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Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (795+ words) The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, among other population centers, Zelanskyy saidon the Telegram messaging app....
My Turn: 15 years later, recalling the words of Wally Connally
2+ mon, 2+ hour ago (580+ words) Last week, my husband handed me a faded, folded copy of the Coeur d'Alene Press. It was dated Sept. 12, 2011. He found the paper among his father's things. My father-in-law, Maj. Robert "Doug" Wood, was a war veteran who flew air…...
Coeur d'Alene High grad serves aboard one of world's largest warships
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) NORFOLK " Petty Officer 3rd Class Jayden Brown, from Coeur d'Alene, serves aboard the USS George H. W. Bush, a U. S. Navy aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Va. Brown graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 2023 and is working on an associate degree in…...
World War II veteran, league bowler celebrates 102nd birthday
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (829+ words) John Priest of Coeur d'Alene prepares to bowl a frame Monday morning at Sunset Bowling Center. A World War II veteran and former engineer for Hughes Aircraft Company, Priest just celebrated his 102nd birthday Sunday. DEVIN WEEKS/Press John Priest, 102, puts…...
Press wants contributions to honor veterans with special publication
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) To honor our veterans, we're asking for the public's help in sharing photos, stories and service details. If known, please include any awards and recognitions they earned, such as the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross and Medal of…...
The sacrifice of Purple Hearts
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (942+ words) Three-time Purple Heart medal recipient and Coeur d'Alene VFW Post 889 Commander Bob Martin. Press File Military veterans Dale Wilson, North Idaho College President Nick Swayne and Len Crosby are pictured in April 2023 when NIC was designated as a Purple Heart…...