CRAIG NORTHRUP
Staff Writer
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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
Technology collides with pandemic, record voter registration as Elections Office opens for early voting.
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
September filings paint picture of competitive races, different philosophies.
Panhandle Health moves Kootenai County to "Orange"
Coeur d'Alene School District will vote Monday whether or not to change their status.
Women's March going forward after 'All Guns Matter' stands down
Venue moved to Riverstone after safety concerns.
Kootenai Democrats denounce racism after flag switch
Resolution comes after Confederate flags planted on lawns of Biden/Harris supporters.
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
Avista and Kootenai Electric crews were working into the evening to restore power.
Hayden approves ducks in city limits
Council votes unanimously to allow ducks, with certain restrictions
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
Demonstration part of nationwide effort to stop Supreme Court nomination until after Election Day
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
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
Candidates for House and Senate seats take deeper philosophical tones Thursday night.
Sheriff candidates square off at virtual town hall
Internal politics claimed the first minutes of the virtual event.
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
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
Three more town halls scheduled for tonight, Wednesday and Thursday.
Never Say Never Again: Regal Riverstone hopes to return
Nationwide indefinite closure takes effect Thursday.
'Downtown Terry' retires from Downtown Association
Locals remember his legacy as a relationship-builder
'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
The saliva tests run for just under $140.
Cd'A Memorial Gardens pulls keepsakes from cemetery grounds
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First round of Cd'A small business grants lean toward child-related COVID costs
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World events delay Atlas Park opening
Coronavirus, wildfires impacting local projects
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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
Acrimonious presidential debate disappoints local voters
Kootenai County viewers came away aghast at the first of four debates between Trump and Biden.
Hayden to auction Ramsey Road house
The city will keep the right-of-way and easements for the Ramsey-Honeysuckle roundabout.
Deadline for Hayden bricks celebrating veterans Oct. 16
More than 250 commemorative bricks line the plaza outside City hall
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
The merger will make Hawk Ridge the largest HP and Markforged 3D printing solutions in the world.
'Kootenai Rants' rips the ridiculous
Founder targets hypocrisy in community
Cd'A Councilmember Dan Gookin's new YouTube channel takes no prisoners.
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
CDC recommendations classify activities as "low," "medium" and "high-risk" activities.
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
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
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
The new Lacrosse aims to alleviate congestion in the Riverstone area.
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.
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
Two candidates say partisan questions and a new Republican scoring system don't belong in a non-partisan election.
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
Parents, sports fans, locals and visitors of nearby apartment complexes will need to find other spots to park, city says.
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
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
Chief Gabriel to ask for additional funds after lowest bid exceeds expectations
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
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.
Little directs $99M more in federal COVID funds to schools
Gov. Little also devotes $50 million to eligible families with home-bound students.