The Exhausted Dad: Hearsay about summer camp and pink eye

Not all the most interesting parenting stories happen to me. While my wife and I share many parenting adventures, sometimes we face challenges alone. Having four kids exacerbates the problem, as we’re often forced to split up to manage the busy schedule of adolescent extracurriculars. It means one parent occasionally misses something fun. But it also provides the chance of dodging unforeseen misery.

Mary Albert, 86

Mary Ieleen Albert, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Logan Walsh, Timberlake High School

Timberlake High senior softball player Logan Walsh is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Local karate team wins in Las Vegas

“I cannot tell you how proud I am of these young ladies," Siegfried said. "Saydie is a 14-year-old orange belt and Taylor is a 13-year-old yellow belt. These belts are beginner belts and not yet intermediate ranks. Black belts are considered experts. In a strange turn of events, the girls competed against two adult female black belts. Saydie and Taylor won first place with a synchronized sword form called 'Katana.' It is a stunning accomplishment for such young martial artists to have achieved. One of the mottos on the wall at our studio is, 'Amateurs practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.' Saydie and Taylor definitely gave a professional performance."

Braver Lens to present 'Canine Bridge' Saturday at ArtWalk

Dog-centered project aims to build human connections

Organizers of a dog-centric photography project are hoping to build human connections. Presented by Braver Lens, a part of the Braver Angels national nonprofit, the pop-up "Canine Bridge" photo exhibit will be on display during a special ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between Magpie and the Art Spirit Gallery.

Marty and Max: Fernan Lake — Passion, Persistence, and Community Spirit

Fernan Lake and its surrounding area offer a unique blend of country charm and urban convenience.

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The 9th Circuit decision had governed nine states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Fast Five Kevin Croffoot: A father's heart of fire and faith

Meet Kevin Croffoot, a battalion chief with 32 years in the fire service, which began in the beginning with Hayden Fire and continued after consolidation becoming Northern Lakes Fire Protection District.

Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States

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.

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."

MY TURN: Are we losing our public libraries?

It has been a tremendous honor to serve on the Community Library Network (CLN) Board of Trustees to guide and grow public libraries in seven North Idaho communities — Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Harrison, Athol and Pinehurst — for over 30 years. These communities have a long history of library support and public investment, even as times change.

MY TURN: Don't let ego, pride and control interfere with the mission

What are three things that hinder or destroy an organization or relationship? Answer: ego, pride and control. Nothing distorts a group’s mission more than a member placing their ego above the mission. A person’s identity can get tangled up in the purpose and it’s hard to separate the two.

ELECTION: Vote for this country’s future

For many years, it was so subtle and was only seen as a far in the future threat to this country’s future. Over the last few years, it has become more prevalent. I will try to give an account of the Modus Operandi taking place over the past few years.

First Idaho Lemonade Day coming to Kootenai County

Our goal is to register 100 youth who will launch new businesses across Kootenai County on a single day.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 8,296! — The Links looking to make another splash as one of the longest golf courses in the world

"My personal opinion is our signature hole will become No. 15, our par-3 up the hill that has the pot bunker in front,” Hull said. “From the new black tee that will play 258 (compared to 168 from the white tees, 177 from the blues) ... uphill, pot bunker in front, bunker on the left, and if the wind’s blowing the wrong direction, that’ll play close to 300 yards.”

Post Falls Lions Club celebrates 60 years

New members, officers sworn in during Post Falls Lions anniversary event

With shining pins, well-worn aprons, rolled-up sleeves and an abundance of love for their community, members of the Post Falls Lions Club have been living that club motto for 60 years.

Post Falls Boys and Girls Club to host open house Wednesday

Community members welcome to see completed $1.7 million expansion

The expansion is complete, the loose ends are tied and the Boys and Girls Club's Jordan Johnson Clubhouse in Post Falls is now is ready to welcome visitors to see what's new. “Last summer we had our program at Seltice Elementary School, so everybody is really excited about operating the very first summer in the expanded clubhouse,” Boys and Girls Clubs of Kootenai County Executive Director Mark Kuhnhausen said Thursday during a tour of the club.

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

The lawsuit said one plaintiff, a 14-year-old Native Hawaiian, was from a family that farmed taro for more than 10 generations

Kari Lake speaks in Coeur d'Alene: 'Can we get along for five months?'

Arizona Senate candidate calls for unity among Idaho's Republicans

Lake said in the next five months, Democrats and the media will try to divide Republicans and create infighting, she said.