Harper Pursley, 11

Harper Jay Pursley of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away on February 1, 2024, at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Spokane, Washington.

The Exhausted Dad: The dynamics of Quack Currency

Every Friday afternoon, I am swept into the world of elementary school economics.

FAST FIVE: Holly Hansen's happy heart of service

Meet Holly Hansen, a fourth generation Idahoan. Born in Coeur d’Alene but having moved all over the Pacific Northwest, including a couple of foreign countries, she returned to her roots to start a business and family.

MY TURN: Think resiliently, Kootenai

We live in interesting, unprecedented times. A cursory review of recent Coeur d'Alene Press archives reveals an array of concerning headlines: The Rules of War, Adapting to Life with Covid, State Emergencies Due to An Abnormal Influx of Migrants, Economic Uncertainties, and Big Wires: Needed for Electrical Grid System, among other issues.

Legals for February, 10 2024

Israel seeks to evacuate Palestinians jammed into a southern Gaza city ahead of an expected invasion

Israel says that Rafah is the last remaining Hamas stronghold in Gaza after more than four months of war.

Prosecutor deems Spirit Lake shooting justified

The Spirit Lake police officer who fatally shot a woman in her apartment while conducting a welfare check on her last year committed no crimes, Kootenai County prosecuting attorney Stan Mortensen announced Friday.

3A District 1 girls basketball championship: Timberlake routs Bonners Ferry for state berth

Senior Kurtsten McKellips scored 17 points, junior Jozee MacArthur 15 for Timberlake (16-5), which advances to state Feb. 15-17 at Middleton High. Timberlake figures to be the No. 3 seed at state based on MaxPreps rankings, but won’t know its first-round foe until completion of all the state-qualifying tournaments.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City takes care of Post Falls, advances to state play-in game

Senior KaLiah Frazey scored 14 points and senior Kamryn Pickford had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Lake City (22-2), which faces Timberline of Boise in a state play-in game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Grangeville High.

PREP ROUNDUP: Barnhart, Genatone win on senior night for Post Falls

Results from Thursday's prep wrestling and prep boys basketball contests.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.

NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals scramble, topple Gonzaga club team

Kyle Karstetter, a sophomore from Moses Lake, Wash., had 10 points and 10 rebounds and sophomore Cobi Campbell had 13 points and four assists for NIC.

'Do the right thing by these victims'

Idaho State Police forensics lab 2023 sexual assault evidence report

A new report by Idaho State Police on sexual assault evidence collected in 2023

'A life dedicated to public service'

Local officials remember Sheriff Mike Gunderson

“Mike Gunderson lived a life dedicated to public service and helping those around him.”

PF teacher receives $500 national DAR grant

Greensferry's Becky Rice to use funds for history rendezvous

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Junior Membership Committee recently awarded Greensferry Elementary School teacher Becky Rice one of the prized Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grants for 2024.

OPINION: Simpson, Fulcher say Mayorkas must go

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher doesn’t watch much of the network newscasts, and generally he doesn’t think that he’s missing much. Since he lives and breathes congressional politics, Fulcher doesn’t need Lester Holt to tell him what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

John Jurkovich, 97

John was born July 29, 1926 in Wallace, Idaho to Mate (Matt) and Mary Jurkovich.

Marty and Max: Q&A to avoid first-time home buyer catastrophes

Marty sits down with local lender Alisha Neff to discuss some of the pitfalls that first-time buyers routinely fall into.

Make a paper bouquet on Valentine's Day

Cd'A Public Library hosting crafts, cocoa bar Wednesday

Valentine’s Day festivities will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.

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