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Cougar Gulch residents seek zone change: New zoning could buy time to address water woes
In an effort to protect their water, Cougar Gulch residents are petitioning the county to change the area’s zoning. The proposed rezoning area includes abou…
Constitution distribution
The ladies of Kootenai County Republican Women Federated have ensured area high-schoolers will have a copy of their own U.S. Constitution, just in time for Con…
Oktoberfest starts today
A two-day German-themed celebration starts today in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Oktoberfest runs 4 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 9 Saturday. There will be more…
Dems to host Democracy Dinner Gala Sept. 23
The Kootenai County Democrats will host a Democracy Dinner Gala Sept. 23 in Coeur d’Alene. The keynote speaker for the fundraising event will be Rep. Chris Mathias (D-Boise), who gained national attention for h…
ReAwaken America Tour coming to Post Falls today, Saturday
The ReAwaken America Tour is scheduled to make a stop in Post Falls.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the genie get mad?
Firefighters will 'Fill the Boot' today
'Fill the Boot' today
KCSO Marine Team honored after summer season
Kootenai County officials honored the Sheriff’s Office Marine Team after one of the safest seasons on record for the state’s busiest waterways. No vessel-re…
A peek at statewide, legislative campaign war chests
With less than two months to go before the November general election, most statewide races have one clear fundraiser, while some legislative candidates are raising and spending heavily in contested districts. No…
Person of interest in homicide found dead
A person of interest in the investigation of a Coeur d’Alene homicide was found dead Wednesday by area law enforcement personnel. Drew Brake, the son of t…
'Larger than life memorial'
For Brent Schreiber, the Dwight Bershaw memorial bench going in at the base of Tubbs Hill on Wednesday was a perfect tribute. “The guy was larger than life …
Cell tower pushback continues to grow
Kootenai County commissioners are expected to vote this month on a proposed cell tower off Potlatch Hill Road in Coeur d’Alene that has received significant pu…
Hayden biz fair nearly doubles
The Hayden Chamber of Commerce's Connecting Community and Business Expo Fair on Wednesday showcased 42 businesses. Last year, it was 24. Andrea Fulks, ch…
Centennial Trail section closed
A section of the North Idaho Centennial Trail just off Interstate 90 between Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls is scheduled to be closed through October. A detou…
Hayden Senior Center to host Bingo Night
Hayden's new Mayor Scott Forssell and former Hayden City Councilman Dick Panabaker will call the numbers Saturday during Bingo Night at the Hayden Senior Cente…