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- Panel OKs aerial wolf gunning legislation
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 4:50 pm
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A bill that would allow Idaho ranchers to use aircraft and live-bait traps to hunt problem wolves is headed to the Senate.
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- GOP senator quits, sexual harassment alleged
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 3:41 pm
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Sen. John McGee has resigned from the Idaho Legislature, amid allegations of sexual harassment of a female senate attache, reports the Associated Press.
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- Wastewater dump into St. Maries River
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 2:40 pm
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Officials in the Santa-Fernwood Sewer and Water District report that wastewater from Fernwood's collection system began to enter the St. Maries River at 5:30 this morning.
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- 14 wolves shot from helicopter
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 3:11 pm
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Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the USDA Wildlife Services, has completed a wolf control action in northern Idaho's Lolo zone.
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- Senate nixes sale of landowner hunt tags
- Posted: February 22, 2012
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BOISE (AP) - The Senate, in a rare 17-17 tie vote, killed a bill that sought to allow landowners to sell special hunting tags they receive because their properties provide important habitat for deer, elk, or pronghorn.
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- Don't crack up: 'Trou' dropping spanked
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 4:18 pm
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The Coeur d'Alene City Council agreed Tuesday to close a legal loophole that made it difficult to prosecute those who expose themselves indecently.
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- Meat-eating creature of the night
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 3:15 pm
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Terry Harris, director of the Kootenai Environmental Alliance, shared this photo from the Friends of Scotchman Peaks.
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- Bill to lift charter school cap moves forward
- Posted: February 22, 2012
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Lawmakers in the Idaho House advanced legislation Wednesday that would lift the state's cap on charter schools while also allowing more than one to open within the boundaries of a traditional school district each year.
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- Vote to privatize liquor sales may be illegal
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 10:36 am
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BOISE (AP) - Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Tuesday a proposed voter initiative to privatize Idaho's lucrative hard liquor business might be illegal because the state constitution says such decisions are the Legislature's purview.
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- Press editorial: Keep eye on big URA picture
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 11:52 am
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Urban renewal makes an easy target for those of us who don't like taxes.
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- Feds: Adults should get whooping cough shots
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:48 am
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ATLANTA (AP) - A federal advisory panel wants all U.S. adults to get vaccinated against whooping cough.
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- The Light Side: That piano was loaded
- Posted: February 22, 2012
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PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Police say an unloaded gun has been found inside a piano that was donated to a southeast Michigan nursing home years ago.
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- Mine work to cost $30M
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - Hecla Mining Co. on Tuesday announced it expects to spend $30 million on cleanup and improvements to the primary access shaft at the Lucky Friday silver mine in Mullan.
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- Cd'A agrees to buy land
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene agreed Tuesday to purchase roughly 5 acres of land north of Cherry Hill Park - a site that could play home to an American Legion baseball field by 2013.
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- No answers in fire probe
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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POST FALLS - The on-scene investigation into Thursday's fire that destroyed a riverfront Post Falls mansion owned by a couple with financial woes ended on Tuesday with no clues on how the blaze started.
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- GOP members oppose Mack appearance
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - The selection of Richard Mack as the keynote speaker at the Kootenai County Republican Party's March 24 Lincoln Day Dinner isn't sitting well with a group of prominent party members.
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- Gingrich to attend public rally
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - If folks can't manage the $1,000 cover charge for the Newt Gingrich fundraiser on Thursday in Coeur d'Alene, they shouldn't lose hope of hearing the presidential hopeful's pitch.
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- Roof leak forces basketball game move
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 8:03 pm
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Tonight's 5A Region 1 boys basketball championship game between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene High School has been moved from CHS to the Christianson Gym at North Idaho College.
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- Fugitive of the week
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 5:02 pm
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The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the arrest of Damien Scott Plucker.
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- Headed for print
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 6:14 pm
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Here are some of the stories we're working on for Wednesday's print, web and mobile editions of The Press.
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- Gingrich rally Thursday in Cd'A
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 2:38 pm
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Another presidential candidate is headed for Coeur d'Alene.
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- Two dead in Pinehurst shooting
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 2:40 pm
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Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Pinehurst that claimed the lives of two men early Sunday morning.
