Area veteran reflects on 'The last hurrah'

Vietnam veteran reflects on 'Operation Frequent Wind'

Amos is particularly proud that National Vietnam War Veterans Day, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017, is today, March 29. It leads him to reflect on time with the Marine Corps nearly 50 years ago . It was in 1975, from April 18 to May 13, Amos was the Commanding Officer, Detachment Tango, Amphibious Evacuation Security Force, Third Marine Division, in connection with what was called “Operation Frequent Wind.”

I-90, U.S. 95 interchange design gets mixed reviews

Schramm was among a steady stream of visitors to the open house at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn to get public feedback on its top design for a Single-Point Urban Interchange at the congested area.

'A false spring' in North Idaho

Climatologist says March could go out like a lion

Harris said it hit 58 degrees on Thursday, just 2 degrees of the record for Feb. 28 set in 1941, and climbed to 57 on Friday, again just short of the record high of 60 degrees.

Economists see ups, downs in Idaho's road ahead

Economists see ups, downs for Idaho's road ahead

Wolkenhauer and Dr. John Mitchell, who taught economics at Boise State University, gave their annual economic outlook at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Museum of North Idaho comes home

Museum of North Idaho sets grand opening for April 18

It’s been a long road, five years, since the historic J.C. White House was moved from Eighth Street and Sherman Avenue in 2019 so it could house the Museum of North Idaho.

Snowpack declines in dry January

Drought conditions develop in Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe basins

Currently, 79% of Idaho lands are abnormally dry or are in drought, the report said. Drought conditions improved last month in western Idaho in response to the high snowpack percentages at the beginning of January. Drought conditions worsened in Shoshone, Lemhi, Custer, Butte and Blaine counties due to lack of precipitation in those areas.

Bedke: Idaho, feds will work well

Lt. governor says state ready if education funding changes

Bedke said Idaho is the fastest-growing, least-regulated state in the country, thanks to pragmatic governors like Phil Batt, Dirk Kempthorne, Butch Otter and now, Little. He said “common-sense leadership has found its way into Idaho policies.

North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting

Real estate reps say home sales could pick up this year even as interest rates hold steady

Nicole Huff said the difference could be that buyers are seeing that interest rates aren’t dropping and may not. She believes those looking to buy are willing to give up on low interest rates if it means finding a home that best suits their family today.

North Idaho's drought drowning in wet weather

Snowpack expected to remain solid

Snowpack statewide is 45% of the median peak snowpack that is expected around April 1. As a rule of thumb, on Jan. 1 IDWR expects 40% of the median peak, Feb. 1 60% of the median peak on Feb. 1, 80% on March 1, and 100% of the median peak snowpack on April 1. “So far across the states everybod

A snowy slog into the new year

Tesh 5K Fun Run turns out to be exactly that

The field included some in costumes, a few serious runners, seniors holding hands and many with furry friends. And there were families like Ben and Allie Goheen who packed their three sons, Cole, Silas and Wyatt, in two strollers and pushed them along.

A disciple of fishing for men

Jim Grassi's latest book returns to the rod and reel

“More Than a Fisherman: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples” is the Christian outdoorsman’s latest work. He’ll be signing copies from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Sower Bible Bookstore in Coeur d’Alene. It is a return to his angling roots and bid to help men grow in their faith. In his book, he points out that spiritual mentoring or discipleship requires people to become actively involved in their faith.

The eagles are leaving Lake Coeur d'Alene

BLM count indicates peak population has pased

The annual migration of bald eagles to Lake Coeur d’Alene to feed on spawning kokanee has peaked, said Bureau of Land Management’s Carrie Hugo on Friday, and it was nowhere close to last year’s numbers.

A white Christmas?

Forecast calls for rain, temps in the 40s

North Idaho may need a holiday miracle to see a white Christmas this year.

Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home

Canines were starving, thirsty, covered in filth; recovering at CAC

All told, there were five dogs, several cats and a few sugar gliders in the home. Two flea-covered kittens were also seized. A family member took the remaining animals.

