Legals for August, 22 2024

PREP GOLF: Focke medalist, Viking boys and girls claim team titles at Highlands

Area teams will compete in the Lake City Invitational on Aug. 29 at the Coeur d’Alene Golf Club.

Deadlocked City Council fails to appoint former fire chief to vacant seat

Mayor Hammond abstains on contentious issue

An earlier vote on a motion by Gookin to table the issue until the Sept 3 meeting failed, also by a 3-3 vote.

Kootenai County officials debate shifting liability for public transit to cities

Kootenai County commissioners are likely to propose an agreement with cities that would make it difficult for the county’s public transit system to connect with Spokane in the future.

Idaho prep football media poll Aug. 21, 2024

How the state's media voted this week.

In praise of a Coeur d'Alene mayor with 'heart'

Appreciation pours out for Jim Hammond during farewell party

Hammond has served as mayor since 2021. He recently resigned effective Aug. 31 to move to Colorado to be near family, including two young grandchildren.

Trailblazers: Trail Life Troop 412 summits Mount Rainier

ID Trail Life Troop 412 is the first chapter of Trail Life USA to summit Mt. Rainier, a 14,411-foot climb.

Dorothy M. Rodkey, 101

Dorothy Mae Howard, born June 30, 1923, in Spokane, was welcomed into her Savior’s arms July 10, 2024.

Susan Lynn Murphy, 76

A force of nature known for her infectious energy and boundless love, Susan Lynn Murphy, 76, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, surrounded by family.

Janet Ruth Pedersen, 77

Janet Ruth Pedersen, 77, of Hayden, Idaho, was peacefully welcomed through the gates of heaven Aug. 6, 2024. She was born May 4, 1947, in Wallace, Idaho.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A journey through France's vinous heartland

As we prepare to embark on our inaugural "Wine Camp" adventure in France, excitement bubbles up like the finest Champagne. For ten glorious days, we'll be immersing ourselves in the rich tapestry of French wine culture, exploring some of the most iconic regions that have shaped the world of wine as we know it.

MY TURN: The facts about Prop 1

There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about the Open Primaries proposition (Prop 1) that will be on the ballot in November. Most of the accusations, including those printed in opinion letters in the Coeur d’Alene Press, are made without any evidence or facts to back them up. So, let’s look at the facts.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Is telemedicine right for you?

In the past few years, the use of telemedicine has soared. With that comes some unique challenges and benefits.

OPINION: The Open Primaries Initiative won’t cause gun control, warts or balding

Political fearmonger Greg Pruett has been trying to scare voters away from the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI) with the preposterous claim that it will bring gun control to Idaho. Pruett makes a living by frightening voters with fake threats to gun rights for the purpose of electing extremists to public office. It is also his personal meal ticket.

Marjorie Belle Murphy, 93

Marjorie Belle Murphy, born April 13, 1931, passed away surrounded by her loving family July 12, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Mich., to Ora Paul Little and Lydia Bell Little.

SHAME: Don’t judge people by their race

Last night my wife and I were returning from an outing with our metal detecting club and the local prospecting club. Every year, after the demolition derby at the fair, we go and pick up as much metal in the arena as we can. Hopefully this keeps it from harming any of the animals that use the arena.

North Idaho Memories: Former Press papergirl loved growing up in Coeur d'Alene

I moved to Coeur d’Alene when I was just 6 years old, back in 1944.

Legals for August, 21 2024

Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene receives mysterious statue as gift

The wild hair, famous scowl, furrowed brow and even slight creases in the vest into which the ruffled cravat is tucked are captured in an alabaster bust of Ludwig van Beethoven. The 2-foot-tall statue that was recently given to the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene is as mysterious as it is detailed. “We don’t yet know when it was actually carved,” Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene Artistic Director Kent Kimball said Monday.

Daring dogs: Stunt show wows audience at North Idaho Fair

For most of the audience in the stands, it was an entertaining performance of canines running, jumping and occasionally even soaring through the air Monday during the Extreme Dogs stunt show at the North Idaho Fair.