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- A good financial year for Hecla
- Posted: February 21, 2012
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The mining company posts record profits despite accidents
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- Kiebert resigns from Idaho Judical Council
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 12:06 pm
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Judge council appointee quits after felony arises
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- Today in the Legislature
- Posted: February 21, 2012
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Idaho bill on rehiring retired teachers introduced
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- Mortgage settlement scams are afoot
- Posted: February 21, 2012
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Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to be cautious of scam phone calls and e-mails related to the recent multistate mortgage servicer settlement.
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- My Turn
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 11:15 am
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Clothes don't always make an honest man
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- The Light Side: Call him Oskar
- Posted: February 21, 2012
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Few would confuse the glitz of the Academy Awards with a ceremony held by a folk arts society in Poland, but Hollywood doesn't want anyone else handing out Oscars.
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- Meeting addresses suicide prevention
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - Access to guns, less access to effective, affordable mental health care and a culture of rugged individualism.
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- Family pet succumbs to pellet gun injury
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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HAYDEN - Rosie was the kind of dog every neighbor would love, said Debbie Dylina.
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- Riverstone West Apartments filling up fast
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - Subsidized housing has landed in Riverstone.
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- Movers and Shakers February 22, 2012
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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Presentation addresses sewer,
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- Avista, KEC reach short-term power deal
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is approving a short-term power purchase agreement between Avista Utilities and a landfill gas generating facility south of Coeur d'Alene owned by Kootenai Electric Cooperative.
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- Movers and Shakers February 21, 2012
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:18 am
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Coeur d'Alene architect added to Idaho Smart Growth board
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- Events slated for Barrel Room No. 6
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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Many events are planned in the new Barrel Room No. 6 location. The wine bar moved from its Sherman Avenue space to the actual Barrel Room No. 6 at its Coeur d'Alene Cellars location at 3890 N. Schreiber Way (west of Fred Meyer).
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- Tools for success offered through NIC's Career Services
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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Designing your own career, interviewing strategies, preparing for job fairs and how to search scholarship databases are just some of the workshops being offered through North Idaho College's Career Services through spring 2012.
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- Hecla Mining Co. reports record
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - Hecla Mining Co. reported Thursday the largest silver reserves and resources in the company's history.
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- Dow nears 13,000 as stocks race higher
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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NEW YORK - Investors sent U.S. stocks barreling to their highest levels of the year Thursday, buoyed by slivers of encouraging news about jobs and housing. At least for a day, they overlooked the lack of clarity about Greece's marathon negotiation for a bailout.
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- Getting a break
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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John Condon admits it freely: He supported Kootenai County when it created fees for commercial use of public waterways facilities a few years back.
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- Crafty Cravings showcases local talent
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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POST FALLS - Pam Gassaway has been an avid crafter most of her life and has always wanted a permanent place to sell and showcase her and others' work.
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- Movers and Shakers February 16, 2012
- Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:17 am
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Hilbish installed on CRS board
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- Movers & Shakers Feb. 15, 2012
- Updated: February 21, 2012 - 8:26 am
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Students to participate in career interviews at Reverse Job Fair
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- Back to business
- Updated: February 20, 2012 - 11:52 am
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SANDPOINT - Ryan Robinson's recent life has been a balancing act.
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- Avista seeks gas rate decrease
- Updated: February 20, 2012 - 11:52 am
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Avista on Monday filed Purchased Gas Cost Adjustment requests with the utility commissions in Washington and Idaho to reduce overall natural gas prices by 6.4 percent and 6 percent respectively, to be effective March 1.
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- Movers and Shakers February 14, 2012
- Updated: February 20, 2012 - 11:52 am
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Clugston qualifies for Financial Adviser Leaders Conference
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- Menu set for Joey T's
- Updated: February 18, 2012 - 1:54 am
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Man, typing the following information right before noon can be tough.
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- Movers and Shakers February 11, 2012
- Updated: February 17, 2012 - 8:42 am
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Windermere adds Briggs
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- Treated like royalty
- Updated: February 16, 2012 - 10:29 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - Some things just don't fit in. They should be elsewhere. Wrong time, wrong place.
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- Tribe's radio station now broadcasting
- Updated: February 15, 2012 - 8:43 am
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PLUMMER - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe's new radio station, KWIS 88.3 FM, is now broadcasting.
