UPDATED: Jury awards $1.1 million to drag performer
A jury has awarded more than $1.1 million in damages to the drag performer who sued a blogger for defamation.
'Remorseless killer': Howard gets life sentence for wife’s murder
A former Idaho State Police trooper will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering his wife.
Defense rests in defamation case
The defense rested Thursday in the defamation trial of blogger Summer Bushnell.
Former ISP trooper gets life sentence for murdering wife
A former Idaho State Police trooper will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering his wife.
Coeur d'Alene defamation trial: Videographer who provided blogger with images of drag performer takes the stand
Images were upscaled 300% and brightened
The videographer who edited footage of a drag performer and provided it to a blogger took the stand Wednesday in a defamation trial.
North Idaho College will drop appeal over Swayne reinstatement
North Idaho College trustees will drop an appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court over a Kootenai County judge’s decision to reinstate NIC President Nick Swayne.
Eberlein, Duncan win commissioner races
Marc Eberlein won the four-way Republican race for Kootenai County Commissioner District 1, retaking the seat he lost in 2016 to outgoing commissioner Bill Brooks.
Norris claims big win
Norris said he has developed a strong base that supports his efforts.
Post Falls blogger testifies in defamation trial
A blogger on trial for defamation admitted in court Tuesday that she knew her claims that a drag performer exposed himself to a crowd in City Park were untrue.
KCRCC maintains majority of precinct posts
The KCRCC faced numerous challenges from North Idaho Republicans for the precinct posts.
Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d'Alene drag performer
Jurors watched two recordings of Posey’s performance, each taken from a slightly different vantage point.
Coeur d'Alene forum tackles fentanyl crisis
No one is immune to dying or losing a loved one because of a fentanyl overdose.
Hospitals agree to terminate deal amid antitrust probe
After an investigation into whether Kootenai Health and Syringa Hospital and Clinics in Grangeville may have violated Idaho’s antitrust law, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the hospitals signed a consent agreement.
Coeur d’Alene man charged with sexual assault of sleeping woman
Police responded Tuesday evening to a reported sexual assault.
From farm to table: Fifth graders experience agriculture at Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Smiles and laughter abounded Wednesday morning as human kids met goat kids.
JB’s Restaurant closes
Restaurant appears to have shuttered.
Trial delayed a year for Coeur d’Alene teen with ISIS ties
The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches on behalf of ISIS is expected to stand trial next May.
Convicted killer goes on hunger strike in Kootenai County Jail
Prosecutors ask court to intervene
Court records indicate Howard had lost 50 pounds between March 15 and April 29.
Small races, big stakes: Precinct committee elections may shape Kootenai County’s politics
As the May 21 primary election approaches, Kootenai County residents may have noticed something they’ve never seen before: yard signs for Republican central committee candidates.
Local moms uplifted by North Idaho College Center for New Directions
Amanda Harris wears many hats: childcare worker, college student with plans to become a teacher, single mom of two great kids.
Kootenai County commissioners weigh in on growth, housing
More than 100 people gathered Friday morning at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene in for the “state of the county” forum presented by the Joint Chamber Public Policy Committee.
Barn burns down in Coeur d’Alene
Barn was a total loss.
Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall
Thousands of veterans call North Idaho home.
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.
North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K
Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.
Idaho open primary supporters submit signatures
Supporters of the Idaho open primary ballot initiative have submitted more than 95,000 signatures to county clerks across the state.
Kootenai County marine deputies prepare for summer season
Three factors keep Kootenai County’s marine patrol deputies busy throughout the summer months: alcohol consumption on the water, inadequate boating safety education and few life jackets.
Gizmo to celebrate Star Wars Day on North Idaho College campus
Free community event May 4.
Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy students celebrate Law Day
Legal professionals share a little about their careers.
Spokane man gets prison for bloody attack in Coeur d’Alene
The crime occurred at a Coeur d'Alene motel.
Rathdrum man gets prison for vehicular manslaughter
Man pleads guilty to causing fatal crash.
‘Idaho Gives’ to local nonprofits
Idaho Gives kicks off in Coeur d’Alene
Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.
Kootenai County absentee ballot requests high
Thousands of Kootenai County voters have requested absentee ballots ahead of the May 21 primary election and there’s still time to request one.
Teen arrested in Rathdrum for Las Vegas murder
Arrest made early Saturday morning.
Lawsuit alleges Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office violated public records act
A Hayden resident has filed a lawsuit against the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Bob Norris in his capacity as sheriff, asking the court to compel KCSO to disclose certain records.
Inland Northwest ‘ready’ for tech hub
The U.S. has reportedly fallen behind Europe and Asia in a race to manufacture thermoplastic composites that will be needed for next-generation aircraft, but a proposed manufacturing center could propel the Inland Northwest to the forefront of aerospace manufacturing.
NIC unveils proposed FY2025 budget
North Idaho College trustees took a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and examined options for how to cover an anticipated net deficit of $5.2 million.
Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees
A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.
Free law clinic May 1
Community members with family law questions can get free advice from local lawyers and law students next week at a Law Day clinic.
North Idaho College trustees weigh $4 million athletics budget increase
North Idaho College trustees are considering a proposed $4 million increase to the athletics budget, but it’s unclear how the college would pay for the increase.
‘Perfect the way they are’
Community walks for autism acceptance
The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.
Cd’A celebrates Earth Day
Clear skies, blooming trees and Tubbs Hill standing in the distance were testaments to the beauty of Coeur d’Alene — and reminders of why the environment is worth protecting.
NIC trustees hire accreditation attorney
North Idaho College trustees hired another attorney Thursday night, this time to “assist NIC across the finish line” of returning to good standing with its accreditor.
Safe Passage: Here for survivors
Two in five women and one in five men in Idaho have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Skeet club celebrates winter league
About 100 people gathered April 13 at the Hayden Lake Eagles Club for the 2024 Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club winter league awards banquet.
Deputy, K-9 involved in crash
A sheriff’s deputy ran into a power pole early this Wednesday after colliding with a passenger car, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce youth transgender care ban
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Idaho may enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the matter proceed.
NIC trustees examine governance problems
North Idaho College trustees examined how behavior at public meetings has contributed to the governance problems at the center the show-cause sanction issued by its accreditor.
Cd’A teen pleads not guilty to providing support to ISIS
Trial set for May 28
Trial set for May 28