The 'Maximizer'

Jon Ness leaves Kootenai Health in good shape

The 68-year-old employed that strategy in his 13 years of leading Kootenai Health as its CEO. Friday, on his last day, a relaxed Ness sat down in his almost empty office for an interview with The Press.

Cd'A man gets 30 years

Granger pleaded guilty to the new crime lewd conduct with a minor

Granger pleaded guilty to the new crime lewd conduct with a minor under 16 and admitted to a sex offender enhancement

FAST FIVE Michelle Lewis dreams in color

Meet Michelle Lewis, a color psychology expert who helps people connect with the power of color in their daily lives.

Oscar predictions 2024 — ‘Oppenheimer’ poised to dominate

After a long winter, the final act of movie awards season ends Sunday with the 96th Academy Awards. For the Oscars, the year of “Barbenheimer” will be officially stamped the year of “Oppenheimer,” as Christopher Nolan’s sprawling biopic is expected to win multiple handfuls of trophies.

Caroline 'Carol' L. Vineyard, 76

Caroline 'Carol' L. Vineyard, 76

MY TURN: NO on HB 652! WHY is the Idaho Legislature so eager to SILENCE voters?

On March 5, 2024, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee voted to advance House Bill 652 restricting citizen initiatives to the House floor, recommending passage.

Wesley Drake, 74

Wesley Ira Drake of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, a longtime resident of Kootenai County Idaho and Stevens, County, Washington and Southern California, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on March 2, 2024.

Big Sky Conference men's, women's basketball championships

Schedules and dates for the Big Sky men's and women's basketball tournaments in Boise.

Legals for March, 9 2024

What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky skijoring

Every winter, thousands of people converge on the old mining town of Leadville, Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake baseball, softball teams first in area to open seasons

Both teams return to action on Tuesday.

'I don't like injustice'

Nearly 20 years after starting her battle, Kathy Hunt thrilled with HB444

The bill would amend Idaho Code Section 31-808 to exclude property acquired by tax deed from being gifted to other government entities without compensation to the property owner, according to the Mountain States Policy Center.

Northwest Notes March 8, 2024

Notes on Spokane Velocity soccer and Big Sky basketball postseason honors for former NIC Cardinal Julius Mims.

Big news coming from Tiny Town

The childcare facility in Pinehurst is in the midst of an expansion that will give them more than 4,000-square feet of new space.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Marty and Max: Inspect over suspect

One of the greatest moments in sports history was when the 1988 Dodgers beat the mighty A’s to win the World Series. Analytics had not yet taken over the game and managers managed with instincts instead. Injured Dodger, Kirk Gibson (Gibby) had just one at-bat, but what an at-bat it was.

OPINION: Caucus saboteurs

Last Saturday, thanks to efforts by the Idaho Republican Party, nearly 40,000 Idaho Republicans were able to cast their vote for their preferred Presidential Candidate. This could not have happened without the Republican Party acting after the Secretary of State, the legislature and the Governor all agreed to cancel the March Presidential Primary.

Cd'A Charter's 'Drowsy Chaperone' opens tonight

Show runs through March 16

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy Drama's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" opens at 7 tonight in the school's multipurpose room.

Hagfest returns April 5 to Lake City Center

Hagfest Northwest, a new local tradition, will return April 5 to Lake City Center in Coeur d'Alene.

Hippity hop over to egg hunts, craft fairs this spring

Craft fairs, egg hunts and other Easter activities will be found across North Idaho this spring.