'It’s a big deal': Nursing shortage affects increasing demand in North Idaho
Growing population, not enough instructors, retirements affect nursing numbers
The 2024 nursing workforce report is out and in Idaho, even with gains in the number of graduates statewide, there just doesn’t seem to be enough nurses to keep pace with the need, according to the Idaho Nursing Center. Cyndy Donato of Kootenai Health said, “Idaho's nursing landscape faces challenges due to a growing population and increasing retirements.”
Caregivers sought for veteran medical foster program
Instead of being in a nursing home or rehabilitation center, veterans in North Idaho may soon get the option to stay in a caregiver home. Regional Veterans Affairs officials are looking to start a North Idaho medical foster care program, the first of its kind in the area.
Teen honored for heroism, valor
Fisher DePriest helps two following crash at Hayden Lake
The quick actions of 14-year-old Fisher DePriest using rudimentary tools saved the lives of two people on Aug. 4 on Hayden Lake.
Coeur d'Alene veteran seeks to raise funds for Honor Flights
Having served stateside as his two brothers served abroad in the Vietnam War, Joe Deacon spoke to the Rotary Club Friday about his experiences during the trip of a lifetime on an Honor Flight from Spokane to Washington, D.C.
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.
40 Under 40
NIBJ publisher lauds the area's best and brightest young people
“You’re the future of North Idaho,” Coeur d'Alene Press publisher Clint Schroeder said to the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 cohort.
Veteran honored for radio operator work on his 100th birthday
On his 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, Robert Douglas Gwin still was clutching the folded American flag he had been given earlier that afternoon by the Kootenai County honor guard. As his family came person by person to greet him and wish him a happy birthday, he pointed out a patch on his uniform from his Army Signal Corps days. “I sewed that myself,” he said.
'Operation Snowstorm' intercepts mailed drugs in Wallace
Investigation revealed drugs mailed from California were sent to Wallace