Make-A-Wish Idaho

The North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation will collaborate with Make-A-Wish Idaho for a bingo benefit Aug. 24 at the North Idaho State Fair.

MY TURN: Accountability in law enforcement: Fireworks

“Police accountability involves holding both individual police officers, as well as law enforcement agencies responsible for effectively delivering basic services of crime control and maintaining order, while treating individuals fairly and within the bounds of law.” This statement appears on the Kootenai County Sheriff’s website.

Talk of the Town celebrates 20 years

Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club recently celebrated 20 years of helping Coeur d'Alene residents develop communication and leadership skills.

EDITORIAL: Honoring Vietnam veterans

Tomorrow marks Vietnam War Veterans Day, a chance to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served during one of the most challenging and controversial conflicts in American history. For too long, these veterans were denied the respect and gratitude they deserved, returning home to a nation divided and often hostile to their service.

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy sweeps MathCounts competition

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy had a strong showing at the MathCounts competition Feb. 4 at North Idaho College.

Rathdrum car show raises money for scholarships

The car show will be at Majestic Park.

CHURCH: God’s love is for all

In response to the letter from James Seeley in the June 5 edition of The Press, he is certainly entitled to his opinion, as we all are.

Doral Lynn 'Butch' McGee, 82

Doral Lynn “Butch" McGee passed away at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls on July 14th, 2024, from a rare cancer related to the exposure of Agent Orange in Vietnam, a service-connected condition.

Legals for May, 1 2024

STATE 3A, 2A GOLF: Lakeside's Jones second, Genesis Prep boys third in 2A at Circling Raven

"Beau is an outstanding golfer who has improved his golf game over the past four years," Lakeside coach Jess Arthur said. "From his sixth-place finish at last year's state to this year's second-place finish is a testament of his hard work and dedication to the game of golf."