Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

The Press has operated for decades delivering local newspapers at the heart of Coeur d'Alene, evolving from bike and horseback routes to 65 delivery routes + 29 carriers.

Production now finishes around 1 a.m. and carriers start their routes by 2 a.m., keeping community ties strong.

Father Cintra has launched a new priest recruitment program amid growing church attendance, hosting Navigation Nights + sports and retreat events in Coeur d'Alene and other cities.

The initiative will expand statewide with weekly gatherings starting May 1.

Tracey Delyea (art teacher at Colville High) entered a contest in Coeur d’Alene, and her picture of the lake will be displayed in the USS Idaho’s commanding officer’s stateroom; the submarine is set to be commissioned in Groton on April 25, though she will miss it.

Rising gas prices near $4 have prompted Coeur d'Alene car owners to reconsider buying new fuel-efficient vehicles.

Edmunds data shows that a $1,200 repair may be a better financial move than taking on a higher monthly auto-loan, so residents should weigh repair costs against long-term car payments.

ABC News anchor Alison Kosik will keynote the 2026 North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference on June 9 at North Idaho College.

Registration opens April 24 + ends June 1.

The Silver Valley High School Career Fair in Kellogg is now set for May 7 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. after a windstorm caused a countywide power outage that canceled it earlier this month, with over 40 local businesses hosting breakout career sessions for students from Kellogg, Wallace and Mullan.

NAWIC Pacific Northwest Forum

2-4 p.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Register early — Experience dynamic speakers, networking, and a cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Winefest Celebration

1-6 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Tasting fees apply — Savor fine wines while exploring delightful downtown shops.

Two for the Apocalypse Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Black Lodge — Cost information not provided — Experience haunting tales and heartfelt harmonies with acoustic renditions of classic country and rock tunes.