VETERANS PRESS: Honoring women veterans

Idaho Women Veterans Medallion

"Courageous Past — Unlimited Future." This is the motto you will see on the Idaho Women Veterans Medallion. Four local women veterans recently met with Idaho State Treasurer Julie A. Ellsworth, who championed the birth of this medallion, to celebrate its meaning and share stories of their own military background.

Shoshone BOCC approves wage and radio funds

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller and members of the Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) to discuss a wage shortfall within the district.

Pinehurst Days this weekend

The P/K Lions strive to ensure that Pinehurst Days has something for every family member, and once again they’re checking all the boxes.

Saving history pays off

Hamilton House/Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene to be honored

"I do strongly feel that the work on this building changed the public momentum and sentiment about the historic places remaining locally and has given hope for protecting and preserving more of it," she said.

How a past climate may be determined

Practically on a daily basis, we’re hearing about climate change and weather extremes.

Grand expansion for Knudtsen Auto Group

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Coeur d'Alene photographers record veterans as they return to Normandy

Local men photograph, record veterans as they return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

The BDF is a nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans and their families find closure from the wars they served in, while providing a once-in-lifetime experience to visit the battlefields they fought in.

All smiles and sunshine for Hayden Days Parade

The annual procession made its way from Hayden Avenue to Honeysuckle Avenue in front of thousands.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Two grounds benefiting the people forever

Tubbs Hill and McEuen Park are miracles. The hallowed ground that the two treasures share on the waterfront would be commercialized today if well-meaning — but myopic — civic leaders had had their way decades ago.

EDITORIAL: The season we should live without

More tools needed to protect people and our environment from Smoke Season

How to overcome fear

A city mouse went on a visit to his cousin in the countryside. The cousin welcomed him with a modest meal of beans. The city mouse turned up his nose and said, "I cannot understand how you can live with such poor food. Come to the city, and I'll show you what a real feast is like."

Daniel Robert Garnett, 37

It is with the heaviest heart that we announce the passing of our cherished and beloved family member, Daniel Robert Garnett, who we lost suddenly and unexpectedly on June 14th, 2024, at the age of 37

FIREWORKS: They are starting earlier every year

I have noticed a few letters to the editor recently from people upset with the growing problem of illegal fireworks.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: There is no justification

Jim Jones’ opinion piece from July 24 illustrates how illegal immigration has helped to corrupt American society. Here is a former Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court justifying the violation of our nation’s immigration laws because he has concluded that these laws are not rational. He is in effect condoning the breaking of the law. Why not enforce the laws we have, and then work to change them legally through the proper legislative channels?

PUBLIC MONEY: Is this the best way to use it?

On July 23, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office posted a media release titled “Sheriff Norris Offers $10,000 Reward in Frivolous Lawsuit.” The post was made via KCSO resources and by a KCSO employee (Lt. Zachary Sifford).

OUR GEM: Annual public basin tour set for August

The Basin Tour occurs as a part of the quarterly BEIPC meeting.

For love of the lake

Just after retirement, Skip Murphy shares stories of Murphy Marine Construction's legacy

From the deck of his Boothe Park home, Skip Murphy has a view of his handiwork and his family's fingerprints across the waves and along the shorelines of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Weather woes and tomatoes: The effects of extreme temperatures

The ripening tomato is a sight to behold in the garden. It’s certainly the pomme d'amour of my eye. A warm-season crop, tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in the home garden. But while they are relatively easy to grow, I consider tomatoes the “Prima Donnas” of the garden.

MY TURN: Trump missing family values

I loved and respected my father. He taught me much. He gave me his sense of humor, his photographic eye and his deep love for family, friends and our community. More importantly, he instilled in me the value of the character of a man. And what attributes are required in a person you could proudly respect, and hopefully be.

Coeur d'Alene Area Swim Team from a bird's-eye view

CAST wrapped up their first Seasonal Summer Swim Team Program on July 22, 2024 with a Splash and Dash Swim Meet wherein 34 kids ages 6 to 15 competed.