CRAIG NORTHRUP
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Little extends stay-home mandate
Gov. Brad Little extended his stay-home order to April 30 during a press conference Wednesday morning.
ACLU files lawsuit against Idaho transgender athlete law
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state of Idaho over the Fairness In Women’s Sports Act.
Governor extends stay-home order to April 30
Gov. Brad Little extended his stay-home order to April 30 during a press conference this morning.
Big decision for Little
Governor announces shutdown plan today
Governor likely to extend stay-home order
Gov. Brad Little told an Idaho audience Tuesday that he’s leaning toward extending the stay-home order he imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Crews readying for next Atlas park stage
COEUR d’ALENE — Construction crews are wrapping up the most recent stage of the Atlas Waterfront Park and are preparing, one way or another, to build its infrastructure.
Communication keeps evictions at bay
Communication keeps evictions at bay
Coeur d’Alene to keep City Beach open
COEUR d’ALENE — Those looking to enjoy a quiet, reflective, healthy, socially-distanced walk along City Beach in Coeur d’Alene can take a deep, relaxing breath of fresh lakeside air.
COVID spares comedian’s funny bone
North Idahoan in London thinking of home
Library furloughs 22 as doors remain closed
After closing its doors to the public, the Coeur d’Alene Public Library faced the grim reality that businesses and institutions throughout Idaho and across the country are grappling with: layoffs.
Lucky break gives ‘Dicey’ a new home
If the newest sculpture in Coeur d’Alene is any indication, our luck is starting to turn.
BRACED FOR A SURGE Kootenai County appears ready for whatever virus dishes out
COEUR d’ALENE — As doctors, politicians and health officials acknowledge that America will likely see the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks to come, health care workers are reporting calamitous conditions in our larger metro hospitals.
Cd’A Council using Zoom to keep meetings public
Coeur d’Alene City Council meetings are seldom empty venues. People show up at the library’s community room to give testimony, to accept an award, or simply out of civic duty or sheer curiosity.
Coronavirus closures keep drivers’ licenses from expiring
The Idaho Department of Motor Vehicles has extended the lifespan of drivers’ licenses that either would have or will expire between March 1 and May 31. Drivers who ordinarily would need to get their licenses renewed in that three-month timeframe now have until June 30 to renew.
Coronavirus casts its vote for absentee-only primary
County tally not likely until June 3
Study finds Cd’A fittest in Idaho
Coeur d’Alene is flexing its muscles today after being crowned Idaho’s Most Fitness-Friendly City.
Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics converts Hayden clinic to drive-thru
A Kootenai County pediatric institution is using its three locations as an advantage to treat young patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
Breath of fresh air
Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators
Governor vetoes rehab license exemption
Tim Remington, pastor of The Altar Church and appointed lawmaker for this year’s legislative session, said he was disappointed in Gov. Brad Little’s veto Tuesday of a bill that would exempt a local faith-based rehab center from state licensing.
Hanks drops out of Senate race, supports write-in over Souza
Shem Hanks, the former chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee, has dropped out of the race for District 4’s Senate position.
Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators
Sandpoint manufacturer cleared to sell ventilators
Governor orders 1% cuts
Move frees up $40M to fight coronavirus
TLC with PPE
Kootenai Health being cautious with mask use
Elections Office in uncharted waters
Absentee voting is best solution
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‘New stage’ leads governor to issue statewide order
Locals take stimulus promise to the bank
With Congress greenlighting a new stimulus package to jumpstart the economy through the coronavirus crisis, the Coeur d’Alene Press asked residents in Kootenai County through social media and in-person interviews — while practicing a safe 6-foot social distancing barrier — how they will best use their newfound money, once it’s approved.
Laid off? Read this
Idaho Labor urges coronavirus-cut workers to file for unemployment
Big problems for small businesses
But low-interest loans, helping hands available
Real estate market hits slowdown
When Rich Dussell was asked to comment on the current condition of the local housing market, the Windermere Realtor gave an exhausted chuckle of surrender.
‘It’s a different kind of disaster’
Governor assesses preparedness, rallies troops in North Idaho
Little preps Blaine County for isolation order
Idaho saw its sharpest spike in coronavirus cases Thursday, steering Gov. Brad Little to warn of impending isolation orders down south as 24 residents have now tested positive statewide.
Cd’A Downtown to offer curbside to restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops
Cd’A Downtown to offer curbside to restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops
Testing spikes in Idaho while 11 confirmed with coronavirus
In the last 48 hours, the number of coronavirus tests circulating through both public and private labs in Idaho has leapt by at least 25 percent, while the number of positive Idahoans has inched into double-digits.
Hayden theater open but Regal goes dark
Regal Cinemas on Tuesday closed all theaters “as a precaution amid the current circumstances,” a bulletin on Regal’s official Riverstone website reads.
Idaho Legislature hopes to wrap up Friday
The push for finishing the Idaho legislative session under the shadow of the coronavirus has driven lawmakers to set a Friday goal to wrap up the business of the state.
Testing spikes as Idaho cases remain at nine
In the last 24 hours, the number of coronavirus tests circulating through both public and private labs has leapt by 25 percent.
Cd’A mayor Widmyer signs emergency declaration
Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer signed a proclamation Tuesday night that declared a local disaster emergency in response to the coronavirus.
Idaho looking at map to track coronavirus
The website that updates the rise of the coronavirus throughout the state will likely soon include a map.
Idaho turns up the tempo as coronavirus hits home
As Idaho maneuvers through the uncharted waters of the coronavirus, its elected representatives are making the budget their top priority, with time of the essence.
Idaho looks to include map to help track coronavirus
The website that updates the rise of the coronavirus throughout the state will likely soon include a map.
Here are your state, federal candidates
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office on Monday morning posted a list of state and federal candidates who will appear on the May primary ballot.
Filing window for Kootenai County candidates closes
COEUR d’ALENE — The deadline for filing for the May 19 primary election has passed, and the list of official candidates paints a new picture for county and precinct committee candidates.
Convicted legislator Green declares intent to run for sheriff
John Green, the Rathdrum legislator removed from the Idaho House in January after his conspiracy conviction in federal court, has declared his intent to run for Kootenai County sheriff.
Idaho has 1st case
An Ada County woman has become the first Idaho resident to test positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus cancels St. Patrick’s Day parade
The St. Patrick’s Day parade, the long-standing Coeur d’Alene tradition, joined a growing list of local and nationwide events to be cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus.
Governor declares Idaho state of emergency
To better prepare Idaho’s response time and open state access to national resources, Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency Friday morning against the coronavirus.
Senate kills tax freeze
A bill that would have temporarily frozen some property taxes while officials tackle the issue of explosive growth died Thursday in the Idaho Senate.
Plows prepped for late winter blast
Local and national meteorologists are calling for a late blast of chilly conditions this weekend, bringing what many believe will be a merciful end to a long but relatively mild winter. It’s an end that Tim Martin of the Coeur d’Alene Streets and Engineering Department says he’s willing to believe when he sees it.
Cd’A alters procedures to combat coronavirus
As fears of the coronavirus — both real and imagined — begin to change the ways in which people around the world live their day-to-day lives, city officials in Coeur d’Alene are changing their policies before the disease infects its first patient in Idaho.
Biden takes Kootenai County, state as Dems frontrunner
Former Vice President Joe Biden took hold of the anti-Trump movement Tuesday night, distancing himself from Vermont senator and one-time frontrunner Bernie Sanders to win Kootenai County’s support and Idaho’s 20 delegates for the Democratic nomination for president.