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CRAIG NORTHRUP

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October 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Dunlap eclipses all in contributions after filing mix-up

NIC Trustee incumbent tops $8K in contributions.

Monday's early voting an exercise in both efficiency and patience
October 17, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Monday's early voting an exercise in both efficiency and patience

Technology collides with pandemic, record voter registration as Elections Office opens for early voting.

Partisan complaints persist
October 17, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Partisan complaints persist

First NIC, now Soil and Water Conservation race

Like NIC trustee race, conservation district concerned over KCRCC involvement in non-partisan race.

Candidates file financials coming into Election Day
October 16, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Candidates file financials coming into Election Day

September filings paint picture of competitive races, different philosophies.

October 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Panhandle Health moves Kootenai County to "Orange"

Coeur d'Alene School District will vote Monday whether or not to change their status.

October 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Women's March going forward after 'All Guns Matter' stands down

Venue moved to Riverstone after safety concerns.

October 15, 2020 1 a.m.

Kootenai Democrats denounce racism after flag switch

Resolution comes after Confederate flags planted on lawns of Biden/Harris supporters.

October 15, 2020 1 a.m.

Power restored after Tuesday windstorm

Kootenai Electric had almost all customers restored by midnight Wednesday, Avista in early morning.

Windstorm knocks down trees, knocks out power
October 14, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Windstorm knocks down trees, knocks out power

Avista and Kootenai Electric crews were working into the evening to restore power.

October 14, 2020 1 a.m.

Hayden approves ducks in city limits

Council votes unanimously to allow ducks, with certain restrictions

Cd'A Garbage recycling subscription sees surprising spike
October 13, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Cd'A Garbage recycling subscription sees surprising spike

Shelley Anderson spent part of her Friday beside an ever-filling hole

Women's march to honor RBG Saturday
October 13, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Women's march to honor RBG Saturday

Demonstration part of nationwide effort to stop Supreme Court nomination until after Election Day

In home stretch, sheriff race gets nasty
October 11, 2020 1:09 a.m.

In home stretch, sheriff race gets nasty

Third-party websites, off-the-radar mailers poisoning race with three weeks to go

Third-party websites, off-the-radar mailers poisoning race with three weeks to go.

Idaho on early pace for record surplus despite pandemic
October 10, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Idaho on early pace for record surplus despite pandemic

Three months in, September's figures suggest a substantial financial boon in the midst of COVID-19.

National unity, political independence at heart of Congressional candidates
October 9, 2020 1:08 a.m.

National unity, political independence at heart of Congressional candidates

Candidates for House and Senate seats take deeper philosophical tones Thursday night.

Sheriff candidates square off at virtual town hall
October 8, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Sheriff candidates square off at virtual town hall

Internal politics claimed the first minutes of the virtual event.

October 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Cd'A allows for temporary child care licenses amid COVID

Expansion of outdoor alternative also get passed.

NIC trustee candidates square off in Press Town Hall
October 7, 2020 1:09 a.m.

NIC trustee candidates square off in Press Town Hall

Sen. Souza and her challenger, Shari Williams, discussed growth, charter schools and the pandemic, among other topics.

Virtual town hall gives locals lens into candidates for state Legislature
October 6, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Virtual town hall gives locals lens into candidates for state Legislature

Three more town halls scheduled for tonight, Wednesday and Thursday.

Never Say Never Again:  Regal Riverstone hopes to return
October 6, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Never Say Never Again: Regal Riverstone hopes to return

Nationwide indefinite closure takes effect Thursday.

'Downtown Terry' retires from Downtown Association
October 5, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'Downtown Terry' retires from Downtown Association

Locals remember his legacy as a relationship-builder

October 5, 2020 1 a.m.

'Make sure every citizen’s voice is heard'

Proposed constitutional amendment would freeze district count at 35

Idaho already represented by 35 districts, but voters will choose whether or not to remove other options.

Local Safeway, Albertsons now selling at-home COVID tests
October 3, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Local Safeway, Albertsons now selling at-home COVID tests

The saliva tests run for just under $140.

World events delay Atlas Park opening
October 2, 2020 1:08 a.m.

World events delay Atlas Park opening

Coronavirus, wildfires impacting local projects

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Lawmakers seek end of mask order
October 1, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Lawmakers seek end of mask order

Letters said it is "better to educate," asks PHD to change mandate to recommendation

The letter to the Panhandle Health District's board cites a lack of representation as one of the reasons to repeal the mandate that is now going on its third month.

Accusations, interruptions
September 30, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Accusations, interruptions

Acrimonious presidential debate disappoints local voters

Kootenai County viewers came away aghast at the first of four debates between Trump and Biden.

