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City Council prayer stays
Coeur d’Alene city officials on Tuesday decided to continue using a lottery system to select religious leaders to …
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you call a line of men waiting to get haircuts?
Idaho doctor shortage persists
Among health care professionals in the state, one statement remains a constant: Idaho needs more doctors.
Post Falls celebrates 'hometown pride'
Victor Chacon beamed with pride as he and other members of the Post Falls High School Varsity Football Team began their walk down Seltice Way for the Post Fall…
Locals shine at Hayden triathlon
A record field of about 400 men and women competed in the Hayden sprint triathlon on a windy, sunny morning. Zach Erikson of Orem, Utah, was the overall w…
Residency for family physicians in training offers variety
Hannah Wheeler is entering her second year of a three-year residency at Kootenai Health. A Montana native, she happened upon the residency program while at…
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OUR GEM: What you need to know about harmful algal blooms
Freshwater algae are a natural part of lakes, rivers, and streams. They produce oxygen, absorb nutrients, and support the entire aquatic food web. But when alg…
Toys for Tots needs help finding a permanent home
Early bird tickets offered for SNR's Gems & Jeans fundraiser
The evening will feature dinner prepared by Beacon Hill Catering, live and silent auctions, games, raffles, and stories highlighting the impact SNR has made in the lives of participants and their families over the …
Thank you Coeur d'Alene: The village behind our Fourth of July
As President and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, I have the privilege of watching those efforts come together each year, and I am continually humble…
Rathdrum father charged with attempted murder of child
Police arrested a Rathdrum man Friday night who allegedly admitted to abusing his child, causing serious injuries and leaving her in critical condition, accord…
Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
Environmentalists warned the move could cause some species to go extinct by opening the door to habitat destruction. Industry representatives and their Republi…
Post Falls police, ICE team up
The Post Falls Police Department has entered an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that will allow the agency to perform immigration dutie…
Coeur d'Alene couple tour new house won in NIC raffle
When Nancy Hughes saw the house she and her husband Bill had won, she called it “five star.”
Fire danger high amid hot, dry conditions
The same hot, windy weather that sent people to the beach in droves Friday poses a risk of wildfire with little sign of letting up.