OPINION: Rational thinking

In a recent Coeur d'Alene Press editorial, the lingering ghost of the former editor rises like swamp gas over the Florida Everglades to regurgitate tired and biased tropes against the Republican Party.

Coeur d'Alene School District hosting end-of-year celebration Saturday

The Coeur d'Alene School District will host a 2023-2024 end-of-year celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Harold Evans Viking Field at Coeur d'Alene High School, 5530 N. Fourth St.

Joseph Kenser, 68

Joseph Richard Kenser 'Joe,' 68, was the eldest son of Joseph Kenser and Carol Watts. He was born on April 18th, 1956, in Wallace, Idaho, and grew up in the Silver Valley of Idaho.

Legals for May, 31 2024

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Still a hit in Stillwater — Vanessa Shippy-Fletcher, the Lake City High product and former Oklahoma State star, now making an impact on the Cowgirls as batting coach

“I pinch myself every day," Shippy-Fletcher said earlier this season, in an interview published in “The O’Colly,” Oklahoma State’s student newspaper. "The reason I chose Oklahoma State in high school was because I wanted to choose a program that I felt like I could make a difference in. And when I made that decision, I just figured it’d be as a player. It’s really a dream come true to continue to be a part of the process this program continues to make. Especially under Coach G's leadership.”

AT COLLEGE: May 30, 2024

Updates on local athletes at the next level.

Important dates to help plan your June

From tags sales to general season openers, here’s a partial list of what’s happening in June

Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates you should know to help you plan.

Legals for May, 30 2024

Coeur d'Alene Tribe: Students racially harassed at McEuen Park, $25K reward offered

Chairman Chief Allan calls on community to respond

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is offering a $25,000.00 reward for the positive identification and information leading to the conviction or civil judgment against the individuals who harassed and intimidated school children.

Israel's military says it's taken control of a strategic corridor along Gaza's border with Egypt

“The army is achieving its objectives but (it) said from the first days it was presenting its plan to the Cabinet that the war will be long,” he said. “They have designated 2024 as a year of war.”

Youth Sports May 29, 2024

Scores, news, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

'We have to ask the question about suicide'

About five students in a class of 30 will think about attempting suicide. That’s a reality Keith Orchard of the Coeur d'Alene school district wants more people to consider. “We’d like to make the conversation about suicide more open and honest. One out of 30 students will be injured seriously enough to require medical care for their attempt,” Orchard said.

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Fore! Kootenai golfers to raise money for 4-H

The fifth annual Coeur54 will see 16 players start their day at Coeur d'Alene Golf Club

This year's major beneficiary will be 4-H programs in Kootenai County.

OPINION: People deserve fairness, regardless of gender identity

Talking about gender identity can be downright difficult — especially for many across North Idaho. LGBTQ+ rights are a flashpoint that often ignites strong feelings one way or another.

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PRIMARIES: Opening doors to Democrats

Re: My Turn, Tom Sanner, May 23, “Why primary initiative is right for Idaho,” Local, p.1.

LETTER: The gift of omniscience

In Kenneth McAdams’ short/concise letter published May 22, he writes that in Monica Mohn’s May 17 ad, she stated that her No. 1 item in the list of desires to uphold is “a community based on a Christian world view. Really? I don’t think so.”

LEFT TURN: Not satisfied with response

This is in response to a letter I received after my presentation regarding left-hand turns into the shopping center near Kohl’s off Prairie Avenue.