September 30, 2020 1 a.m.

Hayden to auction Ramsey Road house

The city will keep the right-of-way and easements for the Ramsey-Honeysuckle roundabout.

September 30, 2020 1 a.m.

Deadline for Hayden bricks celebrating veterans Oct. 16

More than 250 commemorative bricks line the plaza outside City hall

Weekend rains calm Bernard Fire
September 29, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Weekend rains calm Bernard Fire

The fire, started on Labor Day and carried by high winds, is now mostly contained.

Hawk Ridge acquisition of Quest changes 3D landscape in North Idaho
September 29, 2020 1 a.m.

Hawk Ridge acquisition of Quest changes 3D landscape in North Idaho

The merger will make Hawk Ridge the largest HP and Markforged 3D printing solutions in the world.

'Kootenai Rants' rips the ridiculous
September 29, 2020 1 a.m.

'Kootenai Rants' rips the ridiculous

Founder targets hypocrisy in community

Cd'A Councilmember Dan Gookin's new YouTube channel takes no prisoners.

September 29, 2020 1 a.m.

Ramsey Road house on roundabout corner likely to hit auction block

Hayden property on corner of Ramsey and Honeysuckle focus of tonight's public hearing.

Halloween lovers gearing up for beloved holiday amid CDC guidelines
September 28, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Halloween lovers gearing up for beloved holiday amid CDC guidelines

CDC recommendations classify activities as "low," "medium" and "high-risk" activities.

Online play, gala for Museum of North Idaho at 6 tonight
September 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Online play, gala for Museum of North Idaho at 6 tonight

'Two Nickels Make a Dime' explores area logging industry in 1914

Three-act play about logging history to serve as fundraiser for Museum of North Idaho

September 24, 2020 1 a.m.

Job postings point to intervention facility, not re-entry center

New jobs will fill connection centers for those on probation or parole.

National Voter Registration Day gets boots on the ground
September 23, 2020 1:09 a.m.

National Voter Registration Day gets boots on the ground

Yearly push for citizen engagement continuing today at Heritage Health

Yearly push for citizen engagement continuing today at Heritage Health

Ignite approves extension to ease Riverstone traffic
September 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Ignite approves extension to ease Riverstone traffic

The new Lacrosse aims to alleviate congestion in the Riverstone area.

Constitutional scholar cites danger from within
September 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Constitutional scholar cites danger from within

Adler: Citizens must hold leaders to Founders' standards

Leading constitutional expert warns during Constitution Day lecture of threat to Americans if lies continue unchecked.

September 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Bayview fire crosses 1,000 acres

Houses OK, but anglers should be wary

Crews hope cooler weekend temperatures and possible rain will suppress the Bernard Fire.

Local Republican questionnaire draws ire of NIC trustee candidates
September 17, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Local Republican questionnaire draws ire of NIC trustee candidates

Two candidates say partisan questions and a new Republican scoring system don't belong in a non-partisan election.

September 17, 2020 1 a.m.

Cd'A Fire boat garage gets new approval

The additional funding will cover unexpected additional costs to cover the Verdis Construction bid.

No Parking:  Cd'A eliminates parking along Hanley between Ramsey, Courcelles
September 17, 2020 1 a.m.

No Parking: Cd'A eliminates parking along Hanley between Ramsey, Courcelles

Parents, sports fans, locals and visitors of nearby apartment complexes will need to find other spots to park, city says.

September 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Council keeps fire, police chiefs' fates in Mayor's hands

The motion to change personnel rules would have required a council majority to fire Cd'A Fire and Cd'A PD chiefs.

Smoke from coastal wildfires concealing local blazes
September 15, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Smoke from coastal wildfires concealing local blazes

Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow

Firefighters holding off Bayview fire while Orofino blaze continues to grow.

Cd'A Fire putting in elbow grease for new boat garage
September 15, 2020 1 a.m.

Cd'A Fire putting in elbow grease for new boat garage

Chief Gabriel to ask for additional funds after lowest bid exceeds expectations

Gov't Way key to Hayden's commercial growth
September 13, 2020 1:30 a.m.

Gov't Way key to Hayden's commercial growth

With more business comes more residents, too

New business sites along the popular thoroughfare are central to attracting businesses

Blanchard thankful after harrowing week
September 12, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Blanchard thankful after harrowing week

Locals came together to help neighbors in need

Locals came together to help neighbors in need as firefighters raced to save the Bonner County town.

September 12, 2020 1 a.m.

Little directs $99M more in federal COVID funds to schools

Gov. Little also devotes $50 million to eligible families with home-bound students.