Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

The Fed’s more cautious outlook stems from three months of data that pointed to stubborn inflation pressures and robust consumer spending

ANNIVERSARY: A candle for Randy, Cliff

Dear Mr. Mann, I enjoyed reading your personal column in Tuesday’s Press. I want to give you a big Thank You! for being so steadfast and consistent over the past 20 years with your weather forecast, always getting it in by deadline, even when traveling on vacation and after having a heart attack! What? I don’t think we see that kind of work ethic too much these days.

EDITORIAL: The deeper story at North Idaho College

Don't let the circus distract from the real show.

ITD adjusts U.S. 95 traffic lights

Hayden man says its an improvement

eather McDaniel, ITD spokeswoman Coeur d’Alene, was pleased that someone recognized and appreciates the recent updates with the U.S. 95 signal corridors.

El Niño is gone and another La Niña may form

El Niño was declared officially over by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) last week, one of the main forecasters who monitor sea-surface temperatures.

NIC GOLF: Cardinal men, women win at Olympic tourney

Jarett Giles of NIC finished runner-up, falling on the second hole of a playoff after shooting a 77-73—150, 4 over par. Sofia Lippiello and Laila Jalil of NIC tied for third among the women.

POLIO: Seeking support for all the children

This year is the 50th anniversary of routine immunization campaigns that have reduced child mortality by 80% and saved over a billion lives. But 1.5 million people still die annually of vaccine preventable diseases, and the pandemic disrupted the process of routine immunizations — 67 million children around the world missed their routine vaccines as a result, putting their health and lives at risk.

Education is theirs to keep

115 graduating seniors each receive $1,000 scholarships from Chamber, Tribe

More than $115,000 in scholarships was presented at the event that honored some of the area’s best and brightest graduates.

OPINION: Morality police won this round

But this book is far from over

Kellogg Elks share through community grants

Among the Kellogg Elks Lodge awards, combating food insecurity for youth and seniors as well as resources for veterans were among the recipients to recently receive grant funding. The “Elks Care - Elks Share” motto will carry over to assist the Silver Valley Seniors Meals on Wheels program, the Silver Valley Snack Pak and reach local veterans in partnership with the quarterly VFW Stand-Down events.

Cd'A Casino to welcome back 38 Special

Band to perform April 18

The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel will put a special spin on spring as road warrior band 38 Special brings its brand of classic rock to the venue’s showroom at 7 p.m. April 18.

US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race

The unchecked spread of swarm technology "could lead to more instability and conflict around the world,” said Margarita Konaev, an analyst with Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology.

School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session

Legislative leaders originally aimed to wrap the session up in March, but a dispute over the Idaho Transportation Department budget made the work stretch into April. The 2024 session came to a close Wednesday afternoon.

REGAN: Take another look, folks

Brent Regan takes the cake. He earns the prize for the most maligned individual in the Coeur d’Alene Press. I read the letters to the editor each day. And a week doesn’t go by that someone isn’t blasting how horrible Brent Regan is. Dictator. Bully. Leader of the KCRCC which “…appears to be a breeding ground for clone-of-Aryan racist behavior.”

New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn't the final word

The requirements are already law in several states, including Idaho

MY TURN: How does Brent Regan vote?

He gets one vote, just like any other precinct committeeman.

A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US

The 46-year-old immigrant's luck in winning an enormous Powerball jackpot in Oregon earlier this month — a lump sum payment of $422 million after taxes, which he and his wife will split with a friend — has changed his life.

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

From the ancient stadium in Olympia, a relay of torchbearers will carry the flame along a 5,000-kilometer (3,100-mile) route through Greece, including several islands, until the handover to Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.

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EDITORIAL: Weather gods blessed this dynamic duo

Press salutes Randy and Cliff on 20th anniversary with Press