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DAVID BERNAUER

Staff Writer

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September 15, 2026 1 a.m.

County leaves docks in place

Despite end of lease, highway district to manage Bayview, Spirit Lake, Lower Twin Lakes facilities
FAST FIVE: Judith Pinkerton
September 12, 2026 1 a.m.

FAST FIVE: Judith Pinkerton

Independents make their case
September 11, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Independents make their case

Candidates running for U.S. Senate, House and Idaho governor sound off at DART forum
$50 stalls Rathdrum fee schedule approval
September 10, 2026 1:07 a.m.

$50 stalls Rathdrum fee schedule approval

Costs of water also projected to increase
NLFD Firefighters Forgoing Raises
September 10, 2026 1:05 a.m.

NLFD Firefighters Forgoing Raises

Proposed tax levy would be worth $4.5 million
Photographers flock to Hayden for osprey photos
September 6, 2026 1:09 a.m.

Photographers flock to Hayden for osprey photos

Hunting for the perfect picture
Eats on Spokane Street signals summer's end
September 6, 2026 1:08 a.m.

Eats on Spokane Street signals summer's end

Activities and games galore for children and those young at heart
Dalton Gardens looks to address speeding concerns
September 6, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Dalton Gardens looks to address speeding concerns

City will be reaching out to residents for opinions
Friends, police and neighbors help Spirit Lake boy reclaim what was lost
September 5, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Friends, police and neighbors help Spirit Lake boy reclaim what was lost

GoFundMe raises $640 for bike repairs
Rain to bring drought relief
September 4, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Rain to bring drought relief

Over an inch of precipitation expected in the next week

Sunshine out, gray skies in. As Labor Day approaches, the National Weather Service is predicting that Coeur d’Alene will face an inch of rain over the next week, but don’t let the small size of that number fool you. It’s quite a bit of precipitation.

Rathdrum spending plan includes tax hike
September 4, 2026 1:06 a.m.

Rathdrum spending plan includes tax hike

Police, Parks and Rec expanded
Hayden approves property tax hike
September 2, 2026 1 a.m.

Hayden approves property tax hike

Fiscal year budget tops $36 million
Cd'A boy honored with Make-A-Wish crowning at North Idaho State Fair
August 28, 2026 1 a.m.

Cd'A boy honored with Make-A-Wish crowning at North Idaho State Fair

Cd'A boy honored with Make-A-Wish crowning at North Idaho State Fair
August 28, 2026 1 a.m.

Nominations open for Hayden's Distinguished Veteran

Persons from all branches of the military are eligible to be nominated
Rathdrum seeks second revitalization grant
August 27, 2026 1 a.m.

Rathdrum seeks second revitalization grant

Would add on to work from first grant
State bill aims to reduce housing costs
August 25, 2026 1:07 a.m.

State bill aims to reduce housing costs

Homes permitted on smaller lots
Spirit Lake hosts 'Coffee with the Chief'
August 22, 2026 1:06 a.m.

Spirit Lake hosts 'Coffee with the Chief'

Spirit Lake hosts 'Coffee with the Chief'
Hayden donation drive benefits Spokane fire victims
August 21, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Hayden donation drive benefits Spokane fire victims

Hayden donation drive benefits Spokane fire victims
Spirit Lake wage matrix moving forward
August 20, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Spirit Lake wage matrix moving forward

Would set pay rates, increases for city personnel
Idaho Strategic Resources finds significant concentration of yttrium and other heavy rare earth elements
August 17, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Idaho Strategic Resources finds significant concentration of yttrium and other heavy rare earth elements

The Coeur d’Alene-based mining company Idaho Strategic Resources has found a significant concentration of heavy rare earth elements at its Diamond Creek project just north of Salmon, Idaho, notably yttrium.

Scarywood returning with new "Nightmares"
August 16, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Scarywood returning with new "Nightmares"

Will hire 300 actors to frighten guests

After four years in the making, Scarywood is unleashing its largest haunt ever created at the park with the all-new “Nightmares.” The attraction will feature 13 phobias brought to life across 14 rooms, taking guests from one nightmare to another as they traverse one of the longest haunted house attractions in the park’s history. Whether it’s the fear of spiders, dolls, pain or death, there’s a new fright around every corner.

Rathdrum delays building moratorium vote
August 13, 2026 1:08 a.m.

Rathdrum delays building moratorium vote

Council says there isn't enough evidence regarding problems with water system pressure
Hayden: No plans for ALPR cameras
August 13, 2026 1:06 a.m.

Hayden: No plans for ALPR cameras

Residents push for ban on license plate readers
Donations pour in at HREI for Spokane fire victims
August 12, 2026 1:08 a.m.

Donations pour in at HREI for Spokane fire victims

Donations pour in at HREI for Spokane fire victims
North Idaho residents should prepare for wildfires
August 12, 2026 1 a.m.

North Idaho residents should prepare for wildfires

North Idaho residents should prepare for wildfires
Hayden Lake steps up fight against invasive threats
August 9, 2026 1:09 a.m.

Hayden Lake steps up fight against invasive threats

Lake hosts stand guard against quagga mussels

Hayden Lake Steps Up Fight Against Quagga Mussels

Group urges action to protect Hayden Lake
August 8, 2026 1:06 a.m.

Group urges action to protect Hayden Lake

Wake damage, algae blooms top concerns watershed meeting
National Night of fun
August 5, 2026 1:08 a.m.

National Night of fun

First responders showcase talents, resources for thousands

National Night Out a hit