CRAIG NORTHRUP
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Vaccine rollout continues
Health officials push for renewed vigilance to slow the spread of COVID-19
As residents recover from ringing in the new year, health officials push for renewed vigilance to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Evergreen state eateries 'on the brink'
Local restaurant owners sympathetic to colleagues in Washington
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Pillar of City Hall
After two decades, Cd'A's Ferguson retiring
Colleagues say the longtime executive assistant for the city was responsible for keeping the city transparent and
Widmyer: 2021 could bring us closer to normal
In the second part of a two-part interview, Mayor Steve Widmyer said the familiar days of Coeur d'Alene enjoying citywide festivities could once again be in sight.
Steer clear this New Year's
Weather will exacerbate holiday driving conditions
A heavy snowstorm has already led to multiple crashes across Kootenai County.
Cd'A mayor looks back on a difficult 2020
In the first of a two-part series, Steve Widmyer talks to The Press about his thoughts on an unprecedented year
Vaccine rollout continues, but not always with definitive answers
Local mayors ask for clarification as long term care facilities begin vaccinations.
Hayden passes new commercial rate fees on Honeysuckle Beach ramp
The new rates go into effect Friday.
Health officials: COVID won't end on Jan. 1
Kootenai Health and Panhandle Health warn of cramped health care capacity and spreading the virus this New Year's.
Hayden eyes cut to commercial fees at Honeysuckle ramp
The matter goes before the Hayden city council tonight.
Open at all costs: How Kootenai Health faces uncertain 2021
Kootenai Health has shouldered unimaginable burdens while working through a counter-intuitive COVID-19 business model: The fewer customers, the better.
Cd'A seeking votes on Four Corners art piece
The project will facilitate a new sculpture near Memorial Field by the end of summer.
KCRCC suit against Cd'A schools delayed until 2021
The Republican Central Committee's attorney said the holiday schedule created logistical issues that will push filing any new lawsuit into the new year.
Little administration optimistic after first wave of vaccine
A production delay from pharma giant Pfizer puts a hold on vaccination timetables.
Holiday goodwill before political storm
Local legislators discuss nativity scene on Capitol steps, potential changes ahead
Move it, move it
Lake City cracks list of most fitness-friendly cities; CDC says exercise key to health
A list from the marketing team at SmartAsset puts the Coeur d'Alene metro area in the top 50 nationwide of exercise-affirming environments.
Parolee intervention station opens
Will provide resources to those in danger of re-offending
'It's what people expect'
Little defends decision not to invoke statewide mask mandate
Gov. Brad Little stopped in Hayden to urge North Idahoans to mask up for the holidays.
Three Cd'A schools placed on safety hold Thursday
Two separate incidents within 45 minutes briefly triggered safety protocols.
Sherman Square was never public
It's a gift to Coeur d'Alene pedestrians that will keep on giving
The city voted to sign a letter of intent with ignite cda and Rotary to keep the pocket park's legacy alive.
City approves zone change for Tapley Cabinets property to light manufacturing
Despite neighbor objections, the change on LaCrosse will allow the longtime cabinet maker to build a storage facility in the residential neighborhood.
Visiting hours are over
Kootenai Health institutes new restrictions due to rising positivity rate
Starting Wednesday, the hospital will significantly restrict visitors, this while elective surgeries have been put on hold.
Chamber luncheon proceeds go to help local first responders
The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber presented the Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation with $3,000 to help with heroes in their own times of need.
Vaccine will reach North Idaho this week
The FDA's emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine means the first frontline health care workers at Kootenai Health and other local facilities will be vaccinated by the end of the week.
Coeur Housing gets mixed reviews from some locals
The project to adjust zoning code to allow for infill housing seen by vocal minority as open door to low income, high density options, claims city development directors flatly deny.
Little: Crisis standards of care may be coming
Says Idahoans must manage COVID better
Despite soaring coronavirus numbers, the Idaho Gov. will not implement new restrictions at this time.
What's next for Hayden's traffic?
With the city's comprehensive and transportation plans updated, the city council learned what traffic congestion — or lack thereof — could look like 20 years out.
Little: Vaccine stamps shelf life on COVID
Gov. Brad Little said the first Idahoans could be vaccinated by this time next week.
Public hearing targets Hayden's transportation woes
HAYDEN — Shayla Skinner has a unique perspective of the ever-growing
Amador picked to chair Ways and Means
The move comes as the Coeur d'Alene representative and his wife await the birth of their second child.
The hero within
Local artist forges ahead with super-powered artwork
Post Falls digital artist Bre Gotham finds inspiration in Disney's and Marvel's iconic characters.
Cd'A: First responders could see share of extra COVID funds
The extra $100,000 left over from small business grants could help police and medical transport teams.
Idaho senators: Stimulus still taking shape
Senator Jim Risch says Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's $500 billion package is more likely to gain ground than a Democrat-driven $908 billion package gaining Congressional steam.
Incorrect address stirs correctional controversy
Social media goes ballistic over office that won't be re-entry center
The Idaho Department of Correction confirmed the wrong address for its new parolee intervention station, but that's just the beginning of the story.
Dalton Gardens council declines idea to turn 4th into one-way
In a contentious Tuesday night meeting, the council chipped away at a push by Carrie Chase to reduce traffic concerns.
Dalton Gardens not yet at full draw for hunting deer
The first public workshop to address mitigating the deer population in city limits brings plenty of questions to hammer out.
Dalton Gardens ends COVID state of emergency
The move comes as Panhandle Health reports record hospitalizations.
Businesses must file today for slice of COVID pie
$100,000 still available
Cd'A grant program one of ways city is distributing pandemic relief funds.
Mask mandate losing its teeth
Local sheriffs de-prioritizing November 20 mandate.
GOP hasn't filed new lawsuit against schools
The attorney for local Republicans said he will almost certainly file a discrimination lawsuit before the end of 2020.
Neo-Nazis linked to sign over I-90
The Post Falls Police Department removed the sign hanging from an overpass Wednesday morning.
Black Friday Preview
This one looks nothing like BFs of the past
COVID-19 has stores getting proactive about customer safety like never before
Hayden OKs subdivision code change
The move is designed to streamline processes for both applications and city review.
Little Administration: 'There will be challenges' distributing vaccine
In an AARP-sponsored call, Gov. Brad Little and members of his COVID team remained optimistic about a staged rollout starting in December.
Intervention station to open soon
Facility will help former prisoners avoid bad choices
One of four new stations to help parolees and probationers access resources in times of crisis will open on Coeur d'Alene Avenue.
This donation goes deep
KCSO dive team receives urgently needed equipment
The donations from Mountain West and the Denning's come five months after a horrific mid-air collision over Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Four more dead as COVID continues its climb
Panhandle Health reports the death toll has reached 103 in North Idaho.
Hayden looks to clean up language in subdivision code
Tonight's public hearing will invite comment on proposed changes, either in-person or virtually.
TOURISM TIGHTROPE
Balancing act is attracting Washingtonians, keeping everyone safe
Softer COVID restrictions in Idaho draw out-of-state tourists, which draws concerns from locals.
Cd'A won't prosecute Nov. 6 mask violations
City could drop its mask mandate
The decision comes as a health district mask mandate takes effect.