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Kootenai County commissioners debate $1M Hayden law enforcement contract
Kootenai County commissioners were split on whether to accept the city of Hayden's proposed contract for law enfor…
League of Women Voters offering info on candidates
This guide is published by the League of Women Voters, with over 100 years of experience in assisting voters with all aspects of registering and voting, the release said.
Kootenai County commissioners agree to sign Lakes Highway District lease
Kootenai County Commissioners agreed unanimously Tuesday to sign a lease proposed by Lakes Highway District. “This is an agreement for one year,” Commissio…
Schneidmiller receives Nonprofit Supporter Award from chamber
Gary Schneidmiller was humbled when he received the first-ever Nonprofit Supporter Award from the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning.
Kootenai County commissioners approve tower support fee for Coeur d'Alene Airport
Kootenai County commissioners approved a landing fee to support the year-round air traffic control tower at the Coeur d’Alene Airport.
Prescribed burn causing visible smoke near Coeur d'Alene
Visible smoke to the northeast of Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas is due to a U.S. Forest Service prescribed burn, according to Northern Lakes Fire Department.
Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication
The lawsuit from Idaho, Kansas and Missouri argues that the Food and Drug Administration should roll back access to mifepristone. They filed their complaint after the Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone …
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps
The Transportation Security Administration warned people who don’t have the REAL ID to show up early and be prepared for advanced screening to avoid causing de…
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
ISP investigating fatality crash on SH-41 in Blanchard
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just after noon on Monday on State Highway 41 near Clagstone Road in Blanchard.
More pieces of legislation were prepared for Idaho’s 2025 session than in the last 30 years
Idaho legislators had so many pieces of legislation prepared – including draft bills, memorials, resolutions and proclamations – that it is difficult to find online records of another session that featured more pie…
Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene
A small crowd lined the sidewalks as the police vehicles made their way to the K27 Forever Memorial at McEuen Park, marked by a waterfall and boulders. Abou…
Silver Valley gathers for 53rd Sunshine Mine memorial
Every year, on May 2, the Silver Valley pauses for an hour and remembers the 91 men who perished in the Sunshine Mine Disaster of 1972.
Gov. Little touts public safety policies during Hayden stop
Public safety and drug trafficking across Idaho’s borders was foremost on Governor Brad Little’s mind Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Cen…
Chief Allan named chairman of Coeur d'Alene Tribe
The swearing in ceremony was held at the Evan Abraham Longhouse in DeSmet on May 5 with Tribal membership and staff in attendance. In remarks to the Tribal…
City accepting grant applications
Any for profit or nonprofit organization, or business may apply for the CDBG’s Community Opportunity Grant for qualifying projects and services that benefit low- and moderate- income people or neighborhoods in Coeu…