Defense for Kohberger granted expanded access to DNA records

Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted at an eventual trial, which still does not have a scheduled date.

The progression of meteorology

The advancement of meteorology has taken huge strides, especially in recent years. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, plus its interaction with the earth’s surface oceans and life in general.

NO LEAVES: Don’t worry just yet

What’s wrong with my tree? It’s June and there are no leaves, some leaves or sporadic new growth. Don’t be in hurry to remove it.

In North Idaho, skilled workers are in demand

Creating the next generation of trade workers proves challenging

The demand for skilled labor in North Idaho is high. Some of the highest projected employment growth in the region is driven by occupations in health care, construction, personal care and services and transportation and material moving. These occupations made up 35% of total job postings in North Idaho over the last year while accounting for 25-30% of regional employment, according to Lisa Grigg, Idaho Department of Labor economist for north-central Idaho.

KCSO searching for missing woman

Linda Kent 62, was last seen near the boat launch while visiting the park with family

Youth Sports June 12, 2024

News, results, photos from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

COMPANIONS: Abandoned dog met with compassion

The story of Loomie in Saturday’s Press moved me to tears. And I’m not even a dog person — I’m a cat lover. But, my heart went out to that little fur baby that someone would so heartlessly abandon and such a cruel way.

Idaho GOP convention kicks off in Coeur d’Alene

Republicans from all of Idaho’s 44 counties converged on Coeur d’Alene Thursday for the kickoff of the Idaho Republican State Convention.

Vandals extend Eck through 2028 football season

"We are very pleased with the progress our program has made in our first two years," Eck said. "We are not content. Our sights are set on bringing a championship to Moscow. My family and I love the University of Idaho and this community. We are grateful to President Scott Green and Terry Gawlik for this contract extension to remain here."

Washington state's Makah tribe clears major hurdle toward resuming traditional whale hunts

Animal rights advocates, who have long opposed whaling, could also challenge NOAA's decision in court.

Coeur d'Alene School District balances operating budget

Surplus of $1.65 million projected for next year

Much belt-tightening and reduction of expenditures have been put into place to balance what would have been a $6 million 2025 fiscal year budget shortfall in the Coeur d'Alene School District. Director of Finance Shannon Johnston provided a comprehensive overview of the district's finances Monday evening during a budget hearing, held at Midtown Meeting Center in Coeur d'Alene. “Next year, we are projecting a $1.65 million surplus," Johnston said. "Negotiations have not occurred yet, and that’s why you’re going to see a surplus. We have not settled on anything."

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's avoided being ambushed by fruit and veggies

The world champ Pakistani cricket team got upset in India (brutal rivals) one year, and when the team got back, a mob at the airport bombarded the team and plenty of unlucky bystanders with fruit and veggies. Nice job, you mugs.

Legals for June, 12 2024

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The M's need a bat, real soon

Let’s talk about baseball trades. Seriously. I added that one last word because there are a thousand stories, podcasts and interviews floating around — and most of them are just churning out the same names, same teams, yada, yada.

COUNTY: Study group voted for no change

The Optional Forms of Government Study Commission was not discontinued due to persuasive testimony by any one group. The study group worked for a year and heard many public comments. No commenters were ever asked to identify their affiliation.

Judge orders BNSF to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains

U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik initially ruled last year that the the railway deliberately violated the terms of a 1991 easement with the Swinomish Tribe north of Seattle that allows trains to carry no more than 25 cars per day.

Legals for June, 13 2024

GOOD OL’ DAYs: Plenty of good things about them

Susan Crowe’s Good ol’ Days column, June 8, is another in a long string of grievances by those who insist on keeping the memory of American wrongs and injustices, particularly, in Ms. Crowe’s case, committed by “the white middle class,” and by “white males, towns, and families” at the forefront of our history (see Communist manifestos and treatises on how to seize control of a nation). I see a deep-seated distain by her for America since its inception, i.e., founded by white Europeans (inherently wrong), and everything has gone downhill since then.

OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties

It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against voting for Idaho Democratic candidates who might endanger his “record of success.” Thinking back over the years, Democratic legislators have played a significant role in that success. For instance, the Governor’s letter touted the Idaho Launch program, which provides kids with workforce training grants. That program would not have seen the light of day in 2023 without the essential support of House and Senate Democrats. They gave it strong support again this year. In fact, the Democrats in the Legislature have given the Governor support on numerous issues since he took office in January 2019.

EDITORIAL: This book will not have a happy ending

Library Network is in serious trouble - and trustees don't mind a bit