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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.

Hayden’s Veterans Commission is accepting nominations to honor a local military service member with the Distinguished Veteran award at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov.

11. Nominations must be submitted by Sept. 25 (via email or drop off) and include a nominee biography for participation in parades on Dec. 5 and July 24.

Dishman Hills Conservancy voted last week to remain independent and cancel merger talks with Inland Northwest Land Conservancy—its members voiced concerns over merging responsibilities.

The board said it may explore partnerships later as it maintains 3,200 acres of protected land.

On Thursday at 3 p.m., kids and families gathered at Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty parking lot for the 'We've Got Your Back' bash, where sponsors handed out free backpacks, school supplies, and carnival treats (including a water slide and face painting) to help support children beginning school.

On Wednesday, volunteers began restoring St. Luke’s Episcopal Church as they applied whisper white paint to its historic walls near North Fifth Street and Wallace Avenue — a $10,000 matching grant from Idaho Heritage Trust supports repairs on the west and south sides while plans are underway for additional upgrades.

Idaho football is set to face Cal Poly in a season opener today at 7 p.m. in San Luis Obispo (the game is on ESPN) as both teams, coming off 4-8 records last season, aim to build momentum for a playoff return.