CAROLYN BOSTICK

Quilts of Valor given to veterans in Post Falls

Quilts of Valor given to veterans in Post Falls

“It’s gorgeous,” Army veteran LeRoy Bolle said when he saw his new quilt for the first time.

Study: Idaho renters face 'impossible choices'

Gap grows between wages, rent

The widening gap between wages and rental prices is a rising concern in a new report from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition and the Idaho Asset Building Network.

Spokane Street and Poleline Avenue roundabout to get a facelift

Roadwork is headed for the roundabout at Spokane Street and Poleline Avenue by the end of summer. At the City Council meeting Tuesday, it was unanimously decided by the four city councilors in attendance to move forward with repairs and repaving of the roundabout.

Director: United Way of North Idaho stands strong after Spokane County chapter closes

Director: United Way of North Idaho stands strong after Spokane County chapter closes

After the sudden announcement of the shuttering of the United Way of Spokane County after more than 100 years, United Way of North Idaho is still going strong.

EPA invites public to tour Bunker Hill Superfund Site cleanup

EPA invites public to tour Bunker Hill

It's been a long cleanup process for Bunker Hill Superfund site. Work has been expanded through the upper and lower sections of the Coeur d’Alene Basin as agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continue to investigate environmental remedies put in place due to heavy mining in the area. Part of that look into how well processes are working to protect residents from heavy metal contaminants such as zinc and cadmium is five-year reviews with input from locals on how well things are working.

Celebration of Frank Harwood's life shone a light on bonds we share

Firefighters from across the country showed up one last time for Frank Harwood as his life was celebrated. “Instead of mourning, we played some lawn games and just enjoyed each other's company,” Tony Blasick, engineer for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue said. “It's something Frank would have wanted.” In all, about 800 firefighters were in attendance, some traveling from Boston, New York, Portland and Seattle to be present and remember their fallen brother for the roles he filled for his community as a family man, leader and firefighter.

Post Falls parade to begin with solemn tribute

The Post Falls parade Saturday will begin with a moment of solemnity. Riderless horses and legacy fire equipment representing the firefighters shot during an ambush attack on Canfield Mountain will proceed from North Frederick Street along Seltice Way to Idaho Road.

Girl to compete in Hayden Triathlon with physical therapists

Erika Bledsoe, 9, will be on the move with three of her physical therapists this weekend as she takes on the Hayden Triathlon Satuday. “When we first started (at North Idaho physical Therapy) Erika couldn’t stand even a second,” Erin Bledsoe, Erika’s mother said.

Brewers stand behind firefighters

Red, blue beer sales will support families

Brews bearing "red and blue" in their name will soon be populating menus at local breweries in support of the families of the firefighters affected by the Canfield Mountain shootings.

Six-month notice given for Bayview docks lease termination

But will remain open through boating season

The only member of the public who spoke after the Kootenai County commissioners unanimously approved termination on July 1 of the Bayview docks lease agreement was Lakes Highway District Commissioner Rod Twete. The lease requires at least six-months of notice of termination to either party and January 1, 2026, county commissioners and the highway district will have to again begin the process to find a new solution for maintenance of district-own facilities.