Kootenai Health not for sale

Kootenai Health leadership shut down speculation this week that another entity is preparing to buy the hospital. “There are no discussions with any health care organization to purchase Kootenai Health,” hospital CEO Jon Ness said Tuesday. Readers have reached out to The Press asking for clarity on rumors circulating about a potential purchase. Meanwhile, local blogs have alluded to Kootenai Health’s partnership with MultiCare Health System, a not-for-profit health care organization based in Tacoma, Wash.

Iran president-elect takes hard line, refuses to meet Biden

Protégé of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei swept nearly 62% of the 28.9 million votes in Friday's presidential election

Entertainment Briefs May 10, 2010

Actress Lynn Redgrave is laid to rest in NY

Disabled family happy for help

A "little old dog," religious faith and a sense of humor are what carries this wife through life's challenges.

Job market shows signs of gains

Consistent hiring points to stronger economy ahead

Neighborhood of the Week: Montrose

Just when you thought you would never find that perfect place to live - a family-friendly community in a great location with homes to suit most every price range - you discover Montrose, by Greenstone Homes.

Behold, staurolite

Panning for “crosses” in North Idaho

The do's and don'ts of social interaction during a pandemic

Lea en español

Oregon school board ban on anti-racist, LGBT signs draws ire

Opponents say the board has emboldened racists

How I bought a tiny home; one woman's story

HGTV shows have popularized tiny homes — typically those smaller than 400 square feet — in a big way. Many people are drawn to this alternative path to homeownership as a way to save before committing to a more expensive piece of property.

Fast Five: Arwyn Robinson: Strategist, gamer, KCYP hall-of-famer

Meet Arwyn Robinson, a 28-year-old Kootenai County resident with a passion for her work, community and her relationships. A resident of North Idaho since age 15, Arwyn loves painting, white chocolate mochas and traveling to new and exciting cities in the U.S. She can usually be found working at home, working at school or occasionally at Seasons enjoying her favorite basil lemon martinis.

Plenty of books available from local Christian authors

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Back in action

It’s time for Neighborhood of the Week to re-focus on what’s new and available in the North Idaho real estate market.

Couple's spirits remain high

The Press Christmas for All

"I do things for people who are worse off than I am," said this elderly woman, whose spirits remain high despite the rough patch she and her husband have gone through this past year. The two live on Social Security, and in a short period of time, the wife has had surgery, the husband has been diagnosed with a memory disorder and the two were forced to move out of their mobile home park and relocate their residence of more than 30 years.

Family's life is incredibly chaotic

The Press Christmas for All

Life in this family's household can be what the father calls "incredibly chaotic" with three children who are each suffering from a mental disorder ranging from autism to ADHD and dyslexia.

A new front for gun background checks: the ballot

Couple deal with long year

The Press Christmas for All

Some years seem like they'll never end. For this young couple, 2013 was a very long year and far from an easy one.

Jimmy John's coming to Coeur d'Alene

Business Bits

Freaky, fast, fresh and fun!

Seek out

Pick of the week: "Moon"

Entertainment Briefs March 10, 2010

Lil Wayne begins 1-year jail term