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OUR GEM: Aquifer Protection District Master Plan
Growth happens. It’s been happening a lot in Kootenai County. In 1970, 35,332 people lived here. By 2022, the population increased to 183,578, and by 2045, som…
Voters will decide future of school funding Tuesday
Compound sentences may be tricky, but part of Shana Hostetler’s job is to help her fourth graders learn all about them. That was the lesson Friday afternoon…
Kootenai County faces public defender shortage
In the month since Idaho’s new public defense system went into effect, some indigent defendants in Kootenai County have appeared in court with no specific public defender to represent them.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why are leopards so bad at hide and seek?
A place to remember Maddie, Kaylee and Xana
About 50 people met for a brief ceremony and prayers as part of a dedication of two benches, the other honoring Xana Kernodle, slain in the same attack in Mosc…
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
The DEC and the Chemung County Health Department said Friday that the squirrel and raccoon were euthanized so they could be tested for rabies after Peanut bit …
Montana murder suspect was arrested in Bayview in 2011
In 2011, Abbey pleaded guilty to malicious harassment, a felony, in a Kootenai County court
Avista: Danger was minimal with dam mishap
The day after a crane failure at the Post Falls Dam, officials at the National Weather Service and Avista Utilities reflected on how the emergency action plan…
IV fluid shortage impacts felt in North Idaho
Medical supply chains disrupted during Hurricane Helene in late September are still sending out waves through health care agencies across the country and in No…
Athol woman at top 1% of National FFA
Not many can describe themselves as being at the top 1% of what they do — but Hayven Chase certainly can.
Silverwood gives $100K to Canopy Village
Every cent guests generously donated during Silverwood Theme Park's historic train ride this summer contributed to a $100,000 gift to Canopy Village, delivered…
Upcoming Veterans Day events
A multitude of events will be held across North Idaho leading up to and on Veterans Day in honor of the service and sacrifice of our military heroes.
Ralph Fiennes navigates political intrigue in ‘Conclave’
Take a break from American politics with the high-tension twists in “Conclave,” a fictional thriller about the secretive process to elect a new pope.
The Exhausted Dad: Gourd season parental bonding
Stores run out of pumpkins, apparently.
FAST FIVE Mickael Stevens: 'Sometimes we just need to laugh'
Meet Mickael Stevens, a local resident, business owner and family man.