Destination: Idaho

Publisher highlights tourism's importance to state on final day of legislative tour

Schroeder delivered a 30-minute talk on the explosive growth of state’s tourism sector to about 75 legislators and others at the Hagadone Event Center for the Idaho Legislative Tour organized by the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber and Idaho Chamber Alliance.

A place to remember Maddie, Kaylee and Xana

About 50 people gather at City Park for memorial, prayers for slain friends

About 50 people met for a brief ceremony and prayers as part of a dedication of two benches, the other honoring Xana Kernodle, slain in the same attack in Moscow. Mogan, Goncalves and Kernodle were University of Idaho students and roommates in an off-campus house.

Museum of North Idaho's move to new home delayed

Renovation may be wrapped up before Christmas

Museum of North Idaho sets tentatibve grand opening for March

North Idaho scam calls keep coming

KCSO: Operation 'quite 'sophisticated'

Scam calls impersonating Post Falls Police officers calling from the police number have been reported recently, according to a department news release.

Trader Joe's Coeur d'Alene opening draws near

National grocer will hire about 60 people

Trader Joe’s will hired more than 60 people, Rohde said. It has been conducting interviews for about two weeks and is continuing to interview applicants daily.

Idaho delegation calls for accountability on fentanyl

Letter to Biden administration says 'Idaho families are paying the price'

According to the letter, fentanyl overdose is now the leading cause of death in those ages 18 to 45, claiming 197 Idahoan lives last year.

Prop 1: Pros and cons

Speakers present cases to about 150 at chamber meeting

In a nutshell, Proposition 1 would replace Idaho’s closed primary elections with a primary election open to all voters and candidates, regardless of party affiliation. The top four candidates who receive the most votes in the primary election would advance to the general election.

Financial leaders: Rate cut a positive economic sign

The impact of the cut will take time to ripple through the economy. It is expected to lower mortgage rates and loans and could spark more activity in the housing market.

After the fire: Many stop by Wolf Lodge Steakhouse to offer encouragement

Many stop by Wolf Lodge Steakhouse to offer encouragement and to help as investigation continues

As word spread of the blaze that destroyed the beloved landmark eight miles east of Coeur d’Alene, people stopped by to take a look and offer encouragement. A few passersby on Frontage Road and Interstate 90 honked horns. A bouqu

Fire destroys Wolf Lodge Steakhouse near Coeur d'Alene

Iconic restaurant lost in Labor Day blaze

The call reporting a chimney and attic fire came in about noon. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Chris Way said when the first units arrived about 10 minutes later flames were burning from the back of the building and through the roof.

Servers, cooks devastated after Couer d'Alene restaurant burns down

Wolf Lodge employees react to loss of the place they loved

There were hugs and tears as employees, joined by friends and customers, huddled together, smoke from the first still rising in the distance more than three hours after the first started.

24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake

Liberty Lake woman who conquered Lake CDA swims the length of Priest Lake

The Liberty Lake resident became the first woman to swim the length of Priest Lake and the second overall to do it.

Congressmen issue call to action in Coeur d'Alene

Jordan, Fulcher warn of growing divide in America, call for involvement

The two spoke at Candlelight Christian Fellowship church on Friday night. About 400 people paid $50 each for tickets for the Fulcher fundraiser.

North Idaho economist: Don't overreact

John Mitchell says most signs indicate a sound economy

The former chief economist for US Bank has monitored the ups and downs of the financial world for more than five decades. He doesn’t see a market crash in the cards.

The joy of going solo to Snyder Lake

Still, there was also something very unsettling about knowing I was alone. If something happened, if I fell or even worse, surprised a grizzly, there would be no one to help. So I shouted loud and often.

Area photographers record veterans as they return to Normandy

Local men photograph, record veterans as they return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

The BDF is a nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans and their families find closure from the wars they served in, while providing a once-in-lifetime experience to visit the battlefields they fought in.

Groups plan to sue Idaho over bear baiting after grizzly's death

Says practice is putting protected bears at risk

“Bear baiting takes the lives of grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies and robs the wild of these remarkable animals,” said Lizzy Pennock, carnivore coexistence attorney at WildEarth Guardians.

