Coeur d’Alene Press

Coeur d'Alene Press is a daily newspaper based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It is part of the Hagadone Newspaper Group and is owned by Duane Hagadone. The publication primarily focuses on serving the residents of Kootenai and Bonner counties.

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Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County sheriff

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit that named Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris due to a procedural issue, though the woman who accused Norris of defaming her at a campaign event last year is likely to refile the suit. The civil complaint, filed in October 2024 by Coeur d’Alene resident Pennie Collinson, alleged that Norris made vulgar sexual remarks about Collinson during a candidate forum in Cataldo last April.
New lobby turns the page on Brooks Hotel renovation in Wallace

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE — Dozens of residents packed the entryway to the Brooks Hotel for the grand reveal of the newly remodeled lobby Thursday afternoon. With giant scissors in hand, owner Emily Nelson chopped through the ribbon to a round of applause and then it was time to party. “We are so blessed to be in such a supportive community,” Nelson said.
Shoshone County cracking down on meeting rules

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE — Shoshone County commissioners are considering changes to guidelines for future commissioner meetings. BOCC Chairman Jeff Zimmerman recently presented a list of five rules that had been discussed that could be printed on the back of the board’s meeting agendas. Both the board and the public would be required to adhere to them during all future meetings. Commissioner Melissa Cowles also proposed an additional rule during the discussion that was added to the list.
Kootenai County begins FY2026 budget process

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Monday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. Total expenditures, including all requests and proposals from county government, come to about $145 million. Commissioners will iron out the budget, including any cuts, during six deliberation meetings between now and July 23. A preliminary balanced budget will be presented July 31 and a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 27. Commissioners are expected to adopt a final budget Aug. 29.
Garden District celebrates National Register of Historic Places listing

5 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — It was a garden party nearly 140 years in the making. More than 100 people gathered Sunday afternoon in Phippeny Park to celebrate the Garden District’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Canada is already having another bad wildfire season

5 days ago | cdapress.com | Randy Mann

It’s looking like another disastrous wildfire season across Canada. As of the last weekend of May, news outlets are reporting that the country was battling around 175 wildfires, with nearly 100 of them that were uncontained. With the official start of the summer season next month, officials are already stating that worsening conditions may be seen in the near future. The hardest-hit provinces with wildfires in Canada are Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Panhandle Health's Ekizian leads charge for Medical Reserve Corps volunteers

6 days ago | cdapress.com | Devin Weeks

Although she didn't grow up in a family of doctors or first responders, Jennifer Ekizian found her calling in the realm of public health. This was after she set off to become a nurse but ended up obtaining an emergency medical technician license and a master’s degree in public safety and leadership with an emphasis on fire and working in law enforcement and fire dispatch.
After nasty note, veteran raises awareness of invisible disabilities

6 days ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — When Bethany Stanley returned to her car after shopping at a supermarket this week, the disabled veteran was surprised to see a bright orange card on her windshield that said she “sucks” at parking. She was doubly surprised to flip over the card and see that the person who left it had accused her of parking in a disabled spot without a placard.
Mid-course corrections can pay off

6 days ago | cdapress.com | Harvey Mackay

I am a golf fanatic, and I was getting my fix watching the final round of the PGA Championship won by Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler struggled on the front nine. His three-shot lead after 54 holes was gone, and Scheffler found himself in a tie with Jon Rahm as he stood on the 10th tee. Later in an interview on the Golf Channel, Scheffler talked about how he had to make a mid-course correction, reset his mind and calm himself down. He went on to win the championship with ease.
Millions of honeybees abuzz after truck overturns in Washington state

6 days ago | cdapress.com | Lisa Baumann

By LISA BAUMANN Associated PressBELLINGHAM, Wash. — There was a buzz in the air Friday in northwestern Washington state as about 250 million honeybees escaped a commercial truck that overturned. The truck hauling an estimated 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms) of honeybee hives rolled over around 4 a.m. close to the Canadian border near Lynden, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office said in social media posts.