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40 years later, mystery surrounds drowning of Hayden 2-year-old
It’s been 40 years since two-year-old Ryan Hoeffliger’s body was discovered on the western shore of Hayden Lake — and Ryan’s uncle Chuck MacDonald will never f…
Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home
All told, there were five dogs, several cats and a few sugar gliders in the home. Two flea-covered kittens were also seized. A family member took the remaining…
Lakeland School Board denies mental health contracts
Lakeland School Board trustees voted 3-2 Wednesday night to not approve memorandums of understanding with two mental health agencies that would have expanded c…
Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Birds of Prey, Bardenay
For once, Janie Veltkamp set down the magnificent educational birds and permitted herself to be celebrated. "It's a rare thing — we don't usually brag about…
Housing solutions still being sought
A 2023 housing study forecasted a need for 27,388 additional housing units in Kootenai County by 2030. The anticipated supply of homes falls far short, Miller …
Idaho Youth in Philanthropy Project to empower rural students
The Idaho Community Foundation announced Tuesday it has launched the Idaho Youth in Philanthropy Project, a program empowering rural high school students to become future leaders in philanthropy.
FAST FIVE Nick Shriner keeps it real in real estate
Meet Nick Shriner, who is originally from the scenic landscapes of Wyoming — yes, it’s a real state — and made his way to Coeur d’Alene in 2010. After playi…
Hugh Grant’s charm turns sinister in ‘Heretic’
Years removed from his dominant run of romantic comedies, Hugh Grant, like many actors of his age, has settled nicely into “character actor” mode.
The Exhausted Dad: No food in the house
At least once a day I hear one of my four kids complain, “There’s no food in the house!”
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Nov. 18-22
Classical Christian Academy relocates to new Coeur d'Alene campus
Classical Christian Academy announced Monday it has opened its doors at a new campus at 4810 N. Ramsey Road in Coeur d'Alene.
Dad's grocery store didn't last, but it raised a family
As I recall, he quit his job delivering mail for the Postal Service to go out on his own. He had a wife and six kids and not much money in savings, but he was …
Man jailed for attempted strangulation
A man accused of choking and threatening to kill a woman is in jail on $100,000 bail.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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