Lance Armstrong's downfall now complete

Emergency preparedness workshop canceled

Workshop will be rescheduled late May

The Disability Action Center Emergency Preparedness workshop for those with disabilities scheduled today has been canceled.

When disaster strikes

Army of responders tag-team mayhem scenario during training

RATHDRUM - Artificial"chaos" broke out throughout Kootenai County on Thursday as the setup of a disaster drill.

Tracking railway safety

Forum tackles issue of derailments and how agencies prevent, prepare and respond

Numerous pieces are set into motion when a railway disaster strikes. “There is a lot going on on a large-scale event,” Northern Lakes Fire Protection District Training Chief Mike Mather said.

Prepare for disaster - this Saturday

POST FALLS — The public is invited to a free seminar on emergency preparedness on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Post Falls police station, 1717 E. Polston Ave.

NIACH emergency exercise goes smoothly

The Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital (NIACH) conducted a Joint Emergency Preparedness Exercise with the Post Falls Police Department Swat Team on Jan. 28.

Darrel C. Kirking, 61

Darrel Kirking, 61, of Post Falls, passed away January 9, 2014, from a tragic car accident, and is with his loving Lord.

Area Agency on Aging starts Friendship Corps

COEUR d'ALENE - The Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, has started a new program to serve local homebound seniors, called the Friendship Corps.

Cd'A Chamber gets ready for COEURfest

COEURfest 2019 is Sept. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. in McEuen Park. Organized by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, locals will observe, learn and do in seven “experience” areas that highlight the very cool reasons why we love living here.

Preparing for the winter season ahead

If the early November snowfall is any indication of the season ahead, we’re in for a long and snowy winter. If you live in North Idaho, you may not be able to avoid the winter weather, but you can prepare for it.

Prepare for high winds today

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the region this afternoon through midnight.

County puts emergency manager on paid leave

On the same day President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the spread of the coronavirus, the Nez Perce County commissioners placed their emergency manager on paid administrative leave without explanation.

Study: Idaho least prepared for public health emergency

Idaho and Alaska are the least prepared states in the nation in the event of a public health emergency, a new study found.

Friendship Corps seeks volunteers

Next training session scheduled to begin Sept. 8

A training seminar that matches volunteers with homebound seniors is scheduled in September.

VACCINES: Support congressional funding

We are so close to global polio eradication.

Be prepared for winter conditions

COEUR d'ALENE — Winter storm season is upon us, and the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management is offering residents tips to be better prepared for the unexpected and various winter conditions ahead.

In Coronavirus Relief Bill, Hospitals Poised To Get Massive Infusion Of Cash

Congress on Friday gave final approval to a massive funding bill that would steer an unprecedented amount of cash to the nation’s hospitals that are or soon will be struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Practicing preparedness

Home health care providers put emergency plans to the test

Little mobilizes Guard firefighters

Stage 2 fire restrictions start Monday

Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect Monday.

FUNDING FIRST RESPONDERS: Money well-spent

My experience this past Wednesday reinforced my belief that Kootenai Fire, Rescue and Paramedics operate at the highest level of preparedness and efficiency in their response to emergencies that arise.