Coeur d’Alene Press

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

Finding quality, affordable housing in Shoshone County has become increasingly difficult due to a combination of economic, geographic and social factors. For Paige Olsen, director of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation, solving this long-standing issue has become a mission. One of the core challenges is the mismatch between income and housing costs. A household is considered “burdened” when it spends more than 30% of its income on housing.

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE — Shoshone County commissioners have adopted a new set of rules to guide future meetings. These rules aim to give the commissioners authority to address inappropriate behavior during public comment periods. After an initial discussion on potential language, the board drafted six rules and submitted them to the county’s legal team. Five were returned, slightly revised, and ultimately approved by the commissioners. 1.

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Rebecca Boone

BOISE (AP) — The judge handling the trial of Bryan Kohberger in the killings of four Idaho college students said he would consider the defense team's request to delay the proceedings, but warned attorneys on both sides to be ready to go late next month anyway. Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler said Wednesday that he would issue a written ruling on the trial timing soon.

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

Juneteenth matters. That was part of the message delivered by Jeanette Laster to the Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday about the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America. “The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times,” said the executive director of the Human Rights Education Institute. The City Council presented a proclamation to Laster recognizing Juneteenth, which is June 19.

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Michael R. Blood

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass lifted a curfew in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday that was imposed in response to clashes with police, looting and vandalism amid protests against President Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown in the city. The curfew set in place June 10 provided “successful crime prevention and suppression efforts" and protected stores, restaurants, businesses and residents, the Democratic mayor said.