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Hayden breaks ground on new Ramsey Road extension
February 11, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Hayden breaks ground on new Ramsey Road extension

A groundbreaking ceremony for the $14 million Ramsey Road Extension Project celebrated the start to the construction phase Monday by the Hayden Public Works Facility. The project became a target traffic goal almost 15 years ago and is primarily funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

Post Falls moves forward with police access ordinance
February 10, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Post Falls moves forward with police access ordinance

Police Chief Greg McLean recently appealed to the City Council to support an ordinance concerning police access in demanding or exigent circumstances. The ordinance passed unanimously. "Time is life," McLean said.

Post Falls adds employee protections
February 9, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Post Falls adds employee protections

Some employees say they have been threatened

An ordinance request asking to prohibit disruption or obstruction of city government operations and offices was brought back to City Council this week after initially being presented in November.

Save the trees: Developer, residents in Post Falls come to agreement
February 8, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Save the trees: Developer, residents in Post Falls come to agreement

Post Falls City Council voted to annex a location from Kootenai County in order to bring the 4.89-acre Killdeer Avenue lot into the city footprint. The property was located in a county island South of Killdeer Avenue between Greensferry and Cecil roads.

Haug announces Post Falls mayoral bid
February 7, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Haug announces Post Falls mayoral bid

Platform includes smaller government, reducing city budget

Scot Haug announced his candidacy for Post Falls Mayor and advocated for smaller government and less red tape for businesses on Thursday at Knudtsen Chevrolet. “I have been dedicated to our community for over 30 years from patrol officer to police chief,” Haug said.

Boat Expo making waves
February 6, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Boat Expo making waves

Pontoon to be given away in Feb. 15 drawing

Deborah and John Fast moved to North Idaho seeking a lifestyle they saw fading away in their community in Washington state. “We love the more rugged lifestyle here,” Deborah Fast said of their recent move to Bayview. “We always wanted to live in a harbor town and this came up and we’re just deliriously happy.”

Residents plan Post Falls marina meeting to share concerns
February 5, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Residents plan Post Falls marina meeting to share concerns

Residents against the marina expansion at Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the Spokane River are holding a meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Post Falls Library room one, 821 N Spokane St, Post Falls.

Bay Watchers: Lake Coeur d'Alene is warming
February 3, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Bay Watchers: Lake Coeur d'Alene is warming

Higher temperatures reported

COEUR d’ALENE — During the Bay Watchers annual meeting Meg Wolf of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute and Craig Cooper of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality presented updates on the water quality and data methods in the works for monitoring Coeur d'Alene Lake. The presentation at the Harbor Center Coeur d’Alene went over data patterns at 11 monitoring sites collected by citizen scientists at Arrow Point, Beauty Bay, Blue Creek Bay, Cave Bay, Everwell Bay, Leaning Pine Point, Moscow Bay and Steamboat Point.

North Idaho firefighters return home after California deployment
January 30, 2025 1:09 a.m.

North Idaho firefighters return home after California deployment

Firefighters welcomed after firefighting in L.A. County

Tyler Turrell was covered in big hugs by his sons Doxon, Summit and Brixton Tuesday outside the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District station in Hayden. The family had a joyful reunion after a two-week deployment to help firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County.

Report: To make ends meet, Post Falls residents need to earn $27 an hour
January 29, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Report: To make ends meet, Post Falls residents need to earn $27 an hour

79% of respondents identified house prices as a major issue.

Literary Souls: Book lovers turn to a new chapter
January 29, 2025 1 a.m.

Literary Souls: Book lovers turn to a new chapter

POST FALLS — Stephanie Seher can’t help but notice how her regular customers like to drive trends at Literary Souls, her used bookstore. Gnomes populate many of the shelves and Seher said she’s had to hide her collection of solar movement decorations since they became too big of a trend for visitors coming to the shop to bestow.

Eldora Brown reflects on 100 years of life, cards and cross-stitch
January 28, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Eldora Brown reflects on 100 years of life, cards and cross-stitch

Eldora Brown reflects on 100 years of life, cards, and cross-stitch

Eldora Brown counts her 100 years of life through cards and cross-stitch.

