MASTERSON: Deep roots in community

Yes the competition for Dist. 1 commissioner is keen this year. But there is one shining star in that race and that is Bat Masterson.

ELECTION: Back the Blue

We have a primary election May 21 where four key races will have a direct effect on the immediate future of whether or not the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office keep pace with the growth of the county.

Legals for May, 1 2024

Yellowstone trip ended with Idaho man arrested for kicking bison

The two men from Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded not guilty in a court appearance April 22.

STATE CUP: Thorns 2009 girls capture Idaho state title

The Thorns North 2009 girls won the Idaho State Cup championship on Sunday in Boise with a 1-0 defeat of the Idaho Rush 09 Elite 64 in double overtime.

NIC GOLF: Cardinal men, women each win third straight tournament

Despite being without head coach Russell Grove, who this week is attempting to qualify for the PGA Championship, NIC’s men’s and women’s teams won their third straight tournament.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 22-28

Busy week for area teams with postseason right around the corner.

'We're so sorry:' Borah Elementary to close

Coeur d'Alene trustees vote to repurpose school

Borah Elementary School's days are numbered. Tears were wiped from faces and sniffles could be heard Monday evening as trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School District unanimously voted to accept a recommendation to repurpose the school as a way to save the district money as it addresses an expected $6 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025. "We're heartbroken, obviously," fifth grade teacher Teresa Armstrong, who is in her 16th year at Borah, said after the meeting.

PREP ROUNDUP: Hammett medalist as Genesis Prep boys win

Timberlake and Bonners Ferry will compete in the 3A District 1 tournament next Monday at Twin Lakes Village.

Coeur d'Alene Superintendent Hocker will not go to Pueblo

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker will not be taking a superintendent position with the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. Trustees of the Pueblo School Board voted 3-2 to offer the job to another candidate. Hocker was one of two finalists being considered. "It became very clear to me that Pueblo, Colo. was not a good fit for me and my family," Hocker said in a letter to district staff, sent Monday afternoon to The Press.

Silver Mountain Resort to host mine rescue competition

The Shoshone County event is slated for May 7.

Cd'A among nation's best for business

Ranks 10th of 1,300 small cities, according to WalletHub

Chip Shots April 30, 2024

Scores, results, news, highlights from local golf leagues, courses, etc.

VETERANS PRESS: The average American volunteer

The average American volunteers about 48 hours per year (4 hours/month) to charitable causes.

VETERANS PRESS: What basic health care services does VA cover?

We cover preventive care services, like: Health exams (including gender-specific exams), health education (including nutrition education), immunization against infectious diseases (like flu shots), counseling on genetic diseases (diseases that run in families)

VETERANS PRESS: Telehealth expands access to quality care for veterans

Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access part of that care through telehealth? In recognition of the American Telemedicine Association, the VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans.

Legals for April, 30 2024

Preservation month events in Coeur d'Alene slated in May

Efforts rise to protect Coeur d’Alene’s historic buildings, character and heritage.

Locally, a variety of events are planned throughout the month, and all members of the greater Coeur d’Alene community are invited to participate.

The 2024 tornado season is a little different

The 2024 tornado season has been relatively active, but not in the typical locations in the early spring season. According to an article from The Weather Channel, most of the tornadoes have been seen across the U.S., rather than the southern states.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals: The receivers, the portal, the locals

“I’m not going to sleep really good until May 1 is done, because then we’re out of the woods and we know who we have for next year,” Eck added. “But I think we have a great thing going; obviously everyone has their own options now. We have to make sure they know we have a great thing going and they’re a big part of it. But we’ll see.”