HAILEY HILL
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
Christmas magic comes alive on Lake Coeur d'Alene
North Pole cruises delight children
The magic of Christmas was tangible on Coeur d’Alene Lake Tuesday night.
Hayden advisory committee to recommend increasing impact fees
The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee will recommend that city council increase impact fees for non-residential use categories in 2025 — which could mean that “most commercial impact fees will basically double,” said board member John Young.
'Tis the season of giving
KCSO, local business kick off food drive in Post Falls
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with 3rd Ave. Marketplace and North Idaho Arms to kick off the season of giving on Tuesday.
Cheers to the holiday shopping season
A fine time with wine and buying gifts
Holiday shopping kicked off with plenty of cheers along Sherman Ave. on Saturday.
40 years later, mystery surrounds drowning of Hayden 2-year-old
It’s been 40 years since two-year-old Ryan Hoeffliger’s body was discovered on the western shore of Hayden Lake — and Ryan’s uncle Chuck MacDonald will never forget the close relationship he shared with his young nephew.
Barbara Bennett recognized as an Extra Mile Hero
Barbara Bennett thought she was asked to attend Tuesday night’s city council meeting to present some of her latest work. Instead, she was honored by the city as an Extra Mile Hero.
Rathdrum Prairie traffic solutions draw community input
Community members weighed in on thirteen alternative plans to improve existing roadway corridors on the Rathdrum Prairie during a public meeting at Lake City Center Wednesday night.
Over the Hill: The great migration
Though we are surrounded by wildlife in North Idaho, the chance to see many types of animals for yourself can sometimes feel elusive. Even the most experienced hunters can spend hours in the backcountry without spotting anything, and most wild animals seem to have an instinctual aversion to popular hiking trails.
Legislators look to tax credits to incentivize affordable housing builds
State legislators are looking to “reinvigorate the American dream” through proposed tax credit legislation that would incentivize builders to develop properties that middle-income Idahoans can afford.
Celebrating 249 years of Marine Corps camaraderie
The feeling of brother and sisterhood was tangible at the Best Western Plus Saturday night as over 200 active duty and veteran Marine Corps members shared a night of camaraderie, ceremony, and celebration.