Passport Fair slated in Coeur d'Alene

Idahoans in need of a passport, or those whose passports have expired or will expire in the next year, may register for an appointment. Appointments should be made in advance, online, a press release said.

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cardinals bounce back from rare setback, advance to title round

The championship game begins today at 11 a.m., with an if-necessary game at 1:15 p.m.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Timberlake brings home third-place trophy in 3A

Timberlake, playing in its 24th consecutive state tournament, finishes 17-10. It was the Tigers’ first trophy from state since 2021, when they took fourth.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The dirt on the state 5A softball tourney in Post Falls

“I couldn’t be prouder of my girls. We’re soooooooo young,” Coeur d'Alene coach Bobbi Darretta said. “Four freshmen, two sophomores and a junior out there (starting), and two seniors in the outfield. I’m really excited for the future. I told them hang your head high … everybody had us the No. 4 team (out of four) in the league and we won league, won districts and beat the No. 1 team in the state. We weren’t even supposed to be here, so for us, that’s a win. Next year, we’re coming back, and we’re going to be stronger.”

High hopes for healing

Coeur d'Alene woman to climb Mt. Denali with goal of recovery, helping Gold Star sisters

Motivated by death of brother, CDA woman heads for Denali to help her Gold Star sisters heal.

Almost Home: North Idaho families face barriers to permanent housing

The western sun beat down on Heather Bischof's front porch as her son Austin, 7, and daughter Ellie played in the water on the lawn during the heat of a summerlike May evening.

OUR GEM: Exploring a ‘no damage’ philosophy to Cattle Ranching in the Coeur d’Alene Basin

Alongside the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River sits Castlerock Ranch.

CDA: Recreation needs revitalization

As a North Idaho native who has spent most of my 35 years in the Coeur d’Alene area, I’ve watched this city morph into what feels like a dystopian paradox. Despite its growth, Coeur d'Alene seems increasingly stagnant, lacking both activities and sustained business growth.

END TIMES: Earth’s peoples and E.T.s

Intelligence experts testified before Congress (2023) that the U.S. Government does reverse engineering on “alien craft.” “Yes, they have recovered non-human biologics.”

PROTESTERS: No sympathy here

The whole world is laughing at us, including Hamas. All these protests at colleges, this is what happens when left faculty is allowed to teach this young, pampered generation. This is the same generation who has no idea what it took to make this country safe. Maybe because they are not taught any history. Instead they have DEI courses and are taught how evil the U.S. is.

OUR GEM: Conservation easements mean ‘forever’ protection in Coeur d'Alene Basin

The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy's mission is to conserve, care for and connect with lands and waters essential to life in the Inland Northwest.

Community-provided benefits for builders explained

Cooperation needed to address housing shortages for local workers

Milestone Announcements

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STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Coeur d'Alene bows out in 5A; Timberlake wins three, now among final three

Timberlake (17-9) will play No. 2 Homedale (18-6) today at 9 a.m., with the loser finishing third, and the winner advancing to the championship round to face Kimberly (23-5), needing to beat the Bulldogs twice for the title.

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals power past Lower Columbia, into semis

NIC (43-2) faces second-seeded Mt. Hood (44-4) in a semifinal game today at 10 a.m.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A lot of talent in these kids

Someday soon, someone is going to bring a title back to the area. And we’ve got the guys to do it.

Kootenai County history must move

Museum of North Idaho finds temporary downtown home after mold forces closure

John Montandon provided a solution. The lifelong Coeur d’Alene man agreed to rent the old Roxy Theater building on Fourth Street between Sherman Avenue and Front Avenue to the museum.

Tomato planting for success

I love tomatoes. Specifically, I love growing tomatoes. Did you know there are 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? I think I’m on a mission to grow them all.

MY TURN: Full story of Kiwanis Park trail system

Here's the history and a suggestion for The Press.

Hands-on science connects youth, community

The Youth Water Summit is the culmination of The Confluence Project.