New truck adds fuel to fighting food insecurity
January 24, 2025 1:06 a.m.

New truck adds fuel to fighting food insecurity

Betty (White) the truck joins 3rd Avenue Marketplace team

POST FALLS — How do you have a party for a truck? Staff at the 3rd Avenue Marketplace know the answer.

CLN board advances adults-only library rooms
January 23, 2025 1 a.m.

CLN board advances adults-only library rooms

Plass to patrons: 'If you see something, say something'

Community Library Network board members recently moved ahead with creating adults-only rooms in CLN libraries in Kootenai County. So far, CLN has received 17 requests for relocation of material and no requests for reconsideration of materials since the harmful materials law went effect July 1, 2024, according to Library Director Martin Walters.

'Trump Train' celebrates Trump's inauguration in Coeur d'Alene
January 21, 2025 1:08 a.m.

'Trump Train' celebrates Trump's inauguration in Coeur d'Alene

On President Donald Trump’s inauguration day, local fans organized a show of support after the ceremony. Terri Seymour said she watched a broadcast of the full ceremony before quickly leaving to drive around the area along with other supporters with, gathering up banners and decorations along the way to adorn their vehicles.

All aboard! Brunner Road railway crossing project funded
January 18, 2025 1:05 a.m.

All aboard! Brunner Road railway crossing project funded

Lakes Highway District recently announced a $14.5 million award from USDOT Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to eliminate a railway crossing on Brunner Road. The BNSF Railroad crossing project will construct a roundabout, the second alternative outlined in the project pitch to FRA. Brunner Road is a rural east/west major collector road.

Plew picked to fill Post Falls council seat
January 17, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Plew picked to fill Post Falls council seat

Mayor Ron Jacobson and city councilors interviewed Aaron Plew, Patrick O'Halloran, Annette Nolting, and Julie Hensley in a conference room at city hall, eventually unanimously confirming Aaron Plew to fill council seat two Thursday after the name was put forth by Jacobson. A full room of residents were present to observe the interviews and additional chairs had to be added as additional constituents arrived.

Post Falls Bridal Tour turns 10
January 17, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Post Falls Bridal Tour turns 10

Wedding vendors will be at three locations on Saturday

In 2010, Vicky and Larry Tanner tied the knot and got married on a crisp fall day in November at the Trailhead in Post Falls. As the ceremony progressed, snow began to fall, framing their ceremony with soft fluffy flakes. Vicky Tanner said she and her husband had reconnected three decades after high school and stumbled onto the venue as an option through her work as a city employee for Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department.

Post Falls council sets strict rules for filling vacant seats
January 16, 2025 1 a.m.

Post Falls council sets strict rules for filling vacant seats

Rules exclude past candidates

City councilors communicated very specific stipulations to Mayor Ron Jacobson about the kind of candidates desired wanted to fill Josh Walker’s council seat.

Idaho Gov. Little visits Hayden to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan
January 14, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Idaho Gov. Little visits Hayden to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan

Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.

'Make us an offer': Heated exchange marks Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board meeting
January 11, 2025 1:07 a.m.

'Make us an offer': Heated exchange marks Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board meeting

A meeting to mediate the dissolution of the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board was steeped in tension Friday in Hayden City Council chambers.

North Idaho fire crews deploy to California wildfires
January 10, 2025 1:08 a.m.

North Idaho fire crews deploy to California wildfires

At 6 a.m. Thursday, first responders from fire departments spanning North Idaho assembled their fire engines to begin the two-day trek to relieve fire crews battling the fires in Los Angeles County.

Residents turn out in opposition of marina expansion in Post Falls
January 9, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Residents turn out in opposition of marina expansion in Post Falls

At the top of the City Council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Ron Jacobson addressed the residents hoping to make public comments about an issue regarding the proposed expansion of Marina 33 at the former Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River.

No place like home: Wallace Food Bank looks for new location
January 7, 2025 1 a.m.

