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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 …
Local nonprofits to community: THANK YOU
Local nonprofit organizations and causes are recipients of various means of support throughout the year, from pocket change to oversized checks and from helpin…
Kroc Center fundraiser brings in $185K
The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s annual Flannel Fest Gala took place Nov. 9 and raised $185,000 for the center’s outreach programs.
Coeur du Christ Academy aims to expand
Coeur du Christ Academy, a classical high school academy in the Catholic tradition, has announced a significant expansion proposal and capital campaign.
Frequent flyer rules keep changing — here's why
As the U.S. holiday travel season picks up, many people are noticing that their frequent flyer benefits aren’t going as far as they used to.
Shalena's Breakfast with Santa to celebrate 37 years
For nearly 40 years, the Hauser Fire Department has held an annual event to help families in the throes of childhood cancer while remembering a little cancer w…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What did the turkey say to the hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
Post Falls continues to flourish
Gang violence in Haiti. Wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. Atrocities against humanity happening abroad and stateside. High inflation, high cost of livi…
Cruising to the North Pole
Light show and fireworks set Journey to the North Pole off with a bang
Impact fees to fund parks draws fire
Several council members also said they were not ready to make a decision on the proposed CIPs and needed more information and more clarity.
Idaho homeowners to receive $192M in property tax reductions
This year, the Idaho Legislature is cutting property taxes by more than $300 million, addressing one of top priorities that Idahoans have identified in public …
Late tax payments due to error won't be penalized
Kootenai County commissioners have authorized the cancelation of penalties and interest on tax bills that are paid late due to a typo which resulted in a multi…
Elf returning to shelves
The more Elves you find, the better chance you have to win gift cards from over 20 participating businesses
'Ceremony of Remembrance' set for Dec. 2
free event includes a complimentary ornament, and reading of loved ones’ names.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
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Turning to telehealth
The virtual care model with Access Telecare will include a medical director and core providers who will work specifically for Kootenai Health across the adult …