Question, Persuade, Refer

Suicide prevention expert suggests ways to keep guns out of the wrong hands

Dr. Paul Quinnett is promoting a method of reducing gun violence that includes no arguments over what constitutes an "assault weapon," nor is there debate about whether to arm teachers.

WWII bombers evoke history at Pappy Boyington Field

John Roberts speaks of the Greatest Generation with reverence.

Veteran's threat leads to lockdown

A Wallace man caused the Spokane Veteran Affairs Medical Center to go into lockdown on Tuesday after the 26-year-old threatened to return to the hospital with a gun.

PCI Compliance Management

Retail sales up 1% in June, easing fears of a recession

The solid figures bold well for the back-to-school shopping season, the second largest sales period behind the winter holidays

LCDC: A tale of two perspectives

Here's the facts about taxing district

The Lake City Development Corporation appreciates the community's interest in our efforts to promote economic vitality. Ms. Smith brings to light some frequently asked questions and we are thankful to The Press for allowing us to clear up some misconceptions.

Really BIG Raffle open house set

The public will have the first opportunity to view the $250,000 grand prize home in the North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle at the first open house on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Janea Fowles Pixton, 70

Janea Fowles Pixton – a loving wife, a devoted mother, a favorite among grandmas, a caring daughter/sister/aunt, a loyal friend, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kootenai Health says COVID rise 'exhausting' resources

Postponing all elective procedures; PHD urges vaccinations

PHD, KH call for people to be vaccinated

HREI combats 'disturbing messages'

Says white supremacist group left posters, stickers in area

HREI battles racism

Hunger pains

Food bank managers say demand demand for help has never been higher

Both Orth and Rickard said they believe more people are turning to the food banks due to economic struggles in trying to keep up with inflation, higher grocery bills and now with colder weather setting in, rising utility bills

KCTFHR announces activities to counter hate

Following the arrest of 31 members of the white nationalist Patriot Front on June 11 in Coeur d’Alene, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has received an outpouring of requests from citizens for plans of action. The KCTFHR announced in a news release several upcoming activities aimed at promoting human rights as a counter to threats from hate groups.

Energy contracts put on hold

Pfizer buying spree continues with $5.4B hematology deal

Pfizer Inc.'s vaccine and treatment brought in more than $16 billion combined just in the recently completed second quarter.

Cure for college sticker shock

Families of college-bound students share a common illness: sticker shock. Sure, in-state tuition isn't bad, but add dorm, books, and other costs and parents are looking at a lifestyle change for four to six years. If junior wants out-of-state or private school options, things really start to look scary. Tuition alone at private schools can range from $26,000 per academic year to about $40,000. With one in college and one soon to follow, I'm shaking in my boots.

NIC WRESTLING: Great Falls tops Cardinals

Decision time

States to decide whether to run their own health care exchanges

WASHINGTON - Nineteen states have turned down the Obama administration's invitation to run the new health insurance markets that will begin serving millions of uninsured Americans less than a year from now. That puts a huge task on the feds, a defining challenge for President Barack Obama's second term.

2013 outlook is good

As we zero in on a new year, we reflect on 2012 as the year the real estate market turned a corner. At this year's end we see another downward adjustment in mortgage interest rates to which most react with a ho-hum attitude. We have enjoyed rates that are so low that a minor change in either direction does little to stimulate a more pronounced reaction. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac shows the average rate on a 30-year loan declined to 3.35 percent from 3.37 percent last week. That's not far from the 3.31 percent rate of about a month ago, the lowest on records dating to 1971.

Retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes

Some of last month's retail sales gain probably reflected unusually warm weather

Idaho’s small businesses need our help On Friday, support our local gems

Idaho’s local businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy – they’re also the lifeblood of our communities. They provide us with goods and services, local jobs, health care coverage, growth opportunities, community identity and immeasurable community value.