BILL BULEY

Coeur d'Alene's tripleheader weekend

Hot start for Street Fair, Taste of Cd'A, Art on the Green

Despite the heat, with 90s in the forecast today and Sunday, more people are likely on the way for one of the biggest weekends in Coeur d’Alene, as the Street Fair, Taste of Coeur d’Alene, and Art on the Green kicked off on a triple-digit day.

Cd'A council to consider tax increase

Finance director says it doesn't mean residents will pay more

Ebner wrote that traditionally, revenues from growth have contributed between 2% and 3% to the city’s levy revenues annually, “providing vital support for the needs of our expanding community.

Kids get into the swing of things at Coeur d'Alene golf course

Foundation provides lessons to Boys and Girls Clubs of Kootenai County

Volunteer Dick Schultz said he saw a huge improvement in the young duffers from day one on Monday to day four on Thursday.

McEvers appointed Coeur d'Alene's next mayor

Will take post Sept. 1

McEvers was nominated by Councilman Dan Gookin. No other councilmember expressed interest in the post during the meeting and there were no other nominations.

The joy of going solo to Snyder Lake

Still, there was also something very unsettling about knowing I was alone. If something happened, if I fell or even worse, surprised a grizzly, there would be no one to help. So I shouted loud and often.

Saving history pays off

Hamilton House/Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene to be honored

"I do strongly feel that the work on this building changed the public momentum and sentiment about the historic places remaining locally and has given hope for protecting and preserving more of it," she said.

Coeur d'Alene photographers record veterans as they return to Normandy

Local men photograph, record veterans as they return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

The BDF is a nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans and their families find closure from the wars they served in, while providing a once-in-lifetime experience to visit the battlefields they fought in.

Young black bear in Coeur d'Alene darted, returned to the wild

Four Fish and Game officers, backed up by a few law officers, darted the bear about 5:30 p.m., and it fell asleep a few minutes later. It fell about 25 feet into a large cargo net held by the officers on hand.

Let the mayor games begin

City Council to meet Wednesday to consider filling seat of top-elected official

Councilman Woody McEvers said he is interested in being the interim mayor to fill out Hammond’s remaining term of 16 months.

A splashing return on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

StanCraft, Finney Boat Works team up on barge project

The barge and other assets came to StanCraft Companies when it purchased North Idaho Maritime, estabslihed in 1918, in November 2022.

A room for Buck

Longtime shelter, museum volunteer remembered for smile, spirit

Buck Bender was so revered at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center in Hayden that there's a display highlighting his career.

Temporary home found for feathered friends in Coeur d'Alene

Aaron Fletcher receives several offers of help after story published in The Press

Fletcher said he heard from many offering to help after his story was published in The Press on Saturday.

Coeur d'Alene man hopes to get his ducks in a row.

He's running out of time to keep them in his backyard

Fletcher was surprised. He had bought them at North 40, about a mile away from home, and assumed it was fine.

Streets director: Sherman work will be done by fair

Downtown shops have been impacted

Street work continues in CDA

Misuse of Spokane River ramp may force removal

Abuse of wheelchair-accessible facility at Atlas Park puts it in jeopardy

Wheelchair ramp use may force city to remove it from Atlas Waterrfront Park

Double the fun for Museum of North Idaho

Anonymous donor offers to match up to $100K for Museum of North Idaho

“This is a huge step toward getting us moved into our new home in the JC White House this fall,” Thurman said Wednesday.

Coeur d'Alene council throws support behind fairgrounds

The move pleased fair officials, board chair Jerry Johnson and General Manager and CEO Alexcia Jordan.

Regan: Assassination try 'galvanized' party

Says mood at Republican convention is one of resolve

Regan joined Idaho delegates and other party leaders at the convention in Milwaukee to show their support for Trump.

90s streak lives on in North Idaho

Not a drop of rain has fallen in July

It's going to stay hot in CDA

Groups plan to sue Idaho over bear baiting after grizzly's death

Says practice is putting protected bears at risk

“Bear baiting takes the lives of grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies and robs the wild of these remarkable animals,” said Lizzy Pennock, carnivore coexistence attorney at WildEarth Guardians.

Coeur d'Alene Mayor Jim Hammond will resign

Mayor plans move to Colorado to be closer to grandchildren

Hammond, 74, said he feels bad about not finishing his four-year term that began in January 2022, but his oncologist and family physician have been urging him to step down as mayor and take life at a slower pace.

Post Falls teen wins Hayden Triathlon

'I gave it my all' says Kaylynn Misner

The event included a half-mile swim in a calm Hayden Lake, a 12-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. There were just over 200 finishers. Many finished with big smiles and arms held high as they were greeted by friends and family. Some nearly collapsed at the finish.

'The light of the world' right here in Coeur d'Alene

Day of Hope on Sunday at the fairgrounds

Young and old filled plastic bags with nonperishable food items like pasta, beans, peanut butter and canned vegetables for several hours on Friday.

Fire danger 'High'

Hot, dry conditions increase potential for wildfires

The area is still considered to be in a drought, below-average snowpack in surrounding mountains is melting rapidly, hot, dry conditions are the immediate forecast, and the 90-day outlook is calling for above-average temperatures and below-normal precipitation.

