EDITORIAL: He left N. Idaho far better than he found it

Tribute to former NIC president who died in Iowa at age 86

Being a Mets fan didn't kill her

Every now and then, we find something to chuckle about in the most unlikely place in the newspaper, the obituary section. Usually, it's an obit about someone with spunk, who liked to laugh and didn't take themselves too seriously. 

Paulette Marie Minatre, 70

Paulette Marie Minatre, 70, passed away from a long illness on October 28, 2022 in her home in Rathdrum, Idaho.

CANCER: Lamenting the dead

While I am encouraged and applaud each story of a breast cancer survivor in the Coeur d’Alene Press, I am heartsick over the tragic loss of dear ones who have not survived. I especially grieve over the very recent loss of a fabulous woman whose obit was printed just a week ago on Oct. 22. Please consider highlighting the heroic and significant life of someone who died of metastatic breast cancer during the month of October, even as survivor stories abound to give courage to those who are recently diagnosed, are undergoing treatment and who hope for a long life — and which additionally urge all women to do self-breast exams and have regular exams and mammograms by their medical providers.

Let your academic stars shine

Six weeks ago, Coeur d'Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore was shot and killed. In the ensuing month and a half, most of the headlines have been none too pleasant.

OBITS: Should be ad-free

I read the obituaries online almost daily. I’d like to give honor to the lives of people that pass before us. I find it disrespectful to see an advertisement between the photo and the story of this person’s life. Please remove these ads.

OBITS: Hat tip to the writer

Recently visited Coeur d’Alene and was incredibly impressed with your obituary writer. The obituaries are works of art. I have read a book by Heather Lende who is an obituary writer in Haines, Alaska, and never thought I’d actually read obituaries that were so personal other than ones that I have read that she has written. Please give my thanks and regards to the writer.

EDITORIAL: Tribute to an outspoken citizen

Only death could silence this writer

Robert “Bob” Haakenson, 86

obit for Sunday, Sept. 5

Judy Rand Williams, 76

June 9, 1938 - Dec. 27, 2014

Kathleen Bernadette Hogan Debenham Favaro

1930 - 2021

Kathleen Bernadette Hogan Debenham Favaro

Cracker Barrel confusion

Business Bits

Everyone keeps asking: "What's with Cracker Barrel?"

HUCKLEBERRIES: A nickel for your thoughts - and bikes

A guy walks into the Lake City Bicycle Collective shop and claims he has the strangest donation ever.

OBIT: This one's for our nation

June 26, 2015 America died! A sad day indeed!

DBH: Once upon a scribe

Duane Hagadone wore many hats during his 88 trips around the sun.

Everson's Jewelry set to close

After 70 years in downtown Coeur d’Alene, third-generation Everson’s Jewelry is closing.

Ferry Canyon walleye commemorates granddad

Sometimes a big fish means more than a trophy, a great memory or an unusual story. Occasionally, such an event carries an even deeper, spiritual meaning.

30 days of bad Christmas movies - Days 25-30

The horror show is over.

Vote on cool stuff made in Idaho

Idaho Manufacturing Alliance contest goes through end of October

To celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of Idaho’s manufacturers, the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance is hosting its third annual statewide Coolest Thing Made in Idaho contest. After a public nomination and voting process, the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance will announce which product manufactured in the Gem State is truly the “Coolest Thing Made in Idaho.”

House OKs formal ‘Greater Idaho’ talks

With a wink and a smirk the Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a nonbinding memorial calling for formal talks between the Idaho and Oregon legislatures to discuss moving some rural Oregon counties out of their state and into Idaho.