Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs

It's an only in the United States spectacle, the last of the triple crown of rare forecasted natural wonders.

Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffalo

Grizzly bears and wolves are usually the star attractions for wildlife watchers in Yellowstone but this spring, a tiny and exceedingly rare white buffalo calf has stolen the show.

Two airlifted after ATV crash in Shoshone County

An ATV crash Wednesday in Shoshone County involved injuries to two people and required Life Flight and Two Bear Air to lift them to receive medical care, according to a social media release by the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.

Coeur d'Alene man turns derelict cars into works of art

Ken Murren has been restoring classics since he was a teenager

Murren expects to have a 1972 Chevrolet Blazer in Car d’Lane, which begins tonight with a classic car parade, and continues Saturday with a show. Both are in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

'Beauty' leaves her mark

Bald eagle became an international ambassador with Birds of Prey Northwest

Veltkamp led a multi-specialty team that engineered a 3-D printed beak for Beauty, and she provided care for the eagle for nearly 20 years, as she couldn’t feed herself and was unable to survive any longer in the wild.

North Idaho STEM Charter students wrap electrical boxes in original art

NI STEM Charter students wrap electrical boxes in original art

Six graphic design students from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy wrapped up the school year by wrapping up electrical boxes in their original art.

OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties

It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against voting for Idaho Democratic candidates who might endanger his “record of success.” Thinking back over the years, Democratic legislators have played a significant role in that success. For instance, the Governor’s letter touted the Idaho Launch program, which provides kids with workforce training grants. That program would not have seen the light of day in 2023 without the essential support of House and Senate Democrats. They gave it strong support again this year. In fact, the Democrats in the Legislature have given the Governor support on numerous issues since he took office in January 2019.

Local violinist wins at international competition

Altenbach's 'Jester's Waltz' to be performed in Vienna

A celebrated violinist who serves as a faculty member at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has even more reason to celebrate. Richard Altenbach, an A-list Hollywood recording musician, won second prize in the International Golden Key Piano Composition Competition for his composition, "The Jester’s Waltz." He will travel to Vienna in July to receive his diploma and winner’s medal and to hear his piece performed by Anna Leyerer, a renowned virtuoso concert pianist, at the World Composers’ Recital.

Dog Days of Summerfest coming up in Hayden

The fun will include a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office K-9 demonstration, prizes, treats, face painting and dog vendors.

Braver Lens to present 'Canine Bridge' Saturday at ArtWalk

Dog-centered project aims to build human connections

Organizers of a dog-centric photography project are hoping to build human connections. Presented by Braver Lens, a part of the Braver Angels national nonprofit, the pop-up "Canine Bridge" photo exhibit will be on display during a special ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between Magpie and the Art Spirit Gallery.

CAR d’LANE: Not about me

I’ve lived in Coeur d’Alene pushing 70 years. My family took The Press. I grew up with The Press. I delivered The Press after school to the paperboys (it was an afternoon paper). I once sold ads for The Press. I still read The Press with every breakfast. But for the first time in my life, I am really ticked off at The Press.

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Taxes should add up

The time for the large headline was two years ago when Schneidmiller got Post Falls to alter general plan designation/zone for this property from Low Density, R-1, to RM, residential-mixed, and annexed it. Had it remained at R-1, the maximum homes that could fit after streets, sidewalks, parks would be 4 per acre: 238 x 4 = 952. The zone change allowed much smaller lot sizes and allowed for commercial and apartments. The concession to “just” 1,400 units, a condition imposed by the city, does not include 15 acres of land designated to commercial uses. The property adjacent on the south, Fieldstone at Prairie Falls, has far less density.

EDITORIAL: We could use more Jim Clarks today

Former legislator fought hard - and smart

Legals for June, 14 2024

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was part of the majority to overturn Roe, wrote for the court on Thursday that “federal courts are the wrong forum for addressing the plaintiffs’ concerns about FDA’s actions."

Stalled cars in flooded streets leave South Florida looking like a scene from a zombie movie

“You know when its coming,” he said. “Every year it’s just getting worse and for some reason people just keep going through the puddles.”

Kootenai first responders, school staff practice active shooter scenario

The scene unfolding at Timberlake High School was a simulated mass shooting, designed to give first responders, school staff and community members a chance to practice what to do in a realistic emergency scenario.

Holocaust survivor: 'You have to be hopeful'

Task force holds annual luncheon on what would have been Anne Frank's 95th birthday

The luncheon was held at the Coeur d’Alene Best Western Inn on what would have been the 95th birthday of Anne Frank. The famous diary of the German-born Jewish girl told of her family’s life hiding for two years during the German occupation of the Netherlands.

Local kids place at Invention Convention nationals

Winners hail from Lakeland, Bryan, Hayden Meadows

North Idaho's young inventors earned a place on the national stage at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, held June 5-7 at the Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich.

Belly Up

When things go south in a beautiful place, you just roll with it

The first fish broke the line and that was the end of the fishing. I knew the leader was beyond repair at that point and I didn’t have another one.