CRAIG NORTHRUP
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Panhandle approves mask mandate across five counties
Mandate orders Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone and Benewah are to mask up immediately.
Health board mandates masks districtwide
The mask mandate will be in effect for 60 days.
Axed and answered
Post Falls man aims for international title Dec. 6
Post Falls resident Miguel Tamburini picked up an axe in 2019 and never looked back.
Here's a tissue for your issue
Finding TP no trouble locally — so far, anyway
Local stores still have ample toilet paper, despite nationwide buying trends.
Time running out for COVID business grant dollars
Coeur d'Alene city officials project approximately $100,000 left over in grant dedicated to the city's small businesses.
Masks back on Panhandle Health board's radar
As the COVID-19 surge continues, the health board's amended agenda will include a discussion and possible action item at Thursday's meeting.
Cd'A approves seven-acre annexation
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A constitutional conundrum
CDA schools refute GOP claim that seniors didn't get Constitution booklets
Cd'A School District pushes back on claims seniors didn't get U.S. Constitution
Walmart covering the cost of Thanksgiving
The retailer will reimburse customers for select products to serve on holiday tables.
Atlas Mill Park opens for public access
The 4,000-foot stretch along the Spokane River is the newest addition to Coeur d'Alene's park system.
Turning a profit in a stormy industry
The snowplow industry can be lucrative — if you have the patience for North Idaho weather.
Little limits gatherings, calls up Guard
The decision moves Idaho into a modified Stage Two.
Venture goes "Red," switches to online-only, starting Monday
Quarantined staff means the alternative school won't return to in-class until at least November 30.
Clark's having a ball
PEAK ushers in new tennis, pickleball era
Renowned coach Steve Clark now heads up the Hayden courts.
Hayden approves comp plan
Plan expects city to more-than-double its population by 2040.
Hospital answers key COVID questions
The popular question-and-answer session first drafted July 30 now includes more topical questions as the community transitions through the pandemic.
No leaf left behind
Leaf pickup
The annual project is slated to run into December.
Little orders Stage Two
Calls up National Guard to help health care efforts
The Gov. stopped short of implementing a mask mandate but continues to recommend masks.
More restrictions likely
Governor to update state at noon today
Friday's press conference comes as COVID-19 cases surge.
Local GOP suing school district
Hopes to expose CDA district's 'left-wing activists'
The injunction claims political viewpoint discrimination against Republicans who were allegedly removed from school grounds on Election Day.
New museum leader has history with Cd’A
Britt Thurman began November 1 as the museum's executive director.
Mask charges pending
CDA police still pushing education over citation
Four individual mask violations and five state health protocol violations en route to prosecuting attorney's office for consideration of charges.
PHD reports second-highest single day of COVID
A total of 82 have died as a result of COVID-19.
Burglars targeting unlocked cars in Cd'A
Police are investigating break-ins of eight unsecured vehicles Thursday night.
Hayden flags flipping upside-down in protest
The trend started on Election Day and is slowly spreading.
Panel seeks Idaho mask mandate
Governor not expected to comply, spokesperson says
Doctors' pleas come as COVID cases continue to break Idaho records.
Woman cited for yard sale in court
Protest today for Christa Thompson arraigned on coronavirus isolation charge
A Rathdrum woman is facing a misdemeanor charge for violating Gov. Little's stay-home orders stemming from an April yard sale.
Hayden declines mask mandate
The council instead voted Wednesday night to issue a proclamation encouraging its citizens to wear masks.
'Close' races weren't so close
Republicans have grand old day in local election
Wednesday morning's vote tally gave Mary Souza and Greg McKenzie last-minute turbo boosts to cruise to victory.
Party politics pays off in NIC Trustee race
Local Republican endorsements help candidates cross the finish line for non-partisan positions.
At last, Election Day!
Polls open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; you can still register
Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
A tale of two mandates
Subtle differences in two mask laws — from their shared histories to their follow-throughs — created confusion for some.
Early voting ends as county gears up for election of a lifetime
Elections Office, candidates endured election cycle like no other
Undecideds: a local rarity
But there are still some votes up for grabs
This year's crop of undecided voters have choices to weigh.
Local gun stores reaching new highs amid election anxiety
Some shops reporting ammo shortages.
Organizers want recall after Cd'A mask ordinance
An online group has formed to recall the four council members who voted Monday in favor of masks.
Stone Creek North tabled for adjustments
The Hayden city council responded to concerns over density, traffic, other issues.
Masks on, Cd'A
Council approves 90-day mask mandate
The mandate goes into effect Tuesday morning.
Extensive tree damage after weekend snowstorm
Most of the damage will be cleaned up by the end of the week.
Little moves Idaho back to Stage Three
The music's over for dancing in bars and nightclubs, while indoor gatherings are once again restricted to under 50.
Planting a position: The business of political yard signs
The ubiquitous reminders of the upcoming election continue to thrive.
Health district gets lit up
Callers outraged at board's mandate repeal
Thursday's vote to end the mask mandate sparked a wave of complaints from residents.
Community Library Network shifting back to curbside-only
The move comes as COVID continues to climb in Kootenai County.
Cd'A mulls mask mandate
Council meeting Monday; might attach civil fines to violations
The special call meeting comes after Panhandle Health rescinded its own three-month-long mandate Thursday.
Cd'A council to meet Monday over mask mandate
The Coeur d’Alene city council will meet Monday to discuss the possibility
Mask mandate canceled
PHD cancels countywide mask mandate
Despite spiking cases, the Panhandle Health board voted to eliminate the three-month-old mandate.
Cd'A authorizes $50,000 for hospitality worker relief
The funds will help some of the 7,000 hospitality workers in Coeur d'Alene struggling with job reduction amid the pandemic.
Cd'A releases statement condemning racism, violence
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Health district, hospital wary after surge in cases
Kootenai Health, Panhandle Health unnerved by sudden spike in Kootenai County's COVID
Cd'A could give COVID break on water, sewer bills
City council will consider a new utility bill program to help people impacted by COVID