CAROLYN BOSTICK
Carolyn Bostick has worked for the Coeur d’Alene Press since June 2023. She covers Shoshone County and Coeur d'Alene. Carolyn previously worked in Utica, New York at the Observer-Dispatch for almost seven years before briefly working at The Inquirer and Mirror in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Since she moved to the Pacific Northwest from upstate New York in 2021, she's performed with the Spokane Shakespeare Society for three summers.
Recent Stories
Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb
Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb
Dylan Browning’s Silver Valley roots go deep. After getting a job at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District last year, he still volunteers as a firefighter in Shoshone County. Joined by fellow North Idaho firefighters on Sunday, he put his body through its paces as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday in Seattle.
Kellogg tries to revitalize uptown, find new home for library
What community hubs or businesses would you like to see grow in uptown Kellogg? During a virtual presentation through Rural Minds on Wednesday, Paige Olsen of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation spoke of some pending projects and visions for uptown Kellogg. Concerns over “dying buildings” left vacant as their infrastructure deteriorates has been a major concern for Olsen since she became executive director three years ago.
Shoshone medical equipment will help NIC students train for careers
Shoshone medical equipment will help NIC students train for careers
North Idaho College received a gift from Shoshone Medical Center this week. Shoshone Medical CEO Paul Lewis said the hospital has been working for a while on how to donate their old portable x-ray machine to NIC's radiography technology program.
Idaho Gov. Little visits North Idaho to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan
Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.
North Idaho fire crews deploy to California wildfires
At 6 a.m. Thursday, first responders from fire departments spanning North Idaho assembled their fire engines to begin the two-day trek to relieve fire crews battling the fires in Los Angeles County.
No place like home: Wallace Food Bank looks for new location
The Wallace Food Bank is searching for a new place to call home. Last winter, the nonprofit began looking for a new building that better fit their needs, but the clock is now ticking down on locating a new spot to base their operations. For years, the group has called the Prayer Station basement home, but the church’s lease expired at the end of 2024 and their future tenure at the 4th Street is uncertain.
Former FEMA lots near Bumblebee Bridge cause headaches for Shoshone County
Public comments over the future of two former FEMA lots have continued in the weeks following an Oct. 8 Board of County Commissioners meeting giving an update of the clean up near the Bumblebee Bridge.
New trustee selected for Community Library Network board
Only two Community Library Network trustee candidates were nominated Thursday to potentially replace former Trustee Karen Campbell's open seat, Tony Ambrosetti and Michelle Lippert.
Return of the Turkey Trot, Wallace Elks Thanksgiving Day dinner
Michael Hoffman has one message for folks in the Silver Valley this Thanksgiving Day: “Do the Turkey Trot with us!” Inspired by other runs to fight hunger, the money and food donations raised through the informal race will benefit the Wallace Food Bank.
IV fluid shortage impacts felt in North Idaho
Medical supply chains disrupted during Hurricane Helene in late September are still sending out waves through health care agencies across the country and in North Idaho. Hospitals in Kootenai County are working to conserve their store of IV fluids after Baxter International factory in North Carolina was flooded. The factory is one of the biggest IV fluid suppliers in the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration.