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
Post Falls man inducted into hall of fame for military service, veteran advocacy
Post Falls man inducted into hall of fame for military service, veteran advocacy
Wilson joined the Army and became an infantryman overseas because he was upset at how people treated solider fighting in the Vietnam War upon their return to this country. After he was wounded, he worked at getting stronger and had to travel far on crutches in order to get physical training.
Rathdrum police chief announces retirement
After 33 years working in law enforcement, Police Chief Tomi McLean has announced her retirement. In a news release from the City of Rathdrum, Chief McLean was commended for serving the North Idaho community with “unwavering commitment” as a “beacon of dedication and service.”
Parks projects in Post Falls on hold
Federal AmeriCorps cuts have local impact
City Administrator Shelly Enderud announced at the City Council meeting Tuesday that an AmeriCorps grant to send 10 individuals to Post Falls to assist in a project at Black Bay Park was put on hold by the federal government.
Post Falls City Council votes to deny Briner annexation
Citing proximity to a commercial area, City Council voted to deny the Briner annexation Tuesday night. The Briner annexation covers a 4.630-acre parcel of land owned by Chris Briner by Poleline Avenue and Maguire Road. Gordon Dobler of Dobler Engineering on behalf of Briner and said a single family R1 zoning designation use made the most sense for the land use.
Post Falls construction student to compete nationally
As his former teacher, Gretchen Bell has always had one hope for Mikey Chase Braden, “to see him thrive.” When Braden first arrived as a student at Woodland Middle School, he was reeling from a lot of complicated transitions: going through the foster care system, moving from the state he grew up in and adjusting to a new life with his grandparents in Post Falls.
Post Falls students to perform 'Pride and Prejudice'
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Trip to Greece inspires Coeur d'Alene students
"Meno sto Coeur d’Alene" is Greek for “I live in Coeur d’Alene.” A group of 31 students from Coeur d’Alene School District recently got to test out new words in Greek and expand their cultural horizons with a whirlwind trip through Greece.
Area of impact outcomes could affect future development
Cities plan boundaries for development due to new legislation
North Idaho cities are scrambling toward a deadline at the end of the year to ensure that areas of impact are confirmed by Kootenai County commissioners.
Empty Bowls sets new fundraising record to feed Post Falls youth
This year's Empty Bowls set a fundraising record of about $9,000 to fight food insecurity for kids, 3rd Avenue Marketplace Executive Director Leslie Orth said Monday.
Post Falls businesses, chamber give back to educators
Post Falls businesses, chamber give back to educators
It all came together Tuesday morning as contributions by almost 40 businesses surprised educators in the Post Falls School District. About 25 volunteers for the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce had assembled packages for educators to demonstrate how much they matter to their community.