F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region

With spring and summer activities in full swing across most of the state, now is the prefect time to review and abide by some basic bear awareness reminders – both while recreating in the woods and while living in close proximity to bears. Read on for some helpful tips on both fronts.

Local kids place at Invention Convention nationals

Winners hail from Lakeland, Bryan, Hayden Meadows

North Idaho's young inventors earned a place on the national stage at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, held June 5-7 at the Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich.

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriend’s 2 children in jury decision

When asked by the judge whether he wanted to make a statement, Daybell declined.

Michael Vredenburg, 37

Michael Vredenburg, 37

Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot

A moose will often bluff by pawing the ground and licking its lips. If it lowers its ears, a charge is likely forthcoming!

The kids are all right

During an open house at school, Jenny began talking to one of her classmates.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office proposes $50 million budget

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

Harold Dean Murray, 62

Harold Dean Murray, 62, passed away on March 13th, 2024. Dean was born on June 7, 1961, in Ellensburg, WA, to Madelyn Kay Murray and Robert “Bob” Murray. He was the second of four children and spent most of his youth in the Tri-Cities.

Important dates to help plan your June

From tags sales to general season openers, here’s a partial list of what’s happening in June

Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates you should know to help you plan.

Coeur d'Alene Library announces writing competition winners

The winners in the 2024 Julie Meier Writers Competition at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library were notified of their placements May 24.

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Taxes should add up

The time for the large headline was two years ago when Schneidmiller got Post Falls to alter general plan designation/zone for this property from Low Density, R-1, to RM, residential-mixed, and annexed it. Had it remained at R-1, the maximum homes that could fit after streets, sidewalks, parks would be 4 per acre: 238 x 4 = 952. The zone change allowed much smaller lot sizes and allowed for commercial and apartments. The concession to “just” 1,400 units, a condition imposed by the city, does not include 15 acres of land designated to commercial uses. The property adjacent on the south, Fieldstone at Prairie Falls, has far less density.

Fairel Wideen, 78

Fairel Wideen, 78, of Post Falls, passed away peacefully on May 17th.

Harvey Horton Ekins, 83

Harvey H. Ekins was born May 21, 1941, in New Rochelle, N.Y., and died June 4, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His father was a newspaper reporter and foreign correspondent Herbert Roslyn (HR) “Bud” Ekins and his mother was Ted Catherine (Lowrance) Ekins. In 1950, his father bought the Goldthwaite Eagle Texas newspaper and Harv lived in Texas several years until the family returned to New York.

East Sherman Food Trucks breaks ground

New street eats court expected to open as early as September

The east side of Sherman Avenue is about to become a whole lot tastier.

North Idaho STEM Charter students wrap electrical boxes in original art

NI STEM Charter students wrap electrical boxes in original art

Six graphic design students from North Idaho STEM Charter Academy wrapped up the school year by wrapping up electrical boxes in their original art.

MY TURN: 'We stand in support of you'

As a pastor and member of this community, I am saddened by the harassment of students from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in McEuen Park this past Wednesday.

Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffalo

Grizzly bears and wolves are usually the star attractions for wildlife watchers in Yellowstone but this spring, a tiny and exceedingly rare white buffalo calf has stolen the show.

New owners for Big Red's Barn

Offering indoor animal experiences and education, Big Red's Barn has new owners at 7397 Government Way in Dalton Gardens.

Dallas Michael Howell Sr., 76

Dallas Michael Howell Sr, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away quietly in his sleep on May 26, 2024.

Fore! Kootenai golfers to raise money for 4-H

The fifth annual Coeur54 will see 16 players start their day at Coeur d'Alene Golf Club

This year's major beneficiary will be 4-H programs in Kootenai County.