OUR GEM: Re-MEMBER-ing the Kootenai Environmental Alliance

Over the last 50 years, Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) has been a leader in environmental activism, advocacy, and education in conserving, protecting and restoring North Idaho. When it comes to Our Gem, KEA has been and will continue to be a voice for Coeur d’Alene Lake and all the water resources of this wonderful part of the country.

Gem State gas prices jump another 9 cents

Meanwhile, the national average sits at $3.63 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than a week ago and 20 cents more than a month ago, but 4 cents less than a year ago.

OPINION: Morality police won this round

But this book is far from over

EDITORIAL: Weather gods blessed this dynamic duo

Press salutes Randy and Cliff on 20th anniversary with Press

VIGIL: Invitation to all residents

We are writing to invite the community to a vigil in response to the racial incident involving the University of Utah women’s basketball team. As a group of concerned citizens, we feel a larger response from our community is needed to let the team, as well as people in our community, come together in support and love to combat the hate that was directed toward them.

CDA Chamber: Crucial role of precinct committeeman and their impact on business

This important precinct committeeman race is coming up on the May primary ballot. T

THANKS: To our favorite weatherMann

In reading “Forecast Calls for 20-Year Celebration” on Monday (April 15) in the Coeur d’Alene Press, I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to Randy Mann for his years of dedication and service to providing accurate weather for our area. Mann’s commentaries on the weather, along with Cliff Harris, provide the bright spot to my days.

OPINION: Trying to see world through clearer lenses

Focus is better when not wearing political spectacles

BORAH: Don’t take away ‘our kids’

I couldn’t believe my eyes Saturday! Close down Borah School? Borah is not just a school; it is central to a close-knit neighborhood.

Monteith joins Press as managing editor

Veteran journalist experienced in leading newsrooms through periods of transformation

BORAH: Closure would be tragic

As a Coeur d’Alene resident of 40 years, the changes in our once tightknit community saddens me enough to consider leaving it all behind.

It takes a village — of police officers

CEO thankful for help

Children's Village thanks police

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Live life to the fullest

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WSU baseball, swimming programs join Mountain West as affiliate members

Washington State University athletics has entered into a conference affiliation agreement to have their baseball and women’s swimming programs participate in the Mountain West Conference, it was announced Tuesday.

Safe Passage: Here for survivors

Two in five women and one in five men in Idaho have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Progress on housing solution education

What's possible - and what's not - for our area is a focal point

GIBBONEY: Focus without fanfare

Dale Gibboney has the management and organizational skills, financial understanding, life experience, integrity, and most importantly a proven track record of success at getting major projects done. I can and will, also, give an endorsement that no one else can.

Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce youth transgender care ban

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Idaho may enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the matter proceed.

Suspect in killing of Idaho sheriff's deputy fatally shot by police, authorities say

Boise police found the shooting suspect's vehicle unoccupied about a half hour after the shooting, and found a man believed to be the suspect outside a home, Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar said.

VIGIL: Why I won’t be there

Thanks but no thanks North Idaho United for the invitation to your vigil on Saturday.