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Trial begins for man accused of mother's murder
Neil F. Stratton, 53, of Coeur d'Alene, is charged with first-degree murder, burglary and destruction of evidence,…
Judge upholds Swayne’s reinstatement
Judge Cynthia Meyer has reaffirmed an order requiring North Idaho College to reinstate Nick Swayne as the college’s president.
Council OKs resolution urging people to vote
City Council urges people to vote
Kootenai Health takes first step toward nonprofit conversion
Kootenai Health trustees voted Tuesday to assume the operations of Kootenai Health Inc., a nonprofit organization.
Coming in hot
When Lake Coeur d'Alene is about 46 degrees and kids are still swimming at Sanders Beach, that means it has to be hot. Record hot. Tuesday's 87 degrees b…
Honor the fallen this Memorial Day
Several Memorial Day events and ceremonies will take place in Kootenai County throughout the May 29 holiday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serv…
State launches Empowering Parents grants review
The State Board of Education is reviewing the Empowering Parents program — saying some of the federally funded family education microgrants may have been used …
Idaho gas prices cool off
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Idaho is $3.71, which is a 7-cent increase from a week ago. Meanwhile, the national average fell by 6 cents to $3.61 per gallon over the same time period. The …
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter
Notable Kootenai County Sheriff's Office calls - April 26 and April 27
DART announces candidate, levy endorsements
DART, Democrats and Republicans Together, released its candidate and levy endorsements for the May 16 elections.
Railway safety town hall Thursday
A town hall on railway safety and preparedness is scheduled 6 p.m. Thursday at American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls.
Kroc Center's impact grows
Membership at the Salvation Army Kroc Center has reached more than 17,000, its highest in more than a decade.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My gardener talked to me about edible herbs I can grow.
NIC launches 37th edition of 'Trestle Creek Review'
The Trestle Creek Review No. 37, North Idaho College’s student produced annual magazine, was washed in sunshine as it debuted to applause on NIC’s Eisenwinter …
Slow moving, but fast growing
Post Falls Park Pond is closed until further notice because of an infestation of Chinese mystery snails along the bank and bed of the pond.
Shoshone County commissioners all in on Pottsville
The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners recently met with the Pottsville Seven to discuss their ongoing endeavors to restore East Shoshone Park, known by ma…