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
ITD debuts vehicle for minor roadway emergencies
Traffic has a history of screeching to a halt on I-90 when a vehicle runs out of gas or has a dead battery. With North Idaho's new Incident Response Vehicle, Idaho Transportation Department officials are hoping to quickly handle roadway issues and keep traffic moving.
CLN board advances adults-only room
Plass to patrons: 'If you see something, say something'
Board Trustee Tim Plass had a statement to the public on the topic of library material relocation requests usually reserved for crime: “If you see something, say something.”
'Trump Train' celebrates Trump's inauguration in North Idaho
On President Donald Trump’s inauguration day, local fans organized a show of support after the ceremony. Terri Seymour said she watched a broadcast of the full ceremony before quickly leaving to drive around the area along with other supporters with, gathering up banners and decorations along the way to adorn their vehicles.
Idaho Gov. Little visits area to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan
Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.
Wildfire risk, inflation driving up Idaho's homeowners' insurance costs
Home insurance has been on the rise lately in Idaho, and homeowners in North Idaho are feeling the pinch. Coeur d'Alene resident Doris Lunceford said that her family was told by the insurance company that everyone in the area was experiencing a major increase.
Wildfire risk, inflation driving up Idaho's homeowners insurance costs
Home insurance has been on the rise lately in Idaho, and homeowners in North Idaho are feeling the pinch. Coeur d'Alene resident Doris Lunceford said that her family was told by the insurance company that everyone in the area was experiencing a major increase.
Dog caused stove fire trying to get food
Tuesday started out an ordinary day for Jessica Thomassen. She dropped off her four-year-old son at her mother’s place. She and her dog, Harley, were home in her apartment for a couple of hours before she went to work at her business, Faded and Confused Barber Shop.
'It’s a big deal': Nursing shortage affects increasing demand in North Idaho
Growing population, not enough instructors, retirements affect nursing numbers
The 2024 nursing workforce report is out and in Idaho, even with gains in the number of graduates statewide, there just doesn’t seem to be enough nurses to keep pace with the need, according to the Idaho Nursing Center. Cyndy Donato of Kootenai Health said, “Idaho's nursing landscape faces challenges due to a growing population and increasing retirements.”
Avista: Cause of crane accident still unknown
Operator of crane that fell over recovering from arm surgeries.
During the Post Falls City Council meeting on election night, Avista Utilities gave an update on additional details from the crane failure on Oct. 29 as well as a timeline for the reopening of Falls Park.
IV fluid shortage impacts felt in North Idaho
Medical supply chains disrupted during Hurricane Helene in late September are still sending out waves through health care agencies across the country and in North Idaho. Hospitals in Kootenai County are working to conserve their store of IV fluids after Baxter International factory in North Carolina was flooded. The factory is one of the biggest IV fluid suppliers in the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration.