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Idaho constitutional scholar creates ‘Toward A More Perfect Union’ civics course
Highway 53 widening project underway
Several projects are underway to add a center turn lane to most of State Highway 53 from the Washington state line to Rathdrum. Work will continue for two yea…
Economic Advisory Council taps Knudtsen
Eve Knudtsen has been appointed by Gov. Brad Little to serve on the Idaho Economic Advisory Council. Idaho Commerce, the state's lead economic development agen…
Waggoner announces run for NIC trustee position
Mike Waggoner, a lifelong resident of the Northwest, announced Thursday that he is running for the Zone 5 seat on the North Idaho College board of trustees. …
Master Gardener: Fall garden cleanup
Without mentioning the one word that gardeners dread the most -- the one that begins with an “f” and ends with “all” – it’s time to ponder those late-season ga…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What did one tailpipe say to the other?
Political payback? One wealthy donor may have influenced GOP primary defeats
When three Idaho senators spoke out against a charter school bill earlier this year, it sparked what they say was an aggressive effort to unseat them that was …
Get your kicks
Friends enjoy Route 66-themed cooking class with cool cars at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center
New leaders, old allies
New North Idaho College President Nick Swayne and University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene CEO are determined to preserve affordable paths to higher education for loc…
Commissioners OK using private appraisal company
Kootenai County commissioners approved a request Tuesday from Assessor Bela Kovacs to use a private company to conduct property appraisals and assist with trai…
Crowd expected for 'Coeur Terre' hearing
Property under consideration north of Interstate 90, south of W. Hanley Avenue, and east of Huetter Road.
Constitution Week spotlight
The Preamble is the opening statement of the Constitution. It is a concise proclamation of the values at work in the complete document. It is thought the Pream…
PF man arrested on child porn charges
A Post Falls man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges. Traves Jorden Dawson, 29, was arrested by Post Falls police detectives on three counts o…
Sold-out Oktoberfest goes down smooth
Oktoberfest was a hit. All 2,000 tickets for annual German-themed celebration in downtown Coeur d'Alene were sold. Emily Boyd, executive director of the…
Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day, first observed in 2012, is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating American democracy.
An evening of ooh la la
Safety Net is planning a fun benefit evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Join supporters in “The Loft” to gamble on the Fre…