Local water officials reported today that the Spokane-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer remains healthy despite high summer irrigation demand in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls.
Departments are studying historic water use (official data) to guide new infrastructure plans for a growing community.
On Friday, the Idaho Behavioral Health Council finalized recommendations to allocate opioid settlement funds in at-risk areas, including Kootenai and other counties.
The council urged the governor and legislators to prioritize rural mental health and substance use projects — a step aimed at aiding high-risk populations.
Local huckleberry pickers report a disappointing season as dry bushes near Steamboat yield just a few berries.
Experts blame low snowpack, a late freeze, and new commercial restrictions — factors affecting family pickers and local businesses.
On Saturday, 130 shooters competed at Fernan Rod & Gun Club in the annual Commemorative Steel Competition honoring Sgt. Dustin Ard, with entry fees supporting his widow & children.
This fundraiser, now in its fourth year, brought together active and retired forces to remember their fallen comrade.
Residents are invited to join Coeur d’Alene’s first Longest Table gathering on Wednesday, Sept.
9 at City Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — The free potluck event is supported by United Way of North Idaho’s grant from Innovia Foundation and aims to bring the community together.
A local movie critic marks 20 years of writing film reviews for The Press, starting in summer 2006 and now running on Saturdays.
His evolving column features themed movie pieces that continue to engage readers in Coeur d'Alene.
A new 56,000 sqft Super 1 Foods store will break ground at Highway 41 and Prairie Avenue in Post Falls at 9 a.m. Wednesday as co-owner Randy McIntire says it will feature a larger deli + produce + natural food section and finish construction in late fall 2027.
The Bureau of Land Management will close Beauty Bay Recreation Site from Sept.
8 to Oct. 8 for hazardous tree removal & vegetation management to improve forest health and public safety. The site, 11 miles southeast on Highway 97, offers a picnic rest stop.
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