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CRAIG NORTHRUP

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March 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Presidential hopefuls vie for Idaho voters

Voters in Idaho will today choose who will represent their preferred party, as election officials open the polling stations for today’s presidential primaries.

Idaho has its say
March 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Idaho has its say

Stark differences facing Republicans, Democrats as they go to the polls Tuesday

It’s about time
March 7, 2020 1:13 a.m.

It’s about time

Legislators hope Sunday’s daylight saving time switch will be the last

Tent gives hospital virus testing tool
March 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Tent gives hospital virus testing tool

Governor: Idaho is well-prepared

March 4, 2020 1 a.m.

May 19 primary candidates

Every day between March 2 and March 13, the Coeur d’Alene Press will assemble the list of candidates who have filed their declarations to run for state and county seats on the May 19 primary ballot.

‘Consistency across the board’ behind traffic calming policy
March 4, 2020 1 a.m.

‘Consistency across the board’ behind traffic calming policy

City engineer Chris Bosley told the Coeur d’Alene City Council Tuesday that the goal to reduce speeding on residential streets begins, first and foremost, with a plan.

Third Street speed limits about to change
March 4, 2020 1 a.m.

Third Street speed limits about to change

Commuters who take Third Street to downtown Coeur d’Alene every day will soon need to give themselves a few extra minutes to get to work.

District: Cd’A students didn’t come in contact with coronavirus patient
March 3, 2020 1 a.m.

District: Cd’A students didn’t come in contact with coronavirus patient

A weekend jazz festival that ended up shuttering two Idaho school districts over fears of the coronavirus didn’t expose Coeur d’Alene students to the same risks, district officials said Monday.

Local candidates stepping up
March 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Local candidates stepping up

Deadline to file for May election is March 13

Vault, city clerk unexpected guardians of Cd’A history
March 1, 2020 1 a.m.

Vault, city clerk unexpected guardians of Cd’A history

COEUR d’ALENE — Hanging on a steel door at the end of a second-floor hallway at City Hall boasts the non-descript label “Vault.”

Local custom shops feeling first economic symptoms of coronavirus
February 29, 2020 1 a.m.

Local custom shops feeling first economic symptoms of coronavirus

The coronavirus has launched a ripple effect that can be felt across the globe, from the now-2,800-plus dead to the 83,000-plus diagnoses to worldwide fears that have spiked sales in respiratory masks and bottled water.

Hayden couple takes flight
February 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Hayden couple takes flight

Has high hopes for new aerial production company

A look at Coeur d’Alene’s future
February 27, 2020 1 a.m.

A look at Coeur d’Alene’s future

Preliminary analysis shows people want focus on education, active lifestyles, small-town feel

Vietnam lockdown  changes plans
February 27, 2020 1 a.m.

Vietnam lockdown changes plans

The coronavirus has yet to infect an Idahoan, though officials from the Center for Disease Control now claim a nationwide outbreak is no longer a matter of if, but rather of when.

February 26, 2020 1 a.m.

Amador bill could open IDeal accounts to Idaho businesses

Coeur d’Alene Rep. Paul Amador introduced a new bill into the Idaho House Revenue and Taxation Committee in the hopes of local businesses offering Idaho families education savings accounts.

Distracted driving bill  cruises through Senate
February 26, 2020 1 a.m.

Distracted driving bill cruises through Senate

The Idaho Senate approved a bill Tuesday that bans the use of cellphones and other electronic devices while driving.

FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE
February 26, 2020 1 a.m.

FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE

Planned burn on Tubbs Hill will be largest since 2002

Tubbs tree  mystery solved
February 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Tubbs tree mystery solved

Blame wind, not disease or vandals

Barbieri denounces abortion during town hall
February 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Barbieri denounces abortion during town hall

Barbieri denounces abortion during town hall

Your North Idaho Congressional update
February 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Your North Idaho Congressional update

Rep. Russ Fulcher

Council beyond reach  of city’s workplace rules
February 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Council beyond reach of city’s workplace rules

A routine item on the Coeur d’Alene City Council agenda became a brief referendum on sexual harassment, workplace violence and the Second Amendment.

February 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Coronavirus fears inch closer

But fact is, North Idaho has seen zero cases

February 20, 2020 1 a.m.

Sunshine Law deadline passes with little movement

Monday’s filing deadline for political action committees and candidates — a Sunshine Laws deadline extended by the Idaho Secretary of State’s office — came and went with little Kootenai County fanfare.

OREIDACAL?
February 20, 2020 1 a.m.

OREIDACAL?

Idaho merger idea gains media momentum

Yearly ignite cda report sparks pushback against KC treasurer
February 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Yearly ignite cda report sparks pushback against KC treasurer

COEUR d’ALENE — As part of his yearly duties, the executive director of ignite cda came to the Coeur d’Alene City Council to deliver the urban renewal agency’s 2019 annual report.

February 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Cd’A Council votes to temporarily eliminate timeframe for political signs

After an examination of its own ordinances at the urging of a hopeful for Kootenai County sheriff, the city of Coeur d’Alene voted Tuesday night to place an indefinite moratorium on the timeframe in which candidates can erect political signs.

CDA PD gets an update  with new tech provider
February 18, 2020 1 a.m.

CDA PD gets an update with new tech provider

COEUR d’ALENE — A yearlong search to find a new provider for dashboard recording, body cameras and vehicle-installed computers will likely come before the Coeur d’Alene City Council tonight.

Senate candidate looks ahead with battery citation in past
February 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Senate candidate looks ahead with battery citation in past

Alex Barron said the years leading up to June 15, 2018, tore at his family night and day.

Treasurer leads charge for URD advisory vote
February 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Treasurer leads charge for URD advisory vote

Cd’A tapping into county taxes pushes Matheson into action

February 15, 2020 1 a.m.

No express lane for grocery tax relief in Idaho House

This week saw an end to three bills devoted to helping residents pay for their groceries, dimming Gov. Brad Little’s hopes to shepherd relief to local shoppers.

January 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Decision to fill House seat swims in uncharted waters

Friday’s expulsion of former Rep. John Green from his Legislative District 2 seat prompted a swell of activity as local Republicans consider who will replace the lawmaker convicted last week of conspiracy to defraud the federal government.

Gun rights rally draws hefty crowd,  but Shea a no-show
January 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Gun rights rally draws hefty crowd, but Shea a no-show

COEUR d’ALENE — While nearly 250 people showed up in force Monday to cheer on the Second Amendment and listen to speakers discuss their views on the history and future of gun rights in America, one notable voice was absent.

N. Idaho gun rights rally draws a hefty crowd
January 21, 2020 1 a.m.

N. Idaho gun rights rally draws a hefty crowd

Shea a no-show at Monday event

Idaho’s health care landscape, by the numbers
January 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Idaho’s health care landscape, by the numbers

As Idaho Gov. Brad Little prepared his budget proposal before the State of the State address, his office saw an anticipated but still-notable balancing act between two statistics:

Green conviction  shakes up sheriff’s race
January 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Green conviction shakes up sheriff’s race

Wednesday’s federal conviction in a Texas courthouse of Rathdrum’s John Green started a spiral of ramifications that snowballed into Thursday afternoon, when the Legislature voted to vacate Rathdrum’s now-former representative from the Idaho House.