Employers feel squeeze with labor shortage
Business owners cite enhanced unemployment benefits among the reasons behind the challenge to hire.
Partnership pulling together support for housing assessment
The Regional Housing and Growth Issues Partnership is looking to gather data about the area's housing crisis.
Independence Point trashed; city says that's nothing new
The police have dismissed online rumors of a teenage party run amok, while Parks and Rec said Wednesday night's trash heap was nothing they haven't seen before.
Cowboy Ninja rides into town
Triple Play will host meet-and-greet, raise money to fight MS
The Idaho rancher found fame on American Ninja Warrior. Now, he's using that fame to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.
City: Pack your trash out of Tubbs Hill
A trio of flotation barrels became makeshift trash bins on the beloved Coeur d'Alene habitat, but they quickly piled up with garbage.
Exposing a wrinkle in Idaho's indecency laws
Topless sunbathers at CDA City Beach etch gender line in the sand
Reports of topless beachgoers on Monday caught the eye of The Press.
COVID positivity rates continue to rise
North Idaho's positivity rate is at its worst mark since early February.
Dalton Gardens City Hall remains open
Teresa Janzen helmed the front desk Tuesday after a contentious fight between employees and council nearly closed the city's front doors.
Cd'A Fire Chief Gabriel honored with lifetime achievement award
Surprise! Family was Zooming over his shoulder
The Idaho Fire Chiefs Association handed out only their second lifetime achievement award in its history to Gabriel earlier this month.
McHugh resigns from Republican Central Committee
The longtime Republican said he's making way to get new blood into the KCRCC.
Former state rep sentencing June 22
The former Idaho lawmaker faces a maximum of five years in prison after his January 2020 conviction for conspiring to defraud the government in a tax scheme with his client.
Art on the Green staging comeback
Watercolor by Karin Austin will lead the way
After a 2020 hiatus due to COVID-19, the iconic three-day event will return to Coeur d'Alene July 30 through August 1.
Dalton Gardens needs another vote to stay open
Mayor Dan Edwards said the city erred in its Monday council meeting, that the approval Teresa Janzen to clerk requires three 'yes' votes, and that an emergency meeting is being put together for this afternoon at 4 p.m.
Fight to save open space could include park-like package
The Regional Housing and Growth Partnership met for the next step in a long flight of stairs to solve growth issues.
Cd'A council wishes Dan English a speedy recovery
The longtime Coeur d'Alene public servant said he expects to be in Kootenai Health for another few weeks.
Dalton Gardens leaves window open after nominating clerk
The nomination of the outgoing deputy clerk Teresa Janzen to town clerk could keep City Hall open, but only if she accepts the position.
Human rights group emerges from pandemic
Honors five locals in special weekend ceremony
The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations awarded five people for their service to human and civil rights Saturday, both in the annals of our past and in the here and now.
Spirit Lake Cardboard Boat Regatta cruises on its inaugural run
Saturday's launch of the Chamber of Commerce event brought packed crowds to the north shore.
Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy
Gov. Little was in Post Falls Friday to discuss the legislative session, but the conversation quickly turned to COVID-19 concerns, vaccinations and politics.
Mayor: Dalton Gardens will shut down Thursday
Dan Edwards said a flurry of resignations is leaving City Hall with no in-house staff to run basic day-to-day operations.
Cd'A, NIC partner up for summer RV parking
Goal is to ease downtown congestion
The old log yard lot across from the water treatment plant on Hubbard Avenue will offer free daytime parking to RVers.
Hospital trustees chosen
McFarland, Matheson join Brodie on board
Election supports Kootenai Health's direction.
Library board incumbents unseated
Challengers will have two of the five seats on community library board.
Hayden Lake tax hike shot down
Turnout far beyond numbers from May 2019
Big tax increase sinks in Hayden Lake.
Heavy turnout expected for today's election
Nonpartisan races have become highly political
Tuesday's election is anything but apolitical.
Water, sewer, highway districts up for grabs today
While a levy, library network seats and hospital trustee positions have made the headlines, voters have plenty of local races to decide in today's taxing district election.
A few of the 360 laws that flew under the radar
Many new laws were overshadowed by the pandemic, social controversy and bickering.
The future of health care
Voters will choose between six candidates for three Kootenai Health trustee seats
Tuesday's election will give locals a chance to choose the future path the hospital will take.
Councilman fills in the blanks on his vaccination controversy
The Coeur d'Alene city council member said his Facebook post showing him holding a blank vaccination card was meant to demonstrate the illogical cracks in a post-COVID system.
Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over
Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.
Growth: Survey says, coordinate effort
The survey is the first — and by no means the last — attempt by a local partnership to gather public input as it tries to tackle growth.
FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up
N. Idaho positive cases trending in wrong direction
Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.
Antiques star coming to J.C. White House
James Supp, star of Antiques Roadshow, will offer his appraisal skills at a Museum of North Idaho event Saturday.
Absentee voting points toward heavy Election Day turnout
Kootenai County's number of already-returned absentee ballots already eclipses May 2019's total requested absentee count.
Matheson stands by 'recruitment' statements
Says he made his own decision to run
The Kootenai County treasurer said the KCRCC's push for him to join the race in no way influenced his decision to seek a Kootenai Health trustee seat.
Fire guts Cd'A's Merger Mines offices
Fire officials have begun an investigation.
Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that
The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.
Curtain rises on Regal Riverstone today
The movie theater that has largely been dark since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic will once again open its doors.
Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor
Wednesday's demonstration highlights a months-long investigation a teacher's supporters say is an unfair decision.
Council awards Riverstone Amphitheater naming rights to ICCU
The 10-year deal will help fund a shading structure to protect bands and fans.
Cd'A council approves East Sherman pocket parks
The two parks — one an amenity-packed draw, the other a minimal green space — could open around the 4th of July.
After two days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget
With HB 387 now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature, one of the key appropriations keeping lawmakers from adjourning has cleared.
East Sherman pocket park to get another push
The council will debate what to do with the now-demolished Star Haven and Sandman properties tonight.
Library trustee candidates speak out on fiscal policy, censorship
The Press asked Community Library Network trustee candidates about their motivations for running, their priorities if elected, and a few other questions in the run-up to the May 18 election.
Scholar: Kootenai County has tough choices ahead
A professor at the University of Idaho spoke to local Democrats about the pros and pitfalls of changing forms of government.
House starts to clear education logjam
Objections to critical race theory still might hamper efforts to pass a budget and sine die.
Hayden comp plan tested in council meeting
Council tables amendment to annexation agreement that would open 80 acres to untold growth
Dalton Gardens targets deer issues in public workshop
More than 50 residents gathered to hash out the long-standing problem of deer wandering through yards and streets around town.
More than 50 residents gathered to hash out the long-standing problem of deer wandering through yards and streets around town.
House passes $3.7B Medicaid package, shoots down COVID testing
The 36-34 Medicaid vote came just before the House voted down a federal funds for COVID-19 testing in schools.