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McLean promoted to Post Falls police chief
July 8, 2021 1:07 a.m.

McLean promoted to Post Falls police chief

Capt. Greg McLean will be the new chief of police for the city of Post Falls, effective Sept. 1.

Post Falls promotes McLean to police chief
July 7, 2021 10:16 a.m.

Post Falls promotes McLean to police chief

Capt. Greg McLean will be the new chief of police for the city of Post Falls.

August 30, 2020 1 a.m.

Cd'A Police arrest march organizer

Casey Whalen was arrested Saturday

September 8, 2017 1 a.m.

Fighters heading to Cd'A for airport shindig

Don’t be alarmed if you hear and see fighter planes passing over downtown Coeur d’Alene this afternoon.

September 6, 2017 1 a.m.

Friday is filing deadline for November election

The filing deadline for people interested in running in the November election for fire district or municipal leadership roles is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8.

August 17, 2017 1 a.m.

Free community barbecue showcases off-road wheelchairs

RATHDRUM — Northwest Guardian Riders, a nonprofit group supporting local disabled veterans, is hosting a free community barbecue this Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. in Rathdrum City Park.

Cd'A schools hire new finance director
June 30, 2017 1 a.m.

Cd'A schools hire new finance director

Coeur d’Alene public schools announced Chris Shipley, a certified public accountant with 10 years of public accounting experience, has been selected to serve as the school district’s director of finance and operations.

May 19, 2017 1 a.m.

Worley to celebrate centennial on June 3

A celebration for the town of Worley’s centennial anniversary will be held on Saturday, June 3.

May 16, 2017 1 a.m.

Businesses come together for veterans on Memorial Day

The ninth annual Vernon Baker Memorial Day free lunch for veterans will take place on Monday, May 29, thanks to the dedication and generosity of all three Capone’s restaurants, Michael D’s Eatery and Taco Time in Coeur d’Alene.

March 1, 2017 midnight

Local students qualify for state geography bee

Knowledge of geography has earned eight Kootenai County students the chance to compete at this year’s Idaho Geographic Bee.

Church members surprise Christmas Day workers with gifts
December 28, 2016 midnight

Church members surprise Christmas Day workers with gifts

Members of The Vine Church in Coeur d’Alene surprised people working Christmas Day by delivering gifts to them.

Holiday lights illuminate the night
December 14, 2016 8 p.m.

Holiday lights illuminate the night

Looking for some twinkling holiday cheer?

November 15, 2016 8 p.m.

Cd'A school officials set community meetings

School board members in Coeur d’Alene want the community’s opinion as they consider asking voters to approve two financial measures — a supplemental maintenance and operations levy and a bond — on a March ballot.

November 4, 2015 8 p.m.

Our gadgets need more digits

State regulators have approved a 16-month plan for Idaho’s second area code, to be implemented in late 2017.

May 5, 2015 9 p.m.

Otter drafts child support legislation in advance of May 18 special session

Gov. Butch Otter posted draft child support legislation on his website today that will be the focus of deliberations when the Idaho Legislature convenes May 18 for its first special session since 2006.

Specter said to haunt school
October 25, 2013 9 p.m.

Specter said to haunt school

The old Rathdrum schoolhouse, currently home to Mountain View Alternative High School, is rumored to be haunted. For decades, custodians have complained of unexplained noises in the late hours of the evening. Students know a flickering light or a classroom suddenly gone cold means the poltergeist lurks nearby. Blame falls on an old boiler and an electrical grid dating back to 1937, but virtually every living person who has spent time alone in the building has a frightening tale to tell.

Christmas light tour has an online map
December 22, 2012 8 p.m.

Christmas light tour has an online map

The Press has posted a map online of outstanding Christmas light displays to make it easier for your viewing pleasure.

December 15, 2012 8 p.m.

Let us know about great Christmas lights

The Press wants to know about fantastic Christmas displays in the area.

December 5, 2012 8 p.m.

Local history photo book now available

Memories are priceless.

October 15, 2011 9 p.m.

A rough first month

Study: Teen crash rates 50 percent higher in first 30 days of driving

Maybe for the first 30 days, they should be called crash-test teens.

February 8, 2010 8 p.m.

Movers and Shakers Feb. 9, 2010

Ziegler receives national recognition