United Way North Idaho run sees biggest turnout to date
United Way North Idaho run sees biggest turnout to date
Like many runners in Saturday morning’s Spring Dash, Elizabeth Droesch didn’t go at the 5K race alone. Droesch’s 11-year-old son, Oskar, finished the race right alongside her.
Prairie Family Medicine under new ownership
After almost eighteen years since the practice opened, Prairie Family Medicine is under new ownership by Praxis Health.
Special Olympics Idaho gives sense of community to area athletes
Special Olympics Idaho gives sense of community to area athletes
Mary Kerr describes her son Jake as a highly competitive person.
Housing, childcare affordability a 'barrier' to regional healthcare workforce: CdAEDC
A shortage of affordable housing and childcare is proving to be a major barrier for those in Kootenai County’s healthcare industry and was a central topic of discussion during the Cd’A Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting on Wednesday.
Idaho governor signs 'Make Forests Healthy Again Act' in Coeur d'Alene
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order that aims to ramp up forest management during a visit to Coeur d’Alene on Tuesday.
Sprouts for sprouts
Volunteers sack over 2,000 seedlings for area fourth graders
As Venture Academy junior Alethea Konen helped bag tree seedlings Tuesday morning, she couldn’t help but recall when she received a seedling herself as a fourth grader as part of a tradition that has now spanned forty years.
After rare diagnosis, Coeur d'Alene man is beating the odds
In many ways, Riley Cremer is just like most 21-year-olds in North Idaho.
Christians to celebrate hope on Easter Sunday, 'the greatest day in history'
Hope. It’s a pillar of the Christian faith year-round, said Seth Owens, executive pastor with Heart of the City Church.
Over 500 people attend Saturday's Walk for Autism Acceptance in Coeur d'Alene
Though Saturday’s Walk for Autism Acceptance raised money to support Autism Society of Idaho’s various community outreach efforts, fundraising was not the primary focus of the event.
North Idaho Family Practice to open in August in Post Falls
Clinic will accept new Medicare, Medicaid patients
A new health clinic that will accept new Medicare and Medicaid patients, called North Idaho Family Practice, is set to fully open in August.
Hayden Cinema enacts new minor policy following disruptive 'Minecraft Movie' behavior
Minors must now be accompanied by a parent at evening screenings of A Minecraft Movie after several instances of disruptive behavior left Hayden Cinema theaters trashed.
'Make them proud'
American Legion Post 143 hosts recruits for Future Heroes Fellowship Luncheon
Like many recruits at Saturday’s Future Heroes Fellowship Luncheon, seventeen-year-old Kayle Berscheid comes from a multi-generational military family.
Serving 'authentic Mexican BBQ flavor' in Coeur d'Alene, El Jefe Grill set to open in May
After helping family and friends open over 50 restaurants during his career in commercial real estate, Sam Arora has decided it's time to open one of his own.
Preserving the treasure of Tubbs Hill: 'A labor of love'
The volunteers with Friends of Tubbs Hill speak lovingly of their treasured Tubbs Hill.
Successful start to the season
Nearly 600 participants in Cd'A Bowmen's first shoot of the year
Having been established in 1955, Coeur d’Alene Bowmen has seen its fair share of successful archery shoots. Even so, Cd’A Bowmen President Paul Clock said that last weekend’s shoot near Farragut was among the best.
Fields of memories in Hayden
6-acre Croffoot Park expansion now open
For Kevin Croffoot, Croffoot Park is more than a place that shares his family name.
Denny Burt, owner of Coeur d'Alene's oldest music store, announces retirement
Owner of Coeur d'Alene's oldest music store announces retirement
If Denny Burt is asked why he waited so long to retire from Burt’s Music and Sound, he’ll point out the number of student instruments waiting to be serviced inside his store. “That’s why I do it,” Burt said.
Hundreds join 'Hands Off' protest in Coeur d'Alene
Much like the several hundred other protestors that lined U.S. 95 near Appleway Avenue on Saturday, Duane Nansel had several concerns in mind about the Trump administration.
Lakeside CrossFit now open in downtown Coeur d'Alene
For Sharon Anderson, CrossFit is as much about competition as it is about longevity and functional fitness.
HeatPraxia reopens at new location a year after devastating flood
HeatPraxia reopens at new location a year after devastating flood
When Heather Gallegos got the call about some flooding at HeatPraxia, her sauna and cold plunge studio, she assumed there was a problem with the cold plunge tubs.
Nonprofit founder honored with Hometown Hero award
Tess Reasor wears many hats. She serves as a mobile crisis responder for Benchmark Human Services, is the Region 1 Representative on the Idaho State Behavioral Health Planning Council, and founded 208 Recovery North, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in recovery from substance abuse and behavioral health disorders.
Tick tock... it's tick season
Mild winter could mean more parasites
The arrival of Spring marks the beginning of tick season in North Idaho, which may be worse than previous years following a mild winter.
Marie Widmyer celebrates 30 years of Marie's Boutique
It’s a rare and lucky thing for a person to find their passion at a young age. Marie Widmyer was one of those people.
Rathdrum police officers receive Life Saving Awards
Rathdrum police officers receive Life Saving Awards
Officers Scott Kennedy Jr. and Kenneth Short with the Rathdrum Police Department know what it means to answer the call of duty.
