Local News
Need more information regarding today's local news? Here, we'll keep you up to date on everything happening in North Idaho today.
Fire department reorganization on City Council agenda
During its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 6, the Coeur d’ Alene City Council will consider approving amendments to the city’s Firefighters Local No. 710…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the bird go to school?
A look at state salaries
Excluding university employees, the next-highest-paid state employees work for the state’s insurance fund. Its executives earn about $354,000 annually.Elected officials make much less.
How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro
Maduro is charged alongside his wife, his son and three others. Maduro is indicted on four counts: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, …
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
The blockade on sanctioned oil tankers — some of which have been seized by the U.S. — “remains in place, and that’s a tremendous amount of leverage that will continue to be in place until we see changes that not ju…
Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides
To the south near the San Francisco Bay Area, waters were slowly receding after roadways from Sausalito to San Rafael were flooded during heavy rain that coinc…
Christmas for All donations total $205,005, highest in four years
This year, donations to the nonprofit totaled $205,005, the highest amount in four years and nearly 30% more than last year.
Military wife leading charge to help homeless vets through RV donations
Not long ago, Vietnam War Navy veteran Terry Glinnon lived in a hotel room above the White Horse Saloon. He also previously lived in a broken-down car and c…
Poker and prayers for snow
At least one foot of snow needs to fall before trails can be groomed for cross-country skiing. Considering only about four inches of snow dusted the highest…
Community Thanks
On behalf of Lake City Center and the seniors we proudly serve each day, thank you for making a real difference.
Thank you for a great year
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I asked the flight attendant what was in the spaghetti sauce.
Resort Spa celebrates 30 years
To commemorate this milestone, The Coeur d’Alene Resort Spa will host year-long celebrations and special offerings throughout 2026.
Ouster of Maduro government sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
"We’re like everybody — it’s a combination of feelings, of course," said Alejandra Arrieta, who came to the U.S. in 1997. "There’s fears. There’s excitement. T…
US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturda…