CAROLYN BOSTICK
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.
Recent Stories
Caregivers sought for veteran medical foster program in North Idaho
Instead of being in a nursing home or rehabilitation center, veterans in North Idaho may soon get the option to stay in a caregiver home. Regional Veterans Affairs officials are looking to start a North Idaho medical foster care program, the first of its kind in the area.
The new gold: Small farms cope with cost of water
Gordon Sylte’s father fled the Dust Bowl of the Dakotas and came West in 1934. When he arrived in Washington and there was mud on the ground rather than dry dirt, he felt relief after not seeing any rain for seven years.
Kootenai Health adds new iBOT power wheelchair
'It opens up the world'
After 15 years, Dr. Glen House once again experienced standing eye-level perspective from a power wheelchair Thursday. Kootenai Health debuted the new Mobius iBOT power wheelchair, becoming an iBOT center in the process. “It opens up the world,” House said.
Construction tightens belts for some Spokane Street business owners
Construction has been in full swing around the 300 block of Spokane Street in Post Falls since early September, but as the work multiplied, foot traffic to some businesses has dwindled.
Kootenai County offers employees 'triage as well as treatment' at new health clinic
The ribbon was cut Wednesday for the new Kootenai Member Health and Wellness Clinic for county employees and their families. County Commissioner Leslie Duncan called the official opening “a new era in employee health care.”
Helpers: Nonie O'Neill
After pouring her energy into the Market at the Heart as a volunteer since 2017, Nonie O'Neill was nominated by the Heart of the Market director Myndi Sizemore for the time, energy and prayers she put into the atmosphere of the food bank through her work.
Post Falls creates IT director position, hires Kirby for position
On same the same day as the email system went down for the City of Post Falls, a new IT director position was created.
Northern Lakes Fire reflects on the fate of 'Lucky 13' with upcoming levy
Dan Parrish has been a firefighter in three counties in North Idaho, getting his start as a volunteer with Selkirk Fire Rescue and EMS before being hired with Shoshone County with Fire District No. 1. He became one of the "Lucky 13" who were hired as part of Northern Lakes Fire District’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant to match the population to the number of firefighters/EMTS on staff. The department’s SAFER Grant expires March 2026.
North Idaho's farm corridor blossoms with agritourism
What began with nine small farms has expanded to 26, thanks to grants and sponsors like the USDA and Idaho Farm Bureau. The initiative now offers a mobile app and print pamphlets to guide visitors.
Post Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years of service
Today, the chamber boasts over 500 members and has added community events like the River City Market and Music, River City Leadership Academy, a reverse job fair and the Unlock Your Future event.