Veterans, DAR commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
Vietnam veteran Stan Inzer has many stories from his time serving overseas, and the nightmares will never fully fade.
Athol's Iron Pizza Co. under new ownership
The new leadership team at Iron Pizza Co. have big plans for the future of the pizza joint under the new mantra, ‘local and social.’
11-year-old makes birthday donation to Post Falls American Legion post
11-year-old makes birthday donation to Post Falls American Legion post
Instead of gifts for his 11th birthday, Jacob Priddy requested money — not to keep for himself, but to donate to American Legion Post 143.
Grocery Outlet holds grand opening of Post Falls location
Marked with a ribbon cutting to ‘unlock the savings,’ Grocery Outlet at Poleline Ave. and HWY 41 officially opened its doors Thursday morning.
CHS technology students excel at Idaho State Leadership Conference
Coeur d'Alene High School’s chapter of the Technology Student Association made an impression during last week's Idaho TSA State Leadership Conference in Meridian.
Kootenai County Democrats talk taking action during town hall event
Former Democratic Representatives Larry LaRocco and Richard Stallings have held eight town hall meetings in cities throughout Idaho over the past few weeks.
208 Clothing + Gift set to open in Rathdrum
Though Rathdrum is one of North Idaho’s most quickly growing cities, a specialty gift shop has yet to join the community’s expanding business landscape — until now.
Boys dance, too: Rathdrum teen taking national dance stage
Tyson Beckett’s parents always knew that their son was destined for the stage.
'No small thing'
Canfield Middle School students donate $1,000 to Canopy Village
Sometimes, identifying needs in the community can start with a simple question.
Amid Forest Service cuts, Idaho Trails Association seeks volunteers for Panhandle projects
Amid Forest Service cuts, Idaho Trails Association seeks volunteers for Panhandle projects
Idaho’s trails are a labor of love, especially for the hundreds of volunteers that work with the Idaho Trails Association to maintain them.
North Idaho cities continue to grow as state population slows
Idaho’s ten largest counties accounted for 85.5% of the state’s total population growth last year, according to the newest data from the U.S. Census Bureau — including two Northern Idaho counties.
Luck of the Irish shines on Coeur d'Alene parade
The luck of the Irish was on the side of paradegoers along Sherman Avenue Saturday afternoon, as the sun peaked through an otherwise drizzly sky just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
B. Boulangerie brings taste of France to North Idaho
Newly opened B. Boulangerie is bringing a taste of authentic French and European pastry to North Idaho.
Protein for people, better lives for livestock
New nonprofit provides fresh protein to area food banks
Michelle Paxton and Wade Traphagen have long been generous with the spoils of their farm, which sits on about 50 acres in rural southern Bonner County.
911 call made morning of University of Idaho murders made public
The 911 call made by roommates and neighbors of the four University of Idaho killed in an off-campus house in November of 2022 has been made public.
North Idaho Christian School students package over 10,000 meals for Bangladesh
North Idaho Christian School students package over 10,000 meals for Bangladesh
Packaging over 10,000 meals in one day is no easy task, but the students at North Idaho Christian School met the challenge with enthusiasm on Thursday.
Hayden Lake council hears opposition to Lakeview Drive proposal
Though not on the council’s agenda, several dozen residents attended Tuesday night’s city council meeting to voice their opposition to a proposal that would bring major changes to a portion of Lakeview Drive.
North Idaho egg farmers scramble to meet demand
Jewel Lake Ranch in southern Bonner County has been selling fresh eggs to locals for some time and typically has enough left over to share with friends and neighbors.
Kootenai Vision Center moves to new home in Post Falls
Kootenai Vision Center has moved to its new home on Early Dawn Avenue, marking a new chapter for the long-standing family business.
Hayden may add police chief post
Could lead to city forming own department
The City Council is exploring the possibility of establishing a City Police Chief position that would act as a liaison between the city and the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department.
'Women are totally capable'
Women at Work event highlights CTE programs at North Idaho College
Danette Hanson is one of only two women in a machining class of about 20 people at the Parker Technical Education Center. She hoped Wednesday’s Women at Work event, hosted by North Idaho College, would empower attendees to try classes and trainings in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Hayden Lake residents propose one-way traffic for portion of Lakeview Drive
Traffic concerns are nothing new along Lakeview Drive. Residents have long voiced concerns over speeders and a higher volume of traffic traveling along the community’s main thoroughfare, city councilmember David Weinstein said.
Vanhoff's Garden Center under new ownership
Brian Spraker sees Vanhoff’s Garden Center as a very successful business, in more ways than one. Now that he’s the owner, he intends to keep it that way.
Protest forms outside Kootenai County Sheriff's Office
After video recordings of Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris attempting to physically remove a woman from a legislative town hall for speaking out of turn went viral and made international headlines, some community members are calling for Norris to resign.
Hayden 'focused on sustaining a connected community'
City of Hayden’s Mayor Alan Davis highlighted “what we’re challenged with, what we’re focused on, and what we’ve accomplished together” during his State of the City address on Thursday.
Even in winter, Coeur d'Alene Skeet and Trap is hitting the mark
The ranges at Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club are a lively scene, even in the middle of winter.