No place like home: Wallace Food Bank looks for new location

The Wallace Food Bank is searching for a new place to call home. Last winter, the nonprofit began looking for a new building that better fit their needs, but the clock is now ticking down on locating a new spot to base their operations. For years, the group has called the Prayer Station basement home, but the church’s lease expired at the end of 2024 and their future tenure at the 4th Street is uncertain.

Helpers: Road to rebuilding theater aided by local couple's efforts
January 6, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Helpers: Road to rebuilding theater aided by local couple's efforts

Helpers on the local arts scene, Brooke and Damon Wood have been nominated for their work helping Lake City Playhouse thrive again after the theater took a turn. Jessica Peterson of Lake City Playhouse nominated them both for their intense efforts.

Chinese mystery snails continue to plague Post Falls pond
January 4, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Chinese mystery snails continue to plague Post Falls pond

POST FALLS — Two years after forcing the closure of Falls Park Pond, invasive Chinese mystery snails remain a persistent problem for local officials.

Dalton Gardens eyes City Hall work
January 2, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Dalton Gardens eyes City Hall work

Just before the clock ran out with the ringing in of the new year, Dalton Gardens City Council held a special meeting Monday to earmark ARPA funds before the end of the year to keep them in play. In order to still be eligible for city infrastructure needs between now and 2026, they needed to be committed to specific project by Dec. 31, 2024.

Post Falls city councilors talk projects, challenges
January 1, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Post Falls city councilors talk projects, challenges

Local elected officials in Post Falls share their thoughts on upcoming projects and challenges in the new year.

Idaho exceeds 2 million residents
December 29, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Idaho exceeds 2 million residents

Idaho’s population is now over 2 million at 2,001,619. In a wrap-up of the 2024 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Idaho Department of Labor released a breakdown of what those totals mean for trends for the rest of the state.

Don't let debt make financial goals seem unachievable
December 28, 2024 1 a.m.

Don't let debt make financial goals seem unachievable

The stress of addressing debt can be overwhelming, but Coeur d'Alene-based Edward Jones financial advisor Lauren Burton has some tips for how to get out under the crush of owed finances.

That's a wrap: Christmas crime down
December 27, 2024 1 a.m.

That's a wrap: Christmas crime down

Package thefts drop off, police say

It's been a surprisingly slow year for seasonal thefts. 2024 was marked by an absence in the usual law enforcement warnings to beware of thieves taking advantage of package deliveries during the Christmas season to swipe parcels as a matter of convenience.

ITD focusing on Rathdrum corridor
December 26, 2024 1:09 a.m.

ITD focusing on Rathdrum corridor

What's complete, what's coming for highway projects

Wondering what Idaho Transportation Department construction projects are around the corner for the Rathdrum corridor?

'Greening' of St. Luke's Episcopal Church ushers in Christmas season
December 24, 2024 1:07 a.m.

'Greening' of St. Luke's Episcopal Church ushers in Christmas season

The “greening” of the church is a Christmastime tradition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Wildfire risk, inflation driving up Idaho's homeowners insurance costs
December 22, 2024 1:08 a.m.

Wildfire risk, inflation driving up Idaho's homeowners insurance costs

Home insurance has been on the rise lately in Idaho, and homeowners in North Idaho are feeling the pinch. Coeur d'Alene resident Doris Lunceford said that her family was told by the insurance company that everyone in the area was experiencing a major increase.

Post Falls marina project draws opposition
December 21, 2024 1:08 a.m.

Post Falls marina project draws opposition

Some object to lights, additional slips

Residents living near showed up Wednesday night alongside their neighbors to publicly oppose Marina 33 expansion as part of the Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River property.

The future of Post Falls housing: What changes do residents want?
December 21, 2024 1:07 a.m.

The future of Post Falls housing: What changes do residents want?

Post Falls has set out to determine how housing needs are being met within the city through a housing survey.

Post Falls wastewater treatment turns to tinsel talk
December 21, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Post Falls wastewater treatment turns to tinsel talk

Post Falls discusses new processes

How do you turn a water treatment talk into a holiday-themed metaphor? Post Falls utilities manager Craig Borrenpohl came prepared to the Tuesday city council meeting as he explained how the city is adding tertiary treatments for wastewater at their facility during the updates and expansion.

