Definition
The Coeur d'Alene Press is a daily newspaper serving the city of Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding region in north‑central Idaho, United States.
Overview
Founded in 1906, the Coeur d'Alene Press is published by the Adams Publishing Group. The paper provides coverage of local news, sports, business, community events, and regional issues, with a primary focus on Kootenai County. Historically, the newspaper has operated both a print edition and an online platform, offering digital content, multimedia, and a subscription service. The circulation figures have varied over time, reflecting broader industry trends affecting print media.
Etymology/Origin
The title combines the name of the city—Coeur d'Alene, derived from the French phrase “cœur d’Alène” meaning “heart of the awl” and historically referring to the local Native American tribe (the Coeur d'Alene people)—with the term Press, a common designation for newspapers, indicating the printing press that produces the publication.
Characteristics
- Format: Traditionally a broadsheet; recent editions may be presented in a more compact layout for convenience.
- Publication Frequency: Daily (Monday through Saturday); a Sunday edition is not regularly produced.
- Ownership: Part of the Adams Publishing Group, a family‑owned media company with holdings across multiple states.
- Editorial Content: Emphasizes local governance, education, public safety, and community affairs, supplemented by regional, national, and selected international news from wire services.
- Digital Presence: Operates a website (coeurdanepress.com) that archives articles, provides breaking news alerts, and hosts interactive features such as comment sections and social media integration.
- Community Role: Acts as a primary source of information for residents, sponsors local events, and maintains a historical archive valuable to researchers studying the development of north‑Idaho.
Related Topics
- Media in Idaho
- List of newspapers in the United States
- Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (city)
- Adams Publishing Group
- Journalism in the Pacific Northwest
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