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Idaho legislators approve language for ballot measures on marijuana, English as official language
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (419+ words) Members of the Idaho Legislature's Legislative Council on Thursday approved the language that will be used to describe two proposed amendments to the Idaho Constitution that will go before voters during the November general election." The Legislative Council is a…...
Local tattoo artist investigated for sexual assault.
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (168+ words) A former Coeur d'Alene business owner was recently arrested on sexual assault charges and is under investigation for other similar charges. A Friday press release said that in 2020, the Coeur d'Alene Police Department investigated a report of sexual assault involving…...
Coeur d'Alene Press
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (45+ words) Coeur d'Alene Press Venture Academy Vice Principal Skyler Mantz said Oscar is the school's biggest comeback story this year. He repeated a common mantra often said at Venture to capture the school's philosophy, "Gentle pressure relentlessly applied." June 5, 2026...
Report: PF urban renewal created $745 M in taxable value
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (364+ words) POST FALLS " A recently completed impact assessment demonstrates that two recently closed urban renewal districts generated long-term economic and community benefits for the city, taxpayers, businesses and public agencies, according to a press release. The Center Point and East Post…...
Commissioners, sheriff discuss policing in Mullan
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (542+ words) WALLACE " The Shoshone County commissioners met Wednesday with Sheriff Shawn Wehr and Undersheriff Travis Skinner to discuss the county's law enforcement agreement with the city of Mullan." Currently, the city pays $12, 000 annually to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office for services…...
Street Music plays next week
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (337+ words) Linda Hitt performs with her violin in a chicken outfit on Monday for Street Music Week in downtown Coeur d'Alene. BILL BULEY/Press file For the 24th year, Street Music will take place June 8 through 12, from noon to 1 p. m. in downtown Coeur…...
Shoshone County jail bookings
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (96+ words) Nathan Patrick Vukasin, 23, of Smelterville, was arrested and booked for failure to appear and a misdemeanor parole violation. Sterling Anthony Calhoun, 43, of Kellogg, was arrested and booked for a probation violation. Coryna Ann Martin-Rowley, 32, of Osburn, was arrested and booked…...
THE CHEAP SEATS from STEVE CAMERON: Just enjoy the World Cup " despite all the stuff behind the scenes
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (776+ words) If you follow this column, you know that I'm a soccer fan. True enough, and I was thrilled just three weeks ago when Arsenal " the club I've supported for more than 25 years " clinched the English Premier League championship. On top…...
State looks to lock down 55, 000 acres of Northwest Montana timberland in perpetual conservation easements
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (350+ words) A map of forestlands included in the Upper Thompson Conservation Easement. (Courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks) The proposed Stimson Lumber Company Conservation Easement includes 20, 824 acres in Lincoln, Sanders and Mineral counties. (Courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks)…...
Sandra (Sandy) Peters, 79
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (204+ words) Sandy went home to see Jesus on May 29, resting peacefully at home after being diagnosed with ALS about a year ago, and she was happy to go." Born on April 12, 1947, to Wallace W. Plachetka and Allene E. (Hanson) Plachetka in Milwaukee, Wis....