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NEW TODAY: Thursday, October 3
Top local headlines for Thursday, October 3.
Panel tackles Idaho's Proposition 1 at Coeur d'Alene forum
A concern about ranked-choice voting is that it splits the number of votes from the majority party and paves the way to victory for minority candidates. Luk…
Construction tightens belts for some Spokane Street business owners
Construction has been in full swing around the 300 block of Spokane Street in Post Falls since early September, but as the work multiplied, foot traffic to som…
Talks continue for Kootenai County fairgrounds agreement
Fair administrators and Kootenai County Commissioners are still working out an agreement to keep the fairgrounds at the current site for the foreseeable future.
Kootenai County offers employees 'triage as well as treatment' at new health clinic
The ribbon was cut Wednesday for the new Kootenai Member Health and Wellness Clinic for county employees and their families. County Commissioner Leslie Dunca…
Four-time American Olympic gold medalist runs swim clinic for Coeur d'Alene Area Swim Team
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which concluded this summer, left the swimmers of Coeur d'Alene Area Swim Team (CAST) inspired to start a new season of training …
Two Shoshone County area closures lifted after prescribed burns
The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday that two closures in the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District near Kellogg and Prichard ended Monday night. The closu…
Idaho game guides indicted for illegal mountain lion hunts
A federal grand jury in Pocatello indicted three big game guides who allegedly guided illegal hunts, resulting in the kills of at least 11 mountain lions in Idaho, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Volunteers needed for tree work at Q’emiln Park
Tree cleanup is planned Saturday, Oct. 5 at Q’emiln Park in Post Falls.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What washes up on tiny beaches?
Helpers: Nonie O'Neill
After pouring her energy into the Market at the Heart as a volunteer since 2017, Nonie O'Neill was nominated by the Heart of the Market director Myndi Sizemore…
NEW THIS MORNING: Wednesday, October 2
Top local headlines for Wednesday, October 2.
Secretary of State McGrane talks voter education, election security in visit to Coeur d'Alene
Kootenai County voters were able to hear from Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane and Kootenai County Clerk Jennifer Locke during the Coeur d’Alene Regional …
Post Falls creates IT director position, hires Kirby for position
On same the same day as the email system went down for the City of Post Falls, a new IT director position was created.
Idaho senator's residency challenged by District 2 constituents
The residence of Idaho Sen. Phil Hart, R-Kellogg, is in question following a formal investigation request submitted to the Idaho secretary of state.