23 are dead across the US after weekend tornadoes. Texas is getting battered again

Seven people were killed in Cooke County, Texas, from a tornado that tore through a mobile home park Saturday, officials said, and eight deaths were reported across Arkansas.

Kootenai County remembers fallen on Memorial Day

Flags fly high as those who died for their country are remembered on Memorial Day

Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout Kootenai County on a sunny, blue-skied Monday. Flags few high, salutes were many, prayers were offered, Taps filled the air and servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country were remembered.

VETERANS PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory

A list of the veteran service offices in North Idaho.

Chip Shots May 28, 2024

Results, news, highlights from local golf courses, leagues, etc.

A1 VETERANS PRESS: The history of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service. After the Civil War, many people in the North and South decorated graves of fallen soldiers with flowers.

VETERANS PRESS: Hey veterans, did you know…

Hey veterans, did you know that the Coeur d’Alene clinic (CBOC) and Spokane VA Medical Center have Physical Therapists (PT) and Occupational Therapists (OT)?

Lawsuits: Winning has its limits

Defamation case victor might not become overnight millionaire.

Legals for May, 28 2024

United in spirit and mission

Veteran reflects on meaning of Memorial Day

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Days shall not worry them, nor the years condemn them. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.”

A run to remember

Record crowd turns out for marathon, half, 10K and 5K

Coeur d'Alene Marathon draws big crowd.

Therapy dog brings joy, comfort to Idaho State Veterans Home Post Falls

One of the most loved and hardest-working employees at the Idaho State Veterans Home Post Falls is also the smallest, the cutest and the fluffiest. Flash is his name, and brightening everyone's day is his game.

Gold Star families remember fallen sons

Nicholas Newby, Wyatt Goldsmith died in combat just days apart

Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.

Meant for the military life

Stephen Godfrey reflects on more than 30 years of service

All told, Godfrey served more than 26 years active duty and more than 30 including his time as a reserve.

TownPlace Suites opens Thursday in Coeur d'Alene

With several room categories on four floors, TownPlace Suites by Marriott Hotel will open Thursday, May 30, on Northwest Boulevard just south of Interstate 90.

Amending your estate planning documents requires more than handwritten notes in the margins

Wills and trusts are typically changed over time as life circumstances, the state where you reside, or your desired outcomes change. It is actually the rare case where a person puts their estate plan together once and never changes it after that. What is important to understand however, is how to effectively and legally change your will or trust so that the changes are enforced per your wishes.

The power of perspective

Rushing to work at a hospital, a nurse was driving too fast and failed to stop for a stoplight. A policeman caught up with her in the next block and said, "Doesn't that red light remind you of something?"

EDITORIAL: New KCRCC infuses hope into politics

Party in power is about to change for the better

Michael 'Mike' Livesey, 85

Michael (Mike) G. Livesey, 85, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024.

MEMORIAL DAY: Of honor and unity

As the warmth of summer beckons, Americans gather to honor a solemn tradition: Memorial Day. Beyond its status as a long weekend, or the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day carries profound significance rooted in remembrance, gratitude and national unity.

PEOPLE: All in God’s image

Watching people standing upright, relaxed or busy, chatting, each one different is an amazing sight. From a Christian perspective, each is made in the image of GOD. Characteristic of that image is being able to love and communicate (both to GOD and to others) as well as to create, to invent, to laugh, to make choices (etc.) and to enjoy the challenges and beauty of life on Earth.