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Enrollment shows growth in private and homeschools

Kootenai County is growing, and so is the number of students in the area.

On Mother’s Day, leaders seek some optimism amid pandemic

By FRANK JORDANS and NOMAAN MERCHANT

No. 10 Zags open WCC play with win

Stockton, Harris, Olynyk provide spark vs. Pepperdine

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - Gonzaga was in desperate need of a sparkplug in its West Coast Conference opener and David Stockton was happy to oblige.

America's warm wars: In Russia's shoes

Part three of four

Police identify officer in Ferguson shooting

Teen allegedly robbed store before being shot

FERGUSON, Mo. - Police on Friday identified the officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager and released documents alleging the young man had been suspected of stealing a $48.99 box of cigars from a convenience store in a "strong-arm" robbery shortly before he was killed.

Jackson Hole's largest elk herd grows after slow hunt

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Jackson Hole’s largest elk herd is thriving and appears to have grown slightly over the past year after hunters had a historically tough time finding animals and filling tags.

PREP SOCCER: Lake City boys get one, clinches top seed to regionals

Results from Tuesday's prep soccer matches.

Analysis: Biden overshoots on what's possible in divided DC

Biden's troubles extend back to August, when the administration executed a chaotic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan

Russia won't rule out military deployment to Cuba, Venezuela

In December 2018, Russia briefly dispatched a pair of its nuclear-capable Tu-160 bombers to Venezuela

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How do I learn more about wine

It is one of the most frequently asked questions over the 13 years we have had our shop, The Dinner Party.

The big day

By the time you are opening up to this article in the Press it will be just about two weeks to go until Thanksgiving day, one of the biggest days of the year for family gatherings and the ultimate in dinner parties. While all over America the basic menu has a centerpiece of roasted turkey and some variance in the all important and plentiful side dishes, desserts and before meal snacks, for many of us picking the right wine to accompany the feast is still a challenge. Here are some basics on the classic pairings for this great holiday meal as well as some suggestions.

Finding the right soup

"I want soup," my wife announces decisively when I ask, "What's for dinner?" On this cold and rainy November day, soup sounds like an appropriate choice to warm my chilled bones and revitalize my dampened soul. The heavy autumn mist cancels my plan to hunt for venison and I am disappointed. With nothing to do, and a rumble in my tummy, a warm bowl of soup sounds perfect.

Northwest supply and pricing

In three separate conversations with winemakers and other winery professionals over the last two weeks, I have heard that there is a pretty dramatic oversupply of wine coming from our nearby wine regions. The comments came in three different forms, but all pointed to the same problem for the wine industry close to home in Washington and Oregon, which leads me to believe Idaho is suffering from similar ills.

Fewer answers

Candidates who didn’t respond to Political Courage Test question its format

COEUR d’ALENE — The folks at Project Vote Smart have been testing the political mettle of the nation’s state and federal election candidates for years, by asking them to take a “Political Courage Test,” a set of questions regarding key issues.

LOCAL CORONAVIRUS BULLETIN Staying apart isn’t easy, but it’s right

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.

Wired for education

St. Maries one of last school districts to join Idaho Education Network

ST. MARIES - A health education instructor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri gave a live lesson Wednesday to science students at St. Maries High School, and there was no traveling involved.

Designer denies mascot copy of Gumby

SHANGHAI - The Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao, a plump sky blue cartoon figure shaped like a stick person, is the latest target of claims event organizers may have "borrowed" some creativity for the event.

How I stole my bike back

Sometimes I think we take for granted how wonderful our town really is. At over 50,000 people, Coeur d’Alene still feels small and connected. It’s easy to miss this in our day-to-day, but it’s nearly impossible to miss in times of need, whether it be large or small.

France's Macron calls the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old that led to unrest 'inexcusable'

Videos of the incident shared online show two police officers leaning into the driver-side window of a yellow car before the vehicle pulls away as one officer fires into the window

No time to waste. University of Idaho's online programs ideal for nontraditional students

Every second counts for Jessica Grandstaff. She’s balancing two jobs, a full slate of psychology classes and, with her husband, Trenton, raising three children in Post Falls.