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Charlie Nipp named grand marshal of Fourth of July parade
The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber is proud to announce that Charlie Nipp, Partner at Parkwood Business Properties, has been named the 2025 Grand Marshal of th…
Students, alumni sweep staff during 'Charter Feud' gameshow challenge
If the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy mascot wasn't the Panther, would it be a penguin? A nerd? A weasel? An owl? Tears? “A unicorn?” language arts teacher H…
Following loss of son, North Idaho family finds strength in advocacy
Anjee Wavrick remembers her three-year-old son, Connor, as a hero.
Police urge safety over Memorial Day weekend
Local authorities are hitting the streets and patrolling the waters of Kootenai County to help combat impaired driving during the Memorial Day weekend.
Silverwood Theme Park celebrates historic ride with birthday guests from across the country
With the familiar click of the chain lift and a chorus of delighted screams, Silverwood Theme Park marked a golden milestone Wednesday evening: The 50th birthd…
The Exhausted Dad: On graduation and milestones
For the past three years, the “About Me” blurb at the end of this column labeled me as a “full-time student.” Technically that’s no longer true.
Top 10 Tom Cruise action sequences
The greatest American action star of all time returns to theaters this weekend with “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”
FAST FIVE Take a walk on the wild side with Ginger Harris
Meet Ginger Harris, an owner of Big Red's Barn, an indoor animal experience at 7397 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene.
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: May 26-30
Youth Water Summit winners take home $15K in NIC scholarships
Hundreds of students from across North Idaho gathered this week at the Kootenai County fairgrounds for the 2025 Youth Water Summit.
Old Kootenai County Jail opens May 31 for summer season
The 2025 seasonal re-opening for the Old Kootenai County Jail Museum is scheduled for May 31 and June 1.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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The pain and joy of the Manitou Incline
Some 250,000 people try this famous incline every year, which starts in the beautiful town of Manitou Springs. It goes up the Rocky Mountain near Pikes Peak. M…
Coeur d'Alene man gets prison for violence, drug possession
Battery is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail. Aggravated Assault is a felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Attempted Strangulation is a felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Po…
ISP: Rollover crash blocking eastbound I-90 near top of 4th of July Pass
The Idaho State Police is currently responding to a single vehicle rollover crash eastbound on I-90 near the top of 4th of July Pass, about 14-miles east of Co…