High flying: Post Falls woman breaks frisbee record at 99
December 19, 2024 1:08 a.m.

High flying: Post Falls woman breaks frisbee record at 99

The perception may be that after a certain age, you’ve reached most of your milestones. Lorna Daniels is proof that you can achieve your goals at any age.

Bundled by gratitude: Local veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
December 17, 2024 1:08 a.m.

Bundled by gratitude: Local veterans honored with Quilts of Valor

Herman Shoopman couldn’t contain his reaction to seeing his quilt of valor, covering his face in excitement and emotion, when Kathy Whetstine presented it to him Monday morning.

Santa learns CPR
December 14, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Santa learns CPR

Hands of Hope aims to save lives

Santa Claus is getting hands-on this holiday season to try and save lives. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue helped teach CPR to about 4,000 people last year, but they’re hoping to make the skill less intimidating by partnering with Northwest Specialty Hospital and Post Falls ER and Hospital to host holiday drop-in training sessions.

Breaking ground on a miracle
December 12, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Breaking ground on a miracle

Residents will begin to move into Miracle on Britton homes next year

Garrett Kreitz and Caitie Kreitz have been looking for a home within their price range since they moved to North Idaho in 2019. Earlier this year, they applied for one of the Miracle on Britton homes and were pleasantly surprised by the news that they had been selected to become homeowners.

Season of giving extends to blood donations
December 12, 2024 1:05 a.m.

Season of giving extends to blood donations

While the worst of the winter weather holds off, donors are encouraged to take advantage of the clear driving conditions and donate blood to replenish the supply.

Post Falls subdivisions dominate to-do list for planning and zoning meeting
December 10, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Post Falls subdivisions dominate to-do list for planning and zoning meeting

Subdivisions are the focus of the Post Falls planning and zoning commission slated for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday night in council chambers. The Landmark Place subdivision reasoned decision will be addressed after residents highlighted concerns about traffic in relation to the subdivision.

Winterfest wows in Post Falls
December 7, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Winterfest wows in Post Falls

Kids and adults of all ages got into the spirit of the season Friday during Winterfest at Post Falls City Hall. Wearing a holiday light necklace and fluffy winter hat, 8-year-old Arrow Babowicz said watching bonfires the fires was her favorite part of the experience so far.

Stogies and Stories opens in Post Falls
December 6, 2024 1 a.m.

Stogies and Stories opens in Post Falls

When owners Chris Johnson, Jim Fox and Mike Oertel were designing Stogies and Stories: Cigars, Spirits and Friends, the tone they set out to create was a place patrons can unwind in an inclusive atmosphere. “Relaxing is the main thing,” Oertel said. “We wanted to make it more open and friendly for everyone.”

Post Falls council wrestles with fine print of facility repairs
December 5, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Post Falls council wrestles with fine print of facility repairs

During a presentation about the biofilter improvements and updates to the solids hopper at the Post Falls water reclamation facility Tuesday night, the discussion turned to the bid process for public works projects.

Giving Tuesday brings in $28,000 for Rathdrum, Post Falls charities
December 5, 2024 1 a.m.

Giving Tuesday brings in $28,000 for Rathdrum, Post Falls charities

Over the month of December, vehicles sold at Knudtsen Chevrolet racked up money for local charities.

Post Falls eyes solution for parking along narrow road
December 4, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Post Falls eyes solution for parking along narrow road

A traffic study presentation turned tense during a City Council meeting Tuesday night over parking enforcement.

Rathdrum Mountain Trail will soon be more accessible to visually impaired
December 3, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Rathdrum Mountain Trail will soon be more accessible to visually impaired

Hikers with visual impairments will be able to better navigate the trail on Rathdrum Mountain this spring thanks to a new app being installed by the parks and recreation department.

After disagreements with Hayden Lake, Hayden and county seek to dissolve sewer board
December 3, 2024 1:06 a.m.

After disagreements with Hayden Lake, Hayden and county seek to dissolve sewer board

Arguments over growth spark move

The city of Hayden and Kootenai County issued a request to dissolve the joint powers agreement with partners of the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board.