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Speaker Johnson says it's up to Democrats to 'stop the madness' on government shutdown's sixth day
The House is not expected to be in session this week, focusing attention on the Senate to take the lead on any deal in the Republican-led Congress. Yet even with House lawmakers away, the Republican and Democratic …
Kootenai Health Foundation awarded $950,000 federal grant to help survivors of violence in North Idaho
Kootenai Health Foundation has received a $950,000 multi-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women to strengthen commun…
Fisherman discovers deceased Individual in Hayden Lake
A fisherman reported discovering a body floating near the area. Deputies deployed a drone to locate the individual and then utilized a marine vessel to confirm the death and recover the body.
'The biggest support group of the year'
Each flower in the Promise Garden at Riverstone Park on Saturday morning symbolized something much deeper to those that placed them.
Wallace embraces haunted past with new festival
If you’re into spooky history, ghost stories, haunted buildings, or just looking for a fun way to spend an October weekend, the upcoming Wallace Paranormal Fes…
Best Night Sky Events for October 2025
This month offers prime skywatching adventures, featuring a major meteor shower, the super harvest moon and planetary and lunar conjunctions. In the latter par…
Kootenai Democratic Club elects new officers
The new officers are Cathy Kraus, President, Alice Arambarri, Vice President, Cheryl Matthews, Secretary and Alise Tanner, Treasurer.
Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns
Taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension to file must send in their returns and full payment by October 15, the Idaho State Tax Commission said earlier this week.
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Lifelong rancher discusses agricultural lands, climate impacts, more
Kootenai County lost 23% of its farmland from 2017 to 2022 as the population continued to grow. “If this trajectory continues, there could be no farmland in…
Rosary Walk
Several hundred people participate in a Roman Catholic Rosary Walk at Coeur d'Alene City Park on Saturday. The annual event is a day of prayer and reflection f…
Nominate North Idaho’s brightest stars
Nominate North Idaho’s top young professionals for the 2026 40 Under 40. Celebrate leadership, innovation and community impact. Deadline: Jan. 30.
Bench dedicated to beloved swimmer at Sanders Beach
Braun lived near Sanders Beach and loved it. She was an active member of the Kroc masters swimming group and swam regularly at Sanders Beach. She was a signif…
Chef Challenge set for Oct. 23 at Hagadone Event Center
CDAIDE, a nonprofit that provides support and resources for those who work in food service and hospitality, will host its fifth annual Chef Challenge at 5:30 p…
The unacceptable burden of hate
One day, a teacher told her students to bring a bag of potatoes to school. She said each potato should be given the name of a person the child hated. The more …