Rose: Future Means More Than Team 7
Oft-injured Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose triggered a firestorm in Chicago by making the following statement:
FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 2014
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Mike Marboe turned down other offers so he could play right away for the Vandals, and he made the most of that ambition. The Vandal center has played in 45 consecutive games, as his college career winds down. See John Blanchette's SR story here. (Photo:…
Austin Named PAC Interim Director 11
John Austin has been named interim Executive Director of Panhandle Area Council, an economic development organization. John will step in beginning Monday when former ED Jim Hammond starts his new position as City Administrator in Coeur d'Alene. Austin is a former City of Coeur d'Alene…
Cheers? 7
I promised some time back to start running a regular Cheers feature on my daily front page. And then forgot all about it. So let's try again. Is there anyone out there that you want to send a shoutout to?
Expanded Wolf Derby Attracts Lawsuit 9
Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved an expanded permit for a wolf- and coyote-hunting derby in east-central Idaho, authorizing the event on 3 million acres of public land over a three-day period in January, with the permit good for five years. Just two…
3.3 Inches Of Snow In Boise 4
At Eye on Boise, Betsy Russell reports: "This is a lot of snow for Boise – a lot. Yesterday’s official 3.3 inches broke the record for the date of 2.3 inches set in 1947; plenty more has fallen since then, and schools are closed across…
Teacher Licensing Rules Clear Board 19
Idaho’s state Board of Education unanimously approved new teacher licensing rules Thursday that drew overwhelming opposition at public hearings around the state, but made several major changes suggested by opponents. “We were listening, and we heard the concerns expressed by educators and the public,” board…
Friendship Force Promotes Peace
Laughter and chatter filled the Lantern Tap House last week as dozens of members of Friendship Force International gathered for their monthly Let’s Eat Out meeting. Members swapped stories, shared photos and eagerly talked about upcoming trips. Founded in 1977 by Wayne Smith, and introduced…
TreeFest To Include Special Tree
A hand-painted Christmas ornament by Bob Krogle is one of a dozen to adorn an artist-themed tree at the 2010 Festival of Trees. This year's tree will feature actual oil paintings on canvas. (Coeur d'Alene Press photo: Shawn Gust)
City Wants Hitching Post Suit Delayed 8
The lawsuit which put the city of Coeur d'Alene at the center of the national debate on same-sex marriage could be moving toward a resolution. Attorneys for the city filed a motion Monday in federal court asking for proceedings in the lawsuit -- filed in…
Gonzaga Launches 2014-15 Season
Gonzaga, featuring a seasoned backcourt, a talented big man, high-profile transfers and depth, tonight launches one of its most highly anticipated men’s basketball seasons. Six of ESPN.com’s 22 basketball staffers projected the 13th-ranked Zags will reach the Final Four for the first time. One predicted…
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