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Divided CDA council goes with new police chief

by JACK DEWITT
Staff Writer | April 22, 2026 1:09 AM

COEUR d’ALENE— The Coeur d'Alene City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday to approve Greg Yeager as the next police chief during a tense meeting marked by public outcry, sharp disagreements and a clash between Mayor Dan Gookin and City Attorney Randy Adams. 

Yeager will assume the role of police chief upon his acceptance of the offer.

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