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Spokane man gets prison for bloody attack in Coeur d’Alene
May 1, 2024 4:59 p.m.

Spokane man gets prison for bloody attack in Coeur d’Alene

The crime occurred at a Coeur d'Alene motel.

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools
May 1, 2024 11:15 a.m.

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

The Fed’s more cautious outlook stems from three months of data that pointed to stubborn inflation pressures and robust consumer spending

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
May 1, 2024 11:10 a.m.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
May 1, 2024 11:10 a.m.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families
May 1, 2024 11:05 a.m.

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

Utah state Rep. Kera Birkeland, a Morgan Republican and the bill’s primary sponsor, has argued it’s a necessary safeguard against people who might claim they’re transgender to infiltrate a gendered space

PREP BASEBALL: Lake City walks off with IEL title over Coeur d'Alene
May 1, 2024 1:22 a.m.

PREP BASEBALL: Lake City walks off with IEL title over Coeur d'Alene

Lake City (16-5, 13-4 IEL) faces Post Falls in the conclusion of a suspended game on Thursday at 3 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the sixth inning. Coeur d’Alene (14-9, 11-7) will be the second seed to the 5A Region 1 tournament, and host an opening round game on Monday at 4 p.m. at Ted Page Field.

PREP SOFTBALL: Davenport, Bridge fuel Coeur d’Alene’s sweep of Lake City
May 1, 2024 1:21 a.m.

PREP SOFTBALL: Davenport, Bridge fuel Coeur d’Alene’s sweep of Lake City

Coeur d’Alene (15-5, 13-3) and Lewiston (13-7, 13-3) remain tied for first in the IEL, after Lewiston swept Post Falls on Tuesday. IEL play wraps up on Thursday, with Coeur d’Alene home against Post Falls in a doubleheader, and Lewiston traveling to Lake City (13-7, 11-5) for a pair. Lewiston holds the run-differential tiebreaker over Coeur d'Alene head-to-head, should the two teams end up tied in league.

North Idaho 14-day weather forecast
May 1, 2024 1:20 a.m.

North Idaho 14-day weather forecast

North Idaho 14-day weather forecast

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's need to figure out bats, or ride pitching rest of way
May 1, 2024 1:20 a.m.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: M's need to figure out bats, or ride pitching rest of way

Simple fact: If Julio isn’t going to provide serious damage for this lineup — he has just 11 RBI so far — then the Mariners are going to scuffle to score many runs. In any event, they’ll need to win plenty of low-scoring games, and pray that the pitchers stay lights out.

YOUTH SPORTS: May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024 1:15 a.m.

YOUTH SPORTS: May 1, 2024

Scores, news, results from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

May 1, 2024 1:15 a.m.

PREP ROUNDUP: Wallace sweeps in NSL Championships

Results from Tuesday's prep track and field, prep golf, prep tennis and prep lacrosse matchups.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kinlee McLean, Post Falls High School
May 1, 2024 1:10 a.m.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kinlee McLean, Post Falls High School

Post Falls High School senior Kinlee McLean is this week's Knudsten Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Post Falls man still alive and running
May 1, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Post Falls man still alive and running

LCHS teacher plans to return next year to finish race where he suffered 'widowmaker'

The 55-year-old survived what is known as the “widowmaker” heart attack while competing in the annual YMCA Riverbank Run in Missoula on Saturday.

Boulder Beach expansion underway
May 1, 2024 1:08 a.m.

Boulder Beach expansion underway

Silverwood's 36th season opens this weekend

The theme park is developing 3.86 acres.

‘A lifetime of memories’
May 1, 2024 1:07 a.m.

‘A lifetime of memories’

Thousands remember fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter

The 27-year-old was fatally shot following a traffic stop April 20 on the Boise Bench

Student leaders deliver blankets to Kootenai Health for Global Youth Service Day
May 1, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Student leaders deliver blankets to Kootenai Health for Global Youth Service Day

Growing the STEM gives back through Blankets Building Benevolence project

Growing the STEM’s student leadership team recently worked with students at Borah Elementary School to celebrate Global Youth Service Day and talk about the importance of giving back to the community.

The Best Night Sky Events for May 2024
May 1, 2024 1:05 a.m.

The Best Night Sky Events for May 2024

This month we have everything from meteor showers to planetary alignments.

May 1, 2024 1:05 a.m.