'Only I can be their papa'

Mayor Jim Hammond leaving office early to be closer to Colorado grandchildren

Hammond, 74, said he feels bad about not finishing his four-year term that began in January 2022, but his oncologist and family physician have been urging him to step down as mayor and take life at a slower pace.

Fire danger 'High'

Hot, dry conditions increase potential for wildfires

The area is still considered to be in a drought, below-average snowpack in surrounding mountains is melting rapidly, hot, dry conditions are the immediate forecast, and the 90-day outlook is calling for above-average temperatures and below-normal precipitation.

Local tech hub misses out on funding

Backers remain hopeful proposal will still work

No region is better equipped than ours to meet the unprecedented global demand for equipping 40,000 new airplanes with lightweight aerospace parts that reduce carbon emissions. Within a few years, the Inland Northwest Tech Hub can have prototypes ready for high-rate production, enabling thousands of new domestic manufacturing jobs to lessen our growing reliance on foreign technology and foreign labor. Missing this opportunity will increase our reliance on foreign labor, threatening our national and economic security. We will be working on every possible opportunity to make new American jobs and supply chains a reality.

Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.

Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'

New proposed ordinance 'will enable city to prosecute racially motivated crimes'

A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases."

Hunter mistakenly shoots, kills grizzly

Hunter told Fish and Game he thought it was a black bear

After identifying the bear at the scene as a grizzly, the hunter contacted Idaho Fish and Game and has cooperated with the investigation.

Kari Lake speaks in Coeur d'Alene: 'Can we get along for five months?'

Arizona Senate candidate calls for unity among Idaho's Republicans

Lake said in the next five months, Democrats and the media will try to divide Republicans and create infighting, she said.

Holocaust survivor: 'You have to be hopeful'

Task force holds annual luncheon on what would have been Anne Frank's 95th birthday

The luncheon was held at the Coeur d’Alene Best Western Inn on what would have been the 95th birthday of Anne Frank. The famous diary of the German-born Jewish girl told of her family’s life hiding for two years during the German occupation of the Netherlands.

'Beauty' leaves her mark

Bald eagle became an international ambassador with Birds of Prey Northwest

Veltkamp led a multi-specialty team that engineered a 3-D printed beak for Beauty, and she provided care for the eagle for nearly 20 years, as she couldn’t feed herself and was unable to survive any longer in the wild.

'Miracle' timeline advances in Kootenai County

Applications for affordable housing development being accepted at month's end

Miracle on Britton is public/private partnership on a 28-home project on a 4.65-acre parcel on Greensferry Road in Post Falls, south of Prairie Avenue and north of Poleline Avenue.

GOP convention this week in Coeur d'Alene.

On Friday night, the Kootenai County GOP will host the Idaho Republican Gala, featuring Kari Lake, who narrowly lost the governor race for Arizona in 2022 and is now running for the Arizona Senate.

80 years later, veterans reflect on D-Day

Morgensen, along with fellow VFW Post 889 in Coeur d’Alene veterans Bob Martin and Paul Mahlow, shared their thoughts on D-Day over a cup of coffee with The Press.

Tribe: Students racially harassed, $25K reward offered

Chairman Chief Allan calls on community to respond

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is offering a $25,000.00 reward for the positive identification and information leading to the conviction or civil judgment against the individuals who harassed and intimidated school children.

ISP gears up for '100 Deadliest Days'

Five crash-related deaths already in North Idaho

Teen drivers face higher risks due to immaturity, inexperience, and lack of skills.

Low snowpack could affect North Idaho recreation

Streamflows could be reduced by late summer, says outlook

While the snowpack measured at stations is well below normal, it could have been worse.

Coeur d'Alene prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving University of Utah basketball team

Says probable cause for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct not there

The March 21 racial incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

CdA prosecutor: No charges in racial incident involving Utah basketball team

The March 21 incident was reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

North Idaho snowpack near record low

Could affect recreation, fisheries this summer

Current snowpack in North Idaho is between 70 to 75% of the normal peak, the report said.

'Idaho is becoming redder'

McGrane says Gem State still very much a Republican stronghold

In a 30-minute speech to about 100 Coeur d’Alene Rotarians at The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Friday, McGrane offered voter registration numbers to back up his statement.