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
CLN layoffs impact staff across North Idaho
Staff layoffs were confirmed Tuesday morning within the Community Library Network. In total, 13 part-time staff members were informed their final day of employment would be Sept. 24.
Area veteran seeks to raise funds for Honor Flights
Having served stateside as his two brothers served abroad in the Vietnam War, Joe Deacon spoke to the Rotary Club Friday about his experiences during the trip of a lifetime on an Honor Flight from Spokane to Washington, D.C.
Driver identified after fatal crash, vehicle fire
After a fatal crash and vehicle fire Thursday night in Big Creek, law enforcement found themselves with a mystery on their hands when it came to the identity of the deceased man found in the vehicle. Around 9 p.m. Friday, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office announced they had identified the deceased driver as Eric Rodriguez, approximately 25 years old. His next of kin have been notified of his passing.
Medicare Part D changes may cause higher premiums, fewer market options
Changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage are on the way. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, new policies were rolled out this year and more changes will be spread out over the next two years.
Gold Star families remember fallen sons
Nicholas Newby, Wyatt Goldsmith died in combat just days apart
Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.
Students present on environment at Youth Water Summit
Students took turns presenting their water-focused research projects at Tuesday's Youth Water Summit.
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.
'We need to seek the next remedy'
New Idaho group seeks abortion rights, aims to change reproductive health laws
A new statewide coalition called Idahoans United for Women and Families aims to advocate for access for full reproductive health care for all Idahoans and is currently exploring a citizens' ballot initiative after they said two legislative sessions have passed without addressing compounding issues regarding Idaho’s abortion bans.
40 Under 40
NIBJ publisher lauds the area's best and brightest young people
“You’re the future of North Idaho,” Coeur d'Alene Press publisher Clint Schroeder said to the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 cohort.
Veteran honored for radio operator work on his 100th birthday
On his 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, Robert Douglas Gwin still was clutching the folded American flag he had been given earlier that afternoon by the Kootenai County honor guard. As his family came person by person to greet him and wish him a happy birthday, he pointed out a patch on his uniform from his Army Signal Corps days. “I sewed that myself,” he said.