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IDFG says it misidentified grizzly bear
Fish and Game regrets the mistake made by its staff, the undue stress the situation caused for the hunter and the loss of the grizzly bear. Fish and Game is reviewing its staff’s part in the incident as a personnel…
E-bike battery blamed for Coeur d'Alene police fire
Officers assigned to bike patrol had received training on the e-bicycles’ use and charging after use, before they were placed into service.
River City Leadership Academy celebrates Class of 2024
Why live in a good community when you can make it a great one? Or, even better, why not strive to make it the best? That's the goal of the River City Leader…
$1M earmarked for North Idaho forests
The funds will also expand road repairs to improve watershed conditions and provide access for wildfire management and implementation of project activities.
Coeur d’ A Vette to support UGM
The event includes a silent auction, homemade pie sale, and food and beverages. There will be awards, including judges’ and people’s choice.
Post Falls City Hall remodel gets pushed back
A project to remodel city hall in Post Falls was pushed to this year after more changes were added to the slate. The total cost is estimated at about $1.2 mill…
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North Idaho agencies land grant money
These grants will enable organizations to sustain, expand, and create essential educational programs.
Lewis-Clark State College announces spring 2024 honor roll
Lewis-Clark State College has announced its honor roll for the 2024 spring semester.
Kootenai Warriors Trap Team wins first at state for third consecutive year
The Kootenai Warriors Trap Team has done it again. The Kootenai Shooting Sports nonprofit was proud to announce young shooting athletes from the Kootenai Jo…
Kootenai County to authorize Panhandle Health District to enforce aquifer chemical rules
Kootenai County commissioners will consider authorizing Panhandle Health District to enforce rules about how businesses located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquif…
California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
Newsom's announcement comes amid growing debate across the country over how to address the impacts of social media and smartphone usage, particularly on young …
Search called off for missing woman
The official search for a missing Smelterville woman has been called off, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
E-bike battery blamed for police fire
“This was a difficult, multi-day investigation,” Sandahl said. "There were many complex aspects of the fire that needed to be sorted out."
Coeur d'Alene's Hippler named grand marshal
Sue Thilo and Heidi Rogers nominated Hippler and both said they consider him a legacy and his influence stretches around the area.