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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
The Punxsutawney club says that when Phil is deemed to have not seen his shadow, that means there will be an early spring. When he does see it, it’s six more w…
Women veterans tell their stories at Post 143 in Post Falls
For a while, Maurica Nelsen got used to feeling invisible during public veteran acknowledgements. Like a discordant note in a melody, pointing out her exi…
The Jenson cold case: Were they his remains?
The second mystery dealt with the disappearance of Mr. Jenson. According to the account given by Mr. McCabe to authorities, Jenson had vanished off the face of…
Kootenai County Drug Court launches support group
A new support group aims to strength long-term recovery for graduates of Kootenai County’s Drug Court program, as well as current participants.
Special Olympics Polar Plunge set for Feb. 7
The community is invited to take a Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Idaho on Saturday, February 7.
Medical cannabis initiative gathers 45,000 signatures
A coalition of Idahoans supporting the legalization of medical cannabis for people with debilitating medical conditions has gathered more than 45,000 signatures for a ballot initiative for the November 2026 electio…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
How do groundhogs approach wellness?
Coeur d'Alene man recovering after hit-and-run
Lexi Gutierrez is asking for help after her brother, Nouisa Gutierrez, 23, was hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk Monday evening near the Coeur d’Alene Public Gol…
Mik's to close after 28 years in Coeur d'Alene
Mik’s on N. 4th Street is more than just a bar and nightclub. For nearly three decades, it's been a gathering place for all walks of life, known for its drag s…
Weird winter
Tubbs Hill was a vibrant green Saturday, a color usually reserved for springtime — and no snow to be seen.
SNR to build new facility
The Specialized Needs Recreation organization, which provides individuals with disabilities access to therapeutic recreation, has outgrown its current 2,000-sq…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Did you hear about the archaeologist who was found to have a fake degree?
Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings Saturday as a powerful system threatened to bring howling winds, flooding…
Woman rescued from burning home
An overnight structure fire in Post Falls left one occupant injured, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue confirmed Friday afternoon.
Holy Family spends week celebrating Catholic schools, options in education
Round and round they went, peals of laughter surrounding Isaac Zember as elementary school students festooned him with blue and green streamers. "I don't kn…