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Deep freeze

Could reach 10 below

Climatologist Cliff Harris said it could be 10 degrees below zero today, and as much as 20 below with the windchill factor. The high might be 3 or 4 degrees.

Council receives religious freedom award

The Coeur d'Alene City Council received the Defense of Religious Freedom Award on Tuesday.

Council, mayor raises get green light

Won't take effect until January 2024

The Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday approved drafting an ordinance to raise the salaries of city council members and the mayor effective January 2024.

Healthy heaping of toys

Police, Les Schwab deliver hundreds of gifts to Kootenai Heath

Toys for kids

Calf moose struck by vehicle, later euthanized

Was seen in Cd'A neighborhood Sunday

calf moose

Here comes Santa Claus

CDA Firefighter driving decorated truck around town to collect canned goods.

Fire department collecting food

Cd'A council to consider raises

If approved, would not go into effect until January 2024

It's been more than five years since members of the Coeur d'Alene City Council received a raise. Tuesday, they're scheduled to discuss whether it's time for another one.

Making 'Historik'

App gives Museum of North Idaho more opportunities to connect with history

Chris Whalen creates apps that opens door to history

Find winter magic on Tubbs Hill

Tubbs Hill a winter wonderland

Tony Berns named chamber's Citizen of the Year

Lindsay Allen receives Ed Abbott Volunteer of the Year honor

Chamber honors members at annual banquet

Health District reports first flu-related deaths

State health officials fear another surge of respiratory illnesses coming

The Panhandle Health District on Thursday reported its first influenza-related deaths of the flu season.

Cold-water friends

Group cites health benefits of Saturday morning dips into Lake Coeur d'Alene

This small group of friends who take Saturday morning dips into Lake Coeur d'Alene share a common belief: Cold water is good.

Diver: Tarp over sunken dozer was moved

ITD, DEQ to determine best course of action with oil leak

ITD, DEQ will decide next steps on dealing with oil leak at Higgens Point

Flashing lights 'a blessing'

City teams with Rotary Club, others for safety beacons outside Winton Elementary

CDA has flashing beacons at about 25 sites

Win for River's Edge

Public will have access to river under development approved by planning commission

River’s Edge Apartments came before the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission Tuesday with three requests and came away with a clean sweep. Key points for the commission were that the North Idaho Centennial Trail would run along the Spokane River in the development and the public could access it, and it would provide more housing.

Cd'A schools seeks support for school levies

Measures go to voters in March

Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber President and CEO Linda Coppess on Tuesday called on members to support the Coeur d’Alene School District’s two upcoming levies.

Oil leak 'minimal' threat to eagles

Wildlife biologist to survey sheen site at Higgens Point

An oil sheen on Lake Coeur d'Alene from sunken construction equipment at Higgens Point is expected to have "minimal impact" on fish and wildlife.

CDA library trustees adopt ethics, conduct policy

Makes allowances for miniature horses to be in library as service animals

Policy on behavior

ITD confirms oil sheen source

Says it's coming from sunken dozer; diver going down Wednesday

The Idaho Transportation Department confirmed Monday that oil is leaking from construction equipment that fell into Lake Coeur d'Alene more than 30 years ago.

Young at heart

Affinity resident creates Christmas train

Train destined for holiday cheer

'Crisis is at our front door'

Children's Village seeing rise in cases

Vanessa Moos leaves no doubt when it comes to what's happening at Children's Village.

Little girl, big heart

Lola Haycraft, 7, collects food for families at Christmas

Little girl, big heart

Cd'A to spend $1M for police expansion

Will buy 1.6 acres north of station

Police Station expansion moves ahead

Higgens oil sheen source sought

Believed to be from equipment that sank in 1990

Heavy equipment that sank into Lake Coeur d'Alene more than 30 years ago is believed to be the source of an oil sheen that appeared on the lake's surface at Higgens Point this week.

'It's not just a hospital'

Trustees say proposed transition to nonprofit is necessary to thrive as regional medical center

Several Kootenai Health trustees reiterated their support on Thursday for the hospital district to transition from being government-owned to a nonprofit, while one said he opposed it. “We are here for one purpose and that’s to maintain health services for Kootenai Health at the highest standard available,” said Trustee Katie Brodie. About 75 people attended the informational meeting at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn. Trustees did not take questions from the audience, but answered written questions from a moderator.

Music's 'Mona Lisa'

Compositions by Post Falls man used in 'Stealing Mona Lisa' that opens in New York this month

Gary Edwards, for the first time later this month, will venture into New York City. The Post Falls man has good reason. He wrote the music for a musical comedy, "Stealing Mona Lisa," which opens Dec. 22 at the Theater for the New City.

Cd'A, PF sue county

Argue it can't keep charges, interest associated with delinquent property taxes

Cities argue county can't keep charges, interest associated with delinquent property taxes

Cd'A council denies some new fees

Wants more time to review proposals for STRs, parks

The Coeur d'Alene City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on several fee increases in different departments including building, finance, legal, library, municipal services, parks and recreation, police, planning and water.

On Comet! On Cupid!

Reindeer Express comes to The Coeur d'Alene Resort

John Costigan wanted to arrive early and be first in line Tuesday to see Comet and Cupid.

Pearl Harbor always on their minds

PF American Legion vets reflect on Dec. 7

Just inside the front door of American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls is a 100-year-old piece of Hawaiian koa wood. It's beautiful, but it's what is embedded in that wood that gives meaning for veterans. It's a piece of steel artifact that was removed from the superstructure of the USS Arizona that was sunk in the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, taking with it 1,177 sailors and Marines. Even though it was 81 years ago, the day is well remembered by veterans.

