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
Silver Valley Special Olympics team looks to grow
Dianna Macklin and members of the Silver Valley Special Olympics team assembled at the Kellogg Middle School track to practice for the track and field events.
Kootenai County artist visions funded by Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts
Arts projects in Kootenai County are coming to life thanks to the Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts. Five artists, including Elaina DeJong, Doreen Graham, Keith Harrop and Joslyn Benak received grant awards as part of the legacy of actor Jack Bannon.
Fernan STEM Academy turns 30
During the first year of Fernan Elementary, painted ceramic tiles were added by students and teachers to make the building their own. Three decades later, the tiles remain.
First responders find respite at Protectors' Peak in Shoshone County
In the last four years, 150 first responders from 15 states have passed through the 144 acres of land at Protectors’ Peak in Shoshone County.
Real Life pastor remembered as 'a helper to his core' in Silver Valley celebration of life
Hundreds poured into the gym at Kellogg High School Saturday to celebrate Gene Jacobs. w
Overdose support group launches in Coeur d'Alene
Kelleen Burgess and Kristi Hegvet went looking for support groups but couldn’t find a place to turn to after they lost their sons to overdoses.
'It feels like there’s a dark cloud overhead': Resources available after tragic loss in Shoshone County
“When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone." When considering the recent loss to the community after the death of pastor Gene Jacobs, Siobhan Curet of Silver Valley CARES wants people to remember the words of Fred Rogers and hopes they will reach out, check in and offer support to one another.
Plummer lumber mill shutting down in July
At its peak, the lumber mill here employed 90 people.
Coeur d'Alene man joins brothers on Honor Flight to Washington DC
After years of watching other veterans experience Honor Flights from the Inland Northwest to be celebrated for their service, it was finally Joe Deacon’s turn. He was able to join his brothers, Tom and Bill Deacon on the trip to Washington D.C. as they were honored for serving in the military during the Vietnam War.
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.