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- Movers and Shakers February 9, 2012
- Updated: February 15, 2012 - 8:43 am
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Jhung to speak at Upbeat Breakfast
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- Albertsons: Cuts shouldn't affect store level associates
- Updated: February 14, 2012 - 9:54 am
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The Minneapolis-based company that owns the Albertsons stores in Idaho, including the Coeur d'Alene and Hayden outlets, said it's cutting its national workforce by 800 positions.
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- Movers and Shakers February 8, 2012
- Updated: February 14, 2012 - 9:54 am
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Vargas of VargasInspections is now a fully certified FHA 203k consultant
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- Safety Fest offers free training, trade show
- Updated: February 13, 2012 - 8:21 am
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POST FALLS - Free training on how to reduce injuries and illness on the job will be offered to employers and employees during the Northern Idaho Safety Fest Feb. 21-23 at the Idaho National Guard armory, 5353 E. Seltice Way.
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- Movers and Shakers February 7, 2012
- Updated: February 13, 2012 - 8:21 am
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Wagner to lead Board of Idaho Association of Building Officials
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- Von Nash Interiors moving
- Updated: February 11, 2012 - 1:18 am
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The variety of furnishings and decor are fascinating and the possibilities of interior options are endless with Von Nash Interiors. And so is the lady's enthusiasm to move.
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- Chamber promoting high-performance workforce training
- Updated: February 10, 2012 - 9:57 am
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COEUR d'ALENE - An employee performance training program is being offered next month and is being promoted by the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, the Kroc Center and ActivatingPeople.com.
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- Shareholders sue Hecla after deaths
- Updated: February 10, 2012 - 9:57 am
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COEUR d'ALENE (AP) - Some shareholders have sued Hecla Mining Co. for stock losses they endured after the federal government shut down the Lucky Friday Mine for safety violations.
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- Movers and Shakers February 4, 2012
- Updated: February 10, 2012 - 9:57 am
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Rouse joins Insphere Insurance Solutions
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- Double Discount Groceries opens in Post Falls
- Updated: February 08, 2012 - 9:51 am
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POST FALLS - Jerome Moss feels back at home.
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- Movers and Shakers February 2, 2012
- Updated: February 08, 2012 - 9:51 am
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Idaho Department of Labor names new manager for Kellogg office
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- Movers and Shakers February 1, 2012
- Updated: February 07, 2012 - 8:21 am
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U.S. Silver Corp. stocks jump on first day of consolidation
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- HAYDEN Awards scheduled for March 24
- Updated: February 07, 2012 - 8:21 am
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The Hayden Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual HAYDEN Awards to recognize individuals for their distinguished community service to the Hayden community is set for March 24.
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- A new source of power
- Updated: February 06, 2012 - 9:39 am
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Avista Corporation is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a purchase power agreement with Kootenai Electric Cooperative's landfill gas generating facility near Bellgrove, 15 miles south of Coeur d'Alene.
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- Premier Urgent Care adds location
- Updated: February 04, 2012 - 1:42 am
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Premier Urgent Care has opened its second Kootenai County location at 315 W. Dalton Ave. (in the northeast corner with Highway 95 south of Robideau Motors).
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- The 'Premier' wedding place
- Updated: February 03, 2012 - 11:58 am
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HAYDEN - Three businesses under one roof.
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- Movers and Shakers January 28, 2012
- Updated: February 03, 2012 - 11:58 am
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Gardner appointed to trustee panel
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- U.S. Silver announces reverse stock split
- Updated: February 01, 2012 - 11:35 am
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U.S. Silver Corporation announced Tuesday that it's doing a reverse stock split. That means that for every five shares stockholders own, they will soon own one that's worth five.
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- Movers and Shakers January 26, 2012
- Updated: February 01, 2012 - 11:35 am
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Marcheso to speak at NIC booster luncheon
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- Aerospace alliance forms
- Updated: January 31, 2012 - 11:01 am
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The Idaho Aerospace Alliance is ready for takeoff.
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- Panhandle State Bank announces deal to raise capital
- Updated: January 31, 2012 - 11:01 am
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SANDPOINT - Panhandle State Bank is back on track to raise capital for the community after renegotiating the terms of a failed April deal.
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