CRAIG NORTHRUP

Woody says he'll run

Sixth term is Cd'A council member's goal

The long-time council member said he will seek a sixth term.

Regional partnership seeks public's input on growth

The collaboration between the county, cities, civic organizations and business leaders held its official inaugural meeting virtually Monday.

Senate sends indoctrination bill to Gov's desk

HB 377 aims to prohibit K-12, higher education teachers from compelling students to believe in tenets of critical race theory.

Hayden hoop prices may shoot up

City defends proposed hike for youth, adult recreation tournaments from $175 to $315

City officials say the inaugural Battle Of The Rims tournament proved maintaining the current $175 is untenable.

McGeachin fires up Cd'A crowd

Lt. Gov calls out senators who flipped on SB 1136

The Lt. Gov. spoke to more than 500 in a packed Candlelight Church about the pandemic, government overreach, education, indoctrination and a not-so-subtle hint about a possible run for governor.

Cd'A general fund weathers pandemic year

An audit of the city's funds shows actual growth in a year of extraordinary financial constraints.

House passes 'anti-indoctrination' bill

Educators say it stifles academic freedom

While proponents railed against critical race theory on the House floor, HB 377's passage now allows a key teacher appropriation bill to advance, accelerating the timeline for lawmakers to adjourn and go home.

House overrides emergency powers veto

The override now goes to the Senate, which could vote as early as Thursday.

Matheson, Johnson seek new voices on hospital board

The candidates for Kootenai Health board of trustees say their tenures would offer healthy scrutiny toward board and administration decisions.

Survey focuses on Honeysuckle Beach congestion

The city launched the survey Monday as part of a five-month timeline to address growth along Hayden's most popular public attraction.

Legislature’s right to call itself into session now goes to voters

SJR 102 passed the House 54-15 on Tuesday.

'Disorderly conduct' now illegal in Coeur d'Alene

The council voted 5-0 to approve tools to help police deal with what they describe as an escalating problem.

Courts might decide fate of Idaho initiatives

After Gov. Brad Little signed SB 1110 into law Saturday, advocates are gearing up for a legal fight.

Attempt to override veto fails

N. Idaho senator helps support governor's decision

SB 1136 falls one vote shy of override.

Fire & Rescue seeks voter support

Nearly $15M bond to meet growth demands

A $14.9 million bond issue that would relocate two stations and add a fifth will appear on the May 18 ballot.

Little blasts Legislature in veto of emergency bills

Little got back-up from the four surviving former governors who stood with him to announce the veto of two bills aimed at curtailing his authority. HB 135 and SB 1136 could survive the veto anyway.

Fetal Heartbeat bill goes to Idaho Senate

The bill would prohibit doctors from performing abortions once fetal heartbeats have been detected.

House fails to pass drug amendment bill

HJR 4 would have required a two-thirds majority to legalize certain drugs — including marijuana — but failed to pass Thursday.

Biden backer: I'm not taking this crap

Woman believes feces dumped in yard linked to her Biden flag being ripped down

Vandals poured poop on an 82-year-old woman's lawn and ripped down a flag supporting President Joe Biden in what the victim is calling a hate crime.

House might not vote on teacher pay until next week

After HB 354's defeat, a new appropriations bill is in the works, but opponents are calling for "intent language" to prevent the teaching of social justice.

Saturday night and on patrol with CDA Blue

Police overtime costs, calls rise well before busy summer in city's downtown

As the police express concern about over-serving, bars are learning when to say when.

COVID-19 vaccine free to all

The federal government is flipping the bill for the cost of the doses.

Little bans state 'vaccine passports'

Governor rejects idea behind 'different class of citizens'

Idaho joins Texas and Florida in the prohibition, which prohibits state officials from denying service or entry without COVID-19 vaccination papers.

'Stifling' initiative bill passes House, heads to Gov's desk

SB 1110 cleared the House by a 15-18 vote Wednesday after intense floor debate.

Kootenai Health board stands by appointments

Keeps two trustees, extends terms beyond 2 years

The hospital's board of trustees voted to extend two appointed seat terms and re-appoint their trustees, all six weeks before Election Day.

Decision day looms for Idaho initiative bill

SB 1110 could likely bring a vote to the House floor Wednesday.

Legislature resumes after two-week COVID break

The state House and Senate tackled a variety of topics Tuesday, from abortion to smoking.

COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow

Local health officials concerned that diminishing demand will slow the pace to herd immunity.

Neff, Brodie push experience in bids for Kootenai Health trustee re-election

In a joint statement and joint interview, the two incumbents said the hospital's future success should rely on the roadmap it followed to navigate growth and weather the pandemic.

Ice rink coming to McEuen Park

The company helmed by Jerome Murray of Coeur d'Alene has established rinks in Modesto, California and Salem, Oregon.

Businesses moving forward, with or without masks

After Panhandle Health's board rescinded the mask mandate, many businesses are returning to an operating model that pre-dates COVID-19.

Unfinished business awaits Idaho Legislature

Headline-making bills are queued up on the agenda when the House and Senate come back from their outbreak-driven recess.

Mayor's address celebrates adversity overcome

The Coeur d'Alene Mayor spoke to city leaders and the business community for his State of the City address.

Amador seeks Souza's Senate seat

The Coeur d'Alene husband, father and three-term representative in the Idaho House decided to run after Sen. Souza announced her intention to run for Idaho Secretary of State.

Breakthrough cases: 97 vaccinated Idahoans have since tested positive

The number marks a 0.0003 percent possibility of contracting the virus after you've been vaccinated

Souza leaving Senate, running for Secretary of State

The four-term Senator from Coeur d'Alene is running on a platform of election integrity.

Owl Cafe goes dark, property up for sale

Sellers hope a new ownership will continue the legacy of the restaurant that started as a gas station in 1940.

Windstorm blows over with little damage

While 50 mph gusts periodically materialized, the aftermath was far easier to deal with than the January storm that claimed a Post Falls man's life.

Candidates emerge for highway district races

Eleven candidates will campaign for five sub-districts.

Dangerous winds expected Sunday

Wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

Alfieri announces bid for Cd'A council

The Coeur d'Alene resident is seeking the Seat #4 seat, currently occupied by Woody McEvers.

Mask mandate yanked

Health board votes 5-2 to rescind controversial measure

The decision comes one year to the day after Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency in Idaho.

COVID-19 strain discovered in North Idaho

The California variant spreads at a faster rate, according to the CDC.

You want it? You got it: Panhandle Health opens COVID-19 vaccine to all

Effective immediately, anyone 16 or older living in the five northernmost counties is now eligible for a vaccine.

Idaho will extend tax deadline to May 17

The move will synchronize the state's deadline with the temporary federal deadline.

Cd’A mayor will lay 2020 to rest with State of the City speech

His State of the City address will be held at the Best Western CdA Inn on April 1.

Cd'A theater stays dark

Businesses feel pain as Regal opens elsewhere

All indications point to a gradual re-opening in larger markets, but a year after Regal Riverstone closed due to COVID-19, its neighbors eagerly await its return.

New group gangs up on growth

Goal is education, pointing out resources

The group of planners and elected officials could eventually include civic groups, chambers of commerce and trade associations as Idaho's population surge outpaces the nation.

Garlock declares candidacy for Cd'A council

The longtime Coeur d'Alene resident will make a run for Seat #2, currently held by council member Amy Evans.

Mayors, legislators picking up pieces after tax relief divide

SB 1108's narrow defeat in the Senate Thursday leaves lawmakers and leaders searching for answers.