FRONT PLATES: Do we really need them?

This is a reply to former Trooper Walterscheidt’s recent complaint on Idahoans’ lack of seeing the need of running a front plate.

DEFAMATION: Thornbrugh’s trial coverage was exceptional

I am writing to celebrate and commend reporter Kaye Thornbrugh for her exceptional coverage of the Posey v. Bushnell trial. Kaye was the sole journalist present during this landmark case, which concluded with a $1.176 million defamation award to drag performer Eric Posey against Summer Bushnell.

DEFAMATION: Thornbrugh’s coverage was excellent

The Coeur d’Alene Press has a gem among it’s many talented and professional journalists. I’m referring to Kaye Thornbrugh and the excellent job she did during the defamation lawsuit trial against Summer Bushnell that was so justly brought by Eric Posey.

DEFAMATION: Thank you to the jurors

I want to thank Alicia Abbott for her invaluable coverage of the Posey v. Bushnell defamation trial. She attended the entirety of the trial, commuting to and from Coeur d’Alene each day, to support Eric and cover the trial. Her live tweeting of the trial allowed those of us who couldn’t attend to still follow along. She highlighted both serious and funny moments that made me feel like I was right there in the courtroom. I can’t thank her enough for this amazing service that she provided to our community.

FARMERS MARKET: Change of venue hurt businesses

We have a small store downtown on Sherman Avenue and I’d like to give a big shout out to whomever had the audacity and underhanded partaking in denying the permits to the vendors of the original Farmers Market that had been doing business downtown for many years, and which also brought live music to McEuen Park on Wednesdays. They were forced to move to Riverstone as a place to conduct business two seasons ago.

Housing: Why regional approach matters

Avoiding duplicative efforts and costs is part of the equation

Milestone Announcements

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The kids are all right

During an open house at school, Jenny began talking to one of her classmates.

Longtime AAU coach Boyd taking over Coeur d’Alene High girls basketball program

“My goal and aspiration is taking a high school team to a state championship,” said Boyd, who earlier this week was named head girls basketball coach at Coeur d’Alene High.

Identical twins have much to celebrate as they prepare to graduate from Lake City High

Identical twins have much to celebrate as they prepare to graduate from Lake City High

Having an identical twin means having a built-in best friend. “I don’t know how else to live,” Jillian Scott said Friday afternoon, sitting next to her twin sister Acaja Scott. “People ask, ‘How is it being a twin?’ Well, I’ve never experienced not being a twin. I have other siblings that aren’t my twins, but being a twin is kind of like my identity.” “I always think, ‘My friends have to be so lonely, but I always have Jillian to talk to,’" Acaja said. "We kind of do everything together. I think going separate ways will be hard, but it will be kind of fun because when we do get to see each other again it will be more special.”

'Pride in the Park' today in Coeur d'Alene

Kicks off 'CDA4Pride Campaign' in June

There will be food, entertainment and an area for community resources and local businesses to share their information.

Coeur d’Alene man 'inspired to endure'

Will join three friends to row across the ocean and raise money for Parkinson’s research

The Human Powered Potential teammates are going the distance not only to push their own personal potential but also as a fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Idaho volleyball coach Gonzalez resigns

Coach was under investigation following allegations of abuse and bullying by players

The separation became official Friday. With his resignation, the investigation stops, and no further action will be taken, Idaho officials said.

Fair foundation awards scholarships

This year's scholarships, awarded to 18 students from local schools, totaled over $20,000.

MY TURN: 'We stand in support of you'

As a pastor and member of this community, I am saddened by the harassment of students from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in McEuen Park this past Wednesday.

Innovia Foundation awards $446K to North Idaho nonprofits

The Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho.

Fentanyl mock crash at Lakeland High School asks students to 'slow down for just a second and think'

After being extricated from the vehicle, Liam Bradford’s screams could be heard as his fellow students Friday at Lakeland High School watched the aftermath from a mock crash.

Helena (Vieira) Kahler, 88

Helena was born March 3, 1936, to John and Mary (Ferreira) Vieira in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.

The Exhausted Dad: Road trip time checks – a failed experiment

All four of my kids understand time. Three of the four understand the concepts of time as much as any adult of normal intelligence… meaning they can easily follow the plotlines of “Back to the Future” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Get them in a car for a family road trip, however, and the kids suddenly lose all ability to process the passage of time.

Shelley Kay Holtz-Gurganus, 61

Shelley Kay Holtz-Gurganus, 61