Cat Wranglers seeing success after years of struggle

The nonprofit organization has been dedicated to its cause of improving the lives of cats throughout the Silver Valley by emphasizing education and outreach for residents – which includes assisting in spay and neuter surgeries.

HOTEL: What it is — and what it isn't

I appreciate Joan Woodard's concerns that "Urban anywhere USA" Marriott has arrived in the form of a Branded Marriott product. It would be a bonus to see integrated use of materials to fit our brick and stone facades nearby on Sherman Avenue.

From South Africa to Poland, 628 swimmers cross the Long Bridge Swim finish line on Saturday

Swimmers from South Africa, Poland, Canada, and at least a dozen U.S. states braved the waters.

Sandpoint post office reopens after crash

The Sandpoint post office is open for business. Crews quickly responded Saturday night to board up the damaged wall where a car crashed into the building earlier that afternoon and, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, the post office reopened the building to the public.

MY TURN: Winning the race, losing the gold

A couple of friends asked if I would join them to watch the movie “Boys in the Boat.” Having spent most of my life on the East Coast, this movie was not particularly significant to me. Now, residing in the Pacific Northwest its importance in this region became obvious. In 1936 in this part of the country rowing as an Olympic sport lacked substantial backing at the college activities level. The University of Washington Huskies refused to be accept that lack of support.

Is there something in the air?

Tracking air quality: 'we have to be careful about what we’re breathing in'

Tracking air quality in Kootenai and Shoshone counties

Hecla reported first quarter sales of nearly $200M

Baker said Silver demand for solar has been growing at a 17% annual rate over the past five years.

Locals remain loyal to Macy's

Silver Lake Mall location again survives latest round of closures

There are two Macy’s stores left in Idaho: Coeur d’Alene and Boise.

Gas prices hold their ground

Coeur d'Alene gas prices are running about $4 a gallon at most stations

OPINION: Count the blessing of a cheaper Thanksgiving feast

This Thanksgiving, pile on an extra helping of sweet potatoes and enjoy a third round of turkey because the total cost of the meal is cheaper than last year’s high. The American Farm Bureau released its 38th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey last week, estimating the cost of the meal for 10 people at $61.17.

Marty and Max: Inspect over suspect

One of the greatest moments in sports history was when the 1988 Dodgers beat the mighty A’s to win the World Series. Analytics had not yet taken over the game and managers managed with instincts instead. Injured Dodger, Kirk Gibson (Gibby) had just one at-bat, but what an at-bat it was.

School attendance remains flat in Kootenai County

School districts won't pursue emergency levies

The Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland Joint school districts will not pursue emergency levies this school year. "We are not seeing tremendous growth over our numbers at the beginning of the year," Lakeland Superintendent Lisa Arnold told The Press via email Friday. "However, even if we had, I would not have recommended an emergency levy to the board. Our patrons just passed the supplemental and plant facility levies. We would not have added to that tax burden."

Regulatory fees increase the cost of new housing

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently sent a message to local builders to appeal to local, state and national leaders to reduce regulatory charges in order to bring home prices down. Locally, builders pay impact fees to jurisdictions where they build new homes.

Marty and Max: Mid-August market report

It’s mid-August and our team’s analysis is that since interest rates have remained at or above 7% for over two months, the data suggests that potential buyers are growing weary.

Life is brew-tea-ful

I try to work continually on self-awareness. Knowing what triggers feelings, mood, or a chain of thoughts and, more to the point, consciously controlling my reactions is something anyone can improve lifelong.

Idaho’s 15% median household income growth highest in nation

State also ranks fourth for housing unit growth

Idaho led the nation for median household income growth at a rate of 15%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

Some OPEC+ members will cut the oil that they send to the world to try to boost prices

The market even shrugged off the new move, though it amounts to roughly 2% of global supply.

USA: Some items missing from list

In response to USA: More than one disruptive man, I felt compelled to point out a few items that were missing: Did you ever think an American president would work so hard to destroy the very fabric upon which this nation was built?

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%

Highest level since December 2000

Kootenai County home prices fall

$472,275 is lowest in more than two years.

The median price of a single-family home in Kootenai County in January and December of 2023 was $525,000.