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.

'Hopefully, things will heal'

Tribal members hold 'Shawls in Solidarity' walk against racism in downtown CDA

In the wake of the March 21 racial incident reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Native women marched Thursday.

Police: Recordings back up claims about racial incident

Say racial slurs heard; silver sedan sought

Some of the surveillance video/audio corroborates what was reported by members of the basketball program and detectives are currently working to locate any additional evidence.

'Sherman Tower' going up

15-story hotel gets design commission's OK; construction expected to start next year

The project received strong support from letter writers and those who spoke at the public hearing that lasted about 90 minutes in the Coeur d’Alene Library Community.

Police seek witnesses, recordings

According to a police report of the incident, Robert Moyer, a donor for the University of Utah basketball team, told police the team was in town for the NCAA tournament in Spokane and had gone to Crafted at Fifth and Sherman.

University: ‘Hateful’ actions in Cd’A left players shaken

Mayor Hammond, others apologize, some call for stronger stances against racism

The incidents occurred shortly after the traveling party arrived in the area to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament’s first and second rounds hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Snowpack improves, but not enough

Low streamflow expected this summer without solid spring precipitation

“Even if well above normal snow accumulation occurs during the remainder of winter, the Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe and Pend Oreille-Kootenai basins will end their winter with well below normal snowpacks,” the report said.

Economists wary of what's ahead

Rise of retirees 'both a blessing and a curse'

John Mitchell, who taught economics at Boise State University, and the Idaho Department of Labor's Sam Wolkenhauer offered their annual economic outlook at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

Ballot battle looming in North Idaho

Parties at odds over open primary initiative, ranked-choice voting

Mayville said it would create a nonpartisan primary. Anyone would have the right to cast a primary ballot, regardless of party affiliation. All candidates would be on the same ballot.

Little: High hopes for session

Gov outlines some plans for education, property taxes, behavioral health

The governor gave a 30-minue talk before the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber

Idaho troopers bound for border

Rep. Jordan Redman supports governor's action

Idaho once again is leading the nation in deploying resources to help our neighbor states.