Kids get their kicks

Hundreds at Boys and Girls Club receive new shoes in annual giveaway by Rita Shoe

About 300 boys and girls received free shoes and socks courtesy of Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group.

Water use spikes

City producing 40 million gallons daily to meet demands

Water use rising in cda

More homes come on the market

Torrey Pines offers townhomes, condos for under $400K

Home prices move up.

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho executive director resigns

Larry Riley is moving on to help even more

Riley has guided St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho’s for just over five years. It’s a role he came to love following a career in newspapers, including being former publisher of The Press.

Summertime means street work in Coeur d'Alene

City rolls out array of road improvement projects

City street work underway through July.

North Idaho temps at 101 and climbing

Temperature expected to top 100 again today

It hasn't rained in July and you might not even see a daytime cloud until Sunday. The last significant rain of about a quarter inch was nearly a month ago.

Huge crowds await Goodwill's reopening in Coeur d'Alene

Thrift store draws huge crowd

Harrelson liked the light, bright atmosphere, the organization and was particularly impressed with all the staffing on hand. She came away with good deals on clothes that sat in her cart.

America, you're beautiful

Love of country shines through in Fourth of July parade

And Old Glory fluttered and waved proudly on nearly every one of the roughly 75 entries on a beautiful, sun-splashed morning.

An even bigger boom time

Fireworks show over Lake Coeur d'Alene to begin about 10

Fireworks will begin being ignited about 10 p.m. near The Coeur d’Alene Resort. An array of explosions and colors will go on for about 20 minutes.

Historic float joins Coeur d'Alene's Fourth parade

The float will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress, a pivotal moment in American history, Fansler said.

Local tech hub misses out on funding

Backers remain hopeful proposal will still work

No region is better equipped than ours to meet the unprecedented global demand for equipping 40,000 new airplanes with lightweight aerospace parts that reduce carbon emissions. Within a few years, the Inland Northwest Tech Hub can have prototypes ready for high-rate production, enabling thousands of new domestic manufacturing jobs to lessen our growing reliance on foreign technology and foreign labor. Missing this opportunity will increase our reliance on foreign labor, threatening our national and economic security. We will be working on every possible opportunity to make new American jobs and supply chains a reality.

General obligation bond process advances

Could go to voters next year to fund millions for fire department

Greif said the department is looking at numerous needs that include a new fire engine, ladder truck, command vehicles, updating and expansion of several stations, self-contained breathing apparatus and upgrading station alert systems.

Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.

Religious symbols will be allowed in Coeur d'Alene parade

Chamber changes course following 'misunderstandings' over new policy

Coppess wrote that last year alone, she received over 50 complaints about different signage and symbols that were deemed offensive.

'Closure can be a myth'

Doug Eastwood pens story of family tragedy when he was a born

While the deaths in 1964 were traumatic for family members, the events that led to them shook the family even more.

Coeur d'Alene Fire Department eyes general obligation bond

Would provide millions for fire trucks, equipment, station expansions

Fire department seeks bond support

Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'

New proposed ordinance 'will enable city to prosecute racially motivated crimes'

A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases."

Curtain rising again at Lake City Playhouse

More than four years after closing, theater reopens July 5 with 'Oliver'

Rehearsals began six weeks ago, and Brooke is confident it will be a hit. Jessica Peterson shines as the female lead, Nancy, while Brady Campell “is killing it,” as Fagin in his first time in stage.

Don and Cindy Gardner chosen as grand marshals of Bayview Daze Parade

The Bayview Daze Parade is generally held the Saturday before July Fourth, unless that puts it into June. Then, it goes to the following Saturday.

Coeur d'Alene library director resigns

Michael Priest to take equivalent role in New Zealand

Michael Priest's last day with the city will be July 12.

Breaking grief's hold in Coeur d'Alene

Butterfly release offers hope, comfort for those who have lost loved ones

The painted lady butterflies for the release arrived in Moscow as caterpillars in May and were raised int he National Resources Entomology Lab of Professor Stephen Cook at the University of Idaho

An 'American Hero'

Len Crosby named 'Military Hero of the Year' of July Fourth parade

ICCU Announces Len Crosby as Military Hero of the Year for Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber’s 2024 American Heroes Parade

Ironman CDA: 'A good challenge'

Athletes share stories of how they came to Ironman 70.3 Coeur d'Alene

Gene Peters has completed nearly 20 full and half Ironmans in Coeur d’Alene, including the inaugural race in 2003.

Family of missing woman critical of search efforts

KCSO says it did all it could to find Linda Kent, who turned up safe

The Smelterville woman, who suffers from dementia, was fishing with her family at the Cataldo Boat Launch on Sunday night but wandered off after saying that she needed to use the restroom.

Hayden man cited for killing osprey

'A lot of damage from one poacher' says Birds of Prey Northwest director

Fish and Game received a tip on its Citizens Against Poaching hotline, investigated the incident that took place June 14 at a home on Avondale Golf Course, and cited the man.

Cd'A teen tackles Ironman

Paul Janke, 19, will be among the youngest in Sunday's field

Hundreds of men and women will start the race at 6 a.m. at City Beach. They’ll swim 1.2 miles in Lake Coeur d’Alene, following by a 56-mile bike ride, most of that on U.S. 95, and than a 13.1-mile run that winds through Sanders Beach and goes out on the North Idaho Centennial Trail along Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive.