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Kootenai Health lays off 80 positions
Kootenai Health, Northern Idaho’s largest healthcare system and employer, confirmed Monday that it will eliminate …
Cd'A Roller Derby to hang up skates
The Coeur d’Alene Roller Derby will dissolve by the end of February 2024 unless they can connect to a practice space
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do golfers get in their stockings?
Meet Christmas for All's Unsung Heroes
The Kootenai County Mental Health Court - with a mission of helping participants transform their lives by changing their criminal behavior and addressing their…
Beware of spoofed websites and mailers from ‘lenders’
Patricia Perkins, director of the Idaho Department of Finance, is warning consumers to be aware of scams online and in the mail.
KCSO investigates fatal crash
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Monday.
Assessor withdraws massive public records request
Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs has withdrawn public record requests submitted to the treasurer’s office that were expected to generate many tens of thous…
Collaboration + communication = more unified education
Most teachers can't help but be proud when they see students improve. It can really tug the heartstrings when a struggling student takes ownership of his or…
For the kids
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kootenai County recently received a $250,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Wash., for the Jordan Johns…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Young mom makes fresh start
At 20 years old, “Sophia” was homeless and surrounded by people who used illegal drugs. Becoming a mom gave her the impetus to change her path in life.
NIC Patrol Academy celebrates 16 graduates
NIC held a graduation ceremony for 16 Basic Patrol Academy students Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in the Edminster Student Union Building on…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do Santa's elves drive?
Festival announces record-breaking year
For the third straight year, the Festival at Sandpoint broke records. Partly due to a capacity increase and partly due to three sold-out performances, Festi…
LCHS students raising funds for local families
Economic students from Lake City High School have set a big goal to collect $12,000 for local families they are "adopting" this holiday season.
Meet Christmas for All's Unsung Heroes
Christmas for All's referring partners are Kootenai County's unsung heroes who walk alongside their clients to support them. They refer their clients to Charit…
Red Kettle donations down
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is making an urgent plea for donations for its annual Red Kettle Campaign this holiday season. The Kroc Center announced in a news release it is less than a third of the way to reachi…