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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,…
Big win, big first season for Lakeland Jr. Tackle Cheer
Lakeland Jr. Tackle Cheer finished its first season with a big win Jan. 21 at the Lakeland High School Prairie Classic Cheer Competition.
School board OKs ability to reduce levy funds
Trustees will be able to lower the amount of taxpayer funds levied in the case of more support from the state if voters approve the Coeur d'Alene School Distri…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My wife asked me the other day how I have so much candy.
Heritage Health accepting applications for postgraduate training
Heritage Health is launching a 13-month postgraduate residency training program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Herndon seeks end to marriage licenses
A bill that would remove the legal requirement for couples to obtain a marriage license from their respective county recorder’s office will be printed for the …
IDFG: Familiarity likely behind coyotes' behavior
Unusual coyote behavior in the greater Sandpoint area is likely tied to the animals becoming too comfortable around people, Idaho Fish & Game officials said. …
Kootenai County commissioners reject cell tower
Kootenai County commissioners voted 2-1 Thursday to nix a cell tower off Potlatch Hill Road, reversing their previous decision to approve it.
Legislators press South on accreditation, finances
Idaho legislators pressed North Idaho College Interim President Greg South on issues threatening the school’s accreditation Thursday morning, when he addressed…
Petition targets Kid's Book Club selections
A group of citizens has started an online petition calling on the Coeur d’Alene Public Library to “refrain from using “LGBTQ+ for future Kid’s Book Club select…
Justice building expansion moves forward
Plans for a $22 million addition to the Justice Building located on Kootenai County’s main campus in downtown Coeur d’Alene continue to take shape.
Holstein named Hayden Chamber Volunteer of the Year
2022 was a great year for the Hayden Chamber of Commerce, said CEO Andrea Fulks at an annual awards breakfast Thursday. Roughly 45 people met at the Best Wes…
Bartenders' Ball set for March 11
Help Every Little Paw (H.E.L.P.) will host the 11th annual Bartenders' Ball at 5 p.m. March 11 at the Coeur d'Alene Casino.
Preventing veteran suicides
As a part of their suicide prevention efforts, Panhandle Health District’s Suicide Prevention Action Network of North Idaho provided the Veterans Outreach Cent…
Rhythm Dawgs to play benefit at Cd'A Eagles
The Rhythm Dawgs will perform live at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Coeur d’Alene Eagles to benefit the Matt’s Place Foundation.
Ace's Winter Craft Fair Saturday in Rathdrum
Seright's Ace Hardware in Rathdrum invites families to a Winter Craft Fair for tons of free fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 14236 North Highway 41. All ages are welcome and no tickets or reservations necessa…