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CAROLYN BOSTICK

Staff Writer

Carolyn Bostick has worked for the Coeur d’Alene Press since June 2023. She covers Shoshone County and Coeur d'Alene. Carolyn previously worked in Utica, New York at the Observer-Dispatch for almost seven years before briefly working at The Inquirer and Mirror in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Since she moved to the Pacific Northwest from upstate New York in 2021, she's performed with the Spokane Shakespeare Society for three summers.

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Eldora Brown reflects on 100 years of life, cards and cross-stitch
January 28, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Eldora Brown reflects on 100 years of life, cards and cross-stitch

Eldora Brown reflects on 100 years of life, cards, and cross-stitch

Eldora Brown counts her 100 years of life through cards and cross-stitch.

New truck adds fuel to fighting food insecurity
January 24, 2025 1:06 a.m.

New truck adds fuel to fighting food insecurity

Betty (White) the truck joins 3rd Avenue Marketplace team

POST FALLS — How do you have a party for a truck? Staff at the 3rd Avenue Marketplace know the answer.

CLN board advances adults-only library rooms
January 23, 2025 1 a.m.

CLN board advances adults-only library rooms

Plass to patrons: 'If you see something, say something'

Community Library Network board members recently moved ahead with creating adults-only rooms in CLN libraries in Kootenai County. So far, CLN has received 17 requests for relocation of material and no requests for reconsideration of materials since the harmful materials law went effect July 1, 2024, according to Library Director Martin Walters.

'Trump Train' celebrates Trump's inauguration in Coeur d'Alene
January 21, 2025 1:08 a.m.

'Trump Train' celebrates Trump's inauguration in Coeur d'Alene

On President Donald Trump’s inauguration day, local fans organized a show of support after the ceremony. Terri Seymour said she watched a broadcast of the full ceremony before quickly leaving to drive around the area along with other supporters with, gathering up banners and decorations along the way to adorn their vehicles.

All aboard! Brunner Road railway crossing project funded
January 18, 2025 1:05 a.m.

All aboard! Brunner Road railway crossing project funded

Lakes Highway District recently announced a $14.5 million award from USDOT Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to eliminate a railway crossing on Brunner Road. The BNSF Railroad crossing project will construct a roundabout, the second alternative outlined in the project pitch to FRA. Brunner Road is a rural east/west major collector road.

Plew picked to fill Post Falls council seat
January 17, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Plew picked to fill Post Falls council seat

Mayor Ron Jacobson and city councilors interviewed Aaron Plew, Patrick O'Halloran, Annette Nolting, and Julie Hensley in a conference room at city hall, eventually unanimously confirming Aaron Plew to fill council seat two Thursday after the name was put forth by Jacobson. A full room of residents were present to observe the interviews and additional chairs had to be added as additional constituents arrived.

Post Falls Bridal Tour turns 10
January 17, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Post Falls Bridal Tour turns 10

Wedding vendors will be at three locations on Saturday

In 2010, Vicky and Larry Tanner tied the knot and got married on a crisp fall day in November at the Trailhead in Post Falls. As the ceremony progressed, snow began to fall, framing their ceremony with soft fluffy flakes. Vicky Tanner said she and her husband had reconnected three decades after high school and stumbled onto the venue as an option through her work as a city employee for Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department.

Post Falls council sets strict rules for filling vacant seats
January 16, 2025 1 a.m.

Post Falls council sets strict rules for filling vacant seats

Rules exclude past candidates

City councilors communicated very specific stipulations to Mayor Ron Jacobson about the kind of candidates desired wanted to fill Josh Walker’s council seat.

Idaho Gov. Little visits Hayden to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan
January 14, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Idaho Gov. Little visits Hayden to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan

Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.

'Make us an offer': Heated exchange marks Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board meeting
January 11, 2025 1:07 a.m.

'Make us an offer': Heated exchange marks Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board meeting

A meeting to mediate the dissolution of the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board was steeped in tension Friday in Hayden City Council chambers.

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