U of I Coeur d'Alene to host tech camps for kids this summer

COEUR d'ALENE — The University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene is inviting students ages 8 to 18 to embrace the region’s growing tech presence during the seventh annual Dig’nIT summer program.

Coeur d’Alene Casino continues giving tradition

Coeur Connections sees success with donation boxes

A quarter here, a penny there — small change at Coeur d’Alene Casino is adding up to big giving to local charities.

Big Man of Coeur d’Alene is Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — The old-fashioned beauty pageant will be flipped upside-down when Big Man of Coeur d'Alene sashays across the Coeur d'Alene Casino Event Center stage on Saturday.

Frederick Kroetch, 81

Fred J. Kroetch passed away June 3, 2023, at Hospice of North Idaho. Fred was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on July 28, 1941. He lived in Harrison, Idaho where he went to school and worked at the family log peeler and still mill on Coeur d’Alene Lake.

EDITORIAL: Something massive this way comes

Citizens should pay attention to Coeur Terre project proposal.

Helen V. Hines, 92

Helen V. Hines, 92, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away April 10, 2011, at Coeur d'Alene Homes. She was born May 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ohio, to Frank and Mary Vrablic.

Notices June 13, 2010

NOVAK, Valencia "Vee" A., 77, of Coeur d'Alene, died Friday, June 11, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene. Born Aug. 17, 1932, in Rudyard, Mont. At this time, no services will be conducted. English Funeral Chapel, in Coeur d'Alene, is in care of the arrangements.

Notices July 3, 2010

CREEL, Carol Ann, 76, of Coeur d'Alene, died July 1, 2010, at Coeur d'Alene Homes. Born Dec. 6, 1933, in Long Beach, Calif. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel.

Coeur d'Alene sewer rate increases take effect April 1

COEUR d'ALENE — Coeur d'Alene is in the middle of a series of multi-year sewer rate increases, which take effect April 1.

SHOSHONE COUNTY: Don’t want their news

I appreciate the fact that the Coeur d’Alene Press Publisher Schroeder wants to make a profit with the Coeur d’Alene Press, but I believe the people of Kootenai County are really more interested in the news of Kootenai County than news in Shoshone County.

IronKids are off

IronKids off and running

Signing photos Sept. 8, 2021

Owen Smith, a 2021 graduate of Coeur d'Alene High, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Hibbing Community College in Hibbing, Minn.

Signing photos Nov. 16, 2022

Coeur d'Alene High senior Madi Symons recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Wyoming.

Coeur d'Irish set for March 15

Billed as "Coeur d'Alene's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration," the event generally sells out.

Teresa Martinson, 59

Teresa R. Martinson, 59, of Coeur d’Alene passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Hospice House of North Idaho. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Peace Chariton, George and Agnes Huck, Clarence Barrett and brother, Thomas. She was born April 10, 1954 in Coeur d’Alene, ID to John and Eleanor (Chariton) Barrett. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High school in 1972 and married Douglas Brown. They had two children, Michelle & Christopher. She was active in coaching youth and collegiate sports. She went back to school and graduated from Gonzaga University in 1985 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in elementary education. Teaching was her passion and she did so until her health forced her to retire in 1997. She taught at Priest River Elementary, Rathdrum Upper Elementary and Garwood Elementary. In 1990 she had a liver transplant due to a rare liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis. In 1993 Teresa married Howard Martinson and gained two stepchildren, Pete and Amy. She was a member of the Spokane Yacht Club. Teresa was secretary and volunteer coordinator at Fresh Start, a homeless day center in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Teresa loved to travel and would spend hours planning trips. In the last few years she visited France, UK, Italy, Spain, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru & Chile – making many friends along the way. She was an avid reader and she loved spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Howard Martinson of Coeur d’Alene; her parents, John and Eleanor Barrett of Coeur d’Alene; siblings, Ron (Trudy) Barrett of Athol, Cheryl (Dave) Scates of Coeur d’Alene and Tim (Denise) Barrett of Phoenix; children, Michelle Brown of Redmond WA, Chris (Mary) Brown of Post Falls, Pete (Katie) Martinson of Post Falls and Amy Cross of Spokane Valley. She loved every minute with her five grandchildren, Laurin, Mattie, Mackenzie, Bria and Jake as well as 13 nieces and nephews. Teresa took a special interest in everyone she met. Only she could love you like a mother, keep your secrets like a true friend and kick your buns if you needed it. We’ll never forget her extraordinary smile, gregarious laugh and feisty personality. The family would like to thank Dr. Rita Snow and Dr. Steve Goodell, her physicians of 25 years. Additional thanks to Hospice House of North Idaho and the medical and nursing staff at Kootenai Health for all of their care and support of Teresa and her family. Donations in memory of Teresa can be made to Fresh Start or Donate Life America. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene with Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene in care of the arrangements. You may visit Teresa’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com

5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Something to yell about

Coeur d'Alene holds off Lewiston to advance to state

COEUR d’ALENE — Where there’s a Will — there was a way for the Coeur d’Alene Vikings on Wednesday night.

Cd'A's Dance, Forster win at Hayden Canyon meet

HAYDEN — Coeur d’Alene’s Braden Dance (16 minutes, 47.2 seconds) and Lauren Forster (18:59.5) claimed individual titles, while leading the Vikings to team titles in the large school races in the Coeur d’Alene Invitational at Hayden Canyon on Saturday.

OUR GEM: Climate and the health of Our Gem

When our temperatures dip below zero, it’s hard to imagine how overall warming temperatures might be impacting our lake. Unfortunately, despite some frigid stretches, Coeur d’Alene Lake is already experiencing increases in temperature that can impact many aspects of its ecological health, including water quality and fish habitat.

Lake Cd'A: 'The heart of our people'

Coeur d'Alene Tribe discusses local waterways with Lakes students

One reason Lake Coeur d'Alene has no salmon is because of Coyote. According to Coeur d'Alene lore, long ago, a Columbia River dam prevented salmon from swimming to Spokane and Coeur d'Alene country. "There were three women who lived at that dam, and they kept all the salmon for themselves," Coeur d'Alene Tribe Cultural Resources and Protection program manager Peter Mahoney said Thursday as he spoke to Lakes Middle School sixth graders, who are learning about how water impacts ancient civilizations and communities, and connecting with current issues with waterways around the world.

Running hot and cold

Asper part of three victories; Funk wins third straight discus title

POST FALLS - On days like Thursday, with wind and rain mixed in with 40-degree temperatures, it makes it difficult for Lake City High senior Leanne Asper to run while battling asthma at the same time.