Pet 'Love' lights up Silver Lake Mall

KHS fundraiser in 10th year

Lights show love for pets

Gas prices lowest in months

Fuel under $3.50 a gallon

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular is $3.94 per gallon, which is 17 cents less than a week ago and 36 cents less than a month ago.

Cd'A to consider fee hikes

Snow plan will also be outlined

A public hearing on numerous fee increases is scheduled at tonight's City Council meeting.

'Beautiful souls'

Family, friends share memories, love for slain UI students

About 400 people, including roughly 50 UI students, attended a two-hour celebration of life event at Real Life Ministries that included prayer, song and remembrances of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

Burning mad over berms

CDA streets boss meets with residents about snowplow concerns

Bob Carchia was not happy with what greeted him in his driveway Thursday morning.

Wanted: Bell ringers

Red Kettle campaign goal is $245K

Amy Voeller, director of development with the Salvation Army Kroc Center, said about 50-75 bell-ringer shifts are unfilled, with majority of those between Dec. 12-23.

Snowflakes, sleds and shovels: Storm drops more than 12 inches in North Idaho

Storm drops more than 12 inches in North Idaho

Climatologist Cliff Harris measured 12.7 inches of snow at his Player Drive home by 4 p.m. That was the second-most for a single day in November, with the record still at 16 inches set Nov. 19, 1963.

Missing Gunner

Owner believes beloved family dog ate poisoned chicken left near their home

Gunner was the family protector, a fiercely loyal 9-year-old German shepherd of the Chamberland family.

Let it snow — on Jan. 7

Clark's Diamond Jewelers brings back popular promotion

If it snows at least 5 inches at the Spokane International Airport on Jan. 7, all purchases at Clark’s made between Nov. 19 and Dec. 31 will be entirely refunded.

StanCraft buys North Idaho Maritime

Purchase will create workforce of more than 200

StanCraft Companies recently purchased North Idaho Maritime.

This one's for you, health care heroes

Foundation honors Kootenai Health employees with special morning at Cd'A Resort

Saturday morning's "Healthcare Heroes" event at The Coeur d'Alene Resort was a welcome boost for Kootenai Health employees and family.

A Coeur d'Alene Christmas

Parade, lights, fireworks brighten the start of the holidays

Christmas kickoff

Giving trees

Designers bring out their best Christmas decorations for Kootenai Health Foundation benefit

There is one day above all that Nicole Jacklin and her mom Deb Mongeau look forward to more than any other. Not Christmas. Not Fourth of July. Not Thanksgiving, although that's close. "We consider Thanksgiving as Festival of Trees eve," Mongeau said. "It's not even Thanksgiving," Jacklin added. "It's the day before Festival of Trees." The two were among teams decorating trees Friday for the 34th annual Festival of Trees.

Before the parade passes by

Mom, daughter, as usual, arrive hours early to claim spot

Friday afternoon, empty chairs lined Sherman Avenue, saving spots for their owners for the 30th annual Lighting Ceremony Parade. A good two hours before the parade, only two of those chairs were already occupied. One by Aundrea Farmer and one by her daughter Neisha Farmer.

Fireworks ignite holidays

Annual display funded by Hagadone Corp. follows tonight's parade

The Hagadone Corp. is marking its 35th Holiday Lighting Ceremony tonight on the front lawn of The Coeur d’Alene Resort. The treasured community celebration will follow the 30th annual Lighting Ceremony Parade in downtown Coeur d'Alene, and will include the best fireworks show yet.

Toys for kids, in honor of Ezra

Cutting Edge Customs donates more than 1,000 gifts to Toys for Tots

Ezra Richards was not quite 4 years old when he died of a rare liver cancer. Jonathan and Alyssa Smith are friends of Ezra's family, and honored his memory Tuesday by donating more than 1,000 toys to Toys for Tots.

Eagles swoop, soar over Lake Cd'A

Bald eagles put on aerial shows at Higgens Point

A single bald eagle was perched on a tree that looked down on Higgens Point on Wednesday morning. Then, another landed on a branch above it.

Cougar strikes again?

Dalton Gardens residents: Cougar killed deer in yard

The second Dalton Gardens resident in six weeks reported they believe a cougar killed a deer on their residential property. Diane Link, who lives with her husband near Fourth Street and Canfield, said they found a dead deer in their yard Monday morning. Based on the evidence - paw prints, blood, injuries and signs that the carcass had been dragged - they believe it was the work of a cougar, but did not see one.

City floats $500K dock project

Most would be funded with state grant

The Third Street mooring docks near Tubbs Hill were built with wood and installed in 2000. Since, the city has spent close to $100,000 in repairs, about half of that in the past five years. For Parks Director Bill Greenwood, that's more than enough and it's time to replace them. Greenwood asked for and received permission for the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a $350,000 state Waterfront Improvement Fund grant to help pay for the $500,000 project.

'People really care'

Operation Christmas Child receives record 16,000 shoeboxes

Monday morning, the final day of Operation Christmas Child in North Idaho, a senior citizen walked in the doors of Anthem Church. She had seen the Operation Christmas Child sign and wanted to contribute, she explained. Out of breath, but smiling, the woman handed over a single shoebox. “She was so proud of it,” said a volunteer.