Avista eyes storm blackouts

Say it could help prevent fires

In Idaho, Avista serves about 140,000 electric and 90,000 natural gas customers.

EDITORIAL: Ladies, have fun while helping others

There's no better time to join 3Cs than right now.

MY TURN: It’s Preservation Month — and it couldn’t be more timely

Stay engaged on local historic preservation needs.

Better safe than sorry

Know your frost dates

If you have gardened in our region for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with two old adages about when you can safely plant your warm-season vegetables and flowers.

KCRCC: Rating proof is in the pudding

Ms. Schad did a sincere job explaining the rating and vetting process followed by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee to decide the candidates who will receive the group’s endorsements and blessings.

REGAN: A testament to need for change

The Press has gifted Brent Regan with a weekly column. Rather than using this privilege to benefit our community with trustworthy and valuable information, he uses it for benefiting himself, trying to bully us into submission and denigrating the people who have made advantageous contributions to our community and the Republican Party.

KROC: Wouldn’t be here without these leaders

On May 11, 2009, The Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene opened its doors to the community. However, its beginnings date back to 2004 when Sue Thilo and former Mayor Sandi Bloem joined the Idaho Kroc Initiative Task Force under the direction of former Idaho First Lady Patricia Kempthorne.

NEWS: Garbage in, garbage out

As a lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, I think I speak for many when I say, I wish I could flip back the calendar a decade or two. A time when people held doors for each other, visited in line at the DMV and made their kids mow the lawn. We held our politics closer to our heart and managed family dinners where we had differences of opinion. I could go on and on.

CDAPD: They’re friends in deed

I want to say “thank you” to our police department. I had called them regarding our neighbor behind us.

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization's 115th birthday.

One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care

In states such as Idaho, where funding for early childhood education is limited, some schools are spearheading initiatives to provide quality, affordable child care.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The numbers behind the Mariners' historic pitching run

Sometimes a number punches you right on the lips, and geek or not, you have to know all about it. Is it real, or just some obscure mini-fact, created by nerds to prove they’ve been paying attention to real games. Ready?

Coeur d'Alene prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving University of Utah basketball team

Says probable cause for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct not there

The March 21 racial incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Kootenai County Housing market gaining momentum

Sales, prices, inventory on the rise

The CRR reported that the median price of a single-family home in Kootenai County was $519,450 in April, up slightly from $515,000 one year ago.

Coeur d'Alene School District superintendent seeking job in Yakima

Hocker a finalist for position with Educational Service District 105

Superintendent is again in the running for a in another out-of-state school district.

BOCC, USFS agree to significant contract increase in Shoshone

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners scored a major win after they negotiated a new contract between the county and the United States Forest Service for the use of Shoshone County Airport.

North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault

As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene, Lake City to meet for 5A Region 1 baseball title today

“Aidan, he’s just been so consistent all year,” said Coeur d’Alene coach Erik Karns, in his fifth year. “There were a few tight moments, but he delivered the pitches that we needed to get out of trouble.”

Kellogg School District: Four-day plan not financially motivated

As the KSD continues to explore the possibility of moving to a four-day school week, many questions have come up concerning the district’s motivations and how the change would impact the district financially.

Prayer is good for body, too

Any form of meditation offers numerous upsides