Inland Empire PGA results: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Results from Monday's Spring Pro-Pro at Indian Canyon Golf Course.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Northwest Notes May 1, 2024

North Idaho College men’s and women’s golf coach Russell Grove shot a 6-over-par 78 in the third round and slipped into a tie for 33rd at 4-over-par 220 at the 2024 PGA Professional Championship at Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Uncork the benefits of a wine club membership
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Uncork the benefits of a wine club membership

For wine lovers, few things are as exciting as discovering a new favorite bottle or region. However, navigating the vast world of wine can be intimidating, with thousands of labels and appellations to choose from. This is where joining a wine club can be a game-changer, offering a curated selection of bottles tailored to your palate.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Kootenai County students, teachers honored during NISTAR event

Several Kootenai County high school students were honored April 22 during the annual North Idaho Student Teacher Achievement Recognition event at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.

James 'Jim' Anthony Foley, 88
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

James 'Jim' Anthony Foley, 88

James Anthony Foley, 88, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on April 23, 2024. Jim, the oldest of thirteen children,

Today's Ghastly Groaner
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why didn't the pullet cross the road?

OPINION: How to tell who's a real conservative
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

OPINION: How to tell who's a real conservative

See who most closely follows state, federal constitutions

OPINION: We must do more to protect workers' lives
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

OPINION: We must do more to protect workers' lives

Sunday was a key date dedicated to American workers

Here's to the merry month of May!
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Here's to the merry month of May!

I love my birthday month of May, which I celebrate all month long with a hundred or so Main Street Birthday friends, starting with May Day, the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, then Memorial Day. I can stretch out a celebration like nobody’s business.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

MY TURN: An alternative to GOP infighting

This election year, you have real choices.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

National Day of Prayer on Thursday in Coeur d'Alene

Event includes music and prayers from local pastors.

Pay on Death and Transfer on Death options are an important part of your estate planning
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Pay on Death and Transfer on Death options are an important part of your estate planning

Bank accounts and brokerage or investment accounts may be the most overlooked part of most people’s estate planning. There are some simple ways you can be sure your accounts will go where you intend upon your death, but your decisions need to be coordinated with your overall estate plan. Let’s take a look.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

NIC: Accreditors raise suspicions

NWCCU, the accrediting agency for North Idaho College, is a DEI supporting and embedded organization. Just look at their website.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

ELECTION: Back the Blue

We have a primary election May 21 where four key races will have a direct effect on the immediate future of whether or not the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office keep pace with the growth of the county.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heart Health: Surprising insights, Part II
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heart Health: Surprising insights, Part II

In Part I of Heart Health: Surprising Insights, we talked about several aspects of health or lifestyle that contribute to, or help cardiovascular (CV) health. This second part discusses the nutrition key.

Howard Fredrick Sevdy, 85
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Howard Fredrick Sevdy, 85

Howard F. Sevdy of Hayden, Idaho, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at the age of 85.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

DARAKJY: For GOP central committee

Vote for Damon Darakjy, Precinct 522 Committeeman! With 30 years of military experience, work under Idaho Republican governors, and as a student body vice president at the University of Idaho, Damon Darakjy is the ideal candidate. He is known for his leadership, honesty, and integrity.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

MASTERSON: Deep roots in community

Yes the competition for Dist. 1 commissioner is keen this year. But there is one shining star in that race and that is Bat Masterson.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

PUBLICATION: Pen leaves ink stains

Just received a copy of The People’s Pen, an interesting paper supported by the KCRCC and far right cartoonists and writers. However, it never says who writes the opinion pieces other than saying it’s backed and published by The People’s Pen.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

HATE: Press, others perpetuate it

You asked for thoughts … I think Coeur d’Alene Press has an unhealthy fixation on the Aryans. Give it a rest, it’s been decades now. It seems to be Coeur d’Alene’s claim to fame.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

OWL CAFE: Don’t erase local history

This letter is in regard to Ron Dayton’s letter to The Press about demolishing the Owl Café.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What’s causing my pain?
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What’s causing my pain?

Debilitating chronic pain is on the increase and if you do not know why you are in pain then it is difficult to know what to do or how to cope. At Natural Spine Solutions, we treat people with chronic pain every day and Dr. Fichter focuses on the underlying cause of the pain. When working with patients that have chronic pain, it is not always straightforward and can be a time consuming process to determine the main factors contributing to the issue. These underlying factors can include emotional, physical, and chemical trauma. It may be surprising to find out that one of the following triggers may be affecting your chronic pain.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

EDITORIAL: Cd'A schools spring another leak

Superintendent creates doubt over leadership commitment

Barbara Jean McLean, 88
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Barbara Jean McLean, 88

Barbara Jean McLean, born in Sioux Falls, SD on March 14, 1936, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. Barbara was a beloved member of her community, known for her unwavering dedication and compassionate spirit.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene scam reports top 100

Most common is that someone owes money, must pay it now

Losses from scams reported by Americans over the age of 60 last year were up 11% over the year before, according to the FBI's report.

May 1, 2024 midnight

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