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Man charged after driving through school gates
A driver allegedly crashed through two closed crossing gates at Washington Elementary in Sandpoint, prompting new …
YMCA incident prompts concerns, policy questions
A social media post shared throughout multiple county forums has sparked debate of inclusiveness and safety as it pertains to Sandpoint city code and a local g…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why are dogs afraid of outer space?
American Legion working to install military markers for Civil War, WWI soldiers
Soldiers who fought in the Civil War and World War I are buried in the Mica Peak Cemetery without proper markers honoring their military service. Members of…
After nearly 25 years at the helm, Tony Berns leaving ignite cda
Berns joined ignite cda in December 2001 and spent the last 24 years helping community leadership create and develop numerous public/private placemaking projec…
Kratom has risks, says doctor
It’s legal and available at convenience stores and online as tablets, capsules, or extract, or even in the form of a tea. However, although the substance k…
The power of 'we'
BY LINDA COPPESS, CEO AND PRESIDENT, CDA REGIONAL CHAMBER
Festival of Trees expands with wreaths
On November 10, the Kootenai Health Foundation team will deliver the wreaths to the bank branches, accompanied by festive cookies and a splash of holiday spirit. After November 26, the wreaths will be moved to the …
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why can't football players wear glasses on the field?
CDAPD actively searching for 13-year-old runaway
The Coeur d'Alene Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating 13-year-old runaway Shylah Colajezzi.
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states will be able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits Saturday while those in other states were still waiting for Novemb…
US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers
The longest U.S. government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home; an ocean away in Europe, local workers at U.S. military b…
AG: No charges against Norris
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office will not pursue criminal charges against Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris following an investigation into complaints t…
Press Christmas for All referring partner fosters 'hope and human connection'
When Annie Parker with St. Vincent de Paul Angel Arms reflects on how Press Christmas for All has touched to lives of her residents, one story in particular co…
Jacklin family rebranding
Jacklin Northwest’s leadership team includes a combination of board directors, board observers, and executive management. It includes Tag Jacklin, Don Jacklin,…
Eighth grade students engage with industry pros at career event
What do oversized trivia cards, plastic firefighter hats, a popcorn machine and the classic board